Guidebook for Toronto
Drinks & Nightlife
One of Toronto's premier local music venues. They have live original music from Tuesday to Sunday, mostly original bands. Check out their website for a full list of their live music. This little bar is known to have secret shows by some of Canadas most famous bands, and you never know who may show up on a Sunday night to sit in with the band. Great atmosphere with friendly staff.
Sundays are a great night @ The Dakota, free cover, $5 beers, and a fantastic Rock / Roll / Soul / Blues Band playing your favourite covers all night.
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The Lakeview Restaurant
1132 Dundas Street WestOne of Toronto's premier local music venues. They have live original music from Tuesday to Sunday, mostly original bands. Check out their website for a full list of their live music. This little bar is known to have secret shows by some of Canadas most famous bands, and you never know who may show up on a Sunday night to sit in with the band. Great atmosphere with friendly staff.
Sundays are a great night @ The Dakota, free cover, $5 beers, and a fantastic Rock / Roll / Soul / Blues Band playing your favourite covers all night.
This is a very trendy bar / restaurant located at Bloor and Brock--a 5 minute walk from the apartment. Very tasty late night food options and a very affordable price, as well as an extensive wine and craft beer menu. Really great vibe, bustling with youthful and friendly energy. They have really amazing back patio, complete with gas heaters if neccesary, so even in the colder nights it's an extremely comfortable atmosphere.
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The 3 Speed
1163 Bloor St WThis is a very trendy bar / restaurant located at Bloor and Brock--a 5 minute walk from the apartment. Very tasty late night food options and a very affordable price, as well as an extensive wine and craft beer menu. Really great vibe, bustling with youthful and friendly energy. They have really amazing back patio, complete with gas heaters if neccesary, so even in the colder nights it's an extremely comfortable atmosphere.
This is a slightly more toursity option-- a themed bar revolving around the world of Harry Potter. They have themed cocktails, like the Gin Weasly, and various food options. This place is always busy, so if you want to check it out, maybe swing by earlier. 5 minute walk from the apartment.
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The Lockhart
1479 Dundas St WThis is a slightly more toursity option-- a themed bar revolving around the world of Harry Potter. They have themed cocktails, like the Gin Weasly, and various food options. This place is always busy, so if you want to check it out, maybe swing by earlier. 5 minute walk from the apartment.
Great Food / Local Brewery / Amazing music Venue
Great restaurant with expertly executed food. They mainly have small sharing plates--ideal if you're going with a few people and want to order a bunch of things between a group. Bread is made fresh in house, as is their beer via their brewery in the back of the shop.
The Burdock also has a fantastic music venue that is expertly curated with shows. They are usually ticked events, so if you're wanting to see some music, look up their website listings and check out a few songs from the acts before you head over!
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Burdock Brewery
1184 Bloor St WGreat Food / Local Brewery / Amazing music Venue
Great restaurant with expertly executed food. They mainly have small sharing plates--ideal if you're going with a few people and want to order a bunch of things between a group. Bread is made fresh in house, as is their beer via their brewery in the back of the shop.
The Burdock also has a fantastic music venue that is expertly curated with shows. They are usually ticked events, so if you're wanting to see some music, look up their website listings and check out a few songs from the acts before you head over!
Right around the corner from the apartment. This is a new bar that operates a Brewery in the basement. They have an excellent selection of Microbrew beers, and a fantastic menu of Caribbean / Trinidadian appetizers and mains.
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Laylow Brewery
1144 College StRight around the corner from the apartment. This is a new bar that operates a Brewery in the basement. They have an excellent selection of Microbrew beers, and a fantastic menu of Caribbean / Trinidadian appetizers and mains.
Great atmosphere, owned by the same person who owns 3 Speed. Great vibe if you want to come by yourself and read a book, or meet a friend for a cozy night in.
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Wallflower
1665 Dundas St WGreat atmosphere, owned by the same person who owns 3 Speed. Great vibe if you want to come by yourself and read a book, or meet a friend for a cozy night in.
An institution on the Queen St. West scene. It's about a 10 minute cab ride from the apartment--but it has all original live music 7 days a week, 8pm until 2am. Great craft beer selection, wicked original Toronto music, spectacular VIBE.
