The summer I spent in Canada

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Toronto, Montreal, and Ottawa

 1. Milestones

700 Sussex Dr
Ottawa, ON K1N 1K4
Canada
(613) 789-5432

Category: Canadian (New)

4.0 star rating
  7/27/2011

3.5 Stars
I hobbled in here with a sprained ankle and the waiter gave me ice and a wrap to put around my ankle. Wow! I was not expecting that kind of hospitality!
I ordered the tomato bisque and chicken lettuce wraps (both appetizers) as my lunch. I…More »

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 2. ymt.me

130 Cumberland Street
Toronto, ON M5R 1A6
Canada
(416) 927-1234

Categories: Massage, Physical Therapy

Neighbourhood: Yorkville

4.0 star rating
  7/27/2011

Why does this place only have a couple visible reviews? (Most are under the filtered review section)
I came here at the recommendation of a friend on a very hot summer day. My shoulders were aching from all the carrying of heavy bags to and from the…More »

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 3. Manulife Centre

55 Bloor Street W
Toronto, ON M4W 1A5
Canada
(416) 961-2311

Category: Shopping Centres

Neighbourhoods: Discovery District, Yorkville, Downtown Core

4.0 star rating
  7/27/2011

Love the Cineplex movie theatre here - clean, big, and I watched Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows pt. 2 in 3D here!
I went to see the movie because I was dying of heat in the apartment and needed a cold respite.
The grocery store is amazing! I…More »

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 4. Harbourfront Centre

235 Queens Quay W
Toronto, ON M5J 2G8
Canada
(416) 973-4000

Categories: Performing Arts, Venues & Event Spaces

Neighbourhood: Harbourfront

4.0 star rating
  7/27/2011

Beautiful views. People watching. Relaxed atmosphere. What's not to love?
I came to the Harbourfront Centre twice, once late at night with one of my dancers and we walked around a bit before heading back. The view of the moon was gorgeous - it…More »

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 5. The Bata Shoe Museum

327 Bloor St W
Toronto, ON M5S 1W7
Canada
(416) 979-7799

Category: Museums

Neighbourhoods: University of Toronto, Downtown Core

3.0 star rating
  7/27/2011

Cute little museum. I liked reading about the history of shoes in different parts of the world and how it relates to the society, climate, and socio-economic status one had - this exhibit is in the basement. The Roaring 20s exhibit was definitely a…More »

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 6. Fire on the East Side

6 Gloucester St
Toronto, ON M4Y 1L5
Canada
(416) 960-3473

Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Canadian (New)

Neighbourhoods: Church-Wellesley Village, Downtown Core

4.0 star rating
  7/27/2011

3.5 stars
I came here twice in the span of a week. Once was purely out of convenience b/c it was near the apartment and another was b/c a couple friends suggested coming here for lunch.
I ordered the pulled pork poutine and the grilled plaintains…More »

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 7. Wanda's Belgian Waffles

599 Yonge St
Toronto, ON M4Y 1Z8
Canada

Categories: Desserts, Belgian, Breakfast & Brunch

Neighbourhood: Downtown Core

3.0 star rating
  7/27/2011

The deal with the waffles and coffee for under $5 had my dancers coming back almost every morning for their breakfast and coffee.
I'm not a regular coffee drinker but I do fancy a good cup of illy coffee. My judgement for a good cup of joe: if I can…More »

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