Guidebook for Toronto

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Guidebook for Toronto

Food Scene

Fantastic all-you-can-eat Japanese restaurant (a la carte also available). Very reasonable prices! Food is always fresh. One of my favorite local restaurants. How to get there: Walking - 15 minutes: walk south along Southwood Dr. to Queen St., then west along Queen St.; Bus - 10 minutes: take bus 64 South (bus stop next to the building's main entrance) to Queen St. & Hambly Ave. The restaurant is located across the street on Queen St.
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Bikkuri Japanese Restaurant
2197 Queen St E
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Fantastic all-you-can-eat Japanese restaurant (a la carte also available). Very reasonable prices! Food is always fresh. One of my favorite local restaurants. How to get there: Walking - 15 minutes: walk south along Southwood Dr. to Queen St., then west along Queen St.; Bus - 10 minutes: take bus 64 South (bus stop next to the building's main entrance) to Queen St. & Hambly Ave. The restaurant is located across the street on Queen St.
Great Thai food, nice décor. How to get there: Walking - 15 minutes: walk south along Southwood Dr. to Queen St., then east along Queen St.; Bus - 10 minutes: take bus 64 South (bus stop next to the building's main entrance) to Queen St. & Wineva Ave., then walk 1 block east along Queen St.
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Green Basil
2120 Queen St E
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Great Thai food, nice décor. How to get there: Walking - 15 minutes: walk south along Southwood Dr. to Queen St., then east along Queen St.; Bus - 10 minutes: take bus 64 South (bus stop next to the building's main entrance) to Queen St. & Wineva Ave., then walk 1 block east along Queen St.
Delicious southern style BBQ restaurant. How to get there: Walking - 15 minutes: walk south along Southwood Dr. to Queen St., then west along Queen St.; Bus - 10 minutes: take bus 64 South (bus stop next to the building's main entrance) to Queen St. & Hambly Ave., then walk approximately 5 blocks west along Queen St.
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Hogtown Smoke
1959 Queen St E
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Delicious southern style BBQ restaurant. How to get there: Walking - 15 minutes: walk south along Southwood Dr. to Queen St., then west along Queen St.; Bus - 10 minutes: take bus 64 South (bus stop next to the building's main entrance) to Queen St. & Hambly Ave., then walk approximately 5 blocks west along Queen St.
Excellent Restaurant: excellent food, large portions, friendly service, great atmosphere. How to get there: Walking - 15 minutes: walk south along Southwood Dr. to Queen St., then west along Queen St.; Bus - 10 minutes: take bus 64 South (bus stop next to the building's main entrance) to Queen St. & Hambly Ave., then walk approximately 1 block west along Queen St.
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Green Eggplant
2024 Queen St E
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Excellent Restaurant: excellent food, large portions, friendly service, great atmosphere. How to get there: Walking - 15 minutes: walk south along Southwood Dr. to Queen St., then west along Queen St.; Bus - 10 minutes: take bus 64 South (bus stop next to the building's main entrance) to Queen St. & Hambly Ave., then walk approximately 1 block west along Queen St.
Perched 350 meters high in the CN Tower, this revolving restaurant has the most memorable and unforgettable views of the city & lake. Well worth the price! http://www.cntower.ca/en-ca/360-restaurant/overview.html How to get there: Subway - 45 minutes: take bus 64 North to Main subway station. Take Line 2 westbound train to Yonge station. Transfer to Line 1 southbound to Union Station. Walk west along Front St.
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The Jerk Joint
238 Queen St W
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Perched 350 meters high in the CN Tower, this revolving restaurant has the most memorable and unforgettable views of the city & lake. Well worth the price! http://www.cntower.ca/en-ca/360-restaurant/overview.html How to get there: Subway - 45 minutes: take bus 64 North to Main subway station. Take Line 2 westbound train to Yonge station. Transfer to Line 1 southbound to Union Station. Walk west along Front St.
Best ice cream & gelato in the neighbourhood! How to get there: Walking - 15 minutes: walk south along Southwood Dr. to Queen St., then east along Queen St. to Beech Ave.; Bus - 10 minutes: take bus 64 South to Queen St. & Wineva Ave. (bus stop next to the building's main entrance). Get a transfer from the bus driver. Cross Queen St., take the 501 streetcar eastbound to Beech Ave.
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Ed's Real Scoop - Beaches
2224 Queen St E
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Best ice cream & gelato in the neighbourhood! How to get there: Walking - 15 minutes: walk south along Southwood Dr. to Queen St., then east along Queen St. to Beech Ave.; Bus - 10 minutes: take bus 64 South to Queen St. & Wineva Ave. (bus stop next to the building's main entrance). Get a transfer from the bus driver. Cross Queen St., take the 501 streetcar eastbound to Beech Ave.

