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1. Toronto Sculpture Garden
Toronto, ON M5C
(416) 515-9658
Categories:
Art Galleries,
Parks
Neighbourhoods: Corktown, St. Lawrence, Downtown Core
Whether you're a fan of Super Mario Bros. or not, you have to admit, there's something to be said about cute mushrooms...especially giant ones that look like houses. Although artist Katie Bethune-Leamen doesn't live in a giant mushroom, she did build…More »
2. High Park
High Park gets a lot of attention in the summer, but let's not forget how peaceful it can be in the winter.
I recently walked around the west side trails, which have some great hills if you're looking for a bit of exercise, and it was clear and…More »
3. Art Gallery of Ontario
The new Frank Gehry designed AGO is a definite trip for anyone living in or visiting Toronto.
Its five levels are filled with fantastic collections of European, Canadian and Contemporary art, an extensive works on paper section, and even a small…More »
4. Book Ends South
Book folks? I'm letting you in on the deal of the lifetime. For those of you who don't already know, there's a book store on the ground floor of the Reference Library. But it's not really a store, it's really just a room where books are neatly…More »
5. Bus Terminal Diner
Toronto, ON M4C
(416) 463-4680
Categories:
Diners,
Breakfast & Brunch
Neighbourhood: The Danforth
Want a "vintage" diner with out the hipster-douche bags? This is the place.
Sure, it's way out east, but it's right at Coxwell station, and sometimes a trip outside the rectangle that is downtown-Toronto is good for you.
When I went my friend and I…More »
6. Tacos El Asador
Toronto, ON M6G 1L2
(416) 538-9747
Category:
Latin American
Neighbourhoods: Koreatown, Palmerston, Bickford Park, Seaton Village
From the outside, Tacos El Asador looks like a convenience store. Inside it isn't much nicer. Eight picnic tables crowd the albeit colourful room as the sound of CNN Espanola natters in the background. And yet, every night around seven, it's one of…More »
7. Ling's Importers
Toronto, ON M6S 1N8
(416) 767-6233
Category:
Shopping
Neighbourhoods: Bloor-West Village, Swansea
A little piece of Chinatown in Bloor West, I L-O-V-E this store! It's filled with so many cute things; hand-woven shrimp made out of straw, cool little boxes for jewelery, silk kimonos, cotton shoes, and crazy detailed painted eggs (yes, painted…More »
8. St James' Cathedral
Toronto, ON M5C 2E9
(416) 364-7865
Category:
Churches
Neighbourhoods: Corktown, Downtown Core
A friend of mine lives right by this church and loves the sound of the bells (they truly are beautiful). It's a really cool place, whether you're religious or not. The spire at its top is the tallest in Canada and the church exhibits some of the…More »
9. St. James' Park
Toronto, ON M5C 2E9
(416) 364-7865
Category:
Parks
Neighbourhoods: Corktown, Downtown Core
Beside the beautiful St. James' Cathedral, St. James' Park features one of Toronto's nicest gardens. Kept meticulously clean by the Toronto Garden Society, every time I visit I'm amazed how it's changed from the previous time. The garden is always…More »
10. Buddha Dog - CLOSED
Toronto, ON M6R 2L3
(416) 534-2007
Category:
Hot Dogs
Neighbourhoods: High Park, Roncesvalles
No lips and arseholes here! (At least not in the hotdogs...). Their dogs are made of 100% aged prince edward county beef and fresh baked buns and award winning cheeses, and, and, and, so much stuff to put on them!
Spicy jerk, garlic aioli, cherry…More »
11. Grenadier Pond
I like Ducks. They're crazy (hence where Daffy got his name). So I felt that Grenadier Pond, the top duck hang-out of the city, deserved a separate shout-out from High Park.
Even in winter (yes WINTER) this pond is lovely. The ice is sort of partially…More »
12. Boer War Memorial Statue
Toronto, ON M5H 2N1
Category:
Landmarks & Historical Buildings
Neighbourhoods: Queen Street West, Downtown Core
Famous sculptor, Walter Seymour Allward's tribute to the South African war is an often overlooked statue in the city.
