Guidebook for Toronto
Entertainment & Activities
Fun activities to do for a couple of friends or the family.
Super fun board game cafe. $5 entry, stay as long as you want. Insane selection of games to play. Always fun.
53 locals recommend
Snakes & Lattes College
489 College StSuper fun board game cafe. $5 entry, stay as long as you want. Insane selection of games to play. Always fun.
Medieval Times is an awesome experience that takes you back to the times of knights in shining armour. Feast on some delicious food, while being entertained by a medieval tournament. Loads of fun.
71 locals recommend
Medieval Times Dinner & Tournament
10 Dufferin StMedieval Times is an awesome experience that takes you back to the times of knights in shining armour. Feast on some delicious food, while being entertained by a medieval tournament. Loads of fun.
Never tried Virtual Reality? House of VR is an awesome place to go for some fun, and immerse yourself into a world of VR.
Highly recommend playing Beat Saber (kind of like guitar hero with lightsabers)
9 locals recommend
House of VR
165 Geary AvenueNever tried Virtual Reality? House of VR is an awesome place to go for some fun, and immerse yourself into a world of VR.
Highly recommend playing Beat Saber (kind of like guitar hero with lightsabers)
Rec Room is kind of like an adult Chuck E. Cheese. It's a restaurant/arcade with lots of fun arcade and carnival games.
I think bringing kids here should be fine, it's more of a restaurant/arcade.
185 locals recommend
The Rec Room
255 Bremner BlvdRec Room is kind of like an adult Chuck E. Cheese. It's a restaurant/arcade with lots of fun arcade and carnival games.
I think bringing kids here should be fine, it's more of a restaurant/arcade.
Ripley's Aquarium has one of the most awesome an unique experiences you'll find at an aquarium. With one of the longest underwater tunnels in the world, you'll on a moving ramp as huge sharks swim overhead.
Totally awesome experience.
2071 locals recommend
Ripley's Aquarium of Canada
288 Bremner BlvdRipley's Aquarium has one of the most awesome an unique experiences you'll find at an aquarium. With one of the longest underwater tunnels in the world, you'll on a moving ramp as huge sharks swim overhead.
Totally awesome experience.
The CN Tower is one of Toronto's top tourist locations. And for a good reason, on a nice sunny day, the tower gives you unbelievable views of the vastness of Lake Ontario (which goes farther than the eye can see), and exquisite views of the city.
It's a must for a good reason.
3509 locals recommend
CN Tower
290 Bremner BlvdThe CN Tower is one of Toronto's top tourist locations. And for a good reason, on a nice sunny day, the tower gives you unbelievable views of the vastness of Lake Ontario (which goes farther than the eye can see), and exquisite views of the city.
It's a must for a good reason.
Toronto's Exquisite Food Scene
A list of great restaurants that you might want to check out while you're here. This includes restaurants that are just steps away, for a quick, as well as some of the best eats around in Toronto for the foodies among you.
Great place for some incredible Thai food. My favourite dish here is the Massaman Curry. Must try! Can get a bit busy and crowded in the evenings and weekends.
266 locals recommend
PAI
18 Duncan StGreat place for some incredible Thai food. My favourite dish here is the Massaman Curry. Must try! Can get a bit busy and crowded in the evenings and weekends.
Mouth-watering burgers that just melt in your mouth. Google their "secret menu".
154 locals recommend
The Burger's Priest
463 Queen St WMouth-watering burgers that just melt in your mouth. Google their "secret menu".
La Carnita
501 College StDelicious Mexican fusion about a 15 minute walk away.
My favourite little breakfast place. Gotta get there early on weekends to avoid a lineup. (Get there 15 mins before they open)
86 locals recommend
Aunties & Uncles
74 Lippincott StMy favourite little breakfast place. Gotta get there early on weekends to avoid a lineup. (Get there 15 mins before they open)
Sweet Jesus
106 John StHeavenly ice cream!
Iruka Sushi
550 Queens Quay WGreat sushi, just a few minutes away from the apartment.
Just a 30 second walk from the exit of the apartment building to Hunter's Landing. They've got a variety of great food, drinks, and if you're looking to catch a game on TV, it's a perfect place to go.
279 locals recommend
Hunters Landing
82 Fort York BlvdJust a 30 second walk from the exit of the apartment building to Hunter's Landing. They've got a variety of great food, drinks, and if you're looking to catch a game on TV, it's a perfect place to go.
Steps away form the apartment, they've got great Mexican fusion, and a variety of good food and drinks.
7 locals recommend
Fort York Tavern
92 Fort York BlvdSteps away form the apartment, they've got great Mexican fusion, and a variety of good food and drinks.
Absolutely amazing Asian fusion. Singaporean restaurant. Of all the places I'd recommend, this is absolutely a must visit if you're looking for an exquisite dining experience.
230 locals recommend
Lee
497 King St WAbsolutely amazing Asian fusion. Singaporean restaurant. Of all the places I'd recommend, this is absolutely a must visit if you're looking for an exquisite dining experience.
Korean-Mexican fusion. This place has some of the best ribs I'e ever had. A bit far unless you take an Uber, but you'll be in the heart of Koreatown, which is a fun place to check out, followed by some ice cream at Baskin Robbins and a walk through Christie Pitts park. Perfect summer evening.
40 locals recommend
Barrio Coreano
690 Bloor St WKorean-Mexican fusion. This place has some of the best ribs I'e ever had. A bit far unless you take an Uber, but you'll be in the heart of Koreatown, which is a fun place to check out, followed by some ice cream at Baskin Robbins and a walk through Christie Pitts park. Perfect summer evening.
