Guidebook for Toronto
Arts & Culture
Roy Thomson Hall is located in the city's entertainment district, it is home to the Toronto Symphony Orchestra.
312 locals recommend
Roy Thomson Hall
60 Simcoe StRoy Thomson Hall is located in the city's entertainment district, it is home to the Toronto Symphony Orchestra.
This centre of the Toronto International Film Festival features world cinema & events year-round.
582 locals recommend
TIFF Bell Lightbox
350 King St WThis centre of the Toronto International Film Festival features world cinema & events year-round.
Refined playhouse from Mirvish Productions for musicals like "Miss Saigon" & "Les Misérables."
243 locals recommend
Princess of Wales Theatre
300 King St WRefined playhouse from Mirvish Productions for musicals like "Miss Saigon" & "Les Misérables."
Home to Canada's national opera & ballet companies, this sleek, modern building features 3 stages.
168 locals recommend
Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts
145 Queen St WHome to Canada's national opera & ballet companies, this sleek, modern building features 3 stages.
A restored, heritage-designated, industrial building turned arts-and-culture hub. It is home to over 140 artists, cultural producers, social innovators, microenterprises, galleries, festivals, and shops.
35 locals recommend
401 Richmond St W
401 Richmond Street WestA restored, heritage-designated, industrial building turned arts-and-culture hub. It is home to over 140 artists, cultural producers, social innovators, microenterprises, galleries, festivals, and shops.
With a collection of more than 90,000 works of art, the Art Gallery of Ontario is among the most distinguished art museums in North America.
2262 locals recommend
Art Gallery of Ontario
317 Dundas St WWith a collection of more than 90,000 works of art, the Art Gallery of Ontario is among the most distinguished art museums in North America.
65,000 square feet of interactive fun and the finest collection of hockey artifacts from around the world.
466 locals recommend
Hockey Hall of Fame
30 Yonge St65,000 square feet of interactive fun and the finest collection of hockey artifacts from around the world.
Food Scene
Southern Italian classics with a global twist in an industrial setting and wine on tap.
395 locals recommend
Gusto 101
101 Portland StSouthern Italian classics with a global twist in an industrial setting and wine on tap.
Self-service spot with swanky sausages & fries, lots of craft brews and reminiscent of a German beer hall.
198 locals recommend
WVRST
609 King St WSelf-service spot with swanky sausages & fries, lots of craft brews and reminiscent of a German beer hall.
This restaurant serves Mexican style street food like tacos & burritos.
142 locals recommend
Wilbur Mexicana
552 King St WThis restaurant serves Mexican style street food like tacos & burritos.
The goal at Sweet Jesus is to combine conceptual thinking with high-quality ingredients and products, in an effort to make something that tastes and looks, unlike anything you’ve ever seen and had before. Toronto born and globally grown; Sweet Jesus is the little ice cream shop that wouldn't quit.
94 locals recommend
Sweet Jesus
106 John StThe goal at Sweet Jesus is to combine conceptual thinking with high-quality ingredients and products, in an effort to make something that tastes and looks, unlike anything you’ve ever seen and had before. Toronto born and globally grown; Sweet Jesus is the little ice cream shop that wouldn't quit.
The eclectic Mediterranean-inspired menu at aroma espresso bar features bread and pastries baked fresh in-store throughout the day, nutritious salads and sandwiches made to order with fresh ingredients delivered daily, and a wide selection of signature hot and cold beverages carefully prepared by expertly-trained baristas.
175 locals recommend
Aroma Espresso Bar
430 King St WThe eclectic Mediterranean-inspired menu at aroma espresso bar features bread and pastries baked fresh in-store throughout the day, nutritious salads and sandwiches made to order with fresh ingredients delivered daily, and a wide selection of signature hot and cold beverages carefully prepared by expertly-trained baristas.
High-end chocolatier known for its small-batch sweets, gelato, drinking chocolate and cookies.
104 locals recommend
Soma Chocolate Maker
32 Tank House LaneHigh-end chocolatier known for its small-batch sweets, gelato, drinking chocolate and cookies.
Popular Asian fusion destination. Its two sections offer ambiance à-la-carte; choose from the intimate and elegant bar space lined with velvet banquettes, or the chic, buzzing Western dining room with exposed brick and beams.
230 locals recommend
Lee
497 King St WPopular Asian fusion destination. Its two sections offer ambiance à-la-carte; choose from the intimate and elegant bar space lined with velvet banquettes, or the chic, buzzing Western dining room with exposed brick and beams.
Quantum is a destination for quality coffee born out of a passion for connecting people and ideas.
78 locals recommend
Quantum Coffee
482 King St WQuantum is a destination for quality coffee born out of a passion for connecting people and ideas.
Sightseeing
Landmark, over 553-metre tower featuring a glass floor & a revolving eatery with panoramic views.
3509 locals recommend
CN Tower
290 Bremner BlvdLandmark, over 553-metre tower featuring a glass floor & a revolving eatery with panoramic views.
Graffiti Alley in The Fashion District runs south of Queen Street West from Spadina Avenue to Portland Street beginning at 1 Rush Lane. It is one of the best known locations to see Toronto graffiti art.