It's steep steps are a great place (in the summer) to sit and eat your lunch while the traffic of University whizzes by you on either…More »
13. Runnymede Public Library
Toronto, ON M6S 1M8
(416) 393-7697
Category:
Libraries
Neighbourhoods: Bloor-West Village, Swansea
Runnymede library is my local library and I'm grateful. It's small, but as all good Toronto library users know, through the power of the Internet one can easily order on any book from any branch in the city and your local branch will call you when it…More »
14. George Chater Park
Toronto, ON M6S
Category:
Parks
Neighbourhoods: Bloor-West Village, Swansea
This park is my favourite of several small parks that sit just behind Bloor in the village.
Actually, the whole planning of these parks (I think there are four or five of them) are really cool, because they run parallel with Bloor so if you need a…More »
15. Honest Ed's
Toronto, ON M6G 1K3
(416) 537-2111
Categories:
Department Stores,
Outlet Stores
Neighbourhoods: Koreatown, Palmerston, Seaton Village
If you ever find yourself in need of an Elvis Bust or a discount haircut BEYOND discount, or would like to see loads of punny signs or a massive cuckoo clock with a deranged reindeer on top....or if you simply want to have a little fun, you should…More »
16. High Park Public Library
Toronto, ON M6R 2L7
(416) 393-7671
Category:
Libraries
Neighbourhoods: High Park, Roncesvalles
This is a well-loved library, but neat and tidy too. Its kids book area is smartly downstairs (keep the critters in one place) and the adult stuff upstairs.
High arching ceilings, loads of reading chairs, computers and large tables to stretch out and…More »
17. Union Station
Toronto, ON M5J 1E6
(416) 393-4636
Categories:
Public Transportation,
Landmarks & Historical Buildings
I like to call this Onion Station sometimes, because it makes me cry. No, sorry, that's not true. I call it Onion Station because I am a child in a grown-up body.
But I guess in some ways it could be seen as a mecca for tears? So many people arrive…More »
18. Revue Cinema
Toronto, ON M6R 2M9
(416) 531-9959
Category:
Cinema
Neighbourhoods: High Park, Roncesvalles
A year after being saved from extinction, the Revue is back in full swing! An early and a later show every night, great flicks and all at a not-for-profit enterprise.
Tickets are $12.50 for non-members, BUT you automatically become a member for 6…More »
19. Aveda Institute
Toronto, ON M5C 1G6
(416) 941-9345
Category:
Hair Salons
Neighbourhoods: Corktown, St. Lawrence, Downtown Core
Want the black clothed, hipster haircut scene without the black clothed hipster cost? The Aveda Institute offers premium haircuts for $18 and colour and highlights for around $30! The only thing is...students are cutting your hair. Sure, you have to…More »
20. Graffiti in Keele-Dundas West Alleyway
Toronto, ON M6P
Category:
Local Flavour
Neighbourhood: High Park
Scribbles? Art? Junk? I don't care what you call it but I certainly noticed the graffiti behind the Junction buildings when I first moved to Toronto.
As the subway worms its way out of its dark hole-- between Dundas West station and Keele station--…More »
21. Dencan Books & Magazines
Toronto, ON M6P 1Z9
(416) 763-2302
Category:
Bookstores
Neighbourhood: The Junction
The sign at the door reads, "If you can't find what you're looking for inside...don't worry, neither can I!" which one should expect even before entering Dencan Used Books just by looking at the landslide of books "displayed" in the front window (see…More »
22. Cut-Rate Clothing
Toronto, ON M8Y 1L5
(416) 239-0224
Categories:
Accessories,
Women's Clothing
Neighbourhood: Etobicoke
The season to layer clothes is upon us folks! And not all of us can afford to spend $45 on a plain cotton tee-shirt from the Gap or...or... a MILLION dollars on a plain hoodie (isn't that how much a sweatshirt costs at American Apparel these days?)
…More »
23. Strictly Bulk
This place has EVERYTHING....but in BULK! So you can have just a little bit of everything or a lot of everything.
I go here for raw pumpkin seeds, chamomile flowers, sea salt and sometimes pasta. Oh, and jujubes and yogurt covered raisins.
