Guidebook for Toronto
Arts & Culture
Take a tour of the Steam Whistle Brewing company before the game!
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Steam Whistle Brewing
255 Bremner BlvdTake a tour of the Steam Whistle Brewing company before the game!
Catch a Leafs game if you enjoy suffering, or you can check out a winning Raptors team. Also hosts frequent concerts.
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Scotiabank Arena
40 Bay St.Catch a Leafs game if you enjoy suffering, or you can check out a winning Raptors team. Also hosts frequent concerts.
A quiet area on the waterfront. Great during the summer! Hosts plays and concerts.
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I-Toronto Music Garden
479 Queens Quay WestA quiet area on the waterfront. Great during the summer! Hosts plays and concerts.
Check out a movie in this state of the art theatre. This is also the home of the Toronto International film festival.
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TIFF Bell Lightbox
350 King St WCheck out a movie in this state of the art theatre. This is also the home of the Toronto International film festival.
If you are tired of the Leafs, go check out the Leafs to be!
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Coca-Cola Coliseum
45 Manitoba DrIf you are tired of the Leafs, go check out the Leafs to be!
Toronto Symphony Orchestra
60 Simcoe StEnjoy a night of music and ambiance
Walk over and rent a boat for the day. They also offer sailing courses.
Harbourfront Centre Sailing and Powerboating
275 Queens Quay WWalk over and rent a boat for the day. They also offer sailing courses.
Play a game of ping-pong with your partner at this table tennis bar! Cool eh!
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SPIN Toronto
Play a game of ping-pong with your partner at this table tennis bar! Cool eh!
A historic theatre with a great ambiance.
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Itheater ye-Princess of Wales
300 King St WA historic theatre with a great ambiance.
Premier improvisational comedy club. Alumni include Dan Aykroyd, Martin Short, and Mike Myers to name a few.
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The Second City Toronto
110 Mercer StPremier improvisational comedy club. Alumni include Dan Aykroyd, Martin Short, and Mike Myers to name a few.
Canada's top comedy club. They feature comedians mostly from Canada and the US. Check the website as you won't be disappointed.
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Yuk Yuk's Comedy Club Toronto
224 Richmond St WCanada's top comedy club. They feature comedians mostly from Canada and the US. Check the website as you won't be disappointed.
See the immortalized hero's of hockey. The Hall of Fame is also accessible from the PATH if the weather is bad.
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Hockey Hall of Fame
30 Yonge StSee the immortalized hero's of hockey. The Hall of Fame is also accessible from the PATH if the weather is bad.
A truly great museum on par with any international museum.
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I-Royal Ontario Museum
100 Queens ParkA truly great museum on par with any international museum.
A show and food, what more could you ask for? The horses are just a bonus.
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I-Medieval Times Dinner & Tournament
10 Dufferin StA show and food, what more could you ask for? The horses are just a bonus.
Celebrity-themed puppet show performed by a special-needs group, along with a fixed-price dinner
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Famous PEOPLE Players
343 Evans Ave.Celebrity-themed puppet show performed by a special-needs group, along with a fixed-price dinner
Check out a rock concert at the Phoenix. Buy ticket in advance. Also I suggest taking a taxi to and from here.
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Phoenix Concert Theatre
410 Sherbourne StCheck out a rock concert at the Phoenix. Buy ticket in advance. Also I suggest taking a taxi to and from here.
See a concert in a small venue. Best for people under 30 or who still feel like they are under 30!
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Mod Club Theatre
722 College StSee a concert in a small venue. Best for people under 30 or who still feel like they are under 30!
Entertainment & Activities
FREE outdoor rink in the winter and kid friendly programs year round.
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I-Centre ye-Harbourfront
235 Queens Quay WFREE outdoor rink in the winter and kid friendly programs year round.
Do you believe it? Come see some weird fish and sea creatures. Kid friendly but great for adults too!