Some of the best ramen in the city is literally a 10 second walk across the street. When you're here, you've gotta try the Tonkotsu Black, with extra chashu (fatty pork belly), and then get the Zangi as an appetizer (fried chicken).
23 locals recommend
Sansotei Ramen CityPlace
115 Fort York BoulevardSome of the best ramen in the city is literally a 10 second walk across the street. When you're here, you've gotta try the Tonkotsu Black, with extra chashu (fatty pork belly), and then get the Zangi as an appetizer (fried chicken).
Essentials
Right around the corner. Easy to get to. Open daily until 11pm.
350 locals recommend
Sobeys Urban Fresh Spadina
22 Fort York BlvdRight around the corner. Easy to get to. Open daily until 11pm.
Parks, Nature and to Walk Around
A list of fun places to visit including beautiful parks, great walks, and picturesque places.
Massive park in the middle of downtown Toronto (a bit like Toronto's Central Park). Accessible via the Toronto Subway line (High Park Station on the Green Line), or just grab an Uber if you want to save some time).
They have great trails, dog parks, and a petting zoo.
A great place to go for a walk, smell the beautiful flowers and trees, grab some great brunch while sitting outside in the middle of the park at the Grenadier Restaurant.
1205 locals recommend
High Park
1873 Bloor St WMassive park in the middle of downtown Toronto (a bit like Toronto's Central Park). Accessible via the Toronto Subway line (High Park Station on the Green Line), or just grab an Uber if you want to save some time).
They have great trails, dog parks, and a petting zoo.
A great place to go for a walk, smell the beautiful flowers and trees, grab some great brunch while sitting outside in the middle of the park at the Grenadier Restaurant.
Toronto's Historic Distillery District is a beautiful place to walk around. With cobblestone pedestrian streets, art galleries, and nice restaurants all around.
1704 locals recommend
Distillery Historic District
55 Mill StToronto's Historic Distillery District is a beautiful place to walk around. With cobblestone pedestrian streets, art galleries, and nice restaurants all around.
Looking to go for a nice walk? The Toronto waterfront is just a 5 minute walk south from the building. From there, turn left and walk along the beautiful Toronto waterfront, with views of Toronto Centre Island, the Harbourfront Centre, the docks, and the gorgeous boardwalk.
This is one of the nicest things you can do on a nice evening when you're looking to go for a nice stroll.
512 locals recommend
Harbourfront Centre
235 Queens Quay WLooking to go for a nice walk? The Toronto waterfront is just a 5 minute walk south from the building. From there, turn left and walk along the beautiful Toronto waterfront, with views of Toronto Centre Island, the Harbourfront Centre, the docks, and the gorgeous boardwalk.
This is one of the nicest things you can do on a nice evening when you're looking to go for a nice stroll.
Just a 6 minute walk away from the apartment, the Toronto Music Garden is a very instagram-worthy place to visit right along the Toronto waterfront.
Great place to check out and stretch your legs to unwind from a long flight or drive.
117 locals recommend
Toronto Music Garden
479 Queens Quay WestJust a 6 minute walk away from the apartment, the Toronto Music Garden is a very instagram-worthy place to visit right along the Toronto waterfront.
Great place to check out and stretch your legs to unwind from a long flight or drive.
Gorgeous place to walk around. Got kids? It could be a great place to give them a taste of the University campus experience. Stunning place to walk around.
445 locals recommend
University of Toronto
27 King's College CirGorgeous place to walk around. Got kids? It could be a great place to give them a taste of the University campus experience. Stunning place to walk around.
About a 15-20 minute walk away, Trillium Park is a beautiful newly developed park right on the Toronto waterfront.
54 locals recommend
Trillium Park
955 Lake Shore Blvd WAbout a 15-20 minute walk away, Trillium Park is a beautiful newly developed park right on the Toronto waterfront.
Gorgeous sandy beach on the east end of Toronto. During the summer there are often festivals, rib fests and all kinds of things to do.
Go for a long walk along the beautiful wooden boardwalk by the lake.
359 locals recommend
Woodbine Beach
1675 Lake Shore Blvd EGorgeous sandy beach on the east end of Toronto. During the summer there are often festivals, rib fests and all kinds of things to do.
Go for a long walk along the beautiful wooden boardwalk by the lake.
Drinks & Nightlife
Fun place to go for dancing and fun (not super fancy and serious).
36 locals recommend
Clinton's Tavern
693 Bloor St WFun place to go for dancing and fun (not super fancy and serious).
Tilt Arcade Bar
1255 Dundas St WBar + Arcade - Loads of fun.
Arts & Culture
Royal Ontario Museum
100 Queens ParkAwesome rotating exhibits. Great for a rainy day.
The Art Gallery of Ontario includes more than 90,000 works spanning the first century to the present day. The gallery has of physical space, making it one of the largest galleries in North America
2262 locals recommend
Art Gallery of Ontario
317 Dundas St WThe Art Gallery of Ontario includes more than 90,000 works spanning the first century to the present day. The gallery has of physical space, making it one of the largest galleries in North America
Getting Around
There's a streetcar stop here that goes up to Spadina Station (Green line at Bloor), or down to Union Station (Yellow Line).
Take the 510 Streetcar.
13 locals recommend
Bremner Blvd At Spadina Ave station
There's a streetcar stop here that goes up to Spadina Station (Green line at Bloor), or down to Union Station (Yellow Line).
Take the 510 Streetcar.