They also…More »
24. The Natrel Rink
Toronto, ON M5J 2G8
(416) 973-4000
Category:
Skating Rinks
Neighbourhood: Harbourfront
Winter sports are always so much more WORK than summer ones. Perhaps it's all the layers and runny noses and freezing cold wind.
Either way, you gotta get outside sometime, otherwise YOU. WILL. GO. CRAZY.
The skating rink down at the Harbourfront is…More »
25. Yorkville Alleyway
If you're looking for a nice Christmas lighted walk, this is a neat stretch.
When I first moved to the city, I was disappointed by the lights (or lack of lights). The ones they put up in Dundas/Yonge area every year are horrible and so one night I…More »
26. Buddha's Vegetarian Foods
Toronto, ON M5T 1H9
(416) 603-3811
Categories:
Vegetarian,
Chinese
Neighbourhoods: Alexandra Park, Kensington Market
I went with two friends to this place for lunch and like fools, we ordered a big bowl of soup and three main dishes. When the food started coming, it was as if it were a joke...it was literally PILED on each plate. My one friend actually grunted…More »
27. The Dollar and Bargain
Toronto, ON M6S 1N6
(416) 767-3088
Category:
Thrift Stores
Neighbourhoods: Bloor-West Village, Swansea
There are so many dollar stores, even just in my neighbourhood, but this one is my favourite for many reasons:
- they actually DO sell a lot of things in the store for A DOLLAR (many other "dollar" stores don't)
- I once bought wine glasses there for…More »
28. Alexandra Park
Toronto, ON M4W 1A7
Category:
Skate Parks
Neighbourhoods: Alexandra Park, Trinity Bellwoods
Known by some as "Dunbat" (because it's situated right at Dundas and Bathurst), this park is well known in the skateboarding community.
It's a busy spot during during the day and during peak season, but also busy at night because there's decent…More »
29. Yonge-Dundas Square
Toronto, ON M5G 2C2
(416) 979-9960
Categories:
Local Flavour,
Landmarks & Historical Buildings
Neighbourhood: Downtown Core
The square plays host to so many things throughout the warm weather months, it's a staple for those living right downtown.
My favourite thing about it is the fountains in the summer and the free movie nights at sunset (BYOChair).
But sometimes the…More »
30. Gilmour Laundromat
Toronto, ON M6P 2A2
(416) 766-6569
Category:
Dry Cleaning & Laundry
Neighbourhood: The Junction
It's not glamorous, but have you ever been to a laundromat that is?
But here's the skinny (or the skivvy, if you will) on Gilmour Laundromat:
- It's got good hours.
- $1.50 for a regular wash.
- A quarter will buy you five minutes in a regular dryer, so…More »
31. Fashion Biz
Toronto, ON M4W
(416) 944-1200
Category:
Fashion
Neighbourhoods: Yorkville, Downtown Core
You should love this place already just based on its name (people don't use Z instead of S on signs as much as they used to).
It's basically two stores, Fashion Biz and Fashion Biz for Men, right across from each other. It's discount clothing at its…More »
32. Scadding Court Community Centre
Toronto, ON M5T 2W6
(416) 392-0335
Categories:
Amateur Sports Teams,
Fitness & Instruction
Neighbourhood: Alexandra Park
For people living in the Dundas and Bathurst area, I would recommend checking this community centre out.
For a nominal annual membership fee you have access to ESL classes, settlement courses for new Canadians, early morning Tai Chi, computer classes,…More »
33. Nicholson's No Frills
The neon yellow (the paint colour is called "Nuclear Banana") that encompasses No Frills hurts my eyes, its shoddy sneezed on produce hurts my stomach, its moldy breads hurt.......okay, you get the picture, No Frills just hurts me.
The lines are…More »
Recently updated lists from Kim B.
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My FIVE Star Toronto (22)All the things that I think are five stars (and I don't give out stars like they're nothing). |
Oui to Tea! (8)Coffee is sooooooooooooo 1998! |
COOKIES (4)Where to get the city's best cookies. |
Top Restaurants (2)Some of my favorite dining destinations in the city. |
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