Guidebook for Toronto
Essentials
FreshCo is a convenient grocery store where you’ll find all your basic food essentials at great prices. It’s perfect for stocking up on everything you need during your stay without breaking the bank!
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FreshCo
22 Northcote Ave
FreshCo is a convenient grocery store where you’ll find all your basic food essentials at great prices. It’s perfect for stocking up on everything you need during your stay without breaking the bank!
Very nice grocery store. You will find all of your basic food items at a reasonable price here.
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Rocco's No Frills
200 Front St EVery nice grocery store. You will find all of your basic food items at a reasonable price here.
The fruits and vegetables are good and the prices are very reasonable. 100% Authenticated Halal Meat.
Kabul Farms Supermarket
230 Parliament StThe fruits and vegetables are good and the prices are very reasonable. 100% Authenticated Halal Meat.
Shopping
Just in case you forgot anything, there is always Dollarama! Very inexpensive products especially for last minute travel needs!
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Dollarama
700 Lawrence Ave WJust in case you forgot anything, there is always Dollarama! Very inexpensive products especially for last minute travel needs!
Looking for things to do? Toronto Eaton Centre is one of Canada's leading shopping malls with over 230 top retailers in downtown Toronto.
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CF Toronto Eaton Centre
220 Yonge StLooking for things to do? Toronto Eaton Centre is one of Canada's leading shopping malls with over 230 top retailers in downtown Toronto.
Food Scene
This is a lovely little restaurant. The food is great. You will get a good meal for a reasonable price. Open early! Great for breakfast or lunch.
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Figs Breakfast Lunch
344 Queen Street EastThis is a lovely little restaurant. The food is great. You will get a good meal for a reasonable price. Open early! Great for breakfast or lunch.
Great Food, large portions, good selection of beers and other alcohol as well. Great service, and nice atmosphere. Definitely a good place to have a hearty dinner.
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House on Parliament
454 Parliament StGreat Food, large portions, good selection of beers and other alcohol as well. Great service, and nice atmosphere. Definitely a good place to have a hearty dinner.
Great coffee, tea, light snacks and lovely atmosphere and very reasonably priced.
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Sumach Espresso
118 Sumach StGreat coffee, tea, light snacks and lovely atmosphere and very reasonably priced.
Saigon Pai
446 Parliament StNice people, tasty Vietnamese dishes, portion is good for their price."
Indulge in the flavors of Greece at our new downtown Toronto restaurant. Immerse yourself in the rich culinary heritage of Greece with our authentic dishes crafted from the freshest ingredients. From traditional moussaka to savoury souvlaki, each bite transports you to the sun-kissed shores of the Mediterranean.
An unforgettable dining experience where hospitality meets exceptional cuisine. Opa!
Freddy's Greek
Indulge in the flavors of Greece at our new downtown Toronto restaurant. Immerse yourself in the rich culinary heritage of Greece with our authentic dishes crafted from the freshest ingredients. From traditional moussaka to savoury souvlaki, each bite transports you to the sun-kissed shores of the Mediterranean.
An unforgettable dining experience where hospitality meets exceptional cuisine. Opa!
Canadian wine. Canadian ingredients. Canadian view.
360 The Restaurant at the CN Tower is where flavours from across Canada come together in a setting truly like no other. Celebrate any occasion, from major milestones to just-because moments, with a feast for the senses: fresh, local and sustainably produced food and drink complemented by an ever-changing panoramic view, all in the heart of downtown Toronto.
360 guests must spend a minimum of $75 on food per person (minimum spend is $40 for children 4 to 12) which includes elevation to the restaurant and access to the CN Tower's Main Observation Level following your meal. 360 guests do not need to purchase a separate admission ticket.
360 The Restaurant at the CN Tower
Canadian wine. Canadian ingredients. Canadian view.
360 The Restaurant at the CN Tower is where flavours from across Canada come together in a setting truly like no other. Celebrate any occasion, from major milestones to just-because moments, with a feast for the senses: fresh, local and sustainably produced food and drink complemented by an ever-changing panoramic view, all in the heart of downtown Toronto.
360 guests must spend a minimum of $75 on food per person (minimum spend is $40 for children 4 to 12) which includes elevation to the restaurant and access to the CN Tower's Main Observation Level following your meal. 360 guests do not need to purchase a separate admission ticket.
Phosome Restaurant
Casual choice serving traditional Vietnamese dishes with vegan options available.
Café ZUZU is a lively & nostalgic nod to 1950s Italy.
Nestled in the heart of Regent Park & inspired by our community, ZUZU merges Janet Zuccarini’s passion for uniquely soulful hospitality with that of giving back & making a difference in our community.
The multi-faceted ZUZU is home to a morning café with Italian pastry & time-honoured beverages, co-working spaces, retail selection & bottle shop, and a neighbourhood restaurant where people come to escape the everyday.
Café ZUZU
Café ZUZU is a lively & nostalgic nod to 1950s Italy.
Nestled in the heart of Regent Park & inspired by our community, ZUZU merges Janet Zuccarini’s passion for uniquely soulful hospitality with that of giving back & making a difference in our community.
