Guidebook for Toronto

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Guidebook for Toronto

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Feel like cooking? or grabbing some food on the go? Try the market voted the "Best in the World" by National Geographic! Antique market on Sundays south of the market. Some interesting finds!
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Imarike ye-St. Lawrence
93 Front St E
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Feel like cooking? or grabbing some food on the go? Try the market voted the "Best in the World" by National Geographic! Antique market on Sundays south of the market. Some interesting finds!
This area is full of interesting shops and restaurants! Interesting preserved Victorian Industrial architecture. Apparently, the largest area of its kind in North Amercia. A 20 min walk from my place
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Distillery Historic District
55 Mill St
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This area is full of interesting shops and restaurants! Interesting preserved Victorian Industrial architecture. Apparently, the largest area of its kind in North Amercia. A 20 min walk from my place
Shopaholic? This is the place for you.The main shopping mall downtown with all the major retail. A pleasant place just to check out for the design. Look for the Canada Geese by Michael Snow
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CF Toronto Eaton Centre
220 Yonge St
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Shopaholic? This is the place for you.The main shopping mall downtown with all the major retail. A pleasant place just to check out for the design. Look for the Canada Geese by Michael Snow
Worth popping over to have a look. This cathedral is the 2nd tallest in NorthAmerica after St Patricks in NYC. The surrounding gardens have concerts and are a pleasant location to wander through.
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The Cathedral Church of St. James
106 King St E
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Worth popping over to have a look. This cathedral is the 2nd tallest in NorthAmerica after St Patricks in NYC. The surrounding gardens have concerts and are a pleasant location to wander through.
walking distance. A must see experience to view the skyline from the water
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Center Island Ferry
11 Queens Quay W
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walking distance. A must see experience to view the skyline from the water
Another great area to visit for shopping and strolling along the waterfront. Concerts, free art galleries and shops.
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I-Centre ye-Harbourfront
235 Queens Quay W
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Another great area to visit for shopping and strolling along the waterfront. Concerts, free art galleries and shops.
must see location. the heart of the city. next to the Eaton's Centre
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Toronto City Hall
100 Queen St W
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must see location. the heart of the city. next to the Eaton's Centre
Fantastic architecture by Frank Gehry and an extensive collection you could spend an entire day exploring.
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Art Gallery of Ontario
317 Dundas St W
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Fantastic architecture by Frank Gehry and an extensive collection you could spend an entire day exploring.
Toronto's version of Times Square, lots of tourists, street performers and noise - as a local I avoid this place as much as possible! :) However, one benefit is T.O tix booth for discount theatre.
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Dundas Square
Dundas Square
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Toronto's version of Times Square, lots of tourists, street performers and noise - as a local I avoid this place as much as possible! :) However, one benefit is T.O tix booth for discount theatre.
A block away, south of the garden in St James, this independent movie house runs all sorts of genres. Friendly and cheap!
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Imagine Cinema Market Square
80 Front St E
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A block away, south of the garden in St James, this independent movie house runs all sorts of genres. Friendly and cheap!
If you are heading to the AGO, make sure you drop by this alternative area to the St. Lawrence market. Independent shops, hipster patios and some great street food! Walk through Chinatown on the way
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Kensington Market
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If you are heading to the AGO, make sure you drop by this alternative area to the St. Lawrence market. Independent shops, hipster patios and some great street food! Walk through Chinatown on the way

Food Scene

Great sandwiches and snacks! Try the apple cake! The owner is a local personality. Tell him John the teacher sent you and he should you a sample of his famous cake :)
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Mystic Muffin
113 Jarvis St
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Great sandwiches and snacks! Try the apple cake! The owner is a local personality. Tell him John the teacher sent you and he should you a sample of his famous cake :)
Voted best coffee shop in the city! Right in the building. Go down in your pjs, grab a latte and enjoy on your private terrace!
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Fahrenheit Coffee
120 Lombard St
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Voted best coffee shop in the city! Right in the building. Go down in your pjs, grab a latte and enjoy on your private terrace!
An old favourite, this Thai restaurant has classic Thai food - medium priced - and a quaint atmoshere. 5 minute walk.
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Golden Thai Restaurant
105 Church St
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An old favourite, this Thai restaurant has classic Thai food - medium priced - and a quaint atmoshere. 5 minute walk.
This place has been around for years. Atmosphere is rather bland - patio is nice but the place is always busy. A reasonably priced and extensive buffet Wednesday night if you want to really pig out!
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HOTHOUSE
35 Church St
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This place has been around for years. Atmosphere is rather bland - patio is nice but the place is always busy. A reasonably priced and extensive buffet Wednesday night if you want to really pig out!
Old style diner with really friendly owners. Great for brunch. Line ups on weekends. Literally, a three minute walk! An easy hangover cure!
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The George Street Diner
129 George St
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Old style diner with really friendly owners. Great for brunch. Line ups on weekends. Literally, a three minute walk! An easy hangover cure!
Across the street facing the park, this seafood restaurant is mid priced and I am told very good!
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Pearl Diver
100 Adelaide St E
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Across the street facing the park, this seafood restaurant is mid priced and I am told very good!

Drinks & Nightlife

More of an upscale restaurant, a very interesting menu with a great patio!
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Origin
107 King Street East
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More of an upscale restaurant, a very interesting menu with a great patio!
This is a really trendy Thai fusion place popular with a young crowd. Tasting portions to share and always good! Reservation recommended!
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Sabai Sabai Kitchen and Bar
81 Bloor St E
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This is a really trendy Thai fusion place popular with a young crowd. Tasting portions to share and always good! Reservation recommended!
upscale casual Italian restaurant is popular with the stylish crowd. Dramatic setting in a former Victorian Bank building
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Terroni
720 Queen St W
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upscale casual Italian restaurant is popular with the stylish crowd. Dramatic setting in a former Victorian Bank building

Shopping

located in the distillery district, gourmet chocolate and customers line up for the gelato!
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Soma Chocolate Maker
32 Tank House Lane
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located in the distillery district, gourmet chocolate and customers line up for the gelato!