Arts & Culture
This is the heart of the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF). Be sure to check it out, along with the King West afterparties.
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蒂夫钟灯箱
350 King St WThis is the heart of the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF). Be sure to check it out, along with the King West afterparties.
If you're in town for a summer show, it's probably being held here. Always a good time.
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莫尔森百威露天剧场
909 Lake Shore Blvd WIf you're in town for a summer show, it's probably being held here. Always a good time.
冰球名人堂
30 Yonge StThe Hall of Fame for Canada's official winter sport! Definitely recommended!
索尼表演艺术中心(即将成为美汀礼堂)
1 Front St EMid-sized venues to catch various shows.
威尔士王妃剧院
300 King St WMost of the Mirvish shows are held here.
四季演艺中心
145 Queen St WI've personally never been here. However, I have toured, and it is impressive.
Most orchestral-based music acts (ex: The Toronto Symphony Orchestra) perform here. Pro tip: if you are a student, look into getting a TSOundcheck membership for super cheap tickets!
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莱汤逊音乐厅
60 Simcoe StMost orchestral-based music acts (ex: The Toronto Symphony Orchestra) perform here. Pro tip: if you are a student, look into getting a TSOundcheck membership for super cheap tickets!
The ROM always has some sort of cool exhibit to check out. You'll know you're at the right place when you see the Michael Lee-Chin crystal.
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安大略省皇家博物馆
100 Queens ParkThe ROM always has some sort of cool exhibit to check out. You'll know you're at the right place when you see the Michael Lee-Chin crystal.
Canadian and European arts and exhibits. AGO First Thursdays (the first thursday of every month), the party starts when the museum closes.
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安大略美术馆
317 Dundas St WCanadian and European arts and exhibits. AGO First Thursdays (the first thursday of every month), the party starts when the museum closes.
巴塔鞋博物馆
327 Bloor St WFeatures this history of footwear from around the world.
Need to study? Need to be surrounded by fellow nerds? This is the place for you.
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Toronto Public Library - Toronto Reference Library
789 Yonge StNeed to study? Need to be surrounded by fellow nerds? This is the place for you.
多伦多大学
27 King's College CirThe University of Toronto - St. George campus. One of the best schools in the world.
怀雅逊大学
350 Victoria StToronto's other university, located downtown.
Entertainment & Activities
This is usually where are the large trade shows are held, like the Canadian International Auto Show.
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大多伦多会议中心
255 Front St WThis is usually where are the large trade shows are held, like the Canadian International Auto Show.
Are you into sharks and other exotic fish like I am? You definitely have to check out Ripley's then!
Top Tip: On Tuesdays after 5pm, admission is discounted.
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里普利水族馆(加拿大)
288 Bremner BlvdAre you into sharks and other exotic fish like I am? You definitely have to check out Ripley's then!
Top Tip: On Tuesdays after 5pm, admission is discounted.
Home of the Raptors, Maple Leafs, Rock and Toronto's premier concert venue. Try StubHub or Kijiji for event tickets if you're buying last minute tickets, as the scalpers will try take your shirt.
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丰业银行体育馆
40 Bay St.Home of the Raptors, Maple Leafs, Rock and Toronto's premier concert venue. Try StubHub or Kijiji for event tickets if you're buying last minute tickets, as the scalpers will try take your shirt.
Formerly the SkyDome. Where the Toronto Blue Jays and Argonauts play. Also a venue for massive concerts.
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罗杰斯中心
1 Blue Jays WayFormerly the SkyDome. Where the Toronto Blue Jays and Argonauts play. Also a venue for massive concerts.
BMO球场
170 Princes' BlvdThe home of Toronto F.C.
Home of the Toronto Indycar race, and Canadian National Exhibition. The CNE is a massive carnival, tradeshow, and foodie extravaganza. Make sure you watch the air show.
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展览地点
100 Princes' BoulevardHome of the Toronto Indycar race, and Canadian National Exhibition. The CNE is a massive carnival, tradeshow, and foodie extravaganza. Make sure you watch the air show.
