Alex’s guidebook
Neighbourhoods
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.
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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.
Energetic Chinatown hosts a variety of Chinese, Vietnamese, Thai and Japanese restaurants that range from dim sum and pho to modern fusion. The animated Asian open-air markets and shops along Spadina Avenue offer fresh fruits and vegetables, along with herbal medicine and souvenirs.
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Chinatown
292 Spadina Ave.Energetic Chinatown hosts a variety of Chinese, Vietnamese, Thai and Japanese restaurants that range from dim sum and pho to modern fusion. The animated Asian open-air markets and shops along Spadina Avenue offer fresh fruits and vegetables, along with herbal medicine and souvenirs.
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.
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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.
Liberty Village is home to a mix of cafes, restaurants and furniture stores built to serve the growing demands of its residents.
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Liberty Village
Liberty Village is home to a mix of cafes, restaurants and furniture stores built to serve the growing demands of its residents.
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.
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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.
Food scene
Comfort food classics remain a tradition at Fran’s. The burgers are simple and tasty, ground in-house, daily. Do yourself a favour and order the Big Breakfast, pancakes made-from-scratch, and a thick, creamy milkshake.
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Fran's Restaurant
200 Victoria StComfort food classics remain a tradition at Fran’s. The burgers are simple and tasty, ground in-house, daily. Do yourself a favour and order the Big Breakfast, pancakes made-from-scratch, and a thick, creamy milkshake.
Nando's is a South African restaurant chain, specialising in Portuguese food such as peri-peri style chicken dishes.
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Nando's Bay Street
832 Bay StreetNando's is a South African restaurant chain, specialising in Portuguese food such as peri-peri style chicken dishes.
"Here you can find fresh yummy food, friendly staff and FAST service."
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Freshii
140 Spadina Ave."Here you can find fresh yummy food, friendly staff and FAST service."
Night Life
Lively spot with a wide variety of burgers & toppings (along with salads & sandwiches), plus drinks and cheap shots!
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Cantine Bar & Grill
138 Avenue RdLively spot with a wide variety of burgers & toppings (along with salads & sandwiches), plus drinks and cheap shots!
Intimate pub with garden & rooftop patios, serving homestyle pub fare plus craft & import beers.
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Hair Of The Dog Neighbourhood Pub & Restaurant
425 Church StIntimate pub with garden & rooftop patios, serving homestyle pub fare plus craft & import beers.
Gay & lesbian drag bar with 2 dance floors featuring DJs spinning, live performances & karaoke.
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Crews & Tangos
508 Church St
Gay & lesbian drag bar with 2 dance floors featuring DJs spinning, live performances & karaoke.
Pub in a historic house with tap beer, bar grub, karaoke nights & a patio with a big sports screen.
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Fox and Fiddle
27 Wellesley St EPub in a historic house with tap beer, bar grub, karaoke nights & a patio with a big sports screen.
Coffee!!!
Seattle-based coffeehouse chain known for its signature roasts, light bites and WiFi availability.
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Starbucks
1545 Bayview AveSeattle-based coffeehouse chain known for its signature roasts, light bites and WiFi availability.
Tim Hortons
120 Fort York BlvdA classic Canadian favourite.
Sightseeing
IThawa ye-CN
290 Bremner BlvdToronto's most infamous attraction!
Perfect place for the whole family or a romantic date!
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I-Aquarium ye-Ripley yase-Canada
288 Bremner BlvdPerfect place for the whole family or a romantic date!
Casa Loma is a Gothic Revival style mansion and garden in midtown Toronto, Ontario, Canada, that is now a historic house museum and landmark. It was constructed from 1911 to 1914 as a residence for financier Sir Henry Pellatt. The architect was E. J. Lennox, who designed several other city landmarks.
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Casa Loma
1 Austin TerraceCasa Loma is a Gothic Revival style mansion and garden in midtown Toronto, Ontario, Canada, that is now a historic house museum and landmark. It was constructed from 1911 to 1914 as a residence for financier Sir Henry Pellatt. The architect was E. J. Lennox, who designed several other city landmarks.
The ROM is an indispensable resource for building community by nurturing discovery and inspiring wonder.
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I-Royal Ontario Museum
100 Queens ParkThe ROM is an indispensable resource for building community by nurturing discovery and inspiring wonder.
Trinity Bellwoods Park
790 Queen St W