Our favourite things in Toronto!
Food scene
A very short walk from our place is this cool little coffee spot... seriously good coffee!
The Stockyards Grind
2382 St Clair Ave WA very short walk from our place is this cool little coffee spot... seriously good coffee!
Craft Beer excellence and a beautiful sunny bar, perfect for afternoon leisure
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Junction Craft Brewing
150 Symes RdCraft Beer excellence and a beautiful sunny bar, perfect for afternoon leisure
Craft beer and patio! A cool place just a few steps away.
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Rainhard Brewing Company
100 Symes RdCraft beer and patio! A cool place just a few steps away.
This cool craft brewery stands out not only through their delicious beer selection, but also through their ethical values!
It's good to have good neighbours.
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Shacklands Brewing Co.
100 Symes RdThis cool craft brewery stands out not only through their delicious beer selection, but also through their ethical values!
It's good to have good neighbours.
Very nice craft brewery and pub! Winterized patio and good food selection.
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High Park Brewery
839 Runnymede RdVery nice craft brewery and pub! Winterized patio and good food selection.
Noctua Bakery
3014 Dundas St WExcellent baked goods... especially the croissants!
One of our favourite restaurants in the neighbourhood with a great selection of pasta. And lot's of patio space in the summer!
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Nodo Junction
2885 Dundas St WOne of our favourite restaurants in the neighbourhood with a great selection of pasta. And lot's of patio space in the summer!
This is a long time favourite... even before we lived in this neighbourhood we'd come here just to have their amazing craft beer, and absolutely delicious food.
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Indie Alehouse
2876 Dundas St WThis is a long time favourite... even before we lived in this neighbourhood we'd come here just to have their amazing craft beer, and absolutely delicious food.
A very cool spot... try their cocktails!
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The Hole In The Wall
2867A Dundas St WA very cool spot... try their cocktails!
Our favourite Dim Sum place... absolutely delicious, and very affordable. On the way to your table you can see how the dumplings are all freshly made!
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Mother's Dumplings
421 Spadina Ave.Our favourite Dim Sum place... absolutely delicious, and very affordable. On the way to your table you can see how the dumplings are all freshly made!
If you crave an authentic Neapolitan pizza, this is where you have to go... this place is actually certified by the Napoli Government for following their very strict guidelines.
Pizzeria Libretto - Junction
3011 Dundas Street WestIf you crave an authentic Neapolitan pizza, this is where you have to go... this place is actually certified by the Napoli Government for following their very strict guidelines.
A great spot for some cocktails or delicious brunch or dinner, with breathtaking views of Toronto.
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KŌST
80 Blue Jays WayA great spot for some cocktails or delicious brunch or dinner, with breathtaking views of Toronto.
Neighbourhoods
The Junction is a very lively neighbourhood with lots of bars, restaurants, coffee shops, and antique shops. Perfect for gallivanting on a Sunday morning, or to bar-hop in the evening.
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The Junction
The Junction is a very lively neighbourhood with lots of bars, restaurants, coffee shops, and antique shops. Perfect for gallivanting on a Sunday morning, or to bar-hop in the evening.
The Stockyards Village is a large outdoor mall with lots of different shops. You can get pretty much anything here.
Also part of the Stockyards District are a variety of big box stores, including Best Buy, Canadian Tire, Home Depot, Staples, Metro, LCBO, Beer Store, Walmart, Dollarama etc...
There is also a huge variety of fast-food restaurants such as McDonalds, Wendy's, Popeyes, Tim Hortons, Denny's etc.
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Stockyards District
The Stockyards Village is a large outdoor mall with lots of different shops. You can get pretty much anything here.
Also part of the Stockyards District are a variety of big box stores, including Best Buy, Canadian Tire, Home Depot, Staples, Metro, LCBO, Beer Store, Walmart, Dollarama etc...
There is also a huge variety of fast-food restaurants such as McDonalds, Wendy's, Popeyes, Tim Hortons, Denny's etc.
Saint Clair West is a nice neighbourhood with mostly Italian and Portuguese shops, bars, cafes and restaurants. It is great for strolling around in the summer and having gelato or catching a live soccer game in a bar... the European leagues are big here!
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Saint Clair Avenue West
Saint Clair Avenue WestSaint Clair West is a nice neighbourhood with mostly Italian and Portuguese shops, bars, cafes and restaurants. It is great for strolling around in the summer and having gelato or catching a live soccer game in a bar... the European leagues are big here!
There is always something going on at the Distillery District... there are great restaurants and shops to visit, as well as lots of Art Galleries!
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Distillery Historic District
55 Mill StThere is always something going on at the Distillery District... there are great restaurants and shops to visit, as well as lots of Art Galleries!
Kensington Market is a unique area in Toronto with lots of vintage shops, restaurants and bars, also some great live music venues. During the summer the streets here are closed to vehicular traffic and there are live performances on the streets... it's a great vibe and is busy till late at night.
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Kensington Market
Kensington Market is a unique area in Toronto with lots of vintage shops, restaurants and bars, also some great live music venues. During the summer the streets here are closed to vehicular traffic and there are live performances on the streets... it's a great vibe and is busy till late at night.
The strip on Ossington between Queen West and Dundas Street is hip and full of restaurants. Perfect for a night out!
