Chong Hye's Guidebook
Neighbourhoods
Toronto is filled with little pocket neighborhoods where diverse cultures are allowed to live harmoniously within the Greater Toronto Area. You can feel as if you're traveling to other foreign lands, but way cheaper, lol. Eh, not really but maybe just a little :) At least you can try the cuisine! Below are a few nearby to consider.
Lots of independent restaurants, bars and clubs. Vegandale. Cross-section of all types makes this area colorful and vibrant. Must check out all the vegan restaurants, coffee shops and bars: Vegan Danish Bakery, Imperative, Doomies, Bar Vegandale. Other vegan friendly options at Duggans and Shameful Tiki Bar. Also you must check out the Tibetan fare: Momos.
When the Bars and Clubs are fully open, one of the most vibrant Live music scene in TO happens here in Parkdale: Cadillac Lounge, Tennessee, Stones Place (now closed due to.pandemic). Other chill bars: Mezzros and The Pharmacy. Haven't been to all the new bars in Parkdale but so many from which to choose - if you have a recommendation, I'll put it on the list
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Parkdale
Lots of independent restaurants, bars and clubs. Vegandale. Cross-section of all types makes this area colorful and vibrant. Must check out all the vegan restaurants, coffee shops and bars: Vegan Danish Bakery, Imperative, Doomies, Bar Vegandale. Other vegan friendly options at Duggans and Shameful Tiki Bar. Also you must check out the Tibetan fare: Momos.
When the Bars and Clubs are fully open, one of the most vibrant Live music scene in TO happens here in Parkdale: Cadillac Lounge, Tennessee, Stones Place (now closed due to.pandemic). Other chill bars: Mezzros and The Pharmacy. Haven't been to all the new bars in Parkdale but so many from which to choose - if you have a recommendation, I'll put it on the list
One of the most trendiest areas in the city. Lots of higher end shops, restaurants and bars. Feel young, hip and Instagrammable vibe
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Liberty Village
One of the most trendiest areas in the city. Lots of higher end shops, restaurants and bars. Feel young, hip and Instagrammable vibe
Don't know why Doctors office is being picked up here, but one local must visit neighborhood is Queen St West for its night life and shops. Too many to list and depends on preferences, mood or tastes. Sweaty Betty's, The Drake, The Cameron, The Gladstone, The Beaver, The Horseshoe Tavern, The Rivoli, The Black Bull are a few favorites. There are escape rooms art galleries bowling alleys theatres shopping
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Queen Street West
Queen Street WestDon't know why Doctors office is being picked up here, but one local must visit neighborhood is Queen St West for its night life and shops. Too many to list and depends on preferences, mood or tastes. Sweaty Betty's, The Drake, The Cameron, The Gladstone, The Beaver, The Horseshoe Tavern, The Rivoli, The Black Bull are a few favorites. There are escape rooms art galleries bowling alleys theatres shopping
Must visit site: truly noncommercial, bohemian market place vibe
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Mercato di Kensington
Must visit site: truly noncommercial, bohemian market place vibe
Toronto's Gay Village. A must visit for its night life - super fun for both LGBTQs and heteros alike! Just walk up and down Church St from Bloor to Gerrard, especially near Wellesley and Alexander streets. Best sights during Gay Pride, of course, but Halloween night is also tremendous fun
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Church Street
Church StreetToronto's Gay Village. A must visit for its night life - super fun for both LGBTQs and heteros alike! Just walk up and down Church St from Bloor to Gerrard, especially near Wellesley and Alexander streets. Best sights during Gay Pride, of course, but Halloween night is also tremendous fun
Not my kind of scene but for sure plenty of attractions and major sports venues in this neighborhood
See your favorite sports teams, eat steak, hooters, major dance club action
Golfers: A mini putt lol here at the docks. The main large greens are located in the burbs in Thornhill or Stouffville, and such. Here in Parkdale just at the top of the street is a storefront called The Sand Trap, where you can practice teeing, etc., before heading out to the greens!
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Entertainment District
The PATH - SkywalkNot my kind of scene but for sure plenty of attractions and major sports venues in this neighborhood
See your favorite sports teams, eat steak, hooters, major dance club action
Golfers: A mini putt lol here at the docks. The main large greens are located in the burbs in Thornhill or Stouffville, and such. Here in Parkdale just at the top of the street is a storefront called The Sand Trap, where you can practice teeing, etc., before heading out to the greens!
Roncesvalles is Toronto's old Polish neighborhood. Enjoy authentic Polish cuisine: kielbasa, pierogis and zywiec beer, oh yeah. Roncesvalles is also filled with various shops, bakeries, and the like. You can see fine repertory cinema at the Revue Cinema located at 400 Roncesvalles Avenue
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Villaggio di Roncesvalles
147 Roncesvalles AveRoncesvalles is Toronto's old Polish neighborhood. Enjoy authentic Polish cuisine: kielbasa, pierogis and zywiec beer, oh yeah. Roncesvalles is also filled with various shops, bakeries, and the like. You can see fine repertory cinema at the Revue Cinema located at 400 Roncesvalles Avenue
Toronto's Greektown. Great Greek food. Nice shops and overall lively vibe.
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The Danforth
Toronto's Greektown. Great Greek food. Nice shops and overall lively vibe.
Chinatown
292 Spadina Ave.Expect a real Chinatown, not a fake stereotype.
Piccola Italia
Feel like Italian? Find amazing Italian fare here.