Essentials

Large supermarket for all your grocery needs. How to get there: Walking - 15 minutes: walk north along Main St., turn left onto Danforth Ave. Walk a few minutes to the store.; Bus - 10 minutes: take bus 64 North (bus stop on opposite corner of building) towards Main subway station. Get off on Danforth Ave., walk west a few minutes to the store.
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Sobeys Danforth
2451 Danforth Ave
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Large supermarket for all your grocery needs. How to get there: Walking - 15 minutes: walk north along Main St., turn left onto Danforth Ave. Walk a few minutes to the store.; Bus - 10 minutes: take bus 64 North (bus stop on opposite corner of building) towards Main subway station. Get off on Danforth Ave., walk west a few minutes to the store.
For all your alcohol needs (beer, wine, liquors). How to get there: Walking - 15 minutes: walk south along Southwood Dr. to Queen St., then west along Queen St.; Bus - 10 minutes: take bus 64 South (bus stop next to the building's main entrance) to Queen St. & Hambly Ave., then walk approximately 3 blocks west along Queen St.
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LCBO
2300 Yonge St
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For all your alcohol needs (beer, wine, liquors). How to get there: Walking - 15 minutes: walk south along Southwood Dr. to Queen St., then west along Queen St.; Bus - 10 minutes: take bus 64 South (bus stop next to the building's main entrance) to Queen St. & Hambly Ave., then walk approximately 3 blocks west along Queen St.
The most popular go to drug store for pharmacy products, beauty products (make up, shampoo, etc.) www1.shoppersdrugmart.ca How to get there: Walking - 15 minutes: walk south along Southwood Dr. to Queen St., then west along Queen St.; Bus - 10 minutes: take bus 64 South (bus stop next to the building's main entrance), to Queen St. & Hambly Ave., then walk approximately 3 blocks west along Queen St.
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Shoppers Drug Mart
1500 Woodbine Ave
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The most popular go to drug store for pharmacy products, beauty products (make up, shampoo, etc.) www1.shoppersdrugmart.ca How to get there: Walking - 15 minutes: walk south along Southwood Dr. to Queen St., then west along Queen St.; Bus - 10 minutes: take bus 64 South (bus stop next to the building's main entrance), to Queen St. & Hambly Ave., then walk approximately 3 blocks west along Queen St.

Shopping

A Canadian landmark shopping centre with over 250 retailers, restaurants, cinemas and services. https://www.cfshops.com/toronto-eaton-centre.html How to get there: Bus: 40 minutes depending on time of day - take the 64 South bus (bus stop next to the building's main entrance) to Queen St. and Wineva Ave. Get a transfer from the bus driver. Take 501 Queen streetcar (use the transfer for payment) to Yonge St.; Subway: 40 minutes - take the 64 North bus (bus stop on opposite corner of building) to Main Subway station. Take Line 2 subway westbound to Yonge Station. Transfer to Line 1 southbound to Dundas Station.
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CF Toronto Eaton Centre
220 Yonge St
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A Canadian landmark shopping centre with over 250 retailers, restaurants, cinemas and services. https://www.cfshops.com/toronto-eaton-centre.html How to get there: Bus: 40 minutes depending on time of day - take the 64 South bus (bus stop next to the building's main entrance) to Queen St. and Wineva Ave. Get a transfer from the bus driver. Take 501 Queen streetcar (use the transfer for payment) to Yonge St.; Subway: 40 minutes - take the 64 North bus (bus stop on opposite corner of building) to Main Subway station. Take Line 2 subway westbound to Yonge Station. Transfer to Line 1 southbound to Dundas Station.

