Guidebook for Toronto

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Guidebook for Toronto

Getting Around

Union station is only a 10 minute streetcar ride east away from your stay. It is the central transportation hub with access to the Subway, GO Trains, UP Express train to the airport and tonnes of attractions in the area.
713 locals recommend
Union Station
55 Front St W
713 locals recommend
Union station is only a 10 minute streetcar ride east away from your stay. It is the central transportation hub with access to the Subway, GO Trains, UP Express train to the airport and tonnes of attractions in the area.
You are in luck if you are arriving or taking off from the Billy Bishop Airport which is only a 10 minute walk south-west away. You can see the planes arriving from the unit's window (but you won't hear it).
269 locals recommend
Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport
2 Eireann Quay
269 locals recommend
You are in luck if you are arriving or taking off from the Billy Bishop Airport which is only a 10 minute walk south-west away. You can see the planes arriving from the unit's window (but you won't hear it).
Well I think you know what Pearson has to offer. This is an obligatory mention. Also, what's with this default picture selection?
180 locals recommend
Toronto Pearson International Airport
6301 Silver Dart Dr
180 locals recommend
Well I think you know what Pearson has to offer. This is an obligatory mention. Also, what's with this default picture selection?
Take the ferry from the Ferry Docks at Queens Quay to reach Center Island
11 locals recommend
Centre Island Ferry Dock station
11 locals recommend
Take the ferry from the Ferry Docks at Queens Quay to reach Center Island

Goodies for Foodies

You didn't think Cityplace had good hearty ramen, well it does, cause Sansotei is right downstairs.
23 locals recommend
Sansotei Ramen CityPlace
115 Fort York Boulevard
23 locals recommend
You didn't think Cityplace had good hearty ramen, well it does, cause Sansotei is right downstairs.
Just a quick walk up the bridge and along Portland to King Street you can try some of the most exotic sausages the city has to offer!
198 locals recommend
WVRST
609 King St W
198 locals recommend
Just a quick walk up the bridge and along Portland to King Street you can try some of the most exotic sausages the city has to offer!
If you want fancy steaks, Jacob's is the place to go and offers the best in the city. Just be prepared to shell out some big bucks!
138 locals recommend
Jacobs & Co. Steakhouse
12 Brant St
138 locals recommend
If you want fancy steaks, Jacob's is the place to go and offers the best in the city. Just be prepared to shell out some big bucks!
Rated the #1 restaurant in Canada for multiple years. Just make sure you book 3 months in advance
35 locals recommend
Aloette Restaurant
163 Spadina Ave.
35 locals recommend
Rated the #1 restaurant in Canada for multiple years. Just make sure you book 3 months in advance
The can't go wrong affordable upscale Thai food place
266 locals recommend
PAI
18 Duncan St
266 locals recommend
The can't go wrong affordable upscale Thai food place
You have to try the butter chicken here
158 locals recommend
Banjara Bloor
796 Bloor St W
158 locals recommend
You have to try the butter chicken here
One of the Izakaya places in the city
Zakkushi on Queen West
620 Queen St W
One of the Izakaya places in the city
Their oysters hold true to their name, but also try the crab
97 locals recommend
Rodney’s Oyster House
469 King St W
97 locals recommend
Their oysters hold true to their name, but also try the crab
This venue hosts some great mid sized live shows, but don't let that distract you from the Shaggy Burger at the grill house! Secret: get your drinks here instead of inside the venue even though they are connected
66 locals recommend
The Opera House
735 Queen St E
66 locals recommend
This venue hosts some great mid sized live shows, but don't let that distract you from the Shaggy Burger at the grill house! Secret: get your drinks here instead of inside the venue even though they are connected
That cilantro olive bread!
16 locals recommend
St John's Bakery
153 Broadview Ave
16 locals recommend
That cilantro olive bread!

