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A day of Toronto for Tourist. Please fill in Neighbourhoods and Attractions as needed inbetween the places listed.

 1. TTC - Toronto Transit Commision

1900 Yonge St
Toronto, ON M4S 1Z1

Category: Public Transportation

Neighbourhood: Mount Pleasant and Davisville

2.0 star rating
  12/8/2010

My friend came to Toronto from visiting Montreal and started COMPLAINING about the TTC already.  I had a Day Pass so we both had to wait for some people dealing with the TTC attendant while blocking the turnstiles.  My friend ask why we had to…More »

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 2. Bloor Street Viaduct

Between Castle Frank & Broadview Station
Toronto, ON M4W

Category: Local Flavour

3.0 star rating
  2/13/2012 First to Review

Bloor Street Viaduct
(also known as Prince Edward Viaduct)

Danforth Avenue meets Bloor Street East
This Viaduct is the site where both merge.
Car/Bike Lanes on top, Subway Train below.
The Arch Bridge spans 494 Metres(1620 Feet).

40 Metres(131 Feet) above…More »

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 3. Casa Loma

1 Austin Terrace
Toronto, ON M5R 1X8
(416) 923-1171

Category: Museums

Neighbourhood: Casa Loma

3.0 star rating
  2/1/2012

First time - Tourist Perspective($20+/Adult)   3.5/5.0

   Casa Loma.         Must be at the Castle Frank TTC station, right?            Wrong!
   Dupont station.    Walk walk walk walk walking towards.  Hill or Stairs!     Dang!
   Front Entrance.  …More »

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 4. Hodo Kwaja

656 Bloor St W
Toronto, ON M6G 1K9
(416) 538-1208

Categories: Bakeries, Korean

Neighbourhoods: Koreatown, Palmerston, Seaton Village

3.0 star rating
  7/26/2010

My memories of Walnut Cake was from a Korean man at Pacific Mall many years ago.  SECOND floor he had a small stall situated beside clothing stores, bubble tea shops, and snack shops.  He stood out from all others because of his background and his…More »

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 5. Patty King

187 Baldwin St
Toronto, ON M5T 1M1
(416) 977-3191

Category: Caribbean

Neighbourhood: Kensington Market

3.0 star rating
  12/9/2010

Patty... The essential quick meal in anybody's lunch list as a meat-loving spicy-high crispy flaky pastry.  This Patty King Bakery Factory in Scarborough almost looks out of place because they seemed to have more atmosphere than the clean-cold look…More »

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 6. Nguyen Huong Food

322 Spadina Avenue
Toronto, ON M5T 2G2
(416) 599-4625

Categories: Bakeries, Vietnamese

Neighbourhoods: Chinatown, Kensington Market, Downtown Core

3.0 star rating
  12/9/2010

If you've been to one Nguyen Huong, you've pretty much seen them all.  The design and setup are mostly identical, so if it ain't broken why fix it.  There are slight variations that is mainly due to the fact that this Vietnamese Sandwich Shop/Grocer…More »

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 7. Dark Horse Espresso

215 Spadina Ave
Toronto, ON M5T 2C7
(416) 979-1200

Category: Coffee & Tea

Neighbourhoods: Alexandra Park, Chinatown, Downtown Core

4.0 star rating
  8/27/2010

I stepped in the DOOR to walk towards the counter but there was a Barista with a broom sweeping up what looked to be a glass mug broken right in front of the counter.  Stepping aside I waited for the Barista to dump the junk to order... Waited for…More »

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 8. CN Tower

301 Front St W
Toronto, ON M5V 2T6
(416) 868-6937

Category: Landmarks & Historical Buildings

Neighbourhood: Entertainment District

3.0 star rating
  12/9/2010

My Tourist Friend in town, I decided that CN Tower was one of our destination as would anyone of you local to Toronto.  Paid, Photo'd, Scanned, then arrive to the Elevators.  There was North or East Elevators this time around which shows of the City…More »

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 9. Ontario Place

955 Lake Shore Blvd W
Toronto, ON M6K
(416) 314-9900
3.0 star rating
  10/6/2011

I went to Ontario Place in late August just to get some fresh air so very little expectations of theme-park activity will be used as comparison here.  The fact that it was FREE entrance didn't hurt one bit.  Little did I realize that with minimal…More »

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 10. Union Station

65 Front St W
Toronto, ON M5J 1E6
(416) 393-4636
2.0 star rating
  12/8/2010

I'm sure debates will continue as to how Torontonians feel about this major Hub known as Union Station.  As my friend arrived via VIA Rail, I myself looked around and didn't feel comfortable within the Historic portion of this station.  This place…More »

