Guidebook for Toronto

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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 St
59 recommandé par les habitants
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/
The oldest surviving gay bar in Toronto features different entertainment events through the week. About 10 minutes away.
42 recommandé par les habitants
Woody's
467 Church St
42 recommandé par les habitants
The 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 St
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Known 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 St
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There 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 St
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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.
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 E
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Beautiful 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 W
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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.

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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Quartier historique de la Distillerie
55 Mill St
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The restored buildings from the Gooderham and Worts distillery have been transformed into a destination for art, dining and drink.
An assortment of activities, family oriented.
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Evergreen Brick Works
550 Bayview Ave
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An assortment of activities, family oriented.
Many activities geared to children with a scientific curiousity. Reasonably priced.
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Centre des sciences de l'Ontario
770 Don Mills Rd.
426 recommandé par les habitants
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 Avenue
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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.

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 E
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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.
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 St
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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.
A huge selection of beer awaits just minutes away.
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The Beer Store
5804 Hwy 7
17 recommandé par les habitants
A 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 St
Environmentally 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 St
89 recommandé par les habitants
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

Sightseeing

Former home of Prime Minister William Lyon Mackenzie. Free.
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Mackenzie House
82 Bond St
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Former 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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Université de Toronto
27 King's College Cir
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One 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 St
Double decker open-top bus tours around the city. Hop on/hop off at various spots.