Hoa’s guide to Toronto

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Hoa’s guide to Toronto

Food Options Near Airbnb

[Coffee shops] - Buds Coffee - Mixed Senses - Starbucks [Lunch or dinner] - Limon (Mediterranean food) - Mira Mira (international, comfort food) - Delina (Middle eastern, takeout) - Tiflisi (Georgian) - The Stone Lion (pub, great patio) - Torisho (Japanese chicken, takeout) - The Beach Club ($$$$ international, good for drinks) [Dessert/sweets] - Isabella’s Mochi Donut - Ed’s Real Scoop (best ice cream) - Tori’s bake shop (vegan desserts) [Grocery/Convenience] - Bruno’s - Foodland - Shoppers Drug Mart
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The Beaches
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[Coffee shops] - Buds Coffee - Mixed Senses - Starbucks [Lunch or dinner] - Limon (Mediterranean food) - Mira Mira (international, comfort food) - Delina (Middle eastern, takeout) - Tiflisi (Georgian) - The Stone Lion (pub, great patio) - Torisho (Japanese chicken, takeout) - The Beach Club ($$$$ international, good for drinks) [Dessert/sweets] - Isabella’s Mochi Donut - Ed’s Real Scoop (best ice cream) - Tori’s bake shop (vegan desserts) [Grocery/Convenience] - Bruno’s - Foodland - Shoppers Drug Mart

Sightseeing

Take a photo with the Toronto sign, also great for skating during winter
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納森·菲利普廣場
100 Queen St W
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Take a photo with the Toronto sign, also great for skating during winter
Toronto has an amazing waterfront which you can walk or bike. Thirsty? Have a drink at Amsterdam Brewery or Boxcar
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Harbourfront
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Toronto has an amazing waterfront which you can walk or bike. Thirsty? Have a drink at Amsterdam Brewery or Boxcar
Highest point of Toronto with amazing 360 views of the city and a glass floor you can walk on. There’s also a restaurant ($$$$) you can dine at. If you’re up for it can also do the Edgewalk (walking along the edge)
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加拿大國家電視塔
290 Bremner Blvd
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Highest point of Toronto with amazing 360 views of the city and a glass floor you can walk on. There’s also a restaurant ($$$$) you can dine at. If you’re up for it can also do the Edgewalk (walking along the edge)
Worth a stop if you’re biking or walking along the waterfront. Great views of the Toronto skyline
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三葉草公園
955 Lake Shore Blvd W
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Worth a stop if you’re biking or walking along the waterfront. Great views of the Toronto skyline
Must do during the summer months. Take a ferry from downtown Harbourfront to one of Toronto’s islands. Centre island is the largest one but there’s also Wards Island and Hanlans Point. You can spend the whole day there - bike around, have a picnic, go to the beach. Bonus is that there’s amazing views of the Toronto skyline.
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Centre Island
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Must do during the summer months. Take a ferry from downtown Harbourfront to one of Toronto’s islands. Centre island is the largest one but there’s also Wards Island and Hanlans Point. You can spend the whole day there - bike around, have a picnic, go to the beach. Bonus is that there’s amazing views of the Toronto skyline.
Indoor market with lots of fresh meats, seafood, and produce. There’s also food stalls, popular places below: - Carousel bakery (peameal bacon sandwiches) - Uno Mustachio (massive Italian sandwiches) - Busters Sea Cove (fresh seafood, fast food)
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聖勞倫斯市場
93 Front St E
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Indoor market with lots of fresh meats, seafood, and produce. There’s also food stalls, popular places below: - Carousel bakery (peameal bacon sandwiches) - Uno Mustachio (massive Italian sandwiches) - Busters Sea Cove (fresh seafood, fast food)
Converted industrial area, super cute to walk around, shop, drink and have a bite - Madrina Spanish tapas - El Catrin for Mexican food with a killer patio - Beer Garden (Mill Street)
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古釀酒廠區
55 Mill St
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Converted industrial area, super cute to walk around, shop, drink and have a bite - Madrina Spanish tapas - El Catrin for Mexican food with a killer patio - Beer Garden (Mill Street)
Beautiful castle in the middle of the city. You can visit the castle or grab a bite there. They also have events like symphony nights during the summer/fall where you can eat outside in the gardens while listening to a live symphony. During Halloween the castle turns into a massive haunted house.
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卡薩羅馬城堡
1 Austin Terrace
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Beautiful castle in the middle of the city. You can visit the castle or grab a bite there. They also have events like symphony nights during the summer/fall where you can eat outside in the gardens while listening to a live symphony. During Halloween the castle turns into a massive haunted house.
Made of shipping containers, Stackt is full of local shops and has a beer garden at the back.
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Stackt
28 Bathurst St
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Made of shipping containers, Stackt is full of local shops and has a beer garden at the back.
If you’re in town from mid April to end of September, catch a baseball game at the Rogers Centre. You can get tickets for as low as $15.
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羅傑斯中心
1 Blue Jays Way
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If you’re in town from mid April to end of September, catch a baseball game at the Rogers Centre. You can get tickets for as low as $15.
Catch a Raptors game or Leafs game (Oct-Apr/May). Always a great time. Toronto basketball and hockey fans do not mess around. You might even see Drake at the Raptors game!
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加拿大銀行競技場
40 Bay St.
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Catch a Raptors game or Leafs game (Oct-Apr/May). Always a great time. Toronto basketball and hockey fans do not mess around. You might even see Drake at the Raptors game!
From early March to October, you can catch the Toronto Football Club (TFC) play at the BMO field. Even if you’re not into football/soccer it’s always a great and lively time. The TFC fans know how to have a good time.
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BMO體育場
170 Princes' Blvd
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From early March to October, you can catch the Toronto Football Club (TFC) play at the BMO field. Even if you’re not into football/soccer it’s always a great and lively time. The TFC fans know how to have a good time.
This is a former industrial site. There’s a quarry and a mini hike that takes you to a view of the top where you can catch a view of the city. Nice place to do a little walk / hike within the city
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Evergreen Brick Works Skating Rink
550 Bayview Ave
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This is a former industrial site. There’s a quarry and a mini hike that takes you to a view of the top where you can catch a view of the city. Nice place to do a little walk / hike within the city
Massive park in the west end of Toronto (think Central Park in NYC). Great for a stroll or bike ride. If you are in town between late April and early May it is also cherry blossom season and High Park is the top spot in Toronto to witness the blossoms.
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海洋公園
1873 Bloor St W
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Massive park in the west end of Toronto (think Central Park in NYC). Great for a stroll or bike ride. If you are in town between late April and early May it is also cherry blossom season and High Park is the top spot in Toronto to witness the blossoms.
Huge park in the east end of the city with cliffs. There’s also a beach area. Super scenic with amazing views at the top of the cliffs.
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Scarborough Bluffs Park
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Huge park in the east end of the city with cliffs. There’s also a beach area. Super scenic with amazing views at the top of the cliffs.