Getting Around

Main Street Subway Station (Line 2) How to get there: Walking - 15 minutes: walk north along Main St.; Bus - 10 minutes: take bus 64 North to Main subway station.
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Main Street Station
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Main Street Subway Station (Line 2) How to get there: Walking - 15 minutes: walk north along Main St.; Bus - 10 minutes: take bus 64 North to Main subway station.
GO train Station www.gotransit.com How to get there: Walking - 10 minutes: walk north along Main St.; Bus - 5 minutes: take bus 64 North towards Main subway station. Get off on at Danforth GO station.
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Danforth GO station
213 Main St
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GO train Station www.gotransit.com How to get there: Walking - 10 minutes: walk north along Main St.; Bus - 5 minutes: take bus 64 North towards Main subway station. Get off on at Danforth GO station.
Toronto's public transit (buses, subways, streetcars) is called Toronto Transit Commission (TTC). You can ride the TTC using cash, tokens (discounted cash fare), day pass, weekly pass, monthly pass. You pay only 1 fare to get to your destination. If that requires you to transfer to a bus or subway, get a TRANSFER from where you pay your fare (either bus driver or subway station). The transfer allows you to travel to your destination without having to pay more than 1 fare. Visit TTC's website for information on how to get anywhere in Toronto (trip planner), fares and tickets, TTC system map, bus and subway hours. https://www.ttc.ca
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Toronto Transit Commission Head Office
1900 Yonge St
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Toronto's public transit (buses, subways, streetcars) is called Toronto Transit Commission (TTC). You can ride the TTC using cash, tokens (discounted cash fare), day pass, weekly pass, monthly pass. You pay only 1 fare to get to your destination. If that requires you to transfer to a bus or subway, get a TRANSFER from where you pay your fare (either bus driver or subway station). The transfer allows you to travel to your destination without having to pay more than 1 fare. Visit TTC's website for information on how to get anywhere in Toronto (trip planner), fares and tickets, TTC system map, bus and subway hours. https://www.ttc.ca

