Guidebook for Toronto
Drinks & Nightlife and food.
A great beer menu, the shepherd's pie is great, food deteriorates late but dinner hour is great. Trivia nights, seasonal outdoor seating. 5-10 minute walk.
http://www.stoutirishpub.ca/
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Stout Irish Pub
221 Carlton StA great beer menu, the shepherd's pie is great, food deteriorates late but dinner hour is great. Trivia nights, seasonal outdoor seating. 5-10 minute walk.
http://www.stoutirishpub.ca/
The oldest surviving gay bar in Toronto features different entertainment events through the week. About 10 minutes away.
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Woody's
467 Church StThe oldest surviving gay bar in Toronto features different entertainment events through the week. About 10 minutes away.
Known for their drag shows and a mix of gay and lesbian patrons. Across the street from Woody's.
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Crews & Tangos
508 Church StKnown for their drag shows and a mix of gay and lesbian patrons. Across the street from Woody's.
Getting Around
There is a location a stone's throw from the house on Wellesley E, and another just around the corner on Parliament Street.
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Bike Share Toronto
365 Parliament StThere is a location a stone's throw from the house on Wellesley E, and another just around the corner on Parliament Street.
Parks & Nature
An active producing farm in the heart of Riverdale Park. A short and pleasant walk from the house takes you through the historic Cabbagetown neighbourhood featuring many well maintained Victorian buildings.
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Riverdale Farm
201 Winchester StAn active producing farm in the heart of Riverdale Park. A short and pleasant walk from the house takes you through the historic Cabbagetown neighbourhood featuring many well maintained Victorian buildings.
Beautiful Victorian greenhouse located in the centre of a park features a large display of plants from various climates. Free.
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Allan Gardens
160 Gerrard St EBeautiful Victorian greenhouse located in the centre of a park features a large display of plants from various climates. Free.
This is where to catch the ferry to the Toronto Islands, home to a large park, Toronto's only nude beach, and a residential area and yacht clubs. A great view of the city from the water and a great way to spend a sunny day.
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Jack Layton Ferry Terminal station
9 Queens Quay WThis is where to catch the ferry to the Toronto Islands, home to a large park, Toronto's only nude beach, and a residential area and yacht clubs. A great view of the city from the water and a great way to spend a sunny day.
Entertainment & Activities
The restored buildings from the Gooderham and Worts distillery have been transformed into a destination for art, dining and drink.
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Distillery Altstadt
55 Mill StThe restored buildings from the Gooderham and Worts distillery have been transformed into a destination for art, dining and drink.
Evergreen Brick Works
550 Bayview AveAn assortment of activities, family oriented.
Many activities geared to children with a scientific curiousity. Reasonably priced.
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Ontario Science Centre
770 Don Mills Rd.Many activities geared to children with a scientific curiousity. Reasonably priced.
Everything Else
Bordered on the south by Toronto's "golden mile" of high-end shops ranging from Holt Renfrew to Cartier, Tiffany, and many more, Yorkville is also home to many restaurants, cafes, bars and galleries. Also the Hazelton Lanes shopping mall is a great place to wander around.
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Yorkville Avenue
Yorkville AvenueBordered on the south by Toronto's "golden mile" of high-end shops ranging from Holt Renfrew to Cartier, Tiffany, and many more, Yorkville is also home to many restaurants, cafes, bars and galleries. Also the Hazelton Lanes shopping mall is a great place to wander around.
Essentials
Great selection of ethnic food and spices, along with everything typically found in a grocery store. This is right across the street, and it is open from 8 a.m. until 9:00 p.m.
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Food Basics
238 Wellesley St EGreat selection of ethnic food and spices, along with everything typically found in a grocery store. This is right across the street, and it is open from 8 a.m. until 9:00 p.m.
Wine and liquor are sold in Government owned stores called LCBO. The flagship stores are located on Queen's Quay and Summerhill at Yonge St, but this local location has the basics.
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LCBO
2300 Yonge StWine and liquor are sold in Government owned stores called LCBO. The flagship stores are located on Queen's Quay and Summerhill at Yonge St, but this local location has the basics.
The Beer Store
5804 Hwy 7A huge selection of beer awaits just minutes away.
Environmentally friendly, reasonably priced, small repairs done on site. Located minutes away.
Del-Ray Cleaners
586 Parliament StEnvironmentally friendly, reasonably priced, small repairs done on site. Located minutes away.
A Macintosh tube amplifier provides the sound; need I say more?
A local landmark, great coffees at great prices. Rotating art displays, seating, relaxed hip atmosphere. Favoured by bike couriers. Less than 10 minutes walk.
https://www.jetfuelcoffee.com
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JetFuel Coffee Shop
519 Parliament StA Macintosh tube amplifier provides the sound; need I say more?
A local landmark, great coffees at great prices. Rotating art displays, seating, relaxed hip atmosphere. Favoured by bike couriers. Less than 10 minutes walk.
https://www.jetfuelcoffee.com
Sightseeing
Mackenzie House
82 Bond StFormer home of Prime Minister William Lyon Mackenzie. Free.
One of the best universities in North America, many gothic buildings and a pleasant campus for a walk.
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University of Toronto
27 King's College CirOne of the best universities in North America, many gothic buildings and a pleasant campus for a walk.
Double decker open-top bus tours around the city. Hop on/hop off at various spots.
hop on/hop off stop
225 Jarvis StDouble decker open-top bus tours around the city. Hop on/hop off at various spots.