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Cameron House
408 Queen St WAn institution on the Queen St. West scene. It's about a 10 minute cab ride from the apartment--but it has all original live music 7 days a week, 8pm until 2am. Great craft beer selection, wicked original Toronto music, spectacular VIBE.
Food Scene
Really amazing and authentic Vietnamese food.
The Pho Soups are great on a cold day-- I recommend the Rare Beef Pho, and they also have amazing rice and meat dishes.
Very cheap as well.
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Phoenix Restaurant
1151 College StReally amazing and authentic Vietnamese food.
The Pho Soups are great on a cold day-- I recommend the Rare Beef Pho, and they also have amazing rice and meat dishes.
Very cheap as well.
Great Vegan food option! http://hogtownvegan.com/hogtown_brunch_menu.pdf
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The Hogtown Vegan
1056 Bloor St WGreat Vegan food option! http://hogtownvegan.com/hogtown_brunch_menu.pdf
Amazing Iranian food! Toronto is home to so many different cultures, so why not try expanding your pallete while you are here!
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Takht-e Tavoos Restaurant
1120 College StAmazing Iranian food! Toronto is home to so many different cultures, so why not try expanding your pallete while you are here!
Brunch served everyday from 9am - 3pm, and Dinner served from 6pm - 11pm.
For Brunch: The Gold Standard Sandwich with an Italian Mimosa is a great way to start the day ;)
They also have an extensive craft beer list.
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The Federal
1438 Dundas Street WestBrunch served everyday from 9am - 3pm, and Dinner served from 6pm - 11pm.
For Brunch: The Gold Standard Sandwich with an Italian Mimosa is a great way to start the day ;)
They also have an extensive craft beer list.
Great Americano's and great sandwiches made fresh to order.
Their Breakfast English Muffin is delicious and only 4.75!
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Black Cat Espresso Bar Specialty coffee shop cafe bar
1104 College StGreat Americano's and great sandwiches made fresh to order.
Their Breakfast English Muffin is delicious and only 4.75!
One of the first 'cool' places that opened in the neighbourhood, about 10 years ago. The Common is ground zero for creatives, parents, and neighbourhood locals. Great Espresso! The aesthetic is cozy and no frills--definitely recommend coming with a friend and sitting on the bench outside on a hot summer day.
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The Common Espresso Bar
1071 College StOne of the first 'cool' places that opened in the neighbourhood, about 10 years ago. The Common is ground zero for creatives, parents, and neighbourhood locals. Great Espresso! The aesthetic is cozy and no frills--definitely recommend coming with a friend and sitting on the bench outside on a hot summer day.
Fantastic if you're looking for authentic Indian Dosa! It's like an Indian version of crepe, stuffed with onion, potato, spinach, cauliflower etc... It's really amazing, and very cheap!
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South Indian Dosa Mahal (Bloor/Lansdowne)
1285 Bloor Street WestFantastic if you're looking for authentic Indian Dosa! It's like an Indian version of crepe, stuffed with onion, potato, spinach, cauliflower etc... It's really amazing, and very cheap!
Amazing, high end Italian food. Fills up fast, so book a reservation!
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Enoteca Sociale
1288 Dundas St WAmazing, high end Italian food. Fills up fast, so book a reservation!
Parks & Nature
You are right across the road from this lovely, huge park. They have a fantastic farmers market every Thursday from 3pm - 7pm. So you can stroll over in the afternoon and get some locally grown produce / cheese / meat etc.
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Dufferin Grove Park
875 Dufferin StYou are right across the road from this lovely, huge park. They have a fantastic farmers market every Thursday from 3pm - 7pm. So you can stroll over in the afternoon and get some locally grown produce / cheese / meat etc.
One of the largest parks in Toronto, it is hidden treasure in our city--you can walk in here for hours! Famous for it's collection of Sakura Cherry Tree's that blossom only for a short time of the year. However, if you miss that, there is a swimming pool in the park, and amazing walking trails. Bring a picnic and spend the day!
