Guidebook for Toronto
Food Scene
Capital Espresso
1349 Queen St WIts a cozy cafe directly across the street.
Delicious pastries , everything is prepared and baked in house!
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The Tempered Room
1374 Queen St WDelicious pastries , everything is prepared and baked in house!
A authentic Japanese izakaya , if you and your party want to go for some great food and drinks with a energetic atmosphere.
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Guu Izakaya
1314 Queen St WA authentic Japanese izakaya , if you and your party want to go for some great food and drinks with a energetic atmosphere.
La Cubana is a Cuban inspired restaurant that is a great place to have lunch or dinner. They make amazing sandwiches and full entree plates. My top picks from the menu are the pork belly medianoche (sandwich) or the achiote roasted chicken (entree).
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La Cubana
392 Roncesvalles AveLa Cubana is a Cuban inspired restaurant that is a great place to have lunch or dinner. They make amazing sandwiches and full entree plates. My top picks from the menu are the pork belly medianoche (sandwich) or the achiote roasted chicken (entree).
Bang Bang Ice Cream offers hand made artisan ice cream. Expect a line up if they are open .
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Bang Bang Ice Cream & Bakery
93A Ossington AveBang Bang Ice Cream offers hand made artisan ice cream. Expect a line up if they are open .
Cote de Boeuf is inspired by the neighbourhood butchers of Paris which serves traditional style, locally sourced beef. This bar a vin (wine bar) is a great place for dinner or just appetizers .
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Cote De Boeuf
130 Ossington AveCote de Boeuf is inspired by the neighbourhood butchers of Paris which serves traditional style, locally sourced beef. This bar a vin (wine bar) is a great place for dinner or just appetizers .
Drinks & Nightlife
Cadillac Lounge
1296 Queen St WConsidered Toronto’s entertainment district , most of the cities most popular restaurants, lounges and night clubs are located here. A few of my favorite restaurants are Patria (contemporary Spanish cuisine), Lees (celebrity chef SuSur Lees asian inspired fusion) and Rodneys Oyster house (if you enjoy fresh seafood).
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King Street West
King Street WestConsidered Toronto’s entertainment district , most of the cities most popular restaurants, lounges and night clubs are located here. A few of my favorite restaurants are Patria (contemporary Spanish cuisine), Lees (celebrity chef SuSur Lees asian inspired fusion) and Rodneys Oyster house (if you enjoy fresh seafood).
“Hip cafe serving locally sourced fare, and a private dining room. There's also a nightclub and a rooftop bar.”
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The Drake Hotel
1150 Queen St W“Hip cafe serving locally sourced fare, and a private dining room. There's also a nightclub and a rooftop bar.”
"Toronto's trendy Yorkville neighborhood, formerly a hippie haven in the 1960s, has emerged as one of the city's swankiest areas. The shopping is good, the culinary scene is impressive, and the bars are some of the finest in Toronto. If you're down for a classy time, Toronto's Yorkville has some of the best nightlife around"
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Yorkville Avenue
Yorkville Avenue"Toronto's trendy Yorkville neighborhood, formerly a hippie haven in the 1960s, has emerged as one of the city's swankiest areas. The shopping is good, the culinary scene is impressive, and the bars are some of the finest in Toronto. If you're down for a classy time, Toronto's Yorkville has some of the best nightlife around"
Sightseeing
A hilltop Gothic styled castle with a museum and posh gardens
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Casa Loma
1 Austin Terrace A hilltop Gothic styled castle with a museum and posh gardens
Of course you have to visit the iconic CN tower if you're in Toronto. There is panoramic view of the city and a restaurant atop.
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IThawa ye-CN
290 Bremner BlvdOf course you have to visit the iconic CN tower if you're in Toronto. There is panoramic view of the city and a restaurant atop.
The Ossington strip is between Queen St W & Dundas St, you will find lots of great restaurants and bars here. Its about a 10 minute street car ride eastbound from the BNB, and is great place to visit during the day or evening. Here is a short list of my favorite restaurants on Ossington.
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Trinity - Bellwoods
The Ossington strip is between Queen St W & Dundas St, you will find lots of great restaurants and bars here. Its about a 10 minute street car ride eastbound from the BNB, and is great place to visit during the day or evening. Here is a short list of my favorite restaurants on Ossington.
This diverse vibrant trendy neighborhood is full of great restaurants, cafes and shops.
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Kensington Market
This diverse vibrant trendy neighborhood is full of great restaurants, cafes and shops.
An inspired blend of Victorian Industrial architecture and stunning 21st century design. Its a cool dynamic of an area like New York City’s SoHo, you will find one-of-a-kind stores, shops, galleries, studios, restaurants, cafes, theatres and more.
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Distillery Historic District
55 Mill St An inspired blend of Victorian Industrial architecture and stunning 21st century design. Its a cool dynamic of an area like New York City’s SoHo, you will find one-of-a-kind stores, shops, galleries, studios, restaurants, cafes, theatres and more.
Arts & Culture
R.O.M (Royal Ontario Mueseum) : Its one of the largest museums in North America and located on Bloor St. which has many designer brand stores.
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I-Royal Ontario Museum
100 Queens ParkR.O.M (Royal Ontario Mueseum) : Its one of the largest museums in North America and located on Bloor St. which has many designer brand stores.
Not only is this gallery loaded with every type of art, it's full of hands-on activities if you are bringing the little ones.
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Art Gallery of Ontario
317 Dundas St WNot only is this gallery loaded with every type of art, it's full of hands-on activities if you are bringing the little ones.
"If you love hockey, then this is your place. The greatest collection of hockey artifacts and activities in the world."
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Hockey Hall of Fame
30 Yonge St"If you love hockey, then this is your place. The greatest collection of hockey artifacts and activities in the world."
Getting Around
The apartment is about a 20 minute street car ride to the city center. There is a Queen St W. street car line directly outside of the apartment which is very convenient if you're open to using public transit.
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Queen Street West
Queen Street WestThe apartment is about a 20 minute street car ride to the city center. There is a Queen St W. street car line directly outside of the apartment which is very convenient if you're open to using public transit.
Entertainment & Activities
I-Aquarium ye-Ripley yase-Canada
288 Bremner BlvdIf you are visiting the CN tower and feel like catching a baseball game. be sure to check if the Blue Jays are playing during your visit.
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I-Rogers Centre
1 Blue Jays WayIf you are visiting the CN tower and feel like catching a baseball game. be sure to check if the Blue Jays are playing during your visit.
Parks & Nature
“Recognized as one of the most significant natural sites in Toronto, over one-third of High Park remains in a natural state. A jewel in the city’s park system, residents and visitors can enjoy its many attractions, playgrounds and features year-round.”
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High Park Subway Station
“Recognized as one of the most significant natural sites in Toronto, over one-third of High Park remains in a natural state. A jewel in the city’s park system, residents and visitors can enjoy its many attractions, playgrounds and features year-round.”