Shopping

The famous Toronto Eaton's Center with hundreds of shops for you to visit
2460 locals recommend
CF Toronto Eaton Centre
220 Yonge St
2460 locals recommend
The famous Toronto Eaton's Center with hundreds of shops for you to visit
A food haven, fresh seafood and lots of other little trinkets to check out. An excellent place to get your postcards and souvenirs from your trip to the big city
1398 locals recommend
St. Lawrence Market
93 Front St E
1398 locals recommend
A food haven, fresh seafood and lots of other little trinkets to check out. An excellent place to get your postcards and souvenirs from your trip to the big city
China has a abundance of shops for your essential items, restaurants and bubble tea shops to visit, and at a much more wallet friendly price point! But just taking a walk through the neighborhood is a fun little experience!
740 locals recommend
Chinatown
292 Spadina Ave.
740 locals recommend
China has a abundance of shops for your essential items, restaurants and bubble tea shops to visit, and at a much more wallet friendly price point! But just taking a walk through the neighborhood is a fun little experience!
So many different things in Kensington. Food, bars and the *cough* leafy stuff.
1698 locals recommend
Kensington Market
1698 locals recommend
So many different things in Kensington. Food, bars and the *cough* leafy stuff.

Instaworthy Landmarks

See the tallest man-made skyscraper in the western hemisphere. The CN Tower is only a 10 minute walk away.
3509 locals recommend
CN Tower
290 Bremner Blvd
3509 locals recommend
See the tallest man-made skyscraper in the western hemisphere. The CN Tower is only a 10 minute walk away.
Take the ferry by the docks to the Toronto Islands. You can see the ferry's departing from your window!
1035 locals recommend
Toronto Islands
1035 locals recommend
Take the ferry by the docks to the Toronto Islands. You can see the ferry's departing from your window!
This hotspot for picturesque views of the city is just footsteps away!
Bathurst Bridge
9 Bathurst Street
This hotspot for picturesque views of the city is just footsteps away!
Check out some of the street art in the city. Graffiti Alley is only a short walk away
19 locals recommend
Graffiti Alley
Graffiti Alley
19 locals recommend
Check out some of the street art in the city. Graffiti Alley is only a short walk away
You can sure find a lot of bankers here. Also, TD Center seems likes like a popular place for some great photos
107 locals recommend
Financial District
107 locals recommend
You can sure find a lot of bankers here. Also, TD Center seems likes like a popular place for some great photos
Not exactly Times Square, but close enough
399 locals recommend
Yonge-Dundas Square
1 Dundas St E
399 locals recommend
Not exactly Times Square, but close enough
Didn't think you can find views like this in Toronto? Well you can, so go take a look.
198 locals recommend
Scarborough Bluffs Park
198 locals recommend
Didn't think you can find views like this in Toronto? Well you can, so go take a look.
Take a bike ride or a jog west for several kilometers to find this stunning view
7 locals recommend
Humber Bridge
7 locals recommend
Take a bike ride or a jog west for several kilometers to find this stunning view

Bars and Drinks

Amsterdam BrewHouse sports a lakeside patio that anyone visiting Toronto to check out. It is only a 15 to 20 minute walk east along lakeshore. It is a very popular place so leave some time for a wait!
205 locals recommend
Amsterdam BrewHouse
245 Queens Quay W
205 locals recommend
Amsterdam BrewHouse sports a lakeside patio that anyone visiting Toronto to check out. It is only a 15 to 20 minute walk east along lakeshore. It is a very popular place so leave some time for a wait!
Do you like craft beer? Bellwoods Brewery is one of the best on the Ossington Strip. Make sure to try one of their Barn Owl sour ales!
373 locals recommend
Bellwoods Brewery
124 Ossington Ave
373 locals recommend
Do you like craft beer? Bellwoods Brewery is one of the best on the Ossington Strip. Make sure to try one of their Barn Owl sour ales!
Some say it's the number one sports bar in the city. The 39 foot HD TV certainly doesn't hurt that cause! Also really good giant sized chicken wings.
200 locals recommend
Real Sports Bar & Grill
15 York St
200 locals recommend
Some say it's the number one sports bar in the city. The 39 foot HD TV certainly doesn't hurt that cause! Also really good giant sized chicken wings.
Anything here is just stunning. You have to try their Manhattan. Absolutely the best bar in the city for amazing concoctions and they even have their own house brand drink at LCBO. Warning: Will set your wallet back quite a bit!
145 locals recommend
BarChef
472 Queen St W
145 locals recommend
Anything here is just stunning. You have to try their Manhattan. Absolutely the best bar in the city for amazing concoctions and they even have their own house brand drink at LCBO. Warning: Will set your wallet back quite a bit!
So many different beers on tap and excellent food. Try the mussels.
121 locals recommend
Bar Hop
391 King St W
121 locals recommend
So many different beers on tap and excellent food. Try the mussels.
So many different beers on tap and bottle and great food too. Try the mussels here as well.
27 locals recommend
Sin & Redemption
136 McCaul St
27 locals recommend
So many different beers on tap and bottle and great food too. Try the mussels here as well.
A tonne of craft beers and try their pizzas. Late night deals as well.
26 locals recommend
King Taps
100 King St W
26 locals recommend
A tonne of craft beers and try their pizzas. Late night deals as well.
One of the most unique bars in the city and at affordable prices. Roll a 20 sided dice to determine what shot to take and there is a load of geeky and nerdy themed menu items and decor and board games to play too.
9 locals recommend
Storm Crow Manor
580 Church St
9 locals recommend
One of the most unique bars in the city and at affordable prices. Roll a 20 sided dice to determine what shot to take and there is a load of geeky and nerdy themed menu items and decor and board games to play too.