It's the zoo! from red pandas to polar bears, and everything in between can be found at the Toronto Zoo. While it's best to go on a sunny day, there are plenty of indoor exhibits.
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多伦多动物园
2000 Meadowvale RdIt's the zoo! from red pandas to polar bears, and everything in between can be found at the Toronto Zoo. While it's best to go on a sunny day, there are plenty of indoor exhibits.
Enough roller coasters to make a seasoned pro nervous. Always a great time, with fireworks on Canada Day.
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加拿大奇幻乐园
1 Canada's Wonderland DriveEnough roller coasters to make a seasoned pro nervous. Always a great time, with fireworks on Canada Day.
My good friend Mat runs Pirate Life - as featured on CBC's Dragon's Den. An awesome place to bring the kids for adventure!
Pirate Life
585 Queens Quay WestMy good friend Mat runs Pirate Life - as featured on CBC's Dragon's Den. An awesome place to bring the kids for adventure!
The home of the University of Toronto Varsity Blues. Also, various track and field events are held here in the summer months.
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Varsity Centre
299 Bloor St WThe home of the University of Toronto Varsity Blues. Also, various track and field events are held here in the summer months.
Don Valley Golf Course
4200 Yonge StOne of the few public golf courses in Toronto.
Goodwood Kartways
5200 Concession 2 RoadOne of the best karting tracks in Ontario.
Indoor and outdoor karting in the city. Wednesdays, they have an all-you-can-kart special.
401 Mini-Indy Go-Karts
37 Stoffel DrIndoor and outdoor karting in the city. Wednesdays, they have an all-you-can-kart special.
Food Scene
Great patio in a great area. Also, the prices are some of the most reasonable in the area
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Bar Wellington
520 Wellington St WGreat patio in a great area. Also, the prices are some of the most reasonable in the area
You haven't visited Toronto until you've stayed for weekend brunch! Saving Grace is a favourite of mine, but get there early as long lines aren't uncommon.
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Saving Grace
907 Dundas St WYou haven't visited Toronto until you've stayed for weekend brunch! Saving Grace is a favourite of mine, but get there early as long lines aren't uncommon.
A good spot to dip in for a drink while exploring King West. Also has one of the better rooftop patios in the city.
Ask for the mexican beer with lime and hot sauce. It's amazing.
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Valdez Restaurant
A good spot to dip in for a drink while exploring King West. Also has one of the better rooftop patios in the city.
Ask for the mexican beer with lime and hot sauce. It's amazing.
Lou Dawgs on King
589 King Street WestIf you're looking for ribs on King West, Lou Dawgs is the place to go.
This is a bit of a trek, but totally worth it. 3 words: ICE. CREAM. SANDWICHES! Everything is made in-house, it's all delicious, but the line can be pretty long.
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Bang Bang Ice Cream & Bakery
93A Ossington AveThis is a bit of a trek, but totally worth it. 3 words: ICE. CREAM. SANDWICHES! Everything is made in-house, it's all delicious, but the line can be pretty long.
In my money, this is the king of Toronto's steakhouses. It will be pricey, but that's expected of a resto that has Wagyu beef from Japan. Final thoughts: If you're celebrating a milestone, go here.
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Jacobs & Co. Steakhouse
12 Brant StIn my money, this is the king of Toronto's steakhouses. It will be pricey, but that's expected of a resto that has Wagyu beef from Japan. Final thoughts: If you're celebrating a milestone, go here.
It's not Morton's or Jacob's, but in terms of value per dollar, it's tough to beat. Great atmosphere here, and has a patio.
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The Keg Steakhouse + Bar - King West
560 King Street WestIt's not Morton's or Jacob's, but in terms of value per dollar, it's tough to beat. Great atmosphere here, and has a patio.
Baju BBQ
12 Clinton StThe King of southern BBQ in downtown Toronto. Unpretentious, and a local favourite.
One of the best fast-food burgers in Toronto, especially if you order off the secret menu. They also have ice cream sandwiches, which are always a plus.
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The Burger's Priest
463 Queen St WOne of the best fast-food burgers in Toronto, especially if you order off the secret menu. They also have ice cream sandwiches, which are always a plus.
