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241 Pizza in Parkdale
401 Games Toronto
Downtown Toronto
Board games, trading cards, events and hard-to-find hobby stock
401 Richmond
6 Spice Rack
CNE and Toronto area
Spicy fried chicken and festival mashups
7 West Cafe
a central table, cake or meal at almost any hour
915 Dupont
Aera
Aga Khan Museum
Don Mills
Islamic art, architecture, gardens and a calm cultural visit
Akira Back
Alijandro’s Kitchen
CNE and Toronto area
The Fawaffle and playful Middle Eastern festival food
Allan Gardens Conservatory
Allandale Waterfront GO Station
a long train adventure ending beside Barrie’s waterfront and beach
Archives of Ontario
Art Gallery of Ontario
Ashbridges Bay Park
Astor Lounge Toronto: Afternoon Tea, Prices and Booking Tips
Financial District
Seasonal afternoon tea and small celebrations
Athens Restaurant
Atlas Paws Spadina
downtown boarding with cameras, suites and 24-hour care
Bad Dog Comedy Studio
Chinatown
Friendly improv classes and intimate local comedy shows
Bagels on Fire Beaches: What to Order and When to Go
The Beaches
A fresh bagel to take on a Beaches walk
Balmy Beach Pet Hospital
Beach-area pet owners seeking a neighbourhood hospital
Banjara Indian Restaurant
North Indian food in Bloorcourt
BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir Toronto: A Practical Visitor Guide
Claireville, Etobicoke
Temple architecture and a quiet morning cultural visit
Bar Ape Gelato
small-batch seasonal gelato when quality matters most
Bar Cathedral
Barrel House Korchma
Bata Shoe Museum
Bathurst-Dupont Animal Hospital
central pet owners seeking practical general veterinary care
Beaches Park and Leuty Picnic Shelter
Belgian Chocolate Shop Toronto: Gifts, Hours and What to Buy
The Beaches
A thoughtful box of chocolates to give soon
Belsize Veterinary Clinic
midtown dog and cat owners seeking an independently owned clinic
Berczy Park
a short rest and photo between St. Lawrence Market and the Financial District
Bic Camera Yurakucho
Bickford Park Animal Hospital
west-central households wanting a smaller neighbourhood clinic
Big Trouble
Biidaasige Park
Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport
BlackToe Running
King West
Shoe fitting, Toronto running advice and free community runs
Bloor-Yonge Station
Blue Tree Books
Japanese books, magazines, manga and stationery in J-Town
Bluffer’s Park Beach
dramatic Scarborough Bluffs scenery and broad lake views
BMV Books Annex
a broad central selection of discounted and used books
Book Bar
BOOKEnds North
mostly $1 books inside North York Central Library
BOOKEnds South
mostly $1 books inside Toronto Reference Library
Bovine Sex Club Toronto: Live Music, Rooftop and Visit Tips
Queen West
A small rock or punk show in a colourful dive bar
Broadview Veterinary Hospital
east-end owners who value a long neighbourhood relationship
BSMT 254
Buddies in Bad Times Theatre
Cafe 23
Canada’s Wonderland
Maple
Roller-coaster screams, a full thrill-ride day and groups with different intensity levels
Carmelitas Restaurant
Mexican food near The Junction
Casa Loma
Casa Madera Toronto
Caven Library
Cedarvale Station
Centennial Park Etobicoke
Central Park
Central YMCA
Centre Island
Centreville Amusement Park
CF Shops at Don Mills
Don Mills
Outdoor shopping, restaurants and seasonal events
Chaos Studios
Little Italy
A central Toronto rage-room session with your own playlist
Cheeseheadz
CNE and Toronto area
Cheese-heavy comfort food, poutine and festival specials
Cherry Beach
shade, picnics and a relaxed beach day in the Port Lands
Christie Pits Park
CIBC Square
a meal, covered Union connection and short elevated-park break
Cineplex Cinemas Queensway and VIP
Cineplex Cinemas Varsity and VIP
Cineplex Cinemas Yonge-Dundas and VIP
Cineplex VIP Cinemas Don Mills
Civil Liberties
CLOCKWORK Toronto: Afternoon Tea, Prices and Booking Tips
Financial District
Grand hotel afternoon tea across from Union Station
CN Tower
CN Tower EdgeWalk
Entertainment District
A memorable Toronto height challenge and guided adrenaline experience
CODA
Colonel Samuel Smith Park
Comedy Bar Bloor
Bloorcourt
Frequent stand-up and improv in a small basement venue
Comedy Bar Danforth
Convocation Hall Toronto: Visitor, Seating and Accessibility Guide
