Guidebook for Toronto

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Guidebook for Toronto

Getting Around

Union station is only a 10 minute streetcar ride east away from your stay. It is the central transportation hub with access to the Subway, GO Trains, UP Express train to the airport and tonnes of attractions in the area.
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Union Station
55 Front St W
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Union station is only a 10 minute streetcar ride east away from your stay. It is the central transportation hub with access to the Subway, GO Trains, UP Express train to the airport and tonnes of attractions in the area.
You are in luck if you are arriving or taking off from the Billy Bishop Airport which is only a 10 minute walk south-west away. You can see the planes arriving from the unit's window (but you won't hear it).
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I-Airport ye-Billy Bishop Toronto City
2 Eireann Quay
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You are in luck if you are arriving or taking off from the Billy Bishop Airport which is only a 10 minute walk south-west away. You can see the planes arriving from the unit's window (but you won't hear it).
Well I think you know what Pearson has to offer. This is an obligatory mention. Also, what's with this default picture selection?
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Iphondo lezindiza lezezimali zeToronto Pearson
6301 Silver Dart Dr
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Well I think you know what Pearson has to offer. This is an obligatory mention. Also, what's with this default picture selection?
Take the ferry from the Ferry Docks at Queens Quay to reach Center Island
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Centre Island Ferry Dock station
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Take the ferry from the Ferry Docks at Queens Quay to reach Center Island

Goodies for Foodies

You didn't think Cityplace had good hearty ramen, well it does, cause Sansotei is right downstairs.
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Sansotei Ramen CityPlace
115 Fort York Boulevard
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You didn't think Cityplace had good hearty ramen, well it does, cause Sansotei is right downstairs.
Just a quick walk up the bridge and along Portland to King Street you can try some of the most exotic sausages the city has to offer!
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WVRST
609 King St W
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Just a quick walk up the bridge and along Portland to King Street you can try some of the most exotic sausages the city has to offer!
If you want fancy steaks, Jacob's is the place to go and offers the best in the city. Just be prepared to shell out some big bucks!
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Jacobs & Co. Steakhouse
12 Brant St
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If you want fancy steaks, Jacob's is the place to go and offers the best in the city. Just be prepared to shell out some big bucks!
Rated the #1 restaurant in Canada for multiple years. Just make sure you book 3 months in advance
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Aloette Restaurant
163 Spadina Ave.
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Rated the #1 restaurant in Canada for multiple years. Just make sure you book 3 months in advance
The can't go wrong affordable upscale Thai food place
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PAI
18 Duncan St
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The can't go wrong affordable upscale Thai food place
You have to try the butter chicken here
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Banjara Bloor
796 Bloor St W
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You have to try the butter chicken here
One of the Izakaya places in the city
Zakkushi on Queen West
620 Queen St W
One of the Izakaya places in the city
Their oysters hold true to their name, but also try the crab
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Rodney’s Oyster House
469 King St W
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Their oysters hold true to their name, but also try the crab
This venue hosts some great mid sized live shows, but don't let that distract you from the Shaggy Burger at the grill house! Secret: get your drinks here instead of inside the venue even though they are connected
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I-Opera House eToronto
735 Queen St E
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This venue hosts some great mid sized live shows, but don't let that distract you from the Shaggy Burger at the grill house! Secret: get your drinks here instead of inside the venue even though they are connected
That cilantro olive bread!
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St John's Bakery
153 Broadview Ave
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That cilantro olive bread!

Shopping

The famous Toronto Eaton's Center with hundreds of shops for you to visit
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CF Toronto Eaton Centre
220 Yonge St
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The famous Toronto Eaton's Center with hundreds of shops for you to visit
A food haven, fresh seafood and lots of other little trinkets to check out. An excellent place to get your postcards and souvenirs from your trip to the big city
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Imarike ye-St. Lawrence
93 Front St E
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A food haven, fresh seafood and lots of other little trinkets to check out. An excellent place to get your postcards and souvenirs from your trip to the big city
China has a abundance of shops for your essential items, restaurants and bubble tea shops to visit, and at a much more wallet friendly price point! But just taking a walk through the neighborhood is a fun little experience!
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Chinatown
292 Spadina Ave.
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China has a abundance of shops for your essential items, restaurants and bubble tea shops to visit, and at a much more wallet friendly price point! But just taking a walk through the neighborhood is a fun little experience!
So many different things in Kensington. Food, bars and the *cough* leafy stuff.
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Kensington Market
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So many different things in Kensington. Food, bars and the *cough* leafy stuff.

Instaworthy Landmarks

See the tallest man-made skyscraper in the western hemisphere. The CN Tower is only a 10 minute walk away.
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IThawa ye-CN
290 Bremner Blvd
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See the tallest man-made skyscraper in the western hemisphere. The CN Tower is only a 10 minute walk away.
Take the ferry by the docks to the Toronto Islands. You can see the ferry's departing from your window!
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Toronto Islands
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Take the ferry by the docks to the Toronto Islands. You can see the ferry's departing from your window!
This hotspot for picturesque views of the city is just footsteps away!
Bathurst Bridge
9 Bathurst Street
This hotspot for picturesque views of the city is just footsteps away!
Check out some of the street art in the city. Graffiti Alley is only a short walk away
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Graffiti Alley
Graffiti Alley
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Check out some of the street art in the city. Graffiti Alley is only a short walk away
You can sure find a lot of bankers here. Also, TD Center seems likes like a popular place for some great photos
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Financial District
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You can sure find a lot of bankers here. Also, TD Center seems likes like a popular place for some great photos
Not exactly Times Square, but close enough
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Yonge-Dundas Square
1 Dundas St E
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Not exactly Times Square, but close enough
Didn't think you can find views like this in Toronto? Well you can, so go take a look.
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Scarborough Bluffs Park
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Didn't think you can find views like this in Toronto? Well you can, so go take a look.
Take a bike ride or a jog west for several kilometers to find this stunning view
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Humber Bridge
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Take a bike ride or a jog west for several kilometers to find this stunning view