For the premium sushi experience, check out Blowfish. I personally haven't been, but I'm told that it's one of the top sushi spots in the city. Go on weekends for the full experience with DJ.
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Blowfish
668 King Street WestFor the premium sushi experience, check out Blowfish. I personally haven't been, but I'm told that it's one of the top sushi spots in the city. Go on weekends for the full experience with DJ.
If you arrive early, you might want to check out Brioche Doree for coffee while waiting for check in. Located super close to my condo. Bonus: this location is often used to film tv shows and movies.
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Brioche Dorée
222 Bay StreetIf you arrive early, you might want to check out Brioche Doree for coffee while waiting for check in. Located super close to my condo. Bonus: this location is often used to film tv shows and movies.
Buca
604 King St WLooking for classic rustic Italian food? This is the spot.
Is there anything better than some poutine after a night of drinks and dancing? Perhaps, but probably not.
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Smoke's Poutinerie
203 Dundas St EIs there anything better than some poutine after a night of drinks and dancing? Perhaps, but probably not.
Rodney’s Oyster House
469 King St WI love oysters. If you do as well, check out Rodney's
Insomnia
563 Bloor St WOne of the best brunch spots in the city.
Sky Blue Sky Sandwiches
605 Bloor Street WestA fantastic sandwich! all the ingredients are made in house.
Portland Variety
587 King St WHas some interesting cocktail selections.
I love this place! Bench seating and go-up-to-order give it a cool atmosphere. So many different types of sausages to try as well! I recommend trying the game meats with duck fat fries.
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WVRST
609 King St WI love this place! Bench seating and go-up-to-order give it a cool atmosphere. So many different types of sausages to try as well! I recommend trying the game meats with duck fat fries.
Apparently this is one of the best veggie restaurants in Toronto. I don't have firsthand experience here though.
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Veghed
1199 Dundas St WApparently this is one of the best veggie restaurants in Toronto. I don't have firsthand experience here though.
Grasslands Restaurant
478 Queen St WThis is a vegan restaurant that also prides itself with its drink selection.
I'll often dip here for lunch. Great vietnamese-style subs. Lunch rush can be insane though.
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Banh Mi Boys
392 Queen St WI'll often dip here for lunch. Great vietnamese-style subs. Lunch rush can be insane though.
Hole-in-the-wall type vietnamese pho restaurant has options for both the carnivore and the veggie.
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Pho Pasteur Restaurant
525 Dundas St WHole-in-the-wall type vietnamese pho restaurant has options for both the carnivore and the veggie.
For my money, this might be the best burger in the Core. Not a culinary feat like the Burger's Priest secret menu, but just a well-crafted, balanced burger.
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P&L Burger
507 Queen St WFor my money, this might be the best burger in the Core. Not a culinary feat like the Burger's Priest secret menu, but just a well-crafted, balanced burger.
Starbucks
1909 Yonge StA North American staple for coffee, free WiFi and space to get work done.
This is my spot for Mexican food. Mexican food isn't huge in Toronto, but this spot is good.
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La Carnita
501 College StThis is my spot for Mexican food. Mexican food isn't huge in Toronto, but this spot is good.
As the name implies, this joint serves porchetta. I recommend getting the plate, or better yet, to go on a Saturday and get the breakfast sandwich.
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Porchetta & Co
825 Dundas St WAs the name implies, this joint serves porchetta. I recommend getting the plate, or better yet, to go on a Saturday and get the breakfast sandwich.
Rol San Restaurant
388 Spadina Ave.As you may have noticed, I like Asian food. This is my spot for Dim Sum.
So I haven't been here for dinner, but if it's anything like the brunch, it's worth a shot. Get the sausage.
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Le Sélect Bistro
432 Wellington St WSo I haven't been here for dinner, but if it's anything like the brunch, it's worth a shot. Get the sausage.
Like Jacob's steakhouse, this is another very pricey selection. Great views, excellent food, and the service to match!