Entertainment & Activities

Local movie theatre. How to get there: Walking - 25 minutes: walk west along Kingston Rd., turn right onto Queen St.; Bus - 15 minutes: take bus 502 Downtowner West (bus stop across the street from building) to Coxwell Ave. Walk east along Queen St.
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Alliance Cinemas - The Beach
1651 Queen St E
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Local movie theatre. How to get there: Walking - 25 minutes: walk west along Kingston Rd., turn right onto Queen St.; Bus - 15 minutes: take bus 502 Downtowner West (bus stop across the street from building) to Coxwell Ave. Walk east along Queen St.
Olympic size Outdoor Pool (open summer season only), owned & operated by the City of Toronto. Great for cooling off on hot summer days. Perched high so there is a great view of the surrounding area from the pool deck. For operating times, go to: http://www1.toronto.ca/parks/prd/facilities/complex/437/ Fee: Adult ($3.50), Child/Youth ($1.75) How to get there: Walking - 25 minutes: walk west along Kingston Rd., turn left onto Woodbine Ave. to Lakeshore Blvd.; Bus - 15 minutes: take bus 502 Downtowner West (bus stop across the street from building) to Woodbine Ave. Take a transfer from the bus driver. Transfer to 92 Woodbine South bus to Lakeshore Blvd.
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Donald D Summerville Olympic Pool
1867 Lake Shore Blvd E
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Olympic size Outdoor Pool (open summer season only), owned & operated by the City of Toronto. Great for cooling off on hot summer days. Perched high so there is a great view of the surrounding area from the pool deck. For operating times, go to: http://www1.toronto.ca/parks/prd/facilities/complex/437/ Fee: Adult ($3.50), Child/Youth ($1.75) How to get there: Walking - 25 minutes: walk west along Kingston Rd., turn left onto Woodbine Ave. to Lakeshore Blvd.; Bus - 15 minutes: take bus 502 Downtowner West (bus stop across the street from building) to Woodbine Ave. Take a transfer from the bus driver. Transfer to 92 Woodbine South bus to Lakeshore Blvd.
Discover the beauty of the aquatic world with over 16,000 animals and North America's longest underwater viewing tunnel. Enjoy the different programs offered. See the best of Toronto's attractions with CityPass (can be purchased at Ripley's website) https://www.ripleyaquariums.com/canada/ How to get there: Subway - 45 minutes: take bus 64 North (bus stop on opposite corner of building) to Main subway station. Take Line 2 westbound train to Yonge station. Transfer to Line 1 southbound to Union Station, then take 509 Harbourfront streetcar. Get off at Queens Quay West and Rees St. Walk east on Queens Quay West, turn left onto Rees St., turn right onto Bremner Blvd.
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Ripleys Aquarium von Kanada
288 Bremner Blvd
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Discover the beauty of the aquatic world with over 16,000 animals and North America's longest underwater viewing tunnel. Enjoy the different programs offered. See the best of Toronto's attractions with CityPass (can be purchased at Ripley's website) https://www.ripleyaquariums.com/canada/ How to get there: Subway - 45 minutes: take bus 64 North (bus stop on opposite corner of building) to Main subway station. Take Line 2 westbound train to Yonge station. Transfer to Line 1 southbound to Union Station, then take 509 Harbourfront streetcar. Get off at Queens Quay West and Rees St. Walk east on Queens Quay West, turn left onto Rees St., turn right onto Bremner Blvd.
Visit Canada's premiere zoo! Over 5,000 animals representing 500 species. See the best of Toronto's attractions with CityPass (can be purchased at the zoo's website) http://www.torontozoo.com/ How to get there: Subway - 75 minutes: take bus 64 North (bus stop on opposite corner of building) towards Main subway station. Take Line 2 eastbound train to Kennedy station, then take 86A Scarborough bus to the zoo.
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Toronto Zoo
2000 Meadowvale Rd
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Visit Canada's premiere zoo! Over 5,000 animals representing 500 species. See the best of Toronto's attractions with CityPass (can be purchased at the zoo's website) http://www.torontozoo.com/ How to get there: Subway - 75 minutes: take bus 64 North (bus stop on opposite corner of building) towards Main subway station. Take Line 2 eastbound train to Kennedy station, then take 86A Scarborough bus to the zoo.