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Ossington Avenue
Ossington AvenueThe strip on Ossington between Queen West and Dundas Street is hip and full of restaurants. Perfect for a night out!
Yorkville is where all the designer boutiques and fancy hotels are... great shopping and dining. This is where the rich and famous hang out. Despite the elevated price levels, there are some real gems to be found here! Visit Summer's Ice Cream, or go to Bar Reyna...
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Yorkville
Yorkville is where all the designer boutiques and fancy hotels are... great shopping and dining. This is where the rich and famous hang out. Despite the elevated price levels, there are some real gems to be found here! Visit Summer's Ice Cream, or go to Bar Reyna...
Sightseeing
High Park is Toronto's largest park. Perfect for walks, jogging or setting up with a blanket in the shade and having a picnic with friends. There is a little Zoo, a public swimming pool, an outdoor Theatre where you can see Shakespeare plays in the summer. In the Spring one of the most popular events is the blooming of the cherry blossom trees, which is absolutely spectacular.
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High Park
1873 Bloor St WHigh Park is Toronto's largest park. Perfect for walks, jogging or setting up with a blanket in the shade and having a picnic with friends. There is a little Zoo, a public swimming pool, an outdoor Theatre where you can see Shakespeare plays in the summer. In the Spring one of the most popular events is the blooming of the cherry blossom trees, which is absolutely spectacular.
The AGO is world renowned, and features an incredible collection of Art. Check the current exhibitions, there is always something new to see. We love spending an afternoon here and then going for dim sum in Chinatown!
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Galería de Arte de Ontario
317 Dundas St WThe AGO is world renowned, and features an incredible collection of Art. Check the current exhibitions, there is always something new to see. We love spending an afternoon here and then going for dim sum in Chinatown!
A really unique spot in Toronto, right across from the Redpath sugar factory. You can see huge ships with sugar being unloaded right in front of the white sand beach with pink umbrellas. It is a very photogenic spot and connects to the waterfront bike trails.
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Parque Sugar Beach
11 Dockside DrA really unique spot in Toronto, right across from the Redpath sugar factory. You can see huge ships with sugar being unloaded right in front of the white sand beach with pink umbrellas. It is a very photogenic spot and connects to the waterfront bike trails.
The new home of Contemporary Art in Toronto, definitely worth checking out, and not very far from our place.
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Museo de Arte Contemporáneo de Toronto Canadá
158 Sterling RdThe new home of Contemporary Art in Toronto, definitely worth checking out, and not very far from our place.
Ontario Place is almost surreal, built right over the water of Lake Ontario... it's a beautiful area for a walk or to chill by the water.
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Ontario Place
955 Lake Shore Blvd WOntario Place is almost surreal, built right over the water of Lake Ontario... it's a beautiful area for a walk or to chill by the water.
This place is buzzing on Saturdays... best place for fresh fish, meat, vegetables and a real market place experience!
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Mercado de San Lorenzo
93 Front St EThis place is buzzing on Saturdays... best place for fresh fish, meat, vegetables and a real market place experience!
Come down to the water front and experience a variety of events all year long. Skating at the Natrel Pond in the winter, or concerts right by the water in the Summer... You can also go on a tour of the harbour on a big sailboat here, or have a leisurely stroll along the boardwalk.
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Harbourfront Centre
235 Queens Quay WCome down to the water front and experience a variety of events all year long. Skating at the Natrel Pond in the winter, or concerts right by the water in the Summer... You can also go on a tour of the harbour on a big sailboat here, or have a leisurely stroll along the boardwalk.
One of our favourite Art Galleries in Toronto. It's fairly small, but most of the time free. A perfect addition to a nice afternoon spent at the waterfront.
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The Power Plant Contemporary Art Gallery
231 Queens Quay WOne of our favourite Art Galleries in Toronto. It's fairly small, but most of the time free. A perfect addition to a nice afternoon spent at the waterfront.
Activities
Right by the lake, spend a hot summer day swimming and relaxing in the sun.
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Sunnyside - Gus Ryder Outdoor Pool
1755 Lake Shore Blvd WRight by the lake, spend a hot summer day swimming and relaxing in the sun.
The trail following the Humber River is a perfect spot for long walks or bike rides... It is beautiful in all seasons and can be taken all the way down to the lake, where the gorgeous Humber Bay Bridge is located. We highly recommend this spot for sunset views of the city!
In the fall you can see salmon travelling up the river, jumping to impressive heights as they climb the dams close to Old Mill.
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Humber River Recreational Trail
Humber River Recreational TrailThe trail following the Humber River is a perfect spot for long walks or bike rides... It is beautiful in all seasons and can be taken all the way down to the lake, where the gorgeous Humber Bay Bridge is located. We highly recommend this spot for sunset views of the city!
In the fall you can see salmon travelling up the river, jumping to impressive heights as they climb the dams close to Old Mill.
Perfect for a daytrip... take a ferry or the water taxi from the waterfront, and escape the city for a day.
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Toronto Islands
Perfect for a daytrip... take a ferry or the water taxi from the waterfront, and escape the city for a day.
George Bell Arena
215 Ryding AveLove ice skating?
This skating rink offers free public skating on Thursdays!