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I-Aquarium ye-Ripley yase-Canada
288 Bremner BlvdDo you believe it? Come see some weird fish and sea creatures. Kid friendly but great for adults too!
Centre Island
A kid focused theme park. Best for younger kids.
Internationally renowned zoo with panda bears! Also has brown bears and black bears... and 100's of other animals.
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Toronto Zoo station
Internationally renowned zoo with panda bears! Also has brown bears and black bears... and 100's of other animals.
A small zoo that's great for kids. It's also closer to downtown than the Toronto Zoo.
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High Park
1873 Bloor St WA small zoo that's great for kids. It's also closer to downtown than the Toronto Zoo.
The Science Centre has a little something for everyone.
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Ontario Science Centre
770 Don Mills Rd.The Science Centre has a little something for everyone.
Featuring a variety of seasonal activities.
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Evergreen Brick Works
550 Bayview AveFeaturing a variety of seasonal activities.
An operational farm in the city. Admission is always free.
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Riverdale Farm
201 Winchester StAn operational farm in the city. Admission is always free.
Everything Else
Catch a ride to Toronto Island, a little piece of paradise in the heart of a metropolitan city.
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Jack Layton Ferry Terminal station
9 Queens Quay WCatch a ride to Toronto Island, a little piece of paradise in the heart of a metropolitan city.
A park a stones through away. Also has a large artificial sports field. There are always soccer games, ultimate frisbee, and other activities going on that you can join in for free.
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Iparke ye-Canoe Landing
95 Fort York BlvdA park a stones through away. Also has a large artificial sports field. There are always soccer games, ultimate frisbee, and other activities going on that you can join in for free.
Work on your golf game by taking a few practice swings on the lake with a view of the island. There is also a drive in movie theater open during the warm weather.
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The Docks Driving Range
176 Cherry StWork on your golf game by taking a few practice swings on the lake with a view of the island. There is also a drive in movie theater open during the warm weather.
CIBC Branch (Cash at ATM only)
1 Fort York BlvdA national banking chain.
RBC Royal Bank
6 Fort York BlvdA national banking chain.
Just in case... please don't have any accidents. :(
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St. Michael's Hospital
36 Queen St EJust in case... please don't have any accidents. :(
Grab a flight to your next destination right from downtown. Also has helicopter sightseeing tours that are reasonably priced.
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I-Airport ye-Billy Bishop Toronto City
2 Eireann QuayGrab a flight to your next destination right from downtown. Also has helicopter sightseeing tours that are reasonably priced.
This is a 56km biking and rollerblading trail that runs through Toronto on the waterfront. Grab a bike from the bike station soak up the sun! The trail is separated from cars, so its great for childr
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Martin Goodman Trail
This is a 56km biking and rollerblading trail that runs through Toronto on the waterfront. Grab a bike from the bike station soak up the sun! The trail is separated from cars, so its great for childr
One of many bike shares in the city. There is another one at my door step!
Find a complete map at www.BikeShareToront.com/stations
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Bike Share Toronto
One of many bike shares in the city. There is another one at my door step!
Find a complete map at www.BikeShareToront.com/stations
Host's different events and concerts during the year.
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Metro Toronto Convention Centre
255 Front St WHost's different events and concerts during the year.
Hosts different events during the year. Also home to the Canadian National Expo.
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I-Canadian National Exhibition
210 Princes' BlvdHosts different events during the year. Also home to the Canadian National Expo.
Hertz Rent A Car
4 Laidlaw BlvdEscape the city with your very own car!
Avis Car Rental
161 Bay St.Escape the city with a sedan.
Toronto's Pearson International Airport that will have a rail link from Union Station opening in the spring of 2015. 25 minutes to the airport every 15 minutes.
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Iphondo lezindiza lezezimali zeToronto Pearson
6301 Silver Dart DrToronto's Pearson International Airport that will have a rail link from Union Station opening in the spring of 2015. 25 minutes to the airport every 15 minutes.