86 locals recommend
Graffiti Alley
Graffiti AlleyGraffiti Alley in The Fashion District runs south of Queen Street West from Spadina Avenue to Portland Street beginning at 1 Rush Lane. It is one of the best known locations to see Toronto graffiti art.
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.
1704 locals recommend
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.
Grand 18th-century castle featuring regular tours & gardens that are open seasonally.
1217 locals recommend
Casa Loma
1 Austin TerraceGrand 18th-century castle featuring regular tours & gardens that are open seasonally.
Parks & Nature
Trinity Bellwoods Park is a public park located in the west end of Toronto and is a bustling place in the summer with lots of outdoor activities going on including tennis.
743 locals recommend
Trinity Bellwoods Park
790 Queen St WTrinity Bellwoods Park is a public park located in the west end of Toronto and is a bustling place in the summer with lots of outdoor activities going on including tennis.
Part of the railway museum, the park offers restored train equipment & miniature stream train rides.
32 locals recommend
Roundhouse Park
255 Bremner BlvdPart of the railway museum, the park offers restored train equipment & miniature stream train rides.
Sandy, seasonal public beach with lifeguards & a popular clothing-optional area.
62 locals recommend
Hanlan's Point Beach
Lakeshore AvenueSandy, seasonal public beach with lifeguards & a popular clothing-optional area.
Sprawling park with hiking trails, a zoo, sports fields & a large children's playground.
494 locals recommend
High Park Subway Station
Sprawling park with hiking trails, a zoo, sports fields & a large children's playground.
Shopping
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, cheese shops, trendy bars, cafes and international restaurants.
1698 locals recommend
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, cheese shops, trendy bars, cafes and international restaurants.
Enjoy a premier shopping mall experience at CF Toronto Eaton Centre. Mall offerings include hundreds of brand name stores, restaurants, and entertainment.
2460 locals recommend
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.
Spacious market with 100+ vendors, bakers, butchers & artisans, with produce & antiques on weekends.
1398 locals recommend
St. Lawrence Market
93 Front St ESpacious market with 100+ vendors, bakers, butchers & artisans, with produce & antiques on weekends.
Named the second coolest neighbourhood in the world by Vogue magazine, the uber-trendy two-kilometre Queen Street strip between Bathurst and Gladstone is home to some of the city’s most cutting edge boutiques among the art galleries and hip bars and restaurants.
723 locals recommend
Queen Street West
Queen Street WestNamed the second coolest neighbourhood in the world by Vogue magazine, the uber-trendy two-kilometre Queen Street strip between Bathurst and Gladstone is home to some of the city’s most cutting edge boutiques among the art galleries and hip bars and restaurants.
Essentials
Mike's Independent City Market Toronto
111 Peter StLCBO
49 Spadina Ave.Gourmet grocer for local and organic produce as well as packaged foods, a cafe, deli, coffee shop and patio.
92 locals recommend
Fresh & Wild Food Market
69 Spadina Ave.Gourmet grocer for local and organic produce as well as packaged foods, a cafe, deli, coffee shop and patio.
Dollarama
590 King St WAll the essentials you need and very low prices!
Entertainment & Activities
Traveling on moving glide paths, visitors enter the ocean realm and come face to face with thousands of fascinating sea creatures.
2071 locals recommend
Ripley's Aquarium of Canada
288 Bremner BlvdTraveling on moving glide paths, visitors enter the ocean realm and come face to face with thousands of fascinating sea creatures.
Home to the Toronto Blue Jays, a Canadian professional baseball team.
1459 locals recommend
Rogers Centre
1 Blue Jays WayHome to the Toronto Blue Jays, a Canadian professional baseball team.
Large 10-pin bowling venue with dozens of TVs - usually cheaper on Sundays.
88 locals recommend
The Ballroom
145 John StLarge 10-pin bowling venue with dozens of TVs - usually cheaper on Sundays.
Home of the Toronto Maple Leafs (NHL), the Toronto Raptors (NBA) and the Toronto Rock (NLL).
600 locals recommend
Scotiabank Arena
40 Bay St.Home of the Toronto Maple Leafs (NHL), the Toronto Raptors (NBA) and the Toronto Rock (NLL).
The world's premier comedy club, theatre and school of improvisation. Live shows every night in Toronto.
156 locals recommend
The Second City Toronto
110 Mercer StThe world's premier comedy club, theatre and school of improvisation. Live shows every night in Toronto.
14-screen multiplex (including IMAX & 3D) with the latest Hollywood films and a licensed lounge.
358 locals recommend
Scotiabank Theatre
259 Richmond St W14-screen multiplex (including IMAX & 3D) with the latest Hollywood films and a licensed lounge.
Canada's Wonderland
1 Canada's Wonderland DriveCanada's largest amusement park
The Toronto Zoo is known for its interactive education and conservation activities - over 5000 animals!
213 locals recommend
Toronto Zoo station
The Toronto Zoo is known for its interactive education and conservation activities - over 5000 animals!
Rec-room-themed 12,000 sq.ft. hangout with Ping-Pong tables, light bites and 2 bars.
155 locals recommend
SPIN Toronto
Rec-room-themed 12,000 sq.ft. hangout with Ping-Pong tables, light bites and 2 bars.