Local guidebook
Food scene
High end meat lovers paradise, must visit if you want to try Canadian game meat
38 recommandé par les habitants
Antler Kitchen & Bar
1454 Dundas St WHigh end meat lovers paradise, must visit if you want to try Canadian game meat
Trendy little French spot for breakfast, lunch or dinner and cute patio
8 recommandé par les habitants
Milou
1375 Dundas Street WestTrendy little French spot for breakfast, lunch or dinner and cute patio
Sukhothai
1442 Dundas St WBest local Thai spot
Local brunch spot with great vibe and even better breakfast sandwiches
130 recommandé par les habitants
The Federal
1438 Dundas Street WestLocal brunch spot with great vibe and even better breakfast sandwiches
Neighbourhoods
Wander Ossington Ave between Dundas & Queen day or night for great food, bars, live music and shops
199 recommandé par les habitants
Avenue Ossington
Ossington AvenueWander Ossington Ave between Dundas & Queen day or night for great food, bars, live music and shops
Be sure to stop by Trinity Bellwoods Park. Lots of trendy bars, eateries and shops.
66 recommandé par les habitants
Queen Street West
Be sure to stop by Trinity Bellwoods Park. Lots of trendy bars, eateries and shops.
A little bit gritty but full of character and great local spots. This is Little Tibet so try the momos!
64 recommandé par les habitants
Parkdale
A little bit gritty but full of character and great local spots. This is Little Tibet so try the momos!
Local bakeries, butchers scattered amongst vintage shops, comedy bars, live music venues, and cocktail bars.
65 recommandé par les habitants
Little Portugal
Local bakeries, butchers scattered amongst vintage shops, comedy bars, live music venues, and cocktail bars.
Sightseeing
Vintage shops, coffee shops, grocers, patios, people watching. Have some pie at Wanda's!
1698 recommandé par les habitants
Kensington Market
Vintage shops, coffee shops, grocers, patios, people watching. Have some pie at Wanda's!
Walk this awesome urban trail from Dundas to Dupont or rent a city bike. Stop by Henderson Brewery, Museum of Contemporary Canadian Art, and Gaspar Cafe on the way.
10 recommandé par les habitants
West Toronto Railpath
West Toronto RailpathWalk this awesome urban trail from Dundas to Dupont or rent a city bike. Stop by Henderson Brewery, Museum of Contemporary Canadian Art, and Gaspar Cafe on the way.
$10 buys a 5-10 minute water taxi ride and you can take the city ferry back for free (they only charge fare one way). Go to Wards to see the super cute cottages and gardens, Center for the main attractions, or Hanlans for the beach (clothing optional). Rent a bike from Center and check out the whole island.
1035 recommandé par les habitants
Toronto Islands
$10 buys a 5-10 minute water taxi ride and you can take the city ferry back for free (they only charge fare one way). Go to Wards to see the super cute cottages and gardens, Center for the main attractions, or Hanlans for the beach (clothing optional). Rent a bike from Center and check out the whole island.
Book lunch at their 360 revolving restaurant. The food is actually quite good and you get panoramic views the whole time, plus free entry to the viewing platforms.
3509 recommandé par les habitants
Tour CN
290 Bremner BlvdBook lunch at their 360 revolving restaurant. The food is actually quite good and you get panoramic views the whole time, plus free entry to the viewing platforms.
Bar scene
Cry Baby Gallery
1468 Dundas St WArt gallery with a hidden cocktail bar
Get Well
1181 Dundas Street WestBeer, pizza, all the arcade games you could want
Cute patio for people watching on Ossignton, with great beers you can grab to go for a picnic in Trinity Bellwoods Park.
373 recommandé par les habitants
Bellwoods Brewery
124 Ossington AveCute patio for people watching on Ossignton, with great beers you can grab to go for a picnic in Trinity Bellwoods Park.
Great Parkdale spot for a huge variety of tiki cocktails (venture to Miss Things tiki bar across the street for even more).
54 recommandé par les habitants
The Shameful Tiki Room Toronto
1378 Queen St WGreat Parkdale spot for a huge variety of tiki cocktails (venture to Miss Things tiki bar across the street for even more).
Live music
Salsa dancing, lessons, live music (afro/soul/funk/Brazilian), latin food
120 recommandé par les habitants
Lula Lounge
1585 Dundas St WSalsa dancing, lessons, live music (afro/soul/funk/Brazilian), latin food
Reposado
136 Ossington AveTequila, tacos, live music Thurs-Sat, small cover
Queen Street mainstay with live music most nights in two rooms with small cover.
88 recommandé par les habitants
Cameron House
408 Queen St WQueen Street mainstay with live music most nights in two rooms with small cover.
Eastern European food, live music, and crazy dance parties
8 recommandé par les habitants
DROM Taberna
458 Queen St WEastern European food, live music, and crazy dance parties
Conseils aux voyageurs
Se déplacer dans les environs
If you're taking public transit, get a Presto card
Presto card is much easier than paying cash fare on public transit. It includes free two hour transfers so you can hop on and off for two hours on the same fare. It also gives you savings at certain attractions like 20% off at the Royal Ontario Museum (ROM). Presto cards can be purchased at Pearson Airport Terminal 1 & 3, as well as every subway entrance.
Download the Rocket Man app (it’s free) to see when your next bus or streetcar is coming.
Bonus: Kids under 12 ride public transit for free.