Mauro’s guidebook
Neighborhoods
The pedestrian-only Distillery District, set in quaint 19th century buildings that once housed a large whiskey distillery, draws crowds to its cobblestone streets lined with hip indie restaurants, bars and boutiques. Art lovers come for the galleries, outdoor sculptures and dance, music and stage performances at the area's several theatres. In December, the annual Toronto Christmas Market takes over the streets.
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Distillery Historic District
55 Mill StThe pedestrian-only Distillery District, set in quaint 19th century buildings that once housed a large whiskey distillery, draws crowds to its cobblestone streets lined with hip indie restaurants, bars and boutiques. Art lovers come for the galleries, outdoor sculptures and dance, music and stage performances at the area's several theatres. In December, the annual Toronto Christmas Market takes over the streets.
Kensington Market is a walkable bohemian neighbourhood that draws artists and tourists to its indie shops, vintage boutiques and arts spaces. The Market is also home to a wide array of specialty grocers, bakeries and cheese shops. Hipsters frequent trendy bars, cafes and international restaurants that range from casual to fine dining. Students and families populate Victorian houses along tree-lined streets.
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Kensington Market
Kensington Market is a walkable bohemian neighbourhood that draws artists and tourists to its indie shops, vintage boutiques and arts spaces. The Market is also home to a wide array of specialty grocers, bakeries and cheese shops. Hipsters frequent trendy bars, cafes and international restaurants that range from casual to fine dining. Students and families populate Victorian houses along tree-lined streets.
Also known as “The Beaches,” this relaxed neighbourhood with a small-town vibe is a top summer destination, drawing families and tourists to its sandy beaches and quaint boardwalk. Vibrant Queen Street East features colourful indie shops, intimate bistros and hip bars, along with homey bakeries and ice cream parlours. Kew Gardens park offers skating and tennis, and hosts The Beaches International Jazz Festival.
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The Beaches
Also known as “The Beaches,” this relaxed neighbourhood with a small-town vibe is a top summer destination, drawing families and tourists to its sandy beaches and quaint boardwalk. Vibrant Queen Street East features colourful indie shops, intimate bistros and hip bars, along with homey bakeries and ice cream parlours. Kew Gardens park offers skating and tennis, and hosts The Beaches International Jazz Festival.
Parks & Nature
A 14.6 hectare park on Queen Street West at Strachan Avenue. The park sits atop the now buried Garrison Creek and features three ball diamonds, eight tennis courts, two volleyball courts, an artificial ice rink, a dog off-leash area, a picnic area, a wading pool and a children's playground. Located in the south-west section of the park is the Trinity Community Recreation Centre.
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Trinity Bellwoods Park
790 Queen St WA 14.6 hectare park on Queen Street West at Strachan Avenue. The park sits atop the now buried Garrison Creek and features three ball diamonds, eight tennis courts, two volleyball courts, an artificial ice rink, a dog off-leash area, a picnic area, a wading pool and a children's playground. Located in the south-west section of the park is the Trinity Community Recreation Centre.
This large, centrally located park is a jewel in Toronto's park system. High Park combines extensive natural areas with maintained parkland, recreational facilities and popular attractions for a unique urban park experience that can be enjoyed year-round. Recognized as one of the most significant natural sites within the City of Toronto, over one-third of the park remains in a natural state. High Park is home to many species of wildlife and contains an outstanding concentration of rare plant species.
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Хай-Парк
1873 Bloor St WThis large, centrally located park is a jewel in Toronto's park system. High Park combines extensive natural areas with maintained parkland, recreational facilities and popular attractions for a unique urban park experience that can be enjoyed year-round. Recognized as one of the most significant natural sites within the City of Toronto, over one-third of the park remains in a natural state. High Park is home to many species of wildlife and contains an outstanding concentration of rare plant species.
Sightseeing
Ascend the CN Tower for amazing panoramic views of the city!
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CN Tower
290 Bremner BlvdAscend the CN Tower for amazing panoramic views of the city!
Casa Loma (Spanish for "Hill House") is a Gothic Revival style mansion and garden that is now a historic house museum and landmark.
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Casa Loma
1 Austin TerraceCasa Loma (Spanish for "Hill House") is a Gothic Revival style mansion and garden that is now a historic house museum and landmark.
Take the ferry over to the Toronto Islands and spend the day exploring by bike the many beaches!
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Toronto Islands
Take the ferry over to the Toronto Islands and spend the day exploring by bike the many beaches!
Food scene
Hip, bustling space for tacos, tunes and creative Mexican fare at communal tables. No reservations.
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Grand Electric Parkdale
1330 Queen St WHip, bustling space for tacos, tunes and creative Mexican fare at communal tables. No reservations.
Amazing ice cream sandwiches on housemade cookies, cups, cones and to-go tubs.
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Bang Bang Ice Cream & Bakery
93A Ossington AveAmazing ice cream sandwiches on housemade cookies, cups, cones and to-go tubs.
Canadian-French bistro with a weekly menu of classics-inspired fare made from local ingredients.
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Union
72 Ossington AveCanadian-French bistro with a weekly menu of classics-inspired fare made from local ingredients.
Cozy destination known for its ceviche, plus a small plates menu mixing Asian and Pan-Latin tastes.
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Foxley
207 Ossington AveCozy destination known for its ceviche, plus a small plates menu mixing Asian and Pan-Latin tastes.
Wood-fired Neapolitan-style pizzas made with simple ingredients and served in a bustling space.
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Pizzeria Libretto
221 Ossington AveWood-fired Neapolitan-style pizzas made with simple ingredients and served in a bustling space.
Cosy oyster-focused diner with simple wood tables, seafood plates and while-you-watch shucking.
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Oyster Boy
872 Queen St WCosy oyster-focused diner with simple wood tables, seafood plates and while-you-watch shucking.
Drinks & Nightlife
Limited seasonal dishes and a rotating selection of experimental beer in a small brewhouse with patio.
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Bellwoods Brewery
124 Ossington AveLimited seasonal dishes and a rotating selection of experimental beer in a small brewhouse with patio.
Dimly lit, intimate hangout offering creative cocktails, with over 5,000 housemade bitters.
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BarChef
472 Queen St WDimly lit, intimate hangout offering creative cocktails, with over 5,000 housemade bitters.
Arts & Culture
The Royal Ontario Museum is a museum of art, world culture and natural history. It is one of the largest museums in North America and the largest in Canada.
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Королівський музей Онтаріо
100 Queens ParkThe Royal Ontario Museum is a museum of art, world culture and natural history. It is one of the largest museums in North America and the largest in Canada.
Collection includes close to 95,000 works spanning the first century to the present day.
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Художня галерея Онтаріо
317 Dundas St WCollection includes close to 95,000 works spanning the first century to the present day.
Home to the Canadian National Ballet.
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Sony Centre for Performing Arts (скоро Meridian Hall)
1 Front St EHome to the Canadian National Ballet.