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Canoe
66 Wellington St WLike Jacob's steakhouse, this is another very pricey selection. Great views, excellent food, and the service to match!
Mother's Dumplings
421 Spadina Ave.All in the name. These are Asian-style dumplings, by the way.
I've stumbled into this joint so many times in the wee hours of the morning. It's always delicious
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Poutini’s House of Poutine
1112 Queen St WI've stumbled into this joint so many times in the wee hours of the morning. It's always delicious
I love burgers! Hero is a great spot if you're looking for something quick that is a little better than McDonald's.
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Hero Certified Burgers
171 E Liberty StI love burgers! Hero is a great spot if you're looking for something quick that is a little better than McDonald's.
This is the 2nd location of a Toronto legend. Perfect for after-bar eats.
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The Belly Buster Submarines
389 King St WThis is the 2nd location of a Toronto legend. Perfect for after-bar eats.
This is Drake's new restaurant. Check it out, and take a picture with the "6ix on a wave" wall.
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Fring's
455 King Street WestThis is Drake's new restaurant. Check it out, and take a picture with the "6ix on a wave" wall.
This is the new spot to go for the Bay Street power lunch.Be prepared to pay Bay Street prices, though.
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Cactus Club Cafe First Canadian Place
77 Adelaide St WThis is the new spot to go for the Bay Street power lunch.Be prepared to pay Bay Street prices, though.
Bellwoods Brewery
124 Ossington AveToronto's very own micro brewery. They also have good food!
ODDSEOUL
90 Ossington AveA good spot to grab a drink and enjoy the snack menu!
If you love BBQ, you're going to love this Anthony Rose-inspired restaurant. I'd recommend the pork belly, smoked ribs and J.W. bird.
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Big Crow
176 Dupont StIf you love BBQ, you're going to love this Anthony Rose-inspired restaurant. I'd recommend the pork belly, smoked ribs and J.W. bird.
Enoteca Sociale
1288 Dundas St WAwesome authentic Italian food!
The Federal
1438 Dundas Street WestLate night poutine, steps from the bars and my place. If you've never had poutine, you must try it - definitely a very Canadian thing to do!
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Poutini's House of Poutine
Late night poutine, steps from the bars and my place. If you've never had poutine, you must try it - definitely a very Canadian thing to do!
Böehmer
93 Ossington AveGo on a Tuesday - half price wine/$20 Lobster and buck -a- shuck oysters.
Probably my favourite place to grab a bagel and schmear with lox. My go-to is the Chub Chub - the whitefish salad is phenomenal!
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Schmaltz Appetizing
414 Dupont StProbably my favourite place to grab a bagel and schmear with lox. My go-to is the Chub Chub - the whitefish salad is phenomenal!
Parks & Nature
If you're looking to go spend a day at the park, maybe play on the outdoor tennis courts, or want to see a lot of dogs, this is the place to go.
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Trinity Bellwoods Park
790 Queen St WIf you're looking to go spend a day at the park, maybe play on the outdoor tennis courts, or want to see a lot of dogs, this is the place to go.
克里斯蒂皮茨公园
750 Bloor St WA spot for softball games in the summer, and beer-bogganing in the winter.
士嘉堡新月公园
61 Undercliff DrOne of the best views in the city!
One of the most beautiful spots in the city. Great for a job, nature walk, or just to chill.
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海柏公园
1873 Bloor St WOne of the most beautiful spots in the city. Great for a job, nature walk, or just to chill.
This is a really hidden gem. A local hiking/mountain biking trail referred to locally as 'K2'. At the top of the upper trailhead, down the Sun Valley, you can see the CN Tower and the Financial District.
Crothers Woods
Crothers Woods TrailThis is a really hidden gem. A local hiking/mountain biking trail referred to locally as 'K2'. At the top of the upper trailhead, down the Sun Valley, you can see the CN Tower and the Financial District.
Drinks & Nightlife
Technically, the rooftop patio is for hotel guests only... technically. It's a bit exclusive, but that adds to the appeal. Pretty good on weekends.