Neighbourhoods

The Airbnb is located within the beaches neighbourhood which has tons of restaurants and shops along Queen Street east. You can also go for a nice stroll along the water. Start at Ashbridges Bay (10 min walk from the house) and go all the way east to the power plant.
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The Beaches
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The Airbnb is located within the beaches neighbourhood which has tons of restaurants and shops along Queen Street east. You can also go for a nice stroll along the water. Start at Ashbridges Bay (10 min walk from the house) and go all the way east to the power plant.
Bohemian vibe neighbourhood next to Chinatown which has a diverse food scene (generally affordable), vintage shops, specialty grocers. Places to eat: -Trinity Commons, El Rey 🍻 - Seven Lives 🌮 - Jimmy’s coffee
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Kensington Market
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Bohemian vibe neighbourhood next to Chinatown which has a diverse food scene (generally affordable), vintage shops, specialty grocers. Places to eat: -Trinity Commons, El Rey 🍻 - Seven Lives 🌮 - Jimmy’s coffee
Queen west is a lively street with tons of shopping, restaurants, and bars.
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Queen Street West
Queen Street West
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Queen west is a lively street with tons of shopping, restaurants, and bars.
Cheap knick knacks and food! - Rol San (24h dim sum) - Asian Legend (shanghai food) - Ba Le (Vietnamese sandwich)
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Chinatown
292 Spadina Ave.
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Cheap knick knacks and food! - Rol San (24h dim sum) - Asian Legend (shanghai food) - Ba Le (Vietnamese sandwich)
Lively hipster street with tons of bars and restaurants. Good for nightlife as well. - Bang bang (best ice cream sammies) - Baby Hueys (dancing bar) - Dakota (live music & poutine) - Get Well (bar) - BQM for poutine - Bellwood’s Brewery - Pho at Golden Turtle 🍲
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Ossington Avenue
Ossington Avenue
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Lively hipster street with tons of bars and restaurants. Good for nightlife as well. - Bang bang (best ice cream sammies) - Baby Hueys (dancing bar) - Dakota (live music & poutine) - Get Well (bar) - BQM for poutine - Bellwood’s Brewery - Pho at Golden Turtle 🍲
Full of trendy restaurants, bars and nightclubs. This is one of the liveliest neighbourhoods to go out in Toronto. - La Carnita or Tres Compadres for tacos 🌮 - Gusto 101 🍝 try the mushroom pasta - Pai/Khao San Road (best Thai in the city)
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King Street West
King Street West
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Full of trendy restaurants, bars and nightclubs. This is one of the liveliest neighbourhoods to go out in Toronto. - La Carnita or Tres Compadres for tacos 🌮 - Gusto 101 🍝 try the mushroom pasta - Pai/Khao San Road (best Thai in the city)
Top shopping destination with popular retailers from Zara to high-end stores such as Chanel. The area also has tons of chic cafes and fine dining restaurants.
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Yorkville
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Top shopping destination with popular retailers from Zara to high-end stores such as Chanel. The area also has tons of chic cafes and fine dining restaurants.

