Guidebook for Toronto

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Guidebook for Toronto

Arts & Culture

The Toronto International Film Festival has become the launching pad for the best of international, Hollywood and Canadian cinema, and is recognized as the most important film festival after Cannes.
45 locals recommend
TIFF
350 King St W
45 locals recommend
The Toronto International Film Festival has become the launching pad for the best of international, Hollywood and Canadian cinema, and is recognized as the most important film festival after Cannes.
Movie goers and film addicts can get their flicker fix just blocks away! Class A Theatre Amenities: 1 IMAX Screen(s); 1 DBOX Screen(s); 6 Real D 3D Screen(s); 1 UltraAVX Screen(s); 14 Screen(s).
358 locals recommend
Scotiabank Theatre
259 Richmond St W
358 locals recommend
Movie goers and film addicts can get their flicker fix just blocks away! Class A Theatre Amenities: 1 IMAX Screen(s); 1 DBOX Screen(s); 6 Real D 3D Screen(s); 1 UltraAVX Screen(s); 14 Screen(s).
"A hotbed for culture." 3 storeys of entertainment. A unique boutique hotel. And food is rumoured to be pretty good.
538 locals recommend
The Drake Hotel
1150 Queen St W
538 locals recommend
"A hotbed for culture." 3 storeys of entertainment. A unique boutique hotel. And food is rumoured to be pretty good.

Food Scene

You can't go wrong with the Keg if you're into steak, prime rib, potatoes, along with quality service.
91 locals recommend
The Keg Steakhouse + Bar - King West
560 King Street West
91 locals recommend
You can't go wrong with the Keg if you're into steak, prime rib, potatoes, along with quality service.
Best dim sum in Chinatown! Still have traditional dim sum carts so you can see what you want to order. All day dim sum + Chinese. Free delivery on $25+ orders!
16 locals recommend
Dim Sum King
421 Dundas St W
16 locals recommend
Best dim sum in Chinatown! Still have traditional dim sum carts so you can see what you want to order. All day dim sum + Chinese. Free delivery on $25+ orders!
Authentic Japanese ramen house! Great food, service and just 2 minutes walk from the apt.
136 locals recommend
KINTON RAMEN
668 Bloor St W
136 locals recommend
Authentic Japanese ramen house! Great food, service and just 2 minutes walk from the apt.
Not your usual "banh mi" a.k.a. Viet subs. This is a twist from the traditional sandwiches but still tastes pretty darn Vietnamese!
147 locals recommend
Banh Mi Boys
392 Queen St W
147 locals recommend
Not your usual "banh mi" a.k.a. Viet subs. This is a twist from the traditional sandwiches but still tastes pretty darn Vietnamese!
Another alteration from traditional Thai cuisine but still tasting authentically Thai! Great atmosphere and service. The Thai iced tea is a must try!
199 locals recommend
Khao San Road
11 Charlotte St
199 locals recommend
Another alteration from traditional Thai cuisine but still tasting authentically Thai! Great atmosphere and service. The Thai iced tea is a must try!
For seafood lovers. Highly recommend the Lobster Bisque + Lobster Cobb Salad combo for lunch.
19 locals recommend
The Spoke Club
600 King St W
19 locals recommend
For seafood lovers. Highly recommend the Lobster Bisque + Lobster Cobb Salad combo for lunch.
In case you're wondering where's the nearby Sbux? This one is bigger of the 2 closest Starbucks.
143 locals recommend
Starbucks
1909 Yonge St
143 locals recommend
In case you're wondering where's the nearby Sbux? This one is bigger of the 2 closest Starbucks.
Nice ambiance, good food & drinks. Great spot for work, meetings or just chill. Can get pretty busy.
188 locals recommend
Dark Horse Espresso Bar
215 Spadina Ave.
188 locals recommend
Nice ambiance, good food & drinks. Great spot for work, meetings or just chill. Can get pretty busy.
Great place for meetings or to do your work if you need to get out of the apt. However, their WiFi connection is pretty bad. Fortunately, you could connect from "home" just across the street!
175 locals recommend
Aroma Espresso Bar
430 King St W
175 locals recommend
Great place for meetings or to do your work if you need to get out of the apt. However, their WiFi connection is pretty bad. Fortunately, you could connect from "home" just across the street!
The butter chicken is to die for!
158 locals recommend
Banjara Bloor
796 Bloor St W
158 locals recommend
The butter chicken is to die for!
Cheap and good!
Yummy Korean Food Restaurant
710 Bloor St W
Cheap and good!
Michelada, pico de gallo, and fish tacos! Authentic Mexican.
14 locals recommend
El Trompo
277 Augusta Ave
14 locals recommend
Michelada, pico de gallo, and fish tacos! Authentic Mexican.
A bit pricier, but worth it. Must try their chirashi.
38 locals recommend
Japango
122 Elizabeth St
38 locals recommend
A bit pricier, but worth it. Must try their chirashi.
Fresh baked, best naan ever!
31 locals recommend
Curry Twist Restaurant
3034 Dundas St W
31 locals recommend
Fresh baked, best naan ever!
Tasty, authentic Vietnamese food. The caphe sua da/nong (iced/hot drip coffee) is the best!
21 locals recommend
Pho Huong
598 College St
21 locals recommend
Tasty, authentic Vietnamese food. The caphe sua da/nong (iced/hot drip coffee) is the best!
Did a late night poutine gorge fest. Loved every bite of it.
63 locals recommend
Poutini’s House of Poutine
1112 Queen St W
63 locals recommend
Did a late night poutine gorge fest. Loved every bite of it.
Great food and service. Their kumquat mimosa is the tastiest and most refreshing!
86 locals recommend
Tabule Middle Eastern Cuisine
810 Queen Street East
86 locals recommend
Great food and service. Their kumquat mimosa is the tastiest and most refreshing!
This place never fails. Everything I've tried there has been nothing short of delicious!
159 locals recommend
House on Parliament
454 Parliament St
159 locals recommend
This place never fails. Everything I've tried there has been nothing short of delicious!
Suppliers to many restaurants. Get your oyster from the source! Freshly shucked on the spot and a good changing seafood menu.
74 locals recommend
Oyster Boy
872 Queen St W
74 locals recommend
Suppliers to many restaurants. Get your oyster from the source! Freshly shucked on the spot and a good changing seafood menu.
High-end Japanese fusion. Try it during Winter/Summer-lishious!
7 locals recommend
Momofuku Shōtō
7 locals recommend
High-end Japanese fusion. Try it during Winter/Summer-lishious!