Petro-Canada
117 Jarvis StGas station
Zipcar
370 Queens Quay WShort term car rentals
Mid-trip when you are ready to kill your partner, escape to the spa for a little peace and quiet. Better yet bring him along for a waxing...
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Hammam Spa, Toronto
602 King St WMid-trip when you are ready to kill your partner, escape to the spa for a little peace and quiet. Better yet bring him along for a waxing...
A unique European style women- only spa. Send your man to the bar to watch the game for a few hours.
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Body Blitz Spa
471 Adelaide St WA unique European style women- only spa. Send your man to the bar to watch the game for a few hours.
Shopping
A quant little hipster shopping area. A great time for adults and the kids at heart.
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Kensington Market
A quant little hipster shopping area. A great time for adults and the kids at heart.
If you are like me you will LOVE spending the day here! Enough said.
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CF Toronto Eaton Centre
220 Yonge StIf you are like me you will LOVE spending the day here! Enough said.
A drug store that also sell toiletries, snacks, and essential foods.
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Shoppers Drug Mart
388 King St WA drug store that also sell toiletries, snacks, and essential foods.
Toronto's version of Times Square. Has stores, restaurants, and different public functions.
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Dundas Square
Dundas SquareToronto's version of Times Square. Has stores, restaurants, and different public functions.
I-Yorkdale Shopping Centre
3401 Dufferin StShopping mall with subway access
Do some celebrity spotting as you shop for luxury goods. Stores include Boss, Rolex, Louis Vuitton, Cartier, Tiffany's, Gucci, Burberry, Chanel, and more!
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Yorkville
Do some celebrity spotting as you shop for luxury goods. Stores include Boss, Rolex, Louis Vuitton, Cartier, Tiffany's, Gucci, Burberry, Chanel, and more!
Sightseeing
Chinatown
292 Spadina Ave.Great for dinning, shopping, and sightseeing.
Take a stroll in this historic park. (Also the kids have been know to lay in the sun and enjoy a 'soda' in the summer. Shh)
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Trinity Bellwoods Park
790 Queen St WTake a stroll in this historic park. (Also the kids have been know to lay in the sun and enjoy a 'soda' in the summer. Shh)
Fort York
Come see historic Fort York. Tours run year round.
If you get tired of seeing the tower from the balcony, come see it up close and personal. You can take a ride to the top to dine, walk on the glass floor, and also go outside and walk on the top!!
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IThawa ye-CN
290 Bremner BlvdIf you get tired of seeing the tower from the balcony, come see it up close and personal. You can take a ride to the top to dine, walk on the glass floor, and also go outside and walk on the top!!
Enjoy the sights, tastes and smells from along the St. Lawrence river. Has restaurants, artisan food, and farm fresh fruits and vegetables.
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Imarike ye-St. Lawrence
93 Front St EEnjoy the sights, tastes and smells from along the St. Lawrence river. Has restaurants, artisan food, and farm fresh fruits and vegetables.
Come see a historic European castle in a metropolitan North American City!? Great tour with an interesting story. Also has fine dining to finish your tour with. Great for couples.
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Casa Loma
1 Austin TerraceCome see a historic European castle in a metropolitan North American City!? Great tour with an interesting story. Also has fine dining to finish your tour with. Great for couples.
This is a sugar factory that also runs tours. It also runs tours about its history and the history of sugar... not my thing but may be yours.
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Redpath Sugar Plant
95 Queens Quay EThis is a sugar factory that also runs tours. It also runs tours about its history and the history of sugar... not my thing but may be yours.
Check out the former home of the Leafs. Also you can get your groceries from the Loblaws in it now.
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I-Centre ye-Athletic yeMattamy
50 Carlton StCheck out the former home of the Leafs. Also you can get your groceries from the Loblaws in it now.
The university is open to the public. This may be off the normal tour guide but has many historic buildings. It also offers some of the best views of the CN Tower in the city. Host of Pan Am Games.