Views of the City

Want a nice picture of the iconic Toronto skyline? Here are my favourite spots.
My favourite park in the city. Have a picnic there. Awesome skyline of Toronto and amazing for sunsets. Grab a coffee and brownie from Rooster coffee across the street.
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Riverdale Park
425 Carlton St
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My favourite park in the city. Have a picnic there. Awesome skyline of Toronto and amazing for sunsets. Grab a coffee and brownie from Rooster coffee across the street.
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Chester Hill 瞭望台
Chester Hill Road
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Centre Island
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三葉草公園
955 Lake Shore Blvd W
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I love going to Evergreen brickworks on the weekend, there’s sometimes farmers markets but it’s also nice to take a little walk around. Follow the path and go to the top of the hill for a nice view of the Toronto skyline
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Evergreen Brick Works Skating Rink
550 Bayview Ave
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I love going to Evergreen brickworks on the weekend, there’s sometimes farmers markets but it’s also nice to take a little walk around. Follow the path and go to the top of the hill for a nice view of the Toronto skyline

Hoa’s top places to eat

Toronto has a diverse and amazing food scene. Here is a list of my top places for lunch or dinner.
Spanish tapas. Try the octopus.
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Bar Isabel
797 College St
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Spanish tapas. Try the octopus.
Top Thai resto in the city. Always busy so make sure you have a reso in advance.
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PAI
18 Duncan St
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Top Thai resto in the city. Always busy so make sure you have a reso in advance.
Fancy sushi / Japanese
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Miku Toronto
10 Bay St.
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Fancy sushi / Japanese
Mediterranean restaurant. Great for date night.
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Byblos
11 Duncan St
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Mediterranean restaurant. Great for date night.
Lively bar which serves amazing Spanish tapas. The interior woodwork is impressive.
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Bar Raval
505 College St
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Lively bar which serves amazing Spanish tapas. The interior woodwork is impressive.
Fancy vegan restaurant which doesn’t taste vegan!
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Planta Yorkville
1221 Bay St.
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Fancy vegan restaurant which doesn’t taste vegan!
Iconic Italian resto in the city. This is the east-end location. Must try the mushroom pasta.
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Gusto 501
501 King St E
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Iconic Italian resto in the city. This is the east-end location. Must try the mushroom pasta.
Great Italian option in the east-end
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Ascari Enoteca
1111 Queen St E
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Great Italian option in the east-end
Super casual take out Italian joint that only opens during the day. They have the freshest pasta you can literally see them make it. There’s always a line up.
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Famiglia Baldassarre
122 Geary Ave
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Super casual take out Italian joint that only opens during the day. They have the freshest pasta you can literally see them make it. There’s always a line up.
Another amazing Thai option.
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Khao San Road
11 Charlotte St
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Another amazing Thai option.
Great ‘Canadian’ restaurant with amazing food. Must try the burger.
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Richmond Station
1 Richmond St W
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Great ‘Canadian’ restaurant with amazing food. Must try the burger.
I am a sucker for ice cream sandwiches and this place is hands down the best ice cream shop in the city with so many unique flavours and ofc their cookies are amazing too
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Bang Bang Ice Cream & Bakery
93A Ossington Ave
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I am a sucker for ice cream sandwiches and this place is hands down the best ice cream shop in the city with so many unique flavours and ofc their cookies are amazing too

Brunch - East end

These are my favourite brunch spots in the east-end of the city (within a 10 min drive from Airbnb)
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Lady Marmalade
265 Broadview Ave
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Maha's
226 Greenwood Ave
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Bonjour Brioche
812 Queen St E
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Pasaj
1100 Queen Street East
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White Lily Diner
678 Queen St E
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Bars - East-end

These are my favourite bars in the east-end within a 5-10 min drive from the Airbnb
Beautiful heritage building and awesome view of the city from the rooftop
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The Broadview Hotel
106 Broadview Ave
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Beautiful heritage building and awesome view of the city from the rooftop
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Pinkerton Snack Bar
1026 Gerrard St E
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The Stone Lion
1958 Queen St E
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The Comrade
758 Queen St E
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Vatican Gift Shop
1047 Gerrard St E
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Poor Romeo
1029 Gerrard St E
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