The multi-faceted ZUZU is home to a morning café with Italian pastry & time-honoured beverages, co-working spaces, retail selection & bottle shop, and a neighbourhood restaurant where people come to escape the everyday.
181 Parliament Street
This is a small open-air food court consisting of about 7 food stalls. There cuisine from around the world represented. It opened in Apr 2024.
Hangout Street
181 Parliament Street
This is a small open-air food court consisting of about 7 food stalls. There cuisine from around the world represented. It opened in Apr 2024.
Everything Else
The Toronto Coach Terminal is the central bus station for inter-city services in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. It is located at 610 Bay Street, in the city's Downtown.
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Toronto Coach Terminal station
610 Bay St.The Toronto Coach Terminal is the central bus station for inter-city services in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. It is located at 610 Bay Street, in the city's Downtown.
Union Station is a major railway station and intermodal transportation hub in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. It is located on Front Street West, on the south side of the block bounded by Bay Street and York Street in downtown Toronto.
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Union Station
55 Front St WUnion Station is a major railway station and intermodal transportation hub in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. It is located on Front Street West, on the south side of the block bounded by Bay Street and York Street in downtown Toronto.
Find historic sites on almost every block in Corktown, which is named after its first Irish residents from County Cork. See exquisite Victorian rowhouses and historic buildings like St. Paul’s Basilica, Little Trinity Church and the Enoch Turner School (Toronto’s oldest standing and first free school). There are also plenty of unique places to grab a bite, plus public art and green spaces.
Corktown
Find historic sites on almost every block in Corktown, which is named after its first Irish residents from County Cork. See exquisite Victorian rowhouses and historic buildings like St. Paul’s Basilica, Little Trinity Church and the Enoch Turner School (Toronto’s oldest standing and first free school). There are also plenty of unique places to grab a bite, plus public art and green spaces.
The traditional gathering place for Toronto's LGBTQ+ community, Church-Wellesley Village is a pleasant residential-and-shopping neighbourhood by day and a hopping entertainment destination at night.
Church Wellesley Village
The traditional gathering place for Toronto's LGBTQ+ community, Church-Wellesley Village is a pleasant residential-and-shopping neighbourhood by day and a hopping entertainment destination at night.
Underpass Park is a vibrant public space located in Toronto’s West Don Lands, tucked beneath the Adelaide, Eastern, and Richmond Street overpasses. This unique park features a playground, basketball courts, a skate park, and striking murals by local and international artists, including Indigenous artwork. It’s a creative and dynamic spot to enjoy some outdoor activities or take in the street art, all just a short distance from the downtown core. Perfect for a quick stroll or some recreational fun during your stay!
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I-Underpass Park
29 Lower River StreetUnderpass Park is a vibrant public space located in Toronto’s West Don Lands, tucked beneath the Adelaide, Eastern, and Richmond Street overpasses. This unique park features a playground, basketball courts, a skate park, and striking murals by local and international artists, including Indigenous artwork. It’s a creative and dynamic spot to enjoy some outdoor activities or take in the street art, all just a short distance from the downtown core. Perfect for a quick stroll or some recreational fun during your stay!
City/town information
Niagara Falls, just a 1.5-hour drive from Toronto, is a must-see natural wonder. Daily buses make it easily accessible for visitors. Experience the stunning waterfalls up close with a boat tour, stroll through scenic parks, or explore the charming Niagara-on-the-Lake nearby. Don't miss the breathtaking views from the Skylon Tower or the adventure of the Whirlpool Aero Car. Perfect for a day trip!
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Niagara Falls
Niagara Falls, just a 1.5-hour drive from Toronto, is a must-see natural wonder. Daily buses make it easily accessible for visitors. Experience the stunning waterfalls up close with a boat tour, stroll through scenic parks, or explore the charming Niagara-on-the-Lake nearby. Don't miss the breathtaking views from the Skylon Tower or the adventure of the Whirlpool Aero Car. Perfect for a day trip!
Niagara-on-the-Lake is a town in southern Ontario. It sits on the shores of Lake Ontario, at the mouth of the Niagara River. It's known for its wineries and the summer Shaw Festival, a series of theatre productions. The flower-filled, tree-lined old town features 19th-century buildings, mainly along Queen Street. Near the river, 19th-century Fort George was built by the British to defend against American attacks.
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Niagara on the Lake
Niagara-on-the-Lake is a town in southern Ontario. It sits on the shores of Lake Ontario, at the mouth of the Niagara River. It's known for its wineries and the summer Shaw Festival, a series of theatre productions. The flower-filled, tree-lined old town features 19th-century buildings, mainly along Queen Street. Near the river, 19th-century Fort George was built by the British to defend against American attacks.
The St. Jacobs Farmers’ Market is a much-loved tradition in the Waterloo Region. Still home to the largest population of Old Order Mennonites in Canada, you’ll often see farmers on local roads traveling to the market by horse & buggy.
Visit the Market to see hundreds of vendors selling a variety of items from food to art, collectibles and more. And don’t forget to visit Market Road Antiques and the St. Jacobs Outlets for more deals and unique finds.
