Guidebook for Toronto
Sightseeing
It is on the PATH. Take the elevator to the top to enjoy the spectacular Toronto skyline or book a table at CN Tower 360 restaurant and it will include the ticket to go up to the top.
Take the 72 B Pape bus southbound from the house to Union Station and follow the sign of Skywalk and it will you there.
3509 residents recomanen
Torre CN
290 Bremner BlvdIt is on the PATH. Take the elevator to the top to enjoy the spectacular Toronto skyline or book a table at CN Tower 360 restaurant and it will include the ticket to go up to the top.
Take the 72 B Pape bus southbound from the house to Union Station and follow the sign of Skywalk and it will you there.
Free tour of Toronto City Hall. It is on the Path. Toronto’s PATH Walkway System links 50 buildings/office towers. Twenty parking garages, six subway stations, two major department stores, eight major hotels, and a railway terminal
10 residents recomanen
The PATH - City Hall
The PATH - City HallFree tour of Toronto City Hall. It is on the Path. Toronto’s PATH Walkway System links 50 buildings/office towers. Twenty parking garages, six subway stations, two major department stores, eight major hotels, and a railway terminal
A walk down down the street, a local historical building now is the administration building of the Bridge Point Health, worth a visit
The Old Don Jail
550 Gerrard St EA walk down down the street, a local historical building now is the administration building of the Bridge Point Health, worth a visit
Dundas Square
Dundas SquareToronto's 'Times Square'
Free guided tour every hour on the 30-minute, report to the reception desk for the free guided tour
189 residents recomanen
Queen's Park
Free guided tour every hour on the 30-minute, report to the reception desk for the free guided tour
Parks & Nature
Take a day trip to the Toronto Islands and rent a tricycle to tour around the many islands.
1035 residents recomanen
Toronto Islands
Take a day trip to the Toronto Islands and rent a tricycle to tour around the many islands.
two ball diamonds, a multipurpose sports field, two outdoor tennis courts, a volleyball court, a dog off-leash area, a wading pool and a kid's playground,an outdoor artificial ice rink,outdoor theater
73 residents recomanen
Withrow Park
725 Logan Avetwo ball diamonds, a multipurpose sports field, two outdoor tennis courts, a volleyball court, a dog off-leash area, a wading pool and a kid's playground,an outdoor artificial ice rink,outdoor theater
an outdoor pool, tobogganing,two ball diamonds, three multipurpose sports fields,a running track, seven tennis courts,an artificial outdoor ice rink,a ball hockey pad,a picnic area, a kid's playground
A beautiful walk from the house
231 residents recomanen
Riverdale Park
425 Carlton Stan outdoor pool, tobogganing,two ball diamonds, three multipurpose sports fields,a running track, seven tennis courts,an artificial outdoor ice rink,a ball hockey pad,a picnic area, a kid's playground
A beautiful walk from the house
Enter the trail through Riverdale Park East. There is a stairs going down from the middle of a walking bridge. South to the lake and north to miles and miles hiking trails. Continue on the trail to Chester Springs Marsh. At Pottery Road the trail climbs backup the ravine to present a great view of the Don River.
26 residents recomanen
Lower Don River Trail
Lower Don River TrailEnter the trail through Riverdale Park East. There is a stairs going down from the middle of a walking bridge. South to the lake and north to miles and miles hiking trails. Continue on the trail to Chester Springs Marsh. At Pottery Road the trail climbs backup the ravine to present a great view of the Don River.
Sprawling park with trails, sports fields, an off-leash area & a public school for horse-riding. It is also a beautiful spot to view the Autumn color. Pack a picnic and spend a day in the park.
38 residents recomanen
Parc Sunnybrook
1132 Leslie StSprawling park with trails, sports fields, an off-leash area & a public school for horse-riding. It is also a beautiful spot to view the Autumn color. Pack a picnic and spend a day in the park.
Woodbine Beach
1675 Lake Shore Blvd Enice beach
Kew-Balmy Beach
1 Silver Birch AveNice beach in the city, a century old, rich in history, the iconic boardwalk
Arts & Culture
Hockey Hall of Fame
30 Yonge StIt is more fun than you expected
Toronto’s Majestic Castle With its soaring battlements, secret passageways, and underground tunnel.
