The torontonian's guide

L'Espresso Bar Mercurio

“The best house-made focaccia sandwiches you'll have in your life. ”

Sushi on Bloor

“Amazing sushi, great value for money!”

Sud Forno

“European style baked goods”

Lebanese Garden

“Amazing Lebanese food - by far the best shawarma in town and the staff is super friendly. Big plus: it's a family business and not a fast food chain #supportsmallbusinesses”

Cafe Oro di Napoli

“Cute lil Italian restaurant - feels like you're in Rome!”

CRAFT Beer Market Toronto

“Super downtown with 100+ beers on tap”

Serano Bakery

“If you miss the familiar tastes of home, this is where you come. They have all essential Greek products but most importantly all Greek pastries! This is a traditional zaharoplastio!”

Kiyo Japanese Cuisine

PLANTA Queen

“The most delicious vegan food you'll ever have! ”

Matty's Patty's

“Yummy smashed burgers! Super tasty fries too! Fun fact: This tiny place is owned by Matty Matheson (the buy from the show "The bear")”

Terroni

“Good Italian food! I love their pizza”

AGO- Art Gallery of Ontario

“If you only want to go to one museum in the city and you like art, this is it. Here, you'll find art from the most famous Canadian artists and exhibitions by internationally acclaimed artists as well. ”

Royal Ontario Museum

“If you're into science and natural history, I highly recommend this museum. It's really worth your time and money (and you'll be spending quite a bit of both here) Pro tip: this museum has great exhibitional design for kids so definitely bring the little ones with you!”

Distillery District

“Great European vibes and little shops to browse. Also a great place for taking pictures all year round. Pro tip: There's a Christmas market here every year and a huge Christmas tree!”

Harbourfront Centre

“Walk up and down, grab a bite or just sit and ponder next to the lake!”

Roy Thomson Hall

“This is where you can catch a great show or talk if that's what rocks your boat!”

The Bentway

“Events and themed nights are their thing! ”

Toronto Public Library - Toronto Reference Library

“Brutalist Architecture at its finest - if that's even a thing ”

Toronto Islands

“A great day trip for people of all ages. Catch the ferry from the Harbour fort and in 20 min you're across the city. Pro tip: this is where you want to be if you're into photography or just want to capture the skyline- great for posting on socials ”

Union Station Toronto

“Great spot for taking pictures before hopping on the train to Montreal or Quebec city!”

Front Campus

“If architecture is your thing, this is the place to come. Cute little park and campus to walk around with beautiful old(er) buildings ”

Casa Loma

“Probably one of the few buildings left with some architectural interest in the city. Don't forget to climb all the way to the top for some great views! Pro tip: They have nice events for Halloween at the castle's gardens, which can get pretty spooky 🎃 ”

Fort York National Historic Site

“One of the few history-heavy places you'll find in the city (part of colonial history mind you). ”

Exhibition Place

“There's always something going on here so chances are you'll get to enjoy either a show or just go for the fair. ”

Harbourfront

“Great place to sit by the water, walk up and down the piers or just sit and ponder 🤔”

Allan Gardens

“European style gardens in glass building. Pro tip: be mindful of the area around these gardens, it is a bit sketchy, especially if you walk eastbound from the gardens (big no-no)”

Trinity Bellwoods Park

“My fav park that gets concert-like crowded on Sundays in the summer. Pro tip: take a blanket with you to lie down on the grass cause bugs”

High Park

“The Toronto version of Central park, but less exciting. Beautiful views all year round. ”

Philosopher's Walk

“Right in the heart of the city and campus of UofT! ”

Riverdale Farm

“Downtown Farm! Yes, you read right, this is an actual farm with goats, pigs and sheep! Pro tip: if you have kids, they'll live it. And you'll love it too.”

Tommy Thompson Park

“Get yourself a bike and go around this park with it (during the summer)! You'll thank me later Pro tip: get plenty of water or fill your bottle at the entrance of the park!”

Woodbine Beach

“Great for a walk, for a BBQ with friends or just to chill. Prob not for a swim - lake Ontario is a bit yucky for that🤢)”

Whitney Hall

“If you walk at the park behind this building during the day, you'll see squirrels. If you walk here at night, you'll see skunks, and maybe a raccoon or two. Pro tip: Skunks are cute but do not approach, I repeat, Do Not Approach. Pro tip #2: although illegal to feed city animals, and especially squirrels, you can do that here. Who's gonna know? (It's best if you put "Erindale walk" on Google maps)”

Trillium Park

“Cute for a lil walk with great city views! Pro tip: Come here for some free concerts during the summer! ”

Toronto Music Garden

“While walking at the harbour front, visit this cutsie music garden and catch a free concert (during the summer) 🎼”

Chinatown

“Toronto has a huge Chinese population and a vibrant Chinatown! Walk around this neighborhood and see for yourself!”

Greektown

“If you are a bit homesick and want to see Greek signs in the streets, head to Danforth East and see where our ancestors settled. pro tip: if you're commuting here, you can take the ttc and go out on Pape Station, at the heart of Greek town!”

Parkdale

“If you're not too shy to admit that you're a hipster, this is your place. ”

Yorkville

“If you're bougie and you have royal blood or you just have too much money that you want to spend on designer things, Yorkville is your home. Pro tip: Go take a picture at the famous Yorkville square! Your ig fans will love it 🥂 *This is the Toronto version of Kolonaki.”

John P. Robarts Research Library

“Cherry blossom season? This is the busiest part of town for that one week that these trees have flowers 🌺 Tbh, it is worth it Pro tip: it can really get CROWDED, so get here early! ”

Baldwin Steps

“One of the few elevated places you'll find in this otherwise super flat city. Really pretty views of Downtown! Pro tip: Use this route to go to Casa Loma Pro tip #2: Come here during golden hour 🌇”

Kensington Market

“The equivalent of Exarchia (but more gentrified) and probably the only place you'll find food for less that 10$ ”

Lee's Palace

“Parties and live music! If your bones don't hurt the morning after going out, this is for ya”

The Green Room

“Very simple and less pretentious than most bars in Toronto ”

STACKT market

“multiple bars and breweries under the same roof”

Pour Boy - Manning

“More if a pud that a bar ”

Cafe23

“Yummy coffee and super cute patio for the summer ”

Balzac's Liberty Village

“Good coffee”

Isle of coffee (QUEEN)

“Super cute little coffee place”