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St. Jacobs
The St. Jacobs Farmers’ Market is a much-loved tradition in the Waterloo Region. Still home to the largest population of Old Order Mennonites in Canada, you’ll often see farmers on local roads traveling to the market by horse & buggy.
Visit the Market to see hundreds of vendors selling a variety of items from food to art, collectibles and more. And don’t forget to visit Market Road Antiques and the St. Jacobs Outlets for more deals and unique finds.
Sightseeing
Lovely Historic Victorian Indoor Garden. No admission charge - free to enter.
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Izihlahla ze-Allan
160 Gerrard St ELovely Historic Victorian Indoor Garden. No admission charge - free to enter.
The St. Lawrence Market South building is a major public market building in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. It is located on the southwest corner of Front and Lower Jarvis Streets. Along with the St. Lawrence Market North and St. Lawrence Hall, it comprises the St. Lawrence Market complex. The current building was opened in 1902, incorporating the 1845 Toronto City Hall building into the structure.[2] The building was restored during the 1970s.
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Imarike ye-St. Lawrence
93 Front St EThe St. Lawrence Market South building is a major public market building in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. It is located on the southwest corner of Front and Lower Jarvis Streets. Along with the St. Lawrence Market North and St. Lawrence Hall, it comprises the St. Lawrence Market complex. The current building was opened in 1902, incorporating the 1845 Toronto City Hall building into the structure.[2] The building was restored during the 1970s.
The CN Tower is a 553.3 m-high concrete communications and observation tower in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Completed in 1976, it is located in downtown Toronto, built on the former Railway Lands. Its name "CN" referred to Canadian National, the railway company that built the tower. My suggestion is to go there for lunch or dinner at the 360 Restaurant.
Cn tower
The CN Tower is a 553.3 m-high concrete communications and observation tower in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Completed in 1976, it is located in downtown Toronto, built on the former Railway Lands. Its name "CN" referred to Canadian National, the railway company that built the tower. My suggestion is to go there for lunch or dinner at the 360 Restaurant.
Enoch Turner Schoolhouse is a historic site and museum in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. It is a former school owned by the Ontario Heritage Trust. The school was built in 1848 when it was known as the Ward School. The building is located at 106 Trinity Street between King Street East and Eastern Avenue.
Enoch Turner Schoolhouse Museum and Special Events Venue
106 Trinity StEnoch Turner Schoolhouse is a historic site and museum in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. It is a former school owned by the Ontario Heritage Trust. The school was built in 1848 when it was known as the Ward School. The building is located at 106 Trinity Street between King Street East and Eastern Avenue.
Established in 1822, St. Paul’s is the mother church of the Archdiocese of Toronto. The first St. Paul’s, of red brick and Gothic style, was completed in 1824.
St. Paul's Basilica
83 Power StEstablished in 1822, St. Paul’s is the mother church of the Archdiocese of Toronto. The first St. Paul’s, of red brick and Gothic style, was completed in 1824.
Corktown Common is a park in the south eastern portion of the West Don Lands neighbourhood in Toronto, Ontario, Canada which opened in 2013. It borders the Don River to the east. It was built on remediated industrial lands to be the centrepiece of a new emerging neighbourhood in downtown Toronto.
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Corktown Common
155 Bayview AvenueCorktown Common is a park in the south eastern portion of the West Don Lands neighbourhood in Toronto, Ontario, Canada which opened in 2013. It borders the Don River to the east. It was built on remediated industrial lands to be the centrepiece of a new emerging neighbourhood in downtown Toronto.
A small neighbourhood in the eastern part of downtown Toronto, Trefann Court is located on the north side of Queen Street between Parliament Street and River Street. It extends north only a short distance to Shuter St. In the nineteenth century Trefann Court was considered a part of the Cabbagetown neighbourhood. It was a mix of industry, linked to the nearby harbour, and working class housing of mainly Irish immigrants.
Trefann Court
A small neighbourhood in the eastern part of downtown Toronto, Trefann Court is located on the north side of Queen Street between Parliament Street and River Street. It extends north only a short distance to Shuter St. In the nineteenth century Trefann Court was considered a part of the Cabbagetown neighbourhood. It was a mix of industry, linked to the nearby harbour, and working class housing of mainly Irish immigrants.
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. In December, the annual Toronto Christmas Market takes over the streets
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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. In December, the annual Toronto Christmas Market takes over the streets
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. Chinese New Year celebrations draw tourists and locals to live stage shows, martial arts demonstrations and lion dances.
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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. Chinese New Year celebrations draw tourists and locals to live stage shows, martial arts demonstrations and lion dances.
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.
Ward's Island is on the east side of the islands, served by the Ward's Island ferry. Unlike Hanlan's Point and Centre Island that are full of picnic areas and BBQ sites, this is the residental part of the island where fewer tourists venture.
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Ward's Island
Ward's Island is on the east side of the islands, served by the Ward's Island ferry. Unlike Hanlan's Point and Centre Island that are full of picnic areas and BBQ sites, this is the residental part of the island where fewer tourists venture.