1217 residents recomanen
Casa Loma
1 Austin TerraceToronto’s Majestic Castle With its soaring battlements, secret passageways, and underground tunnel.
Wonderful collections of artists, both local and worldwide, but if you join any of the free tours offered at specific hours daily, you'll be amazed at the amount very interesting information provided,
317 Dundas St W
317 Dundas Street WestWonderful collections of artists, both local and worldwide, but if you join any of the free tours offered at specific hours daily, you'll be amazed at the amount very interesting information provided,
A formal historic theater, opulent and lavish. Its restoration and maintenance is a matter of beauty. Truly, a beautiful place.
Watch a Toronto Film Festival Movie here.
59 residents recomanen
Elgin and Winter Garden Theatre Centre
189 Yonge StA formal historic theater, opulent and lavish. Its restoration and maintenance is a matter of beauty. Truly, a beautiful place.
Watch a Toronto Film Festival Movie here.
Toronto Symphony Orchestra
60 Simcoe StOne of the best orchestras in the world.
The dinner was great, especially since the people working here are cooks/servers/performers all in one.
7 residents recomanen
Famous PEOPLE Players
343 Evans Ave.The dinner was great, especially since the people working here are cooks/servers/performers all in one.
Home of National Ballet of Canada. A fine theater for ballet performances
168 residents recomanen
Centre de les Arts Escèniques Four Seasons
145 Queen St WHome of National Ballet of Canada. A fine theater for ballet performances
Teatre Ed Mirvish
244 Victoria StThe Shows there were always excellent!
Small theater, holds about 2088, seats are comfortable and all seats are good seats.
243 residents recomanen
Princess of Wales Theatre
300 King St WSmall theater, holds about 2088, seats are comfortable and all seats are good seats.
Really Pleasant Venue
133 residents recomanen
Sony Centre for the Performing Arts (soon to be Meridian Hall)
1 Front St EReally Pleasant Venue
Shopping
It is connected to the PATH system. It is a huge mall with 3 floors of shops for hours of shopping. The Eaton Centre architecture is gorgeous both from the inside and the outside.
2460 residents recomanen
CF Toronto Eaton Centre
220 Yonge StIt is connected to the PATH system. It is a huge mall with 3 floors of shops for hours of shopping. The Eaton Centre architecture is gorgeous both from the inside and the outside.
Downtown Toronto Architectural Buildings, Flea & Street Markets, Sights & Landmarks, Shopping
1398 residents recomanen
Mercat de St. Lawrence
93 Front St EDowntown Toronto Architectural Buildings, Flea & Street Markets, Sights & Landmarks, Shopping
Kensington Market is the bohemian heart of Canada, based in a multicultural history it is now a flurry of independent stores, restaurants, bars and shops that bring the world's foods to this market.
Augusta Avenue
Augusta AvenueKensington Market is the bohemian heart of Canada, based in a multicultural history it is now a flurry of independent stores, restaurants, bars and shops that bring the world's foods to this market.
Shopping Mall: Walmart, Food Basic, Winners, CIBC Bank, Home Depot, Food Count, etc
25 residents recomanen
Walmart Gerrard Square (Toronto) Store
1000 Gerrard St EShopping Mall: Walmart, Food Basic, Winners, CIBC Bank, Home Depot, Food Count, etc
The Big Carrot
320 Danforth AveLocal Organic Food Market
Tanger Outlets Cookstown
3311 Simcoe 89Outlet mall shopping
A Chinese grocery store near Broadview and Gerrard. Fresh vegetable and fruits in very reasonable price. Live fresh water fish and seafood.
Galaxy Fresh Foods
587 Gerrard St EA Chinese grocery store near Broadview and Gerrard. Fresh vegetable and fruits in very reasonable price. Live fresh water fish and seafood.