Parks & Nature

The Boardwalk in the Beach - a fantastic 3 km stretch of path along the lake (from Beech Ave. to just west of Woodbine Ave.) What to do along the Boardwalk: stroll, jog, bicycle, rollerblade Great for exercising & people watching! How to get there: Walking - 20 minutes: walk south along Southwood Dr., turn right onto Williamson Rd., turn left onto Lee Ave.. Walk along Lee Ave. south towards the lake. At the end of the street you'll see the Boardwalk.; Bus - 15 minutes: take bus 64 South (bus stop next to the building's main entrance) to Queen St. & Hambly Ave.. Cross Queen St., walk south along Leuty Ave. towards the lake. At the end of the street you'll see the Boardwalk.
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Boardwalk
Boardwalk
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The Boardwalk in the Beach - a fantastic 3 km stretch of path along the lake (from Beech Ave. to just west of Woodbine Ave.) What to do along the Boardwalk: stroll, jog, bicycle, rollerblade Great for exercising & people watching! How to get there: Walking - 20 minutes: walk south along Southwood Dr., turn right onto Williamson Rd., turn left onto Lee Ave.. Walk along Lee Ave. south towards the lake. At the end of the street you'll see the Boardwalk.; Bus - 15 minutes: take bus 64 South (bus stop next to the building's main entrance) to Queen St. & Hambly Ave.. Cross Queen St., walk south along Leuty Ave. towards the lake. At the end of the street you'll see the Boardwalk.
Enjoy a long stretch of easily accessible public beaches with world renowned blue flag certification signifying high water quality and high safety standard. How to get there: Walking - 20 minutes: walk south along Southwood Dr., turn right onto Williamson Rd., turn left onto Lee Ave.. Walk along Lee Ave. south towards the lake. At the end of the street you'll see the long stretch sandy beach.; Bus - 15 minutes: take bus 64 South (bus stop next to the building's main entrance) to Queen St. & Hambly Ave.. Cross Queen St., walk south along Leuty Ave. towards the lake. At the end of the street you'll see the long stretch of sandy beach.
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Woodbine Beach
1675 Lake Shore Blvd E
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Enjoy a long stretch of easily accessible public beaches with world renowned blue flag certification signifying high water quality and high safety standard. How to get there: Walking - 20 minutes: walk south along Southwood Dr., turn right onto Williamson Rd., turn left onto Lee Ave.. Walk along Lee Ave. south towards the lake. At the end of the street you'll see the long stretch sandy beach.; Bus - 15 minutes: take bus 64 South (bus stop next to the building's main entrance) to Queen St. & Hambly Ave.. Cross Queen St., walk south along Leuty Ave. towards the lake. At the end of the street you'll see the long stretch of sandy beach.
Spend a leisurely day at Toronto's islands. You can rent bikes at the Ferry Terminal (take the bike on the ferry) or at Centre Island. To get there, take ferries from the Ferry Terminal on Queens Quay West. Return fare for adult: $7.50 and can be purchased online. Ferries go to 3 destinations on the islands: Centre Island (15 minute ferry ride) - the most popular destination. Here you can visit Centreville Amusement Park, a popular attraction for children, Gibraltar Point Lighthouse built in 1808, take a leisurely stroll , enjoy the beaches. There is also a bike rental facility;' Hanlan's Point - has one of only two clothing optional beaches in Canada.; Wards Island - more residential part of the islands where there are less tourists; To check ferry schedule & fares, go to: http://www1.toronto.ca/wps/portal/contentonly?vgnextoid=34e9dada600f0410VgnVCM10000071d60f89RCRD How to get there: Subway - 40 minutes: take bus 64 North (bus stop on opposite corner of building) to Main subway station. Take Line 2 westbound train to Yonge station. Transfer to Line 1 southbound to Union Station. Walk east on Front St. W., turn right onto Bay St., turn right onto Queens Quay W. and you'll see the Ferry Terminal.
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Centre Island
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Spend a leisurely day at Toronto's islands. You can rent bikes at the Ferry Terminal (take the bike on the ferry) or at Centre Island. To get there, take ferries from the Ferry Terminal on Queens Quay West. Return fare for adult: $7.50 and can be purchased online. Ferries go to 3 destinations on the islands: Centre Island (15 minute ferry ride) - the most popular destination. Here you can visit Centreville Amusement Park, a popular attraction for children, Gibraltar Point Lighthouse built in 1808, take a leisurely stroll , enjoy the beaches. There is also a bike rental facility;' Hanlan's Point - has one of only two clothing optional beaches in Canada.; Wards Island - more residential part of the islands where there are less tourists; To check ferry schedule & fares, go to: http://www1.toronto.ca/wps/portal/contentonly?vgnextoid=34e9dada600f0410VgnVCM10000071d60f89RCRD How to get there: Subway - 40 minutes: take bus 64 North (bus stop on opposite corner of building) to Main subway station. Take Line 2 westbound train to Yonge station. Transfer to Line 1 southbound to Union Station. Walk east on Front St. W., turn right onto Bay St., turn right onto Queens Quay W. and you'll see the Ferry Terminal.

