Guidebook for Toronto
Food Scene
Nice place next door with good food that stays open quite late. Check out a hidden patio in the summer.
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Queen Mother Cafe
208 Queen St WNice place next door with good food that stays open quite late. Check out a hidden patio in the summer.
Red Eye Espresso
29 McCaul StGreat coffee shop with the nicest owner.
Sumac Kebab Kitchen
287 Dundas St WFlavourful homemade grilled to order Mediterranean food. Friendly prices.
Voted one of the best food courts in Toronto by blogto.com - "Indie vendors that serve up a range of cheap and cheerful international delicacies. Standout eateries include the Mean Bao, Karine's (a haven for all day breakfast), and the incredibly wholesome menu (thick quiches and casseroles) served by Helena's Magic Kitchen".
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The Village by the Grange
109 McCaul StVoted one of the best food courts in Toronto by blogto.com - "Indie vendors that serve up a range of cheap and cheerful international delicacies. Standout eateries include the Mean Bao, Karine's (a haven for all day breakfast), and the incredibly wholesome menu (thick quiches and casseroles) served by Helena's Magic Kitchen".
Gusto 101
101 Portland StPerfect brunch spot. Try to get a table upstairs.
Sweet Jesus
106 John StCampfire S'more soft serve, need I say more?
Get your burger fix. They have secret menu but you need to answer the quiz question online to get access to it.
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The Burger's Priest
463 Queen St WGet your burger fix. They have secret menu but you need to answer the quiz question online to get access to it.
Personal favourite Chinese food spot. Don't forget to order BBQ pork buns. Dim Sum Sundays.
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Rol San Restaurant
390 Spadina Ave.Personal favourite Chinese food spot. Don't forget to order BBQ pork buns. Dim Sum Sundays.
Constantinople Bakery and Coffee
536 Queen Street WestExcellent Turkish coffee and pastries.
Drinks & Nightlife
Toronto music landmark that has over 15 shows weekly.
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The Rex Jazz & Blues Bar
194 Queen St WToronto music landmark that has over 15 shows weekly.
Arts & Culture
Great space to get inspired. Check website to see what's on. Parties every first Thursday of the month. Tip: AGO has extended hours and free entry every Wednesday. Closed on Mondays.
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Art Gallery of Ontario
317 Dundas St WGreat space to get inspired. Check website to see what's on. Parties every first Thursday of the month. Tip: AGO has extended hours and free entry every Wednesday. Closed on Mondays.
Toronto Symphony Orchestra offers exceptional programming throughout the year for the classical music aficionados. Tip: TSO offers discounts for visitors under 30.
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Roy Thomson Hall
60 Simcoe StToronto Symphony Orchestra offers exceptional programming throughout the year for the classical music aficionados. Tip: TSO offers discounts for visitors under 30.
Ballet and opera lovers, you are in for a treat. Four Seasons Centre is home to the National Ballet of Canada as well as to the Canadian Opera Company. Tip: try getting same day rush tickets for a significantly lower price.
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Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts
145 Queen St WBallet and opera lovers, you are in for a treat. Four Seasons Centre is home to the National Ballet of Canada as well as to the Canadian Opera Company. Tip: try getting same day rush tickets for a significantly lower price.
Entertainment & Activities
Live music in the summer, skating rink with DJ and fire pits in the winter.
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I-Centre ye-Harbourfront
235 Queens Quay WLive music in the summer, skating rink with DJ and fire pits in the winter.
Home of the Toronto International Film Festival, this five-storey complex for movie lovers features exhibition space, Film Reference Library, restaurants and a gift shop.
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TIFF Bell Lightbox
350 King St WHome of the Toronto International Film Festival, this five-storey complex for movie lovers features exhibition space, Film Reference Library, restaurants and a gift shop.
Catch Blue Jays home game at the Sky Dome. Tickets as low as 20$. Beer prices are steep, so be ready.
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I-Rogers Centre
1 Blue Jays WayCatch Blue Jays home game at the Sky Dome. Tickets as low as 20$. Beer prices are steep, so be ready.
Getting Around
First and last train times here: https://www.ttc.ca/Subway/Stations/Osgoode/station.jsp
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Osgoode station
First and last train times here: https://www.ttc.ca/Subway/Stations/Osgoode/station.jsp
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501 Queen Street West24/7 streetcar line.
UP Express to/from the Pearson Airport departs every 15 minutes. The journey is 25 minutes long. Free Wi-Fi on board. 24$ return.
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Union Station
55 Front St WUP Express to/from the Pearson Airport departs every 15 minutes. The journey is 25 minutes long. Free Wi-Fi on board. 24$ return.
Great way to explore the city in the summer. The first 30 minutes of each trip you make is always included, no matter how many trips you make a day. Ride safely and watch your trip time.
FYI: there is one Bike Share station closer to my apartment (Simcoe Street).
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Bixi Rental Station
Great way to explore the city in the summer. The first 30 minutes of each trip you make is always included, no matter how many trips you make a day. Ride safely and watch your trip time.
FYI: there is one Bike Share station closer to my apartment (Simcoe Street).
Essentials
Rabba Fine Foods
361 Front St WMedium sized 24 hours grocery store with deli counter.
Loblaws
585 Queen St WBig supermarket with excellent selection of food. Closes at 11pm.
250 University Ave
250 University AvenueRexall Drug Store. Hours: 12 am - 11:59 pm.
Shopping
Trendy lifestyle store offering everything from clothing, jewellery, home decor to coffee and baked goods.
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Lavish&Squalor x Merchants General
247 Queen St WTrendy lifestyle store offering everything from clothing, jewellery, home decor to coffee and baked goods.