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Thompson Toronto
550 Wellington St WTechnically, the rooftop patio is for hotel guests only... technically. It's a bit exclusive, but that adds to the appeal. Pretty good on weekends.
Java House
537 Queen St WGreat place to get pitchers of beer, or pitchers of Sangria.
This is the definition of a dive bar. Very easy to miss, as it's about the width of an alley. It completely unpretentious, has cheap drinks, and is a great place to start/end a night out in Toronto
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Wide Open Bar
139A Spadina Ave.This is the definition of a dive bar. Very easy to miss, as it's about the width of an alley. It completely unpretentious, has cheap drinks, and is a great place to start/end a night out in Toronto
A good weekend spot for dinner, then transitioning into a night out. As the name suggests, wine is its specialty.
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Cibo Wine Bar King St West
522 King St WA good weekend spot for dinner, then transitioning into a night out. As the name suggests, wine is its specialty.
King West bar at night, brunch hotspot on the weekends. One of my favourite spots to meet up with friends to start a night out.
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Weslodge Saloon
480 King St WKing West bar at night, brunch hotspot on the weekends. One of my favourite spots to meet up with friends to start a night out.
This place is pretty simple. Bowling and drinks! If you're looking for something a little different than the traditional bar hop, this is the place to go.
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The Ballroom
145 John StThis place is pretty simple. Bowling and drinks! If you're looking for something a little different than the traditional bar hop, this is the place to go.
Asian Fusion restaurant/bar that is a young professional hangout for after work drinks. Has a beautiful tiki torch patio
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Spice
499 King St WAsian Fusion restaurant/bar that is a young professional hangout for after work drinks. Has a beautiful tiki torch patio
A hotspot for the finance/your professional crowd, so expect that to be reflected in the prices.
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Earls Kitchen + Bar
150 King St WA hotspot for the finance/your professional crowd, so expect that to be reflected in the prices.
A restaurant by day that turns into a lounge at night. Every time I've been, the crowd has been the mature, affluent type. If you're looking to bump into a real estate developer, go here.
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Brassaii
461 King St WA restaurant by day that turns into a lounge at night. Every time I've been, the crowd has been the mature, affluent type. If you're looking to bump into a real estate developer, go here.
It's a Ping Pong Bar. Yes, you drink beer, and play table tennis. A great spot to crank up the fun and kick the night into high gear.
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SPIN Toronto
It's a Ping Pong Bar. Yes, you drink beer, and play table tennis. A great spot to crank up the fun and kick the night into high gear.
Wheat Sheaf Tavern
667 King St WPitchers of beer! Lots on tap!
More chill than typical King West. Also, they have a ton of craft beers on tap to discover.
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Banknote Bar
663 King Street WestMore chill than typical King West. Also, they have a ton of craft beers on tap to discover.
One of Toronto's most famous breweries. Locals usually take the tour, then head off to the Blue Jays game. You can also buy beer here.
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Steam Whistle Brewing
255 Bremner BlvdOne of Toronto's most famous breweries. Locals usually take the tour, then head off to the Blue Jays game. You can also buy beer here.
Bier Markt
600 King St WThe name says it all. Tons of beers, and one of the best patios on King West.
A bit of a hike, but if you're into beards, tattoos, man-buns, retro video games, and craft beers, this is a great spot to go
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Get Well
1181 Dundas Street WestA bit of a hike, but if you're into beards, tattoos, man-buns, retro video games, and craft beers, this is a great spot to go
Marky Mark and the Funky Bunch have a restaurant in Toronto! a good spot to grab a burger on the way to the Jays game.
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Wahlburgers Toronto
46 Blue Jays WayMarky Mark and the Funky Bunch have a restaurant in Toronto! a good spot to grab a burger on the way to the Jays game.
This is THE spot for summer patio pool parties. Probably why this is also one of the best places to spot celebrities in Toronto.
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Cabana Poolbar
11 Polson StThis is THE spot for summer patio pool parties. Probably why this is also one of the best places to spot celebrities in Toronto.
Bar eponymously named after the hockey legend has an awesome rooftop patio/lounge. You definitely want to arrive early, as it gets booked up quickly.