Sightseeing

An icon of Toronto skyline. A definite must see with glass floor looking down at 346 metres, daring Edgewalk, high speed elevators, 360 Restaurant. See the best of Toronto's attractions with CityPass (can be purchased at CN Tower's website) http://www.cntower.ca/en-ca/home.html How to get there: Subway - 45 minutes: take bus 64 North (bus stop on opposite corner of building) to Main subway station. Take Line 2 westbound train to Yonge station. Transfer to Line 1 southbound to Union Station. Walk west along Front St.
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CN Tower
290 Bremner Blvd
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An icon of Toronto skyline. A definite must see with glass floor looking down at 346 metres, daring Edgewalk, high speed elevators, 360 Restaurant. See the best of Toronto's attractions with CityPass (can be purchased at CN Tower's website) http://www.cntower.ca/en-ca/home.html How to get there: Subway - 45 minutes: take bus 64 North (bus stop on opposite corner of building) to Main subway station. Take Line 2 westbound train to Yonge station. Transfer to Line 1 southbound to Union Station. Walk west along Front St.
An urban beach park marked by its familiar pink umbrellas, sand and white beach chairs. Although there is no swimming as there is no access to the water, it is a great place for relaxation in the sun or shade. http://www.waterfrontoronto.ca/explore_projects2/east_bayfront/canadas_sugar_beach How to get there: Bus - 50 minutes: take bus 501 Downtowner (bus stop across the street from building) westbound to Sherbourne St. Get a transfer from the bus driver. Take the 75 Sherbourne bus southbound to Queens Quay East & Richardson St.
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Zuckerstrandpark
11 Dockside Dr
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An urban beach park marked by its familiar pink umbrellas, sand and white beach chairs. Although there is no swimming as there is no access to the water, it is a great place for relaxation in the sun or shade. http://www.waterfrontoronto.ca/explore_projects2/east_bayfront/canadas_sugar_beach How to get there: Bus - 50 minutes: take bus 501 Downtowner (bus stop across the street from building) westbound to Sherbourne St. Get a transfer from the bus driver. Take the 75 Sherbourne bus southbound to Queens Quay East & Richardson St.
Both Queens Quay Terminal and Harbourfront Centre are located next to each other on Queens Quay West. Queens Quay Terminal is a condominium apartment complex with a shopping mall. The ground floor has restaurants with patios next to the water. Great place to relax and people watch. Harbourfront Centre is a cultural centre on Toronto's waterfront that hosts many interesting educational and entertaining events and activities. Visit their website for all their upcoming events. http://www.harbourfrontcentre.com/ Walk along Queens Quay West to discover interesting destinations, shops and restaurants (many with great patios by the water). How to get there: Subway - 50 minutes: take bus 64 North (bus stop on opposite corner of building) to Main subway station. Get a transfer from the station. Take Line 2 westbound train to Yonge station. Transfer to Line 1 southbound to Union Station, then take 509 Harbourfront streetcar. Get off at Harbourfront Centre.
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Harbourfront Centre
235 Queens Quay W
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Both Queens Quay Terminal and Harbourfront Centre are located next to each other on Queens Quay West. Queens Quay Terminal is a condominium apartment complex with a shopping mall. The ground floor has restaurants with patios next to the water. Great place to relax and people watch. Harbourfront Centre is a cultural centre on Toronto's waterfront that hosts many interesting educational and entertaining events and activities. Visit their website for all their upcoming events. http://www.harbourfrontcentre.com/ Walk along Queens Quay West to discover interesting destinations, shops and restaurants (many with great patios by the water). How to get there: Subway - 50 minutes: take bus 64 North (bus stop on opposite corner of building) to Main subway station. Get a transfer from the station. Take Line 2 westbound train to Yonge station. Transfer to Line 1 southbound to Union Station, then take 509 Harbourfront streetcar. Get off at Harbourfront Centre.