Food Scene
It is within walking distance from our house and is where there are excellent restaurants and shops are
194 residents recomanen
The Danforth
It is within walking distance from our house and is where there are excellent restaurants and shops are
Mad Dog Cafe
817 Gerrard St EThe breakfast is delicious
Riverdale Perk Cafe
just down the street, very nice coffee
5 minutes walk from the house, One of the best rotis in town
54 residents recomanen
The Real Jerk Restaurant
842 Gerrard Street East5 minutes walk from the house, One of the best rotis in town
Amazing roast pork and even better prices all around, open to 1030 pm everyday
13 residents recomanen
Wok & Roast Chinese BBQ Restaurant
349 Broadview AveAmazing roast pork and even better prices all around, open to 1030 pm everyday
Morgans On The Danforth
1282 Danforth AvenueCanadian food
Olde Yorke Fish & Chips
96 Laird DrBest fish and chip in the world
Pizza Pide
949 Gerrard St Edelicious Turkish pizza
Alex Farm Products
377 Danforth AveExpensive but Extensive Choice of Cheeses
Comfy purple seats, the beverages are great and the atmosphere is relaxing and welcoming.
14 residents recomanen
Purple Penguin Cafe
889 Queen St EComfy purple seats, the beverages are great and the atmosphere is relaxing and welcoming.
A 10 minutes walk west on Riverdale to Broadview.
Enjoy a delicious Honey Ginger Latte with a scenic downtown Toronto skyline view
159 residents recomanen
Rooster Coffee House
479 Broadview AveA 10 minutes walk west on Riverdale to Broadview.
Enjoy a delicious Honey Ginger Latte with a scenic downtown Toronto skyline view
Gerrard St. Bakery
635 Gerrard St ETheir buttery sweet tarts are the best
$, Chinese bakery, there are so many different kind of sweet to choose from and the price is very reasonable.
New Bakery
613 Gerrard St E$, Chinese bakery, there are so many different kind of sweet to choose from and the price is very reasonable.
Tim Hortons
1500 O'Connor DrJust besides the Pape subway station
$$, Saturday Dinette will easily become your favorite brunch spot though they do serve dinner , eat in only
16 residents recomanen
Saturday Dinette
807 Gerrard Street East$$, Saturday Dinette will easily become your favorite brunch spot though they do serve dinner , eat in only
Sully's Sandwich Kitchen
821 Gerrard Street East$, 4 mins walk from the house
$, Although the exterior and interior decoration are essential but the place is run by a very family. Everybody is welcome with a pot of complimentary Chinese tea. Good value for money. Range of fried rice are about $5-7. Meat Dishes average around $8. Soups are around $5. Fried noodles between $5 and $6. Eat in and take out.
7 minutes walk.
Ruyi Chinese Restaurant
1029 Gerrard Street East$, Although the exterior and interior decoration are essential but the place is run by a very family. Everybody is welcome with a pot of complimentary Chinese tea. Good value for money. Range of fried rice are about $5-7. Meat Dishes average around $8. Soups are around $5. Fried noodles between $5 and $6. Eat in and take out.
7 minutes walk.
$, 7 mins walk, Another example of a well-run mom and pop shop for a Chinese restaurant. Eat in and Take out, (416) 465-4167
Sum Kee Noodle House
1052 Gerrard Street East$, 7 mins walk, Another example of a well-run mom and pop shop for a Chinese restaurant. Eat in and Take out, (416) 465-4167
$, Thai, Vietnamese, Juice Bars & Smoothies, 7 minutes walk, 738 Gerrard Street East, Eat in or take out, open daily from 2pm to 930pm,
Guests recommended rare beef, Bun Bo Hue and Banh Xeo
9 residents recomanen
Bach Yen Vietnamese Cuisine
738 Gerrard St E$, Thai, Vietnamese, Juice Bars & Smoothies, 7 minutes walk, 738 Gerrard Street East, Eat in or take out, open daily from 2pm to 930pm,
Guests recommended rare beef, Bun Bo Hue and Banh Xeo
$$, Italian, 7 minutes walk , open to 10pm, Friday and Sat open to 11pm, 1054 1/2 Gerrard Street E, 647- 352-6969, Eat in and take out
Recommended by our former guests
10 residents recomanen
Aprile Bambina Cucina
1054 Gerrard Street East$$, Italian, 7 minutes walk , open to 10pm, Friday and Sat open to 11pm, 1054 1/2 Gerrard Street E, 647- 352-6969, Eat in and take out
Recommended by our former guests
$$$, French, open to 1030 pm, close on Sunday and Monday, 7 minutes walk from the house
31 residents recomanen
Batifole
744 Gerrard St E$$$, French, open to 1030 pm, close on Sunday and Monday, 7 minutes walk from the house
Chino Locos Broadview
368 Broadview Avenue$, Mexican, Eat in or take out
Lady Marmalade
265 Broadview Ave$$, Mexican, Recommended by our former gruests
Ruby Watchco
730 Queen St E$$$, All foods are served family style in lovely Creuset dishes
$, They are serving fish and chips since 1930. You will get some of the best poutine in the city.
