Martin’s guidebook
Neighbourhoods
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.
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.
Shopping
Enjoy a premier shopping mall experience at CF Toronto Eaton Centre. Mall offerings include hundreds of brand name stores, restaurants, and entertainment.
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CF Toronto Eaton Centre
220 Yonge StEnjoy a premier shopping mall experience at CF Toronto Eaton Centre. Mall offerings include hundreds of brand name stores, restaurants, and entertainment.
The entire area of Yorkville is home to some of the best shopping in Toronto. Explore international luxury shops, well-curated department stores and one-of-a-kind contemporary boutiques.
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Yorkville
The entire area of Yorkville is home to some of the best shopping in Toronto. Explore international luxury shops, well-curated department stores and one-of-a-kind contemporary boutiques.
Queen West is home to some of the city’s most cutting-edge boutiques among the art galleries and hip bars and restaurants.
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Queen Street West
Queen Street WestQueen West is home to some of the city’s most cutting-edge boutiques among the art galleries and hip bars and restaurants.
Sightseeing
If it's your first time in Toronto you must go up the CN Tower and take in the amazing panoramic views of the city!
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Torre CN
290 Bremner BlvdIf it's your first time in Toronto you must go up the CN Tower and take in the amazing panoramic views of the city!
Casa Loma is a Gothic Revival style mansion and garden in midtown Toronto that is now a historic house museum and landmark. It was constructed from 1911 to 1914 as a residence for financier Sir Henry Pellatt. The architect was E. J. Lennox, who designed several other city landmarks.
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Casa Loma
1 Austin TerraceCasa Loma is a Gothic Revival style mansion and garden in midtown Toronto that is now a historic house museum and landmark. It was constructed from 1911 to 1914 as a residence for financier Sir Henry Pellatt. The architect was E. J. Lennox, who designed several other city landmarks.
Food scene
Hip, lively restaurant & lounge serving steaks, seafood & cocktails in a sleek, ultramodern setting.
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STK Toronto
153 Yorkville AvenueHip, lively restaurant & lounge serving steaks, seafood & cocktails in a sleek, ultramodern setting.
When it comes to upscale plant-based restaurants, Planta is at the top of the chain. The innovative restaurant led by Chef David Lee is more than just a vegetarian hot spot. It’s a fine-dining destination that just happens to be completely meat-free. Give the coconut ceviche a try. The taste and texture of young coconut will have you rethinking raw fish going forward.
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Planta Yorkville
1221 Bay St.When it comes to upscale plant-based restaurants, Planta is at the top of the chain. The innovative restaurant led by Chef David Lee is more than just a vegetarian hot spot. It’s a fine-dining destination that just happens to be completely meat-free. Give the coconut ceviche a try. The taste and texture of young coconut will have you rethinking raw fish going forward.
Consistently ranked as one of the best restaurants in the country, let alone city, Buca is well worth the splurge. Chef Rob Gentile’s famed restaurant is located at the base of the Four Seasons, hence it’s modern-day American aesthetic. When it comes to the menu, however, it’s traditional Italian, so don’t pass up on classic dishes like their whole branzino.
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Buca Osteria & Bar
Consistently ranked as one of the best restaurants in the country, let alone city, Buca is well worth the splurge. Chef Rob Gentile’s famed restaurant is located at the base of the Four Seasons, hence it’s modern-day American aesthetic. When it comes to the menu, however, it’s traditional Italian, so don’t pass up on classic dishes like their whole branzino.
Michelin-star chef Daniel Boulud’s swanky cafe is a must-visit for breakfast, brunch, lunch or dinner. The menu is rich and delicious with options like boudin blanc, confit de canard and Parisian steak tartare, but some of the best dishes are on the appetizer menu. Try the mousse de foie or the terrine de foie gras — you won’t regret it!
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Café Boulud
60 Yorkville AveMichelin-star chef Daniel Boulud’s swanky cafe is a must-visit for breakfast, brunch, lunch or dinner. The menu is rich and delicious with options like boudin blanc, confit de canard and Parisian steak tartare, but some of the best dishes are on the appetizer menu. Try the mousse de foie or the terrine de foie gras — you won’t regret it!
Check out this large covered market for all your fresh produce, meat, fish, & cheese needs!
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Mercado de San Lorenzo
93 Front St ECheck out this large covered market for all your fresh produce, meat, fish, & cheese needs!
Arts & Culture
You don’t want to visit Toronto without taking some time to check out the Royal Ontario Museum (ROM). Founded in 1914, the museum showcases art, culture and nature from around the world and throughout history, and is home to a collection of 13 million artworks, cultural objects and natural history specimens, showcased in 40 gallery and exhibition spaces.
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Museo Real de Ontario
100 Queens ParkYou don’t want to visit Toronto without taking some time to check out the Royal Ontario Museum (ROM). Founded in 1914, the museum showcases art, culture and nature from around the world and throughout history, and is home to a collection of 13 million artworks, cultural objects and natural history specimens, showcased in 40 gallery and exhibition spaces.
With a collection of more than 90000 works of art, the Art Gallery of Ontario is among the most distinguished art museums in North America.
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Galería de Arte de Ontario
317 Dundas St WWith a collection of more than 90000 works of art, the Art Gallery of Ontario is among the most distinguished art museums in North America.
Home to the national ballet.
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Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts
145 Queen St WHome to the national ballet.
Entertainment
TIFF is a charitable cultural organization with a mission to transform the way people see the world, through film.
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TIFF Bell Lightbox
350 King St WTIFF is a charitable cultural organization with a mission to transform the way people see the world, through film.
Long-time stand-up comedy club that boasts many famous alumni, hosting rising & established stars.
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Club de comedia Yuk Yuk's en Toronto
224 Richmond St WLong-time stand-up comedy club that boasts many famous alumni, hosting rising & established stars.
Large entertainment venue with 10-pin bowling, dozens of TVs, a rooftop patio & elevated pub fare.
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The Ballroom
145 John StLarge entertainment venue with 10-pin bowling, dozens of TVs, a rooftop patio & elevated pub fare.
Drinks
Offering popular Italian fare & a lengthy wine list in a venue with modern rustic decor.
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Cibo Wine Bar Yorkville
133 Yorkville AveOffering popular Italian fare & a lengthy wine list in a venue with modern rustic decor.
Transport yourself to Spain without leaving Toronto. Bar Raval’s Gaudi-inspired wooden interior is full of curving, rich wood, inviting you to stay a while longer.
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Bar Raval
505 College StTransport yourself to Spain without leaving Toronto. Bar Raval’s Gaudi-inspired wooden interior is full of curving, rich wood, inviting you to stay a while longer.
One of Toronto’s essential cocktail bars, Bar Chef plays with molecular gastronomy to create memorable beverages. Bartenders here pride themselves on preparing all infusions, bitters and syrups in-house so that their cocktails taste as good as they look.
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BarChef
472 Queen St WOne of Toronto’s essential cocktail bars, Bar Chef plays with molecular gastronomy to create memorable beverages. Bartenders here pride themselves on preparing all infusions, bitters and syrups in-house so that their cocktails taste as good as they look.