Essentials

Fruits & vegetables; deli & ready meals; meat & seafood; bakery; drinks... Prefer eating in? Here's where to shop! (Pssst... There is a clearance section with deals that will blow you away!)
1112 locals recommend
Loblaws
585 Queen St W
1112 locals recommend
Fruits & vegetables; deli & ready meals; meat & seafood; bakery; drinks... Prefer eating in? Here's where to shop! (Pssst... There is a clearance section with deals that will blow you away!)
Buy only what you need. And you can bring your own plastic containers.
39 locals recommend
Bulk Barn
393 King St W
39 locals recommend
Buy only what you need. And you can bring your own plastic containers.

Everything Else

In case you need a drink.
957 locals recommend
LCBO
49 Spadina Ave.
957 locals recommend
In case you need a drink.
I recommend LCBO for selection. But if you really need a bottle, it's really close by.
139 locals recommend
Wine Rack
746 King St W
139 locals recommend
I recommend LCBO for selection. But if you really need a bottle, it's really close by.
Rent a car for $40/day or less. They come pick you up.
165 locals recommend
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
947 Dovercourt Rd
165 locals recommend
Rent a car for $40/day or less. They come pick you up.
The city's popular, well-known gym. Psst... Public recreation centres and pools are free in this city. ;)
6 locals recommend
GoodLife Fitness Toronto McCaul and Queen
21 McCaul St
6 locals recommend
The city's popular, well-known gym. Psst... Public recreation centres and pools are free in this city. ;)
Nearest public pool + rec centre.
Alexandra Park Community Centre
105 Grange Ct
Nearest public pool + rec centre.
Because the Jays are on fiiire!!
1459 locals recommend
Rogers Centre
1 Blue Jays Way
1459 locals recommend
Because the Jays are on fiiire!!
The Royal Ontario Museum is one of Canada’s largest museums with eight Centres of Discovery to connect you to vibrant communities, and access their extensive collections and curatorial expertise.
2332 locals recommend
Royal Ontario Museum
100 Queens Park
2332 locals recommend
The Royal Ontario Museum is one of Canada’s largest museums with eight Centres of Discovery to connect you to vibrant communities, and access their extensive collections and curatorial expertise.
Founded in 1900 by a group of private citizens as the Art Museum of Toronto, the Art Gallery of Ontario is one of the largest art museums in NA. The AGO holds more than 80,000 works in its collection.
2262 locals recommend
Art Gallery of Ontario
317 Dundas St W
2262 locals recommend
Founded in 1900 by a group of private citizens as the Art Museum of Toronto, the Art Gallery of Ontario is one of the largest art museums in NA. The AGO holds more than 80,000 works in its collection.
The hub of TO shopping.
2460 locals recommend
CF Toronto Eaton Centre
220 Yonge St
2460 locals recommend
The hub of TO shopping.
If you have Zipcar account or just sign up for one and Zipcars are just beside the aroma espresso.
13 locals recommend
Zipcar
13 locals recommend
If you have Zipcar account or just sign up for one and Zipcars are just beside the aroma espresso.
If you're with Car2Go, you can grab one at the parking lot right next door.
12 locals recommend
car2go
240 Richmond Street West
12 locals recommend
If you're with Car2Go, you can grab one at the parking lot right next door.

Shopping

In case you need the dollar store. It's over here.
6 locals recommend
Dollarama
15355 24 Ave
6 locals recommend
In case you need the dollar store. It's over here.
Up to 60% off name brands.
22 locals recommend
Winners
57 Spadina Avenue
22 locals recommend
Up to 60% off name brands.
Up to 60% off name brands.
11 locals recommend
HomeSense
957 Eglinton Ave E
11 locals recommend
Up to 60% off name brands.
Up to 60% off brands.
11 locals recommend
Marshalls
126 John St
11 locals recommend
Up to 60% off brands.

Drinks & Nightlife

I heard amazing sounds walking by this joint.
155 locals recommend
SPIN Toronto
155 locals recommend
I heard amazing sounds walking by this joint.
Lenin-themed Russian decor and an upscale semi-professional looking crowd.
76 locals recommend
Pravda Vodka Bar
44 Wellington St E
76 locals recommend
Lenin-themed Russian decor and an upscale semi-professional looking crowd.

Sightseeing

The park sits atop the now buried Garrison Creek features 3 ball diamonds, 8 tennis courts, 2 volleyball courts, an artificial ice rink, a dog off-leash area, a picnic area, a wading pool & rec ctr.
743 locals recommend
Trinity Bellwoods Park
790 Queen St W
743 locals recommend
The park sits atop the now buried Garrison Creek features 3 ball diamonds, 8 tennis courts, 2 volleyball courts, an artificial ice rink, a dog off-leash area, a picnic area, a wading pool & rec ctr.