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 11. Hockey Hall of Fame

30 Yonge St
Toronto, ON M5E 1X8
(416) 360-7765

Category: Museums

Neighbourhoods: St. Lawrence, Downtown Core

3.0 star rating
  6/9/2011

Much like many years ago....
I get bored reading about History

Much like many years ago....
I get itchy looking at static objects

Much like many years ago....
I headed straight to the Interactive area

Much like many years ago....
I suck at Hockey

Much like…More »

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 12. Lowe's Toronto Christmas Market

55 Mill St
Toronto, ON M5A

Category: Local Flavour

Neighbourhood: Distillery District

4.0 star rating
  12/9/2010

We awaited for the complimentary shuttle at Union Station and looked everywhere as we were told it arrives every 30 minutes.  When it arrived this Monday evening near rush hour, we were the only ones to rushed on to stay warm while the friendly…More »

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 13. Soma Chocolatemaker

55 Mill St
Toronto, ON M5A 3C4
(416) 815-7662

Category: Chocolatiers and Shops

Neighbourhoods: Distillery District, West Don Lands

3.0 star rating
  10/21/2010

As a Chocolate Shop it's definitely a destination to review some interesting Ganaches, Candies, Cookies, and Drinks.  Surprise Surprise, I got the Spicy Mayan Chocolate($4+).   3.5 *Star*

It had a tingly feeling behind the throat that is Mayan Spicy…More »

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 14. Tasty Thursdays

100 Queen St W
Toronto, ON M5H 2N1

Categories: Street Vendors, Food Stands

Neighbourhood: Downtown Core

3.0 star rating
  7/16/2011 First to Review

Tasty Thursday.  Every Thursday.  
July 14 - September 1, 2011
Tasty Food 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
Tasty Concerts Noon - 2:00 pm

Met with hundreds of my fellow T.O Tourists, White Collars(majority).
Queues are random but we were very civilized, friendly,…More »

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 15. The Power Plant Contemporary Art Gallery

231 Queens Quay W
Toronto, ON M5J 2G8
(416) 973-4949

Category: Art Galleries

Neighbourhood: Harbourfront

4.0 star rating
  7/28/2011

I've been to the Harbourfront Skating Rink before.  Never have I known what the building next to it was used for or if it's open to public.  I finally found out when I TRAILED what seems like a Summer School group of Children.  My thought was that if…More »

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 16. Scotiabank Buskerfest

St. Lawrence Market
Toronto, ON M5E 1C2

Category: Festivals

Neighbourhoods: Corktown, St. Lawrence, Downtown Core

4.0 star rating
  8/29/2011

From all across the Globe, they descend upon Toronto.
They unleash their brilliance, ready to fill our eyes with wonder, our souls with laughter, and take our breath away.
The 2011 Scotiabank BUSKERFEST - August 25 - 28.
In support of Epilepsy…More »

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 17. St. Lawrence Market

92 Front Street E
Toronto, ON M5E 1C4
(416) 392-7219

Categories: Farmers Market, Grocery

Neighbourhoods: St. Lawrence, Downtown Core

4.0 star rating
  9/23/2010

It's totally MY fault for living so far away from this place.  Also that I can't share my time with this place during their most popular times(Weekends).  Another Yelper said Faneuil Hall of Boston, it's very true of red brick and structural design.…More »

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 18. Toronto Eaton Centre

220 Yonge St
Toronto, ON M5B 2H1
(416) 598-8700

Category: Shopping Centres

Neighbourhood: Downtown Core

3.0 star rating
  7/24/2010

First of the "The Guys SURVIVAL Guide to Malls" series is the almighty Toronto Eaton Centre -In. To. You.-

Brief Intro:

4 levels(Concourse, 1, 2, 3) of retail shops and services conveniently situated between Dundas and Queen subway station along Yonge…More »

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 19. Smoke's Poutinerie

203 Dundas St E
Toronto, ON M5A 1Z4
(416) 603-2873
3.0 star rating
  12/10/2010

My assessment of this Stand-up Counter Dining Poutine experience is actually a positive one.  My prior Smoke's experience at the sit-down at the Adelaide location was less spectacular.  It all had to do with the selection fo Poutine IMHO.

Back when I…More »

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 20. Guu Izakaya

398 Church Street
Toronto, ON M5B
(416) 977-0999

Categories: Japanese, Tapas Bars

Neighbourhood: Downtown Core

4.0 star rating
  3/31/2010

I went here on back-to-back Saturdays, and by now most of you know the wait time but thats why my friends go to Bulldog Coffee (close 7pm sharp!, said the barista) while we wait if we went early evening times.

First experience really SPOILED me…More »

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 21. Pickle Barrel

6508 Yonge St
Toronto, ON M2M 4J8
(416) 226-4444
1.0 star rating
  12/10/2010

The final night of my American Friend's stay in Toronto.  I decided to bring them somewhere that fits the following criteria without going too far out of the way as my Friend had an early flight out the next morning and I was doubting my ability to…More »

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