Craving for something out of the ordinary? Along this stretch between Bathurst and Grace St on Bloor St, you'll find authentic Korean cuisine. Not for those with delicate tastes and tummies. After your meal, you can visit the Poop Cafe for dessert 🍨 💩 😄 !
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Koreatown
Craving for something out of the ordinary? Along this stretch between Bathurst and Grace St on Bloor St, you'll find authentic Korean cuisine. Not for those with delicate tastes and tummies. After your meal, you can visit the Poop Cafe for dessert 🍨 💩 😄 !
The Junction
Another stretch of artsy, cool pubs and cafes
Sightseeing
Gorgeous park setting by the lake Ontario. Walk, run, bike, segway or skateboard pass thru the marina; see the sunset off a pier; throw up a hammock; rent kayaks or paddle boats; have a picnic at one of the many firepits throughout Ontario place; and so much more
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Ontario Place
955 Lake Shore Blvd WGorgeous park setting by the lake Ontario. Walk, run, bike, segway or skateboard pass thru the marina; see the sunset off a pier; throw up a hammock; rent kayaks or paddle boats; have a picnic at one of the many firepits throughout Ontario place; and so much more
Want to watch a football or soccer game? Why not take it to the next level and attend a Toronto Argos or Toronto FC here LIVE and just a 10 min walk away!
Order seats online and awaaay you go!!
(#hattip to Ian)
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BMO Field
170 Princes' BlvdWant to watch a football or soccer game? Why not take it to the next level and attend a Toronto Argos or Toronto FC here LIVE and just a 10 min walk away!
Order seats online and awaaay you go!!
(#hattip to Ian)
Need to beat the summer heat? Head over the largest public pool in the city by Lake Ontario at Sunnyside Gus Ryder Pool. After a dip in the pool, you can relax on the beach, enjoy snacks and refreshments at Sunnyside Pavillion while watching a game of beach volleyball, a dragonboat race, or just people watch. Views are tremendous and all just minutes away! Thanks Michele, for mentioning it! I forgot how awesome Sunnyside is!
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Sunnyside - Gus Ryder Outdoor Pool
1755 Lake Shore Blvd WNeed to beat the summer heat? Head over the largest public pool in the city by Lake Ontario at Sunnyside Gus Ryder Pool. After a dip in the pool, you can relax on the beach, enjoy snacks and refreshments at Sunnyside Pavillion while watching a game of beach volleyball, a dragonboat race, or just people watch. Views are tremendous and all just minutes away! Thanks Michele, for mentioning it! I forgot how awesome Sunnyside is!
Local must visit site: cherry blossoms if you can't visit Tokyo. City zoo home of the famous capybaras!
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High Park
1873 Bloor St WLocal must visit site: cherry blossoms if you can't visit Tokyo. City zoo home of the famous capybaras!
Take the ferry to ward Island for the clothes- optional beach. Used to be mainly for the gay crowd, but more inclusive now
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Ward's Island
Take the ferry to ward Island for the clothes- optional beach. Used to be mainly for the gay crowd, but more inclusive now
Hear a lot about this place: during pre-covid times this is where the outdoor music and dance parties took place til sunrise? haven't actually been, but such are the rumors hehe
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Cherry Beach Off Leash Dog Park
1 Cherry StHear a lot about this place: during pre-covid times this is where the outdoor music and dance parties took place til sunrise? haven't actually been, but such are the rumors hehe
Shameless self-promotion here but if you love culture, both low- and highbrow, go to She Said Boom on College St or its sister store on Roncesvalles, to browse the curated selection of books and music. Focus is on literature, philosophy, graphic novels, and the like for used books; opera, jazz to punk rock for music on vinyl, cds. Partner and fellow host is the proprietor of this well-known local gem.
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She Said Boom
378 College StShameless self-promotion here but if you love culture, both low- and highbrow, go to She Said Boom on College St or its sister store on Roncesvalles, to browse the curated selection of books and music. Focus is on literature, philosophy, graphic novels, and the like for used books; opera, jazz to punk rock for music on vinyl, cds. Partner and fellow host is the proprietor of this well-known local gem.
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Caribana Parade
But that's the reason you're here in TO, no? I guess I should start saying the 6ix
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Gay Pride Parade
Used to be just a parade, then a week of celebration, now a month...Heck it should be 24/7!! And it's a must see/don't miss!!
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Electric Island Festival
Toronto's own 2-day EDM Festival held on Labour Day long weekend and just a 20min walk away from the apt! You can buy $$$ tiks or just camp out by beach outside the festival perimeter for free and dance to the best of Electronica the world has to offer!! From there, you can head over to various after-parties in the city
Usanze e culture
Other superb Toronto guides for places to see; things to do
- BlogTO - captures much of what Toronto is all about
- Narcity.com/Toronto - great resource for things to do: seasonal lists of the best Christmas Markets and Skating Rinks, for eg.
- Now Magazine - for weekly shows, events, happenings; and lefty opinion articles, interviews; mom and pop ads for quickies before tinder or grinder existed
- Xtra Magazine - the go-to weekly for LGBTQS in the city
Usanze e culture
Toronto CityPass
If you plan to visit the tourist sites, and will be staying for several days in the city, you can save some cash by buying a CityPass, though it's a bit pricey if you skip a site...
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