Fun and Games

Head down to The Rec Room, just outside the Rogers Center to play some arcade games and win some prizes and experience their VR. Or just head there for some food and drinks before the big game!
185 locals recommend
The Rec Room
255 Bremner Blvd
185 locals recommend
Head down to The Rec Room, just outside the Rogers Center to play some arcade games and win some prizes and experience their VR. Or just head there for some food and drinks before the big game!
Well we know what some of you came to this country for and Bellwoods is the hotspot on a summer weekend. But beyond that, you can just take a walk, play some ball or lie down and sunbathe in the park!
6 locals recommend
Bellwoods Park
Bellwoods Park
6 locals recommend
Well we know what some of you came to this country for and Bellwoods is the hotspot on a summer weekend. But beyond that, you can just take a walk, play some ball or lie down and sunbathe in the park!
Watch knights fight each other on horses while you eat and cheer! A unique and entertaining spectacle to enjoy.
71 locals recommend
Medieval Times Dinner & Tournament
10 Dufferin St
71 locals recommend
Watch knights fight each other on horses while you eat and cheer! A unique and entertaining spectacle to enjoy.
Watch at movie at the Cinesphere at Ontario Place
6 locals recommend
Cinesphere Theatre
955 Lake Shore Blvd W
6 locals recommend
Watch at movie at the Cinesphere at Ontario Place
Watch a movie at the theater with the biggest 3D IMAX room in the country. It used to be called Paramount Theater.
358 locals recommend
Scotiabank Theatre
259 Richmond St W
358 locals recommend
Watch a movie at the theater with the biggest 3D IMAX room in the country. It used to be called Paramount Theater.
You go there to escape from there. Also you can throw axes.
Escape Manor Toronto
383 King St W
You go there to escape from there. Also you can throw axes.
Great for a family friendly outing, a day trip with the SO or just to see some animals
346 locals recommend
Toronto Zoo
2000 Meadowvale Rd
346 locals recommend
Great for a family friendly outing, a day trip with the SO or just to see some animals

Sweets and Desserts

Lots of uniquely flavored ice cream. There will be a line
171 locals recommend
Bang Bang Ice Cream & Bakery
93A Ossington Ave
171 locals recommend
Lots of uniquely flavored ice cream. There will be a line
If you were looking for the infamous Beaver Tails, they are just a short walk along Lakeshore away. Note: no actual beavers are used to make this dessert.
15 locals recommend
BeaverTails Toronto Waterfront
145 Queens Quay W
15 locals recommend
If you were looking for the infamous Beaver Tails, they are just a short walk along Lakeshore away. Note: no actual beavers are used to make this dessert.
mmm.... ice cream
94 locals recommend
Sweet Jesus
106 John St
94 locals recommend
mmm.... ice cream
Salted duck egg and black sesame ice cream? Ramen noodles ice cream? It's actually really good!
10 locals recommend
Wong's Ice Cream & Store
5607 Gerrard St E
10 locals recommend
Salted duck egg and black sesame ice cream? Ramen noodles ice cream? It's actually really good!