Neighbourhood Guidebook
Sightseeing
This is one of my favourite places in Toronto. On the weekdays it can be a little sleepy — especially before lunch. But it's one of the best places to people watch in the city on the weekend. Read up on the history, but you're going to find a lot of vintage clothing shops, and food from tons of different ethnic groups in here, which is one of the best things about Toronto. It also has a big activist history, and there's a big sense of community among its denizens.
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Kensington Market
This is one of my favourite places in Toronto. On the weekdays it can be a little sleepy — especially before lunch. But it's one of the best places to people watch in the city on the weekend. Read up on the history, but you're going to find a lot of vintage clothing shops, and food from tons of different ethnic groups in here, which is one of the best things about Toronto. It also has a big activist history, and there's a big sense of community among its denizens.
Lots of restaurants and bars along College Street so it's lively at night. Plus it's a really nice wide street that's pretty to stroll. The Royal Cinema is a cool independent repertory theatre in the heart of the things, and Sneaky Dee's is a great dive bar on the edge of the neighbourhood.
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Little Italy
Lots of restaurants and bars along College Street so it's lively at night. Plus it's a really nice wide street that's pretty to stroll. The Royal Cinema is a cool independent repertory theatre in the heart of the things, and Sneaky Dee's is a great dive bar on the edge of the neighbourhood.
Parks & Nature
It's total hipster hotspot now, and gets so packed when the weather is nice that it's not quite as relaxing as a park should be. But it is a nice park, and the whole people scene is pretty interesting to check out.
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Parc Trinity Bellwoods
790 Queen St WIt's total hipster hotspot now, and gets so packed when the weather is nice that it's not quite as relaxing as a park should be. But it is a nice park, and the whole people scene is pretty interesting to check out.
Food Scene
Market 707
707 Dundas St WGreat variety of international street food, all located in shipping containers.
Shopping
Screenprinting studio that has a lot of cards, posters, pins and such designed and made by local artists (including their own goods). You'll be able to find some cool Toronto-themed stuff that won't be all touristy looking. My go-to store when I need to buy a card.
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Kid Icarus
205 Augusta AveScreenprinting studio that has a lot of cards, posters, pins and such designed and made by local artists (including their own goods). You'll be able to find some cool Toronto-themed stuff that won't be all touristy looking. My go-to store when I need to buy a card.
Queen St West is right at the bottom of my street and it's been a cool shopping street for over 30 years. Gentrification has driven the indie stuff further west but it's still a great stroll any time of the year.
Queen St W, Toronto, ON, Canada
Queen St West is right at the bottom of my street and it's been a cool shopping street for over 30 years. Gentrification has driven the indie stuff further west but it's still a great stroll any time of the year.
Essentials
Really big 45,000 square foot grocery store that is open daily from 7AM - 10PM.
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Loblaws
585 Queen St WReally big 45,000 square foot grocery store that is open daily from 7AM - 10PM.
Large drug store open 8AM - 10PM that also carries grocery items and has its own Canada Post office (on the second floor).
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Shoppers Drug Mart
388 King St WLarge drug store open 8AM - 10PM that also carries grocery items and has its own Canada Post office (on the second floor).
Beer in Ontario can only be purchased through the Beer Store, the LCBO, or select supermarkets.
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Beer Store 2303
452 Bathurst StBeer in Ontario can only be purchased through the Beer Store, the LCBO, or select supermarkets.
Liquor and for the most part wine can only be bought in Ontario at the LCBO (Liquor Control Board of Ontario).
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LCBO
49 Spadina Ave.Liquor and for the most part wine can only be bought in Ontario at the LCBO (Liquor Control Board of Ontario).
Entertainment & Activities
Snakes & Lattes were the pioneers of board game cafes in Toronto. There is a $5 cover which gives you access to hundreds of games to choose from. The staff are really knowledgeable and will suggest games to suit your mood. You can buy food and drink (including alcohol) to consume while you play.
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Snakes & Lattes College
489 College StSnakes & Lattes were the pioneers of board game cafes in Toronto. There is a $5 cover which gives you access to hundreds of games to choose from. The staff are really knowledgeable and will suggest games to suit your mood. You can buy food and drink (including alcohol) to consume while you play.