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Wayne Gretzky's Toronto
99 Blue Jays WayBar eponymously named after the hockey legend has an awesome rooftop patio/lounge. You definitely want to arrive early, as it gets booked up quickly.
If Country music is your thing, this is one of the better country bars in Toronto.
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Rock 'n' Horse Saloon
250 Adelaide St WIf Country music is your thing, this is one of the better country bars in Toronto.
bar244
244 Adelaide St WClub vibe with cheap drinks.
On Wednesday, Crock Rock hosts '911 Wednesdays' where service people get in free. Show up in uniform.
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Crocodile Rock - Bar - Night Club
240 Adelaide Street WestOn Wednesday, Crock Rock hosts '911 Wednesdays' where service people get in free. Show up in uniform.
Byblos
11 Duncan StMiddle Eastern food in the core of the city!
Uniun Nightclub
473 Adelaide St WStandard Toronto night club. They also have live shows.
Wildflower
550 Wellington St WOne of the hottest spots these days - and a very short walk away.
(WARNING: NOT A REAL CASINO!)
This is an adult Chuck-E-Cheese. A good stop coming home from Canada's Wonderland.
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Dave & Buster's
120 Interchange Way(WARNING: NOT A REAL CASINO!)
This is an adult Chuck-E-Cheese. A good stop coming home from Canada's Wonderland.
Awesome Toronto brewery in the summer, and the site of the Toronto Christmas market in December.
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Mill St. Brew Pub & The Beer Hall
21 Tank House LaneAwesome Toronto brewery in the summer, and the site of the Toronto Christmas market in December.
A pretty close spot to pick up a growler of beer. The deposit is a little high, though.
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Amsterdam BrewHouse
245 Queens Quay WA pretty close spot to pick up a growler of beer. The deposit is a little high, though.
Great little bar for cocktails. Also, they have a pretty awesome asian-inspired menu. I recommend the pork dumpling wings.
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Hanmoto
2 Lakeview AveGreat little bar for cocktails. Also, they have a pretty awesome asian-inspired menu. I recommend the pork dumpling wings.
Essentials
This is the grocery store for beer, wine and spirits. Unlike most other countries, you cannot buy alcohol anywhere else.
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LCBO
49 Spadina Ave.This is the grocery store for beer, wine and spirits. Unlike most other countries, you cannot buy alcohol anywhere else.
This might be my favourite grocery store in the city. Be sure to check out the awesome produce section, butcher and cheese sections!
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Loblaws
585 Queen St WThis might be my favourite grocery store in the city. Be sure to check out the awesome produce section, butcher and cheese sections!
Mount Sinai Hospital
600 University AveMount Sinai hospital, part of the UHN
The Hospital for Sick Children
170 University AveSick Kids hospital, also part of the UHN.
Toronto Western Hospital
399 Bathurst StThe closest hospital to my space.
Sightseeing
加拿大国家电视塔
290 Bremner BlvdToronto's tallest freestanding tower and Toronto's most recognizable building.
This is where the 6dad (Norm Kelly - @norm) works when he's not tweeting. Go to the Green Roof - its an amazingly serene place, while also being very central. The south roof has the best view.
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新市政厅
100 Queen St WThis is where the 6dad (Norm Kelly - @norm) works when he's not tweeting. Go to the Green Roof - its an amazingly serene place, while also being very central. The south roof has the best view.
For my money, this is the nicest view of Toronto. Photogs definitely should journey here to take stunning views of the city.
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Polson Pier
For my money, this is the nicest view of Toronto. Photogs definitely should journey here to take stunning views of the city.
When you see the two benches and the chess table, you know you're there. A great place to see the Toronto skyline in the distance while relaxing.
Miles Road End Parkette
4 Miles RdWhen you see the two benches and the chess table, you know you're there. A great place to see the Toronto skyline in the distance while relaxing.
An amazing view that truly captures everything that is Toronto. A mix of both the natural and the urban.
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切斯特山丘观景台
Chester Hill RoadAn amazing view that truly captures everything that is Toronto. A mix of both the natural and the urban.