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IYunivesithi yaseToronto
27 King's College CirThe university is open to the public. This may be off the normal tour guide but has many historic buildings. It also offers some of the best views of the CN Tower in the city. Host of Pan Am Games.
Authentic Greek neighborhood full of restaurants. Hosts the Taste of the Danforth in August which is Canada's largest food festival. More than 1.3 million visitors a year!
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The Danforth
Authentic Greek neighborhood full of restaurants. Hosts the Taste of the Danforth in August which is Canada's largest food festival. More than 1.3 million visitors a year!
Check out the city by open roof double decker bus. This stop is a 1 minute walk from the door.
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IThawa ye-CN
290 Bremner BlvdCheck out the city by open roof double decker bus. This stop is a 1 minute walk from the door.
Scarborough Crescent Park
61 Undercliff DrPicnic in the park with the fam-jam!
Check out a former estate garden with walking trails. Hold hands, go for a walk, and enjoy each others company.
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I-Edwards Gardens
755 Lawrence Ave ECheck out a former estate garden with walking trails. Hold hands, go for a walk, and enjoy each others company.
Walk the halls of the seat of power for the province. You can also watch the debate from the public viewing gallery.
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Legislative Assembly of Ontario
111 Wellesley St WWalk the halls of the seat of power for the province. You can also watch the debate from the public viewing gallery.
In the winter there is an outdoor skating rink. In the summer there are a variety of public functions going on. Look up whats on during your trip!
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Nathan Phillips Square
100 Queen St WIn the winter there is an outdoor skating rink. In the summer there are a variety of public functions going on. Look up whats on during your trip!
A unique historical building. This is were the city started and is surrounded by some fantastic classic buildings.
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The Flatiron: A Firkin Pub
49 Wellington St EA unique historical building. This is were the city started and is surrounded by some fantastic classic buildings.
A historic round house complete with restored vintage trains. There is also a small train that you can ride.
Roundhouse Park Mini Railroad
Roundhouse Park Mini RailroadA historic round house complete with restored vintage trains. There is also a small train that you can ride.
Food Scene
The historic distillery district has brewery tours, bars, and fine dinning. A great date night!
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Distillery Historic District
55 Mill StThe historic distillery district has brewery tours, bars, and fine dinning. A great date night!
Starbucks
2E Spadina Ave.Sometimes you just need a familiar cup of Joe.
McDonald's
1000 Gerrard St EIf you are in a hurry, grab a familiar burger.
For the foodie try some Vietnamese food with a modern twist. Reasonably priced.
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Banh Mi Boys
392 Queen St WFor the foodie try some Vietnamese food with a modern twist. Reasonably priced.
KINTON RAMEN
668 Bloor St WAuthentic Japanese ramen noodle house.
Fine dining Japanese and sushi. This is located in the Financial District and is great for business meetings.
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Ki Modern Japanese + Bar
181 Bay St.Fine dining Japanese and sushi. This is located in the Financial District and is great for business meetings.
Bar and restaurant that is a favourite of young professionals in the city. Usually is hopping after 5pm but slows down later in the evening.
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Earls Kitchen + Bar
150 King St WBar and restaurant that is a favourite of young professionals in the city. Usually is hopping after 5pm but slows down later in the evening.
Simon Sushi
3399 Lake Shore Blvd WFor the sushi lovers out there!
Stadium bar for food and drinks before the game.
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Real Sports Bar & Grill
15 York StStadium bar for food and drinks before the game.
Bright & airy Argentinean cafe, serving caffeinated drinks & small snacks, plus a home-decor store
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La Merceria, www.lamerceria.ca
Bright & airy Argentinean cafe, serving caffeinated drinks & small snacks, plus a home-decor store
Small platted fine dining Asian fusion. A great unique dining experience.
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Lee
497 King St WSmall platted fine dining Asian fusion. A great unique dining experience.
150 Dan Leckie Way
150 Dan Leckie WayA favourite coffee spot of Canadians.
The restaurant we all know if you are looking for something safe.
