Category:
Public Transportation
Neighbourhood: Mount Pleasant and Davisville
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
Category:
Caribbean
Neighbourhood: Kensington Market
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 »
Categories:
Bakeries,
Vietnamese
Neighbourhoods: Chinatown, Kensington Market, Downtown Core
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 »
Category:
Coffee & Tea
Neighbourhoods: Alexandra Park, Chinatown, Downtown Core
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 »
Category:
Landmarks & Historical Buildings
Neighbourhood: Entertainment District
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 »
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 »
Categories:
Public Transportation,
Landmarks & Historical Buildings
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 »
Category:
Museums
Neighbourhoods: St. Lawrence, Downtown Core
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 »
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 »
Category:
Chocolatiers and Shops
Neighbourhoods: Distillery District, West Don Lands
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 »
Categories:
Street Vendors,
Food Stands
Neighbourhood: Downtown Core
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 »
Category:
Art Galleries
Neighbourhood: Harbourfront
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 »
Category:
Festivals
Neighbourhoods: Corktown, St. Lawrence, Downtown Core
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 »
Categories:
Farmers Market,
Grocery
Neighbourhoods: St. Lawrence, Downtown Core
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 »
Category:
Shopping Centres
Neighbourhood: Downtown Core
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 »
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 »
Categories:
Japanese,
Tapas Bars
Neighbourhood: Downtown Core
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 »
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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Yoga-licious (9)This is why I walk FUNNY. My Passport to Prana destinations. Hope you Gentlemen can learn from my mistakes. :( |
Burger Me (36)Would you like fries with that? Nope, just Burger me! (Inclusive of Sandwiches, Paninis, and other Bread + Meat) |
4+ ****Stars**** (126)Yay and More. |
Retirement Planning (47)It's never too early to start planning. List of where my RRSP & TFSA will go towards. |
In Search for Canadiana (13)Has anyone seen Canadian Cuisine around? It was here just a second ago. |
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