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High Park-Swansea
One of the largest parks in Toronto, it is hidden treasure in our city--you can walk in here for hours! Famous for it's collection of Sakura Cherry Tree's that blossom only for a short time of the year. However, if you miss that, there is a swimming pool in the park, and amazing walking trails. Bring a picnic and spend the day!
This is a small cute beach that you can walk too from the apartment--it will probably take about 40 mins. It's right at the most southern end of Toronto, so you'll have a beautiful view of the skyline! And if it's a clear day you might see Niagara-On-The- Lake across the water!
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Marilyn Bell Park
1095 Lake Shore Boulevard WestThis is a small cute beach that you can walk too from the apartment--it will probably take about 40 mins. It's right at the most southern end of Toronto, so you'll have a beautiful view of the skyline! And if it's a clear day you might see Niagara-On-The- Lake across the water!
Sightseeing
This is a great get away from the city, if you want it. The ferry's come on scheduled time about once every half-hour. A 10 minute ride brings you to Toronto Island, with amazing walking trails, and a very cozy place that makes you feel like you are out of the city completely! If you got to Centre Island, there is a small "carnival" like setting in the summer, with a corn maze and little rides for kids. Great for families!
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Toronto Islands
This is a great get away from the city, if you want it. The ferry's come on scheduled time about once every half-hour. A 10 minute ride brings you to Toronto Island, with amazing walking trails, and a very cozy place that makes you feel like you are out of the city completely! If you got to Centre Island, there is a small "carnival" like setting in the summer, with a corn maze and little rides for kids. Great for families!
A very old area of Toronto, complete with cobblestone sidewalks and access to cars prohibited. Lots of great restaurants and coffee shops. Fantastic imagery.
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Distillery Historic District
55 Mill StA very old area of Toronto, complete with cobblestone sidewalks and access to cars prohibited. Lots of great restaurants and coffee shops. Fantastic imagery.
The hippest of the hip. If you are an artist of any kind, this is the place for you--it is bustling with creative energy! Any day of the week is great, especially in the summer, but come on sundays for Pedestrian Sunday, where they block off all the roads so that cars cannot get through.
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Kensington Market
The hippest of the hip. If you are an artist of any kind, this is the place for you--it is bustling with creative energy! Any day of the week is great, especially in the summer, but come on sundays for Pedestrian Sunday, where they block off all the roads so that cars cannot get through.
Arts & Culture
Amazing exhibits that change out every few months or so.
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Art Gallery of Ontario
317 Dundas St WAmazing exhibits that change out every few months or so.
A beautiful selection of Islamic art, Iranian art and Muslim culture, beautifully curated, inside an architecture masterpiece!
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Aga Khan Museum
77 Wynford DrA beautiful selection of Islamic art, Iranian art and Muslim culture, beautifully curated, inside an architecture masterpiece!
Essentials
Dufferin Mall is a mere 2 minute walk from the apartment and will have all the essentials you need. 2 grocery stores, electronics stores, clothing stores like H&M and GAP, as well as sneaker/shoe stores, and sporting goods stores. They also have a food court with several different food options that are good choices if you want something quick and cheap.
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Dufferin Mall
900 Dufferin StDufferin Mall is a mere 2 minute walk from the apartment and will have all the essentials you need. 2 grocery stores, electronics stores, clothing stores like H&M and GAP, as well as sneaker/shoe stores, and sporting goods stores. They also have a food court with several different food options that are good choices if you want something quick and cheap.
Entertainment & Activities
This amazing new arcade bar is retrofitted with vintage arcade games, so you can relive all your childhood dreams, and grab a delicious beer or cocktail while you're at it!
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Tilt Arcade Bar
1255 Dundas St WThis amazing new arcade bar is retrofitted with vintage arcade games, so you can relive all your childhood dreams, and grab a delicious beer or cocktail while you're at it!
This is fantastic bar with great Beer selection and some amazing vintage arcade / pinball games. There is a also a little pizza shop in the back of the bar, in case you get hungry!
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Get Well
1181 Dundas Street WestThis is fantastic bar with great Beer selection and some amazing vintage arcade / pinball games. There is a also a little pizza shop in the back of the bar, in case you get hungry!