Reliable Fish & Chips
954 Queen St E$, They are serving fish and chips since 1930. You will get some of the best poutine in the city.
5 minutes walk. This coffee shop is a hidden gem. Go there and try their Hailed Cap which is infused with cardamom.
10 residents recomanen
Hailed Coffee - Riverdale
801 Gerrard St E5 minutes walk. This coffee shop is a hidden gem. Go there and try their Hailed Cap which is infused with cardamom.
Entertainment & Activities
A lot to see and enjoy, the exhibits, especially the dinosaurs and prehistoric section. Very impressed with the amount of work that has gone into each restoration, the cataloging of each piece
2332 residents recomanen
Museu Reial d'Ontario
100 Queens ParkA lot to see and enjoy, the exhibits, especially the dinosaurs and prehistoric section. Very impressed with the amount of work that has gone into each restoration, the cataloging of each piece
It is a working farm and also a padding zoo. Tour the Farm’s scenic 7.5 acres along pathways through wooded areas, around ponds, and into butterfly-herb-flower-vegetable gardens. Visit the farm animals and chat with the farmer during daily chore.
It is beautiful 20 minutes walk from the house.
247 residents recomanen
Riverdale Farm
201 Winchester StIt is a working farm and also a padding zoo. Tour the Farm’s scenic 7.5 acres along pathways through wooded areas, around ponds, and into butterfly-herb-flower-vegetable gardens. Visit the farm animals and chat with the farmer during daily chore.
It is beautiful 20 minutes walk from the house.
The home of the Toronto Blue Jays baseball team & is connected to the PATH system.
Take the Southbound 72 B Pape Bus from the house to Union train station. Follow the sign of Skywalk and it will lead you there.
1459 residents recomanen
Centre Rogers
1 Blue Jays WayThe home of the Toronto Blue Jays baseball team & is connected to the PATH system.
Take the Southbound 72 B Pape Bus from the house to Union train station. Follow the sign of Skywalk and it will lead you there.
enjoy a refreshing swim in Lake Ontario, picnics, bird watching, hiking, sport fishing,sunset watching, a skateboard park
65 residents recomanen
Ashbridges Skatepark
1420 Lake Shore Blvd Eenjoy a refreshing swim in Lake Ontario, picnics, bird watching, hiking, sport fishing,sunset watching, a skateboard park
It's a beautiful sprawling beach, with lifeguards and washrooms. There is also a dog park.
174 residents recomanen
Parc per a gossos sense corretja Cherry Beach
1 Cherry StIt's a beautiful sprawling beach, with lifeguards and washrooms. There is also a dog park.
Matty Eckler Community Recreation Centre
953 Gerrard St EIndoor pool, basket ball, PingPong, kid's activities
Pape Avenue Junior Public School
220 Langley AveOne minute fromt he house, there is a kid's playground
Beautiful Aquarium and kids love it!
Take the 72 B Pape bus southbound to Union station, follow the sign of Skywalk and it will lead you there.
2071 residents recomanen
Aquari Ripley del Canadà
288 Bremner BlvdBeautiful Aquarium and kids love it!
Take the 72 B Pape bus southbound to Union station, follow the sign of Skywalk and it will lead you there.
Drinks & Nightlife
Parc Roundhouse
255 Bremner Blvdgreat beer and an incredible building
A place for locals to hang out. You will see a mix of young professionals and old school working class men hanging out at the bar. $$$$
17 residents recomanen
The Thirsty Duck
972 Queen St EA place for locals to hang out. You will see a mix of young professionals and old school working class men hanging out at the bar. $$$$