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1. High Park
High Park holds many memories for me, especially childhood ones because I use to run races here all the time. If you're doing the Spring Run Off 8 km, be prepared to sweat. It's a good race. You will need a very, very long bath afterwards!
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2. Trinity Bellwoods Park
Once home to the original Trinity College at UofT in Toronto, this is park is the creme de la creme if only for the people watching.
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Hipster chic. In the summertime this is the place to watch hipsters playing bicycle polo or hanging out on their…More »
3. McMichael Canadian Art Collection
Located in Kleinberg, about an hour outside of Toronto (think just past Canada's wonderland) is the majestic Canadian art palace of the McMichael art gallery. That assessment isn't totally off base. This gallery used to be the home of owners Robert…More »
4. Art Gallery of Ontario
What fun! The first time I went here was in 2007 for Nuite Blanche (which was an interesting and cool yet kind of weird party) but it was still under construction.
In 2011, I had the opportunity to check it out three times and even get a private tour…More »
5. Cool Hand Toque Tweetgasm
Toronto, ON M6J 1J6
Category:
Local Flavour
Neighbourhoods: West Queen West, Beaconsfield Village
Well, I co-hosted this with Vivek so obviously, I'm going to be biased because we're um AWESOME (and not modest at all...well, me anyways).
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Fun, relaxed, toque-ish. Non-cliquey. Non-pretentious.
Pete was our wonderful photographer and he made…More »
6. SPiN Toronto
Update on the VIBE
Not my favourite place on a Friday night. Mainly 905-er central. And to the douchebags who were trying to take pictures of us while utterly drunk: just remember when we left, you were literally on the floor by the end of the night.…More »
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1/5/2012
VIBE AND THE PONG
Fun! It's not douchebag-central as many might assume especially with a fad like… Read more »
7. Withrow Park
I'm biased because I live near this park, but it's quite wonderful.
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It's usually unassuming and relaxed. Lots of leafiness and sometimes tai chi or yoga takes place here.
I've brought my nieces here and I don't know what it is but man, the…More »
8. Toronto Music Garden
One of my Toronto secrets.
It's so peaceful here on a weeknight during the summer and I highly recommend it if you need some quiet time.
THE GOODS
Jennifer said it well: "Live performances Thursdays and Sundays, mostly Classical and world music.…More »
9. Hockey Hall of Fame
Toronto, ON M5E 1X8
(416) 360-7765
Category:
Museums
Neighbourhoods: St. Lawrence, Downtown Core
I was here for a private party. It's probably the only way you'd get me here. Ironically one of my friends works for the NHL and I never watch hockey. But she was not at this event.
Anywho, if you have a guy-centric event you want to plan, this is a…More »
10. Gladstone Hotel
Toronto, ON M6J 1J6
(416) 531-4635
Melody Bar Burger - 3 Stars
So I had the burger here and thought I'd share for my burger diaries.
It was a solid burger. They cook it medium but it's stll a bit pink inside.
It's paired with some fancy mustard and lettuce.
I was not impressed that…More »
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2/16/2012
Nothing beats a staycation like sleeping at the Gladstone, ordering some pizza to eat in your hotel… Read more »
11. St. Lawrence Market
Toronto, ON M5E 1C4
(416) 392-7219
Categories:
Farmers Market,
Grocery
Neighbourhoods: St. Lawrence, Downtown Core
St. Lawrence Market is the perfect Saturday morning activity. It's always bustling and plus, there's food. Fresh Food! Fresh produce! Nom to the nom.
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Busy. Lots of families. Lots of retailers trying to sell you their goods. There's also an…More »
12. St. Michael's Cathedral
If you are a fan of gothic architecture, this is a good place to do it. Stained glass windows, high ceilings and echo acoustics abound. It's gorgeous here and right around the corner from the Eaton Centre.
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Catholic. It's St. Mike's Cathedral…More »
13. CN Tower
Toronto, ON M5V 2T6
(416) 868-6937
Category:
Landmarks & Historical Buildings
Neighbourhood: Entertainment District
4.5 stars
My review of the CN TOWER EDGEWALK From http://Where.ca
Reviewed in July when it first opened//media preview
Video included in link:
http://www.where.ca/bl...
The CN Tower's latest attraction, EdgeWalk, takes thrill seekers to new heights…More »
14. Riverdale Park East
4.5 STARS
If you want one of the best views of the Toronto skyline, this is where you go.
Plus, it's right across the street from The Rooster Coffeehouse (my favourite coffee joint in the city).
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Fun. If you get super snow, this is a wonderful…More »
15. Loblaws
Toronto, ON M5B 1J2
(416) 593-6154
Category:
Grocery
Neighbourhoods: Church-Wellesley Village, Downtown Core
It's funny to read these reviews. I think people forget that it actually took about 6 to 8 years for the store to actually become a reality. So is it innovative? Of course not...but when they were planning it? YES.
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Wow to the wow. I won't…More »
16. Elgin & Winter Garden Theatre Centre
Toronto, ON M5B 1M4
(416) 314-2901
Category:
Performing Arts
Neighbourhood: Downtown Core
In all of my years living here, I've only been to the Elgin and Winter Garden theatre twice. Once to see Joseph and The Technicolour Dream Coat (yes, with Donny Osmond)and the second time for an event for Patricia Schultz, the author who did a…More »
17. Thompson Toronto
This is a review of the rooftop.
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Best view of the CN Tower. Wow! Even if you've lived here for years, it just opens up your eyes. Staff are chic, professional and nice. When it gets busy, it's hard to focus on everyone at once but they did a…More »
18. The Monkey's Paw
Toronto, ON M6J 1X6
(416) 531-2123
Category:
Bookstores
Neighbourhoods: Little Portugal, Beaconsfield Village
One of the coolest and oddest shops in the T Dot. Run don't walk kids!
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That musty book smell that wafts through the air? Oh, it's real. Stephen Fowler looks like he might have been evicted from the local CAMH Mental Asylum but he's SO nice.…More »
19. La Carnita UNO
Toronto, ON
(416) 555-6677
Category:
Street Vendors
Neighbourhood: Rosedale
Pop up Taco legends La Carnita decided to host a party at the Brickworks called #UNO. It wasn't anything short of epic. My rating: 4.5 Stars
You can see all the buzz under the hashtag. I'm giving them some Twitter love. Go follow em at @la_carnita
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20. Comedy Bar
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I came here with a friend on a Friday night who knew a few of the performers here. That said, I can see how first-timers to this place can get confused about where to go.
We dropped in during show time and since the box office was closed, we…More »
Recently updated lists from Natalie T.
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Libations (42)Where to get a good stiff...drink. |
King West and environs (13)King and Spadina area to Bathurst and Wellington area. Includes Spadina, Adelaide et al. |
Hipster Havens (27)pretty self explanatory. Look for lots of Plaid and disheveled hair but good eats and drinks. |
Junction (1)Use your conjunctions in what is the weirdest-to-get-to neighbourhood I've found in the city. But it's a gem! |
Annex (5)St. George to Bathurst on Bloor and north to Davenport/Dupont. |
Last Chance for Romance (22)From First Date to Save the Date, where to take your sweetie. |
Mexicana (12)Mexican food. I'm a fan. |
All Time Favourites (14)The Near.Afar. approved all time faves in terms of service and quality. Places that get my service time and again. |
Dive Bars (8)Let's jump off that board, shall we? |
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East York, ON
Yelping SinceSeptember 2011
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