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Jack Astor's Bar & Grill
144 Front St WThe restaurant we all know if you are looking for something safe.
Fine dining steak house in the historic Harbour Commission building. This building was on a pier in the middle of the lake but has since been developed all around it.
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Harbour 60 Toronto
60 Harbour StFine dining steak house in the historic Harbour Commission building. This building was on a pier in the middle of the lake but has since been developed all around it.
A restaurant within walking distant frequented by young professionals. Can be loud at times.
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Hunters Landing
82 Fort York BlvdA restaurant within walking distant frequented by young professionals. Can be loud at times.
If you want a view of the city this is your place. It is on top of a tower looking south at the skyline.
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The One Eighty
55 Bloor St WIf you want a view of the city this is your place. It is on top of a tower looking south at the skyline.
Hang out with your partner and play some favourite board games from your childhood.
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Castle Board Game Café
454 Spadina Ave.Hang out with your partner and play some favourite board games from your childhood.
A modern saloon with reasonably priced food. You havent been to a place like this before.
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Weslodge Saloon
480 King St WA modern saloon with reasonably priced food. You havent been to a place like this before.
A luxe nightclub-style setting for a menu of Indo-Chinese small plates & signature alcoholic teas.
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Spice
499 King St WA luxe nightclub-style setting for a menu of Indo-Chinese small plates & signature alcoholic teas.
Comedic, interactive murder mysteries are staged during 3-course dinners at this basement venue. Can take the subway here.
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Mysteriously Yours Dinner Theatre
33 Gerrard St WComedic, interactive murder mysteries are staged during 3-course dinners at this basement venue. Can take the subway here.
Less than authentic Chinese food but great for those who are a little less adventurous. You can order dim sum or entrees. The chef is Susur Lee who has numerous restaurants around the world.
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Luckee
328 Wellington St WLess than authentic Chinese food but great for those who are a little less adventurous. You can order dim sum or entrees. The chef is Susur Lee who has numerous restaurants around the world.
So apparantly these people were not told but this isnt France. However if you want to see a little peice of France while in Toronto this is the place. Serves brunch, lunch, dinner, and late eats.
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Le Sélect Bistro
432 Wellington St WSo apparantly these people were not told but this isnt France. However if you want to see a little peice of France while in Toronto this is the place. Serves brunch, lunch, dinner, and late eats.
Thompson Diner
550 Wellington St W24 hour restuarant for comfort food.
The BEST Mexican food in town! Great food! Extensive menu! Amazing prices! And a FREE salsa bar! Need I say more!
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Wilbur Mexicana
552 King St WThe BEST Mexican food in town! Great food! Extensive menu! Amazing prices! And a FREE salsa bar! Need I say more!
This tiny little restaurant is great stop for Indian fast food. I recommend the butter chicken roti!
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Indian Roti House
256 Queens Quay WThis tiny little restaurant is great stop for Indian fast food. I recommend the butter chicken roti!
Drinks & Nightlife
Check out some local brews with some great food.
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Amsterdam BrewHouse
245 Queens Quay WCheck out some local brews with some great food.
Toronto's oldest bar. A favourite of locals for your classic bar feel. Spend all day watching the street cars go by from the patio.
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Wheat Sheaf Tavern
667 King St WToronto's oldest bar. A favourite of locals for your classic bar feel. Spend all day watching the street cars go by from the patio.
Echo Karaoke
693 Bloor St WAnyone up for Karaoke in Korea Town? Make a reservation if you want a room.
Open, modern room serving creative Continental-French cuisine, plus an extensive wine list.
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Crush Wine Bar
455 King Street WestOpen, modern room serving creative Continental-French cuisine, plus an extensive wine list.
This place is always hopping with locals that love their Bellwoods Beer! Small, but mouth-watering food selection and an extensive drinks list!
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Bellwoods Brewery
124 Ossington AveThis place is always hopping with locals that love their Bellwoods Beer! Small, but mouth-watering food selection and an extensive drinks list!