Linh’s recommedation
Neighborhoods
Often compared to New York City's Soho, Queen Street is the place to go for trendy dining and nightlife, plus cutting-edge fashion, art galleries, antique shops and bookstores.
723 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Queen Street West
Queen Street WestOften compared to New York City's Soho, Queen Street is the place to go for trendy dining and nightlife, plus cutting-edge fashion, art galleries, antique shops and bookstores.
Fashionable Yorkville is a top destination for affluent shoppers at its high-end boutiques, galleries and design studios, especially on Bloor Street's "Mink Mile." The area features chic cafes, polished bars and fine-dining restaurants. Its posh hotels host Hollywood insiders during the Toronto International Film Festival. Side streets are lined with picture-postcard Victorian homes with ornamental gardens.
651 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Yorkville
Fashionable Yorkville is a top destination for affluent shoppers at its high-end boutiques, galleries and design studios, especially on Bloor Street's "Mink Mile." The area features chic cafes, polished bars and fine-dining restaurants. Its posh hotels host Hollywood insiders during the Toronto International Film Festival. Side streets are lined with picture-postcard Victorian homes with ornamental gardens.
From sushi to hardware, from legal services to fresh fruit, and everything in between: a great place for a stroll with lots of restaurants, bakeries, ice cream places, coffee shops, plus all the other stuff. Lots of people too on a Sunday afternoon and especially, lots of dogs (on leash, of course).
135 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Roncesvalles Village
147 Roncesvalles AveFrom sushi to hardware, from legal services to fresh fruit, and everything in between: a great place for a stroll with lots of restaurants, bakeries, ice cream places, coffee shops, plus all the other stuff. Lots of people too on a Sunday afternoon and especially, lots of dogs (on leash, of course).
Kensington Market is a walkable bohemian neighbourhood that draws artists and tourists to its indie shops, vintage boutiques and arts spaces. The Market is also home to a wide array of specialty grocers, bakeries and cheese shops. Hipsters frequent trendy bars, cafes and international restaurants that range from casual to fine dining. Students and families populate Victorian houses along tree-lined streets.
1698 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Kensington Market
Kensington Market is a walkable bohemian neighbourhood that draws artists and tourists to its indie shops, vintage boutiques and arts spaces. The Market is also home to a wide array of specialty grocers, bakeries and cheese shops. Hipsters frequent trendy bars, cafes and international restaurants that range from casual to fine dining. Students and families populate Victorian houses along tree-lined streets.
Set on a strip of College Street, buzzy Little Italy's main draw is its classic pizzerias, trattorias and gelato shops, as well as its international restaurants and produce markets. Sleek martini bars, trendy pubs, and concerts at the famous Mod Club round out the area's nightlife, which mostly attracts students and hipsters. In summer, locals and visitors flock to outdoor patios lined with casual cafes.
296 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Little Italy
Set on a strip of College Street, buzzy Little Italy's main draw is its classic pizzerias, trattorias and gelato shops, as well as its international restaurants and produce markets. Sleek martini bars, trendy pubs, and concerts at the famous Mod Club round out the area's nightlife, which mostly attracts students and hipsters. In summer, locals and visitors flock to outdoor patios lined with casual cafes.
A visit to the Islands leads to immediate relaxation from the hustle and bustle of the city. The ferry brings you over and back for about CAD 8. The tickets can also be booked online. You can explore the island either on foot or by rented bike (CAD 9 per hour) and find your place to relax. It is advisable to pack something for a picnic beforehand. There are meadows, quiet places or a wild romantic beach with clean water. The perfect place for the perfect day.
323 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Centre Island
A visit to the Islands leads to immediate relaxation from the hustle and bustle of the city. The ferry brings you over and back for about CAD 8. The tickets can also be booked online. You can explore the island either on foot or by rented bike (CAD 9 per hour) and find your place to relax. It is advisable to pack something for a picnic beforehand. There are meadows, quiet places or a wild romantic beach with clean water. The perfect place for the perfect day.
Also known as "The Village," this enclave for Toronto's gay community has bustling cafes, eateries and bars. It's known for its week-long, offbeat Halloween celebrations and buzzy club scene. Every June, the neighbourhood celebrates Toronto Pride Month with concerts, parties and parades that draw visitors from around the world.
115 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Chelsea Area
Also known as "The Village," this enclave for Toronto's gay community has bustling cafes, eateries and bars. It's known for its week-long, offbeat Halloween celebrations and buzzy club scene. Every June, the neighbourhood celebrates Toronto Pride Month with concerts, parties and parades that draw visitors from around the world.
The tranquil Harbourfront area on the shores of Lake Ontario offers waterfront parks and trails, plus galleries, theatres and literary events at the Harbourfront Centre. Families take the ferry to the Toronto Islands for beaches and the Centreville children's amusement park with its 1907 carousel. Sleek condo towers housing young professionals offer hip street-level restaurants, cafes and shops.
217 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Harbourfront
The tranquil Harbourfront area on the shores of Lake Ontario offers waterfront parks and trails, plus galleries, theatres and literary events at the Harbourfront Centre. Families take the ferry to the Toronto Islands for beaches and the Centreville children's amusement park with its 1907 carousel. Sleek condo towers housing young professionals offer hip street-level restaurants, cafes and shops.
