Stephanie’s guidebook
Restaurants
To a certain diner, the steakhouse—no matter how clubby or conservative in its decor or bow-tied service—will never go out of style. But this two-storey compound just north of King Street has evolved to dazzle the modern steak connoisseur: it’s a high-end showroom for exquisite cuts of dry-aged beef, each organized not only by geographic origin, but also by breed.
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Jacobs & Co. Steakhouse
12 Brant StTo a certain diner, the steakhouse—no matter how clubby or conservative in its decor or bow-tied service—will never go out of style. But this two-storey compound just north of King Street has evolved to dazzle the modern steak connoisseur: it’s a high-end showroom for exquisite cuts of dry-aged beef, each organized not only by geographic origin, but also by breed.
The centrepiece of chef Rob Gentile’s downtown Italian triptych is his temple of seafood at the base of Yorkville’s Four Seasons. Four years in, it’s still one of the city’s most dependable splurges and a regular draw for suit-wearing power diners and celebrating couples.
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Buca Osteria & Bar
The centrepiece of chef Rob Gentile’s downtown Italian triptych is his temple of seafood at the base of Yorkville’s Four Seasons. Four years in, it’s still one of the city’s most dependable splurges and a regular draw for suit-wearing power diners and celebrating couples.
Inventive tasting menus emphasizing local ingredients in a refined space with a secluded courtyard.
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GEORGE Restaurant
111C Queen St EInventive tasting menus emphasizing local ingredients in a refined space with a secluded courtyard.
Whether you’re an early riser looking for some BBQ smoked meats or you’re an evening dweller during the weekend, The Carbon Bar can accommodate your experience.
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Carbon Bar
99 Queen St EWhether you’re an early riser looking for some BBQ smoked meats or you’re an evening dweller during the weekend, The Carbon Bar can accommodate your experience.
Drinks & Nightlife
This always packed Bloor Street bar creates impressive custom cocktails based on its drinkers' whims.
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Civil Liberties
878 Bloor St WThis always packed Bloor Street bar creates impressive custom cocktails based on its drinkers' whims.
If ever there was a temple to Canadian beer, Craft is it. The small, Canada-only chain has five locations out west and one in Ottawa; this outpost is on Yonge and Adelaide in downtown Toronto. About 60 percent of the beers here are sourced from the region immediately surrounding Toronto—popular, hyperlocal southern Ontario pours like Oasthouse Hef's Big Wood Hefeweizen.
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CRAFT Beer Market - Toronto
1 Adelaide St EIf ever there was a temple to Canadian beer, Craft is it. The small, Canada-only chain has five locations out west and one in Ottawa; this outpost is on Yonge and Adelaide in downtown Toronto. About 60 percent of the beers here are sourced from the region immediately surrounding Toronto—popular, hyperlocal southern Ontario pours like Oasthouse Hef's Big Wood Hefeweizen.
Located in a former art gallery space, this all-day wine bar has giant plate-glass windows that let in light. The interior design features exposed brick, lots of wood, industrial bar stools, and potted plants, creating an atmosphere that's at once relaxed and refined. Pass over the simple mixed drinks for the wines. The list, which tends to favor New World and biodynamic winemakers, offers about 30 options by the glass and 150 bottles ranging from $45 to $350.
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Paris Paris
1161 Dundas St WLocated in a former art gallery space, this all-day wine bar has giant plate-glass windows that let in light. The interior design features exposed brick, lots of wood, industrial bar stools, and potted plants, creating an atmosphere that's at once relaxed and refined. Pass over the simple mixed drinks for the wines. The list, which tends to favor New World and biodynamic winemakers, offers about 30 options by the glass and 150 bottles ranging from $45 to $350.
A leader in the unique experience of offering vodka tastings and food pairings in a Russian inspired atmosphere. They have a vodka cellar which houses more than 100 of the world’s best vodkas.
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Pravda Vodka Bar
44 Wellington St EA leader in the unique experience of offering vodka tastings and food pairings in a Russian inspired atmosphere. They have a vodka cellar which houses more than 100 of the world’s best vodkas.
Sightseeing
CN Turninn
290 Bremner BlvdVisit the CN Tower to enjoy amazing panoramic views of the city!
Since 2000, Kajama has provided Toronto with a spectacular day and evening sunset sailing experience. They sail every weekend from the beginning of May, all the way until the end of September!
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Hái skipið Kajama
235 Queens Quay WSince 2000, Kajama has provided Toronto with a spectacular day and evening sunset sailing experience. They sail every weekend from the beginning of May, all the way until the end of September!
The pedestrian-only Distillery District, set in quaint 19th century buildings that once housed a large whiskey distillery, draws crowds to its cobblestone streets lined with hip indie restaurants, bars and boutiques.
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Brennivínsmiðstöðin
55 Mill StThe pedestrian-only Distillery District, set in quaint 19th century buildings that once housed a large whiskey distillery, draws crowds to its cobblestone streets lined with hip indie restaurants, bars and boutiques.
A prime example of modern Toronto’s commitment to its rich history, Casa Loma was first built in 1914 by financier Sir Henry Pellatt. The castle located in midtown Toronto, is now owned by the City of Toronto and is regarded as a treasured heritage landmark.
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Casa Loma
1 Austin TerraceA prime example of modern Toronto’s commitment to its rich history, Casa Loma was first built in 1914 by financier Sir Henry Pellatt. The castle located in midtown Toronto, is now owned by the City of Toronto and is regarded as a treasured heritage landmark.
Shopping
With a striking glass galleria and iconic "Flight Stop" geese, CF Toronto Eaton Centre is a celebrated Canadian landmark. Home to over 250+ best-in-class shops.
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CF Toronto Eaton Centre
220 Yonge StWith a striking glass galleria and iconic "Flight Stop" geese, CF Toronto Eaton Centre is a celebrated Canadian landmark. Home to over 250+ best-in-class shops.
Kensington Market is a walkable bohemian neighbourhood that draws artists and tourists to its indie shops, vintage boutiques and arts spaces. The Market is also home to a wide array of specialty grocers, bakeries and cheese shops.
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Kensington Market
Kensington Market is a walkable bohemian neighbourhood that draws artists and tourists to its indie shops, vintage boutiques and arts spaces. The Market is also home to a wide array of specialty grocers, bakeries and cheese shops.
St. Lawrence markaðurinn
93 Front St EMajor public market
Essentials
Rocco's No Frills
200 Front St ELarge grocery store
Arts & Culture
The Royal Ontario Museum is a museum of art, world culture and natural history. It is one of the largest museums in North America and the largest in Canada.
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Royal Ontario Museum
100 Queens ParkThe Royal Ontario Museum is a museum of art, world culture and natural history. It is one of the largest museums in North America and the largest in Canada.
Home to the Toronto Symphony Orchestra as well as host to a variety of other concerts and events.
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Roy Thomson Hall
60 Simcoe StHome to the Toronto Symphony Orchestra as well as host to a variety of other concerts and events.
The Sony Centre is one of the foremost theatrical venues in Toronto and the largest soft-seat theatre in Canada.
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Sony Centre for the Performing Arts (soon to be Meridian Hall)
1 Front St EThe Sony Centre is one of the foremost theatrical venues in Toronto and the largest soft-seat theatre in Canada.