Bars and Drinks

Amsterdam BrewHouse sports a lakeside patio that anyone visiting Toronto to check out. It is only a 15 to 20 minute walk east along lakeshore. It is a very popular place so leave some time for a wait!
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Amsterdam BrewHouse
245 Queens Quay W
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Amsterdam BrewHouse sports a lakeside patio that anyone visiting Toronto to check out. It is only a 15 to 20 minute walk east along lakeshore. It is a very popular place so leave some time for a wait!
Do you like craft beer? Bellwoods Brewery is one of the best on the Ossington Strip. Make sure to try one of their Barn Owl sour ales!
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Bellwoods Brewery
124 Ossington Ave
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Do you like craft beer? Bellwoods Brewery is one of the best on the Ossington Strip. Make sure to try one of their Barn Owl sour ales!
Some say it's the number one sports bar in the city. The 39 foot HD TV certainly doesn't hurt that cause! Also really good giant sized chicken wings.
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Real Sports Bar & Grill
15 York St
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Some say it's the number one sports bar in the city. The 39 foot HD TV certainly doesn't hurt that cause! Also really good giant sized chicken wings.
Anything here is just stunning. You have to try their Manhattan. Absolutely the best bar in the city for amazing concoctions and they even have their own house brand drink at LCBO. Warning: Will set your wallet back quite a bit!
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BarChef
472 Queen St W
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Anything here is just stunning. You have to try their Manhattan. Absolutely the best bar in the city for amazing concoctions and they even have their own house brand drink at LCBO. Warning: Will set your wallet back quite a bit!
So many different beers on tap and excellent food. Try the mussels.
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Bar Hop
391 King St W
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So many different beers on tap and excellent food. Try the mussels.
So many different beers on tap and bottle and great food too. Try the mussels here as well.
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Sin & Redemption
136 McCaul St
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So many different beers on tap and bottle and great food too. Try the mussels here as well.
A tonne of craft beers and try their pizzas. Late night deals as well.
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King Taps
100 King St W
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A tonne of craft beers and try their pizzas. Late night deals as well.
One of the most unique bars in the city and at affordable prices. Roll a 20 sided dice to determine what shot to take and there is a load of geeky and nerdy themed menu items and decor and board games to play too.
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Storm Crow Manor
580 Church St
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One of the most unique bars in the city and at affordable prices. Roll a 20 sided dice to determine what shot to take and there is a load of geeky and nerdy themed menu items and decor and board games to play too.

Fun and Games

Head down to The Rec Room, just outside the Rogers Center to play some arcade games and win some prizes and experience their VR. Or just head there for some food and drinks before the big game!
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The Rec Room
255 Bremner Blvd
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Head down to The Rec Room, just outside the Rogers Center to play some arcade games and win some prizes and experience their VR. Or just head there for some food and drinks before the big game!
Well we know what some of you came to this country for and Bellwoods is the hotspot on a summer weekend. But beyond that, you can just take a walk, play some ball or lie down and sunbathe in the park!
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Bellwoods Park
Bellwoods Park
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Well we know what some of you came to this country for and Bellwoods is the hotspot on a summer weekend. But beyond that, you can just take a walk, play some ball or lie down and sunbathe in the park!
Watch knights fight each other on horses while you eat and cheer! A unique and entertaining spectacle to enjoy.
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I-Medieval Times Dinner & Tournament
10 Dufferin St
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Watch knights fight each other on horses while you eat and cheer! A unique and entertaining spectacle to enjoy.
Watch at movie at the Cinesphere at Ontario Place
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Cinesphere Theatre
955 Lake Shore Blvd W
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Watch at movie at the Cinesphere at Ontario Place
Watch a movie at the theater with the biggest 3D IMAX room in the country. It used to be called Paramount Theater.
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I-Theatre ye-Scotiabank
259 Richmond St W
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Watch a movie at the theater with the biggest 3D IMAX room in the country. It used to be called Paramount Theater.
You go there to escape from there. Also you can throw axes.
Escape Manor Toronto
383 King St W
You go there to escape from there. Also you can throw axes.
Great for a family friendly outing, a day trip with the SO or just to see some animals
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Toronto Zoo
2000 Meadowvale Rd
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Great for a family friendly outing, a day trip with the SO or just to see some animals

Sweets and Desserts

Lots of uniquely flavored ice cream. There will be a line
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Bang Bang Ice Cream & Bakery
93A Ossington Ave
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Lots of uniquely flavored ice cream. There will be a line
If you were looking for the infamous Beaver Tails, they are just a short walk along Lakeshore away. Note: no actual beavers are used to make this dessert.
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BeaverTails Toronto Waterfront
145 Queens Quay W
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If you were looking for the infamous Beaver Tails, they are just a short walk along Lakeshore away. Note: no actual beavers are used to make this dessert.
mmm.... ice cream
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Sweet Jesus
106 John St
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mmm.... ice cream
Salted duck egg and black sesame ice cream? Ramen noodles ice cream? It's actually really good!
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Wong's Ice Cream & Store
5607 Gerrard St E
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Salted duck egg and black sesame ice cream? Ramen noodles ice cream? It's actually really good!