The heart of Canada's finance and banking industries, the bustling Financial District is known for Bay Street's high-rises, which house corporations, law firms and the Toronto Stock Exchange. Dining options range from cozy cafes to chic power lunch restaurants. It's also home to the massive PATH underground network, with its roughly 30 kilometers of walkways, 1,200 shops and services and links to major attractions.
107 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Financial District
The heart of Canada's finance and banking industries, the bustling Financial District is known for Bay Street's high-rises, which house corporations, law firms and the Toronto Stock Exchange. Dining options range from cozy cafes to chic power lunch restaurants. It's also home to the massive PATH underground network, with its roughly 30 kilometers of walkways, 1,200 shops and services and links to major attractions.
Beautiful neighborhood, plenty of ethnic restaurants and at side of Christie Subway Station. University students, young and vibrant environment.
161 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Koreatown
Beautiful neighborhood, plenty of ethnic restaurants and at side of Christie Subway Station. University students, young and vibrant environment.
Food scene
The pedestrian-only Distillery District, set in quaint 19th century buildings that once housed a large whiskey distillery, draws crowds to its cobblestone streets lined with hip indie restaurants, bars and boutiques. Art lovers come for the galleries, outdoor sculptures and dance, music and stage performances at the area's several theatres. In December, the annual Toronto Christmas Market takes over the streets.
1703 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Distillery Historic District
55 Mill StThe pedestrian-only Distillery District, set in quaint 19th century buildings that once housed a large whiskey distillery, draws crowds to its cobblestone streets lined with hip indie restaurants, bars and boutiques. Art lovers come for the galleries, outdoor sculptures and dance, music and stage performances at the area's several theatres. In December, the annual Toronto Christmas Market takes over the streets.
Superb market, well worth a visit, lots of great food stalls and plenty of places to buy meals or snacks as well as other goods. For warned it is not open on Sunday or Monday. So make sure to work you visit around the closed times.
1398 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Imarike ye-St. Lawrence
93 Front St ESuperb market, well worth a visit, lots of great food stalls and plenty of places to buy meals or snacks as well as other goods. For warned it is not open on Sunday or Monday. So make sure to work you visit around the closed times.
Creative takes on brunch fare using seasonal, local ingredients are served in an art-filled setting. Sweet little neighbourhood café, excellent breakfast / brunch options, friendly service.
86 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Mitzi's Cafe
100 Sorauren AvenueCreative takes on brunch fare using seasonal, local ingredients are served in an art-filled setting. Sweet little neighbourhood café, excellent breakfast / brunch options, friendly service.
An open-concept brewery, taproom and patio located inside a former auto shop at Dundas and Roncesvalles. Expect to find 20 beers on tap, including 15 original brews and a handful showcasing fellow craft brewers. Extremely friendly and knowledgable staff!
94 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Bandit Brewery
2125 Dundas St WAn open-concept brewery, taproom and patio located inside a former auto shop at Dundas and Roncesvalles. Expect to find 20 beers on tap, including 15 original brews and a handful showcasing fellow craft brewers. Extremely friendly and knowledgable staff!
A huge mid to high-end hipster food court with a wide variety of health conscious eats, specialty coffee shops and a few bars as well. Chefs assembly is a unique take on what you would typically call a food court.
23 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Assembly Chef's Hall
111 Richmond St WA huge mid to high-end hipster food court with a wide variety of health conscious eats, specialty coffee shops and a few bars as well. Chefs assembly is a unique take on what you would typically call a food court.
This is a restaurant where you can go for any event but especially if you wish to great the right romantic experience. The views were amazing and you didn't feel rushed. Highly recommend, especially in good weather. P/s: try to book reservation online if possible
81 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
The Jerk Joint
238 Queen St WThis is a restaurant where you can go for any event but especially if you wish to great the right romantic experience. The views were amazing and you didn't feel rushed. Highly recommend, especially in good weather. P/s: try to book reservation online if possible
Sightseeing
I-Aquarium ye-Ripley yase-Canada
288 Bremner Blvd
Spadina Museum
285 Spadina Rd
High Park
1873 Bloor St W
Scarborough Bluffs Beach
Evergreen Brick Works
550 Bayview AveTrinity Bellwoods Park
790 Queen St W
IYunivesithi yaseToronto
27 King's College CirI-Royal Ontario Museum
100 Queens ParkShopping
Beautiful and welcoming shop offers locally made goods you can feel good about purchasing. Their stock includes clothing, candles, natural skin and beard care products, ceramics, zines, books, pins, cards, amazing jewelry, and more. Great place to buy gifts.
24 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Likely General
389 Roncesvalles AveBeautiful and welcoming shop offers locally made goods you can feel good about purchasing. Their stock includes clothing, candles, natural skin and beard care products, ceramics, zines, books, pins, cards, amazing jewelry, and more. Great place to buy gifts.
I-Yorkdale Shopping Centre
3401 Dufferin St
CF Toronto Eaton Centre
220 Yonge StMy favourite restaurants
Ramen Isshin
421 College StYasu Toronto
81 Harbord StBellwoods Brewery
124 Ossington AveLit Espresso Bar
221 Roncesvalles AveCanoe
66 Wellington St WStunning view, amazing food, everything about it as great.
Special interests
Roy Thomson Hall
60 Simcoe St
Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts
145 Queen St W
I-Rogers Centre
1 Blue Jays WayPrettiest Toronto Streets in Fall
Palmerston Boulevard
Palmerston Boulevard
Rosedale Valley Road
Rosedale Valley Road
King's College Circle
King's College Circle