University of Toronto, St. George campus
A campus architecture walk or a booked university event
Cooper Koo Family YMCA
Craig’s Cookies
CNE and Toronto area
Thick sweet-and-salty cookies with candy and dessert fillings
D Spot Dessert Cafe Downtown Toronto
groups that want waffles, crepes, cake, shakes and savoury food
Dina’s Tavern
Distillery Historic District
Dogtopia Liberty Village
daycare dogs that already know a supervised open-play routine
Domino’s on Queen Street East
Don Mills Station
Don Valley Station
Dozy Sleep Toronto
Drake Underground
Drip at the CNE
CNE and Toronto area
A coffee stop inside the CNE grounds
DROM Taberna
Dufferin Mall
Dufferin Grove
An efficient one-stop trip for clothing, groceries and lower-cost event outfits
Dutch Dreams
large cones, sundaes and a playful St. Clair outing
East End Vets
east-end households seeking a modern locally founded clinic
Edward P. Taylor Library and Archives
Eglinton Station
El Mocambo
El Rancho
Emma’s Country Kitchen
St. Clair West
Biscuits, pancakes and a full sit-down brunch
EPOCH Toronto: Afternoon Tea, Terrace and Booking Tips
Entertainment District
Weekday afternoon tea, dietary requests and a hotel terrace
EQ3 King Street East
EQ3 Liberty Village
Equinox Bay Street
Etobicoke Humane Society
reliable volunteers willing to do animal care and shelter work
Evangeline
Ever New Eaton Centre
Downtown Toronto
Feminine midi and maxi dresses, prints, pleats and petite sizing
Evergreen Brick Works
Exhibition Place
the CNE, major trade shows, waterfront events and large public gatherings
Faley Restaurant
Hakka Chinese food in Rexdale with strong group-order value
FeasTO Dumpling Food Truck
CNE and Toronto area
Creative dumpling flavours and easy-to-share festival food
Film Cafe
conversation, food and dessert in Kensington before midnight
Finch Station
Finch West Station
Fluffy Paws Pet Care
Liberty Village area daycare, boarding and training
Fort York Branch
Fox Theatre
Fran’s Restaurant College Street
pie, cake, breakfast and diner food late in the evening
FreePlay Toronto
Funkey’s Delicacies
G. Ross Lord Park
Gallery Arcturus
Gardiner Museum
Yorkville
Ceramics, a calm short museum visit and hands-on clay classes
Geary Avenue Rehearsal
Get Your Own Taters
CNE and Toronto area
Loaded tater tots and playful festival combinations
Gino’s Pizza in South Etobicoke
Ginza Itoya
Ginza Loft
Go Smash Canada
Dorset Park
Smashing objects, loud catharsis, date nights and small groups
GoodMorning Mattress Store Etobicoke
Greek Goat
CNE and Toronto area
Greek street food and festival comfort food
Grenadier Pond
Ground Control
Hammam Spa by Céla King West
a planned massage or spa block near King West
Hanbingo
bingsu, drinks and a social Chinatown dessert
Hands Shibuya
Hanji Gifts Koreatown
Korean paper goods, cute stationery and small gifts
Hank’s Liquor
Hanlan’s Point
Harbourfront Canoe & Kayak Centre
Harbourfront
Harbour kayaking, lessons, rentals and social paddles
Harbourfront Centre
free festivals, performances, waterfront walks and family programmes
High Park
Hirut Cafe
Ethiopian food and live-music evenings on the Danforth
History Toronto
Hockey Hall of Fame
hockey fans, families and a ninety-minute indoor visit near Union
Honey’s Ice Cream
plant-based ice cream that feels like a real dessert
Horseshoe Tavern Toronto: Live Music, Tickets and What to Expect
Queen West
Small-club live music and a casual front-bar drink
Hot Docs Ted Rogers Cinema
Hua Sheng Supermarket
Hudson River Park
Humber Bay Park East
Humber College Station
I Love Churros Toronto
CNE and Toronto area
Fresh churros and festival desserts
Imagine Cinemas Market Square
Indigo Toronto Eaton Centre
mainstream manga, popular danmei and easy online pickup
Ital Vital
Filling vegan Caribbean combinations in Scarborough
JAM Sports Toronto
Yonge and Eglinton
Social adult leagues with organized schedules and many skill levels
Jameson Queen Animal Hospital
Parkdale pet owners seeking locally owned small-animal care
Jerk Brothers
CNE and Toronto area
Jerk chicken, oxtail, curry goat and festival mashups
Jerusalem Restaurant
Halal Middle Eastern grills and platters near Eglinton West
Junction Pet Clinic
Junction pet owners who want clear explanations and staged choices
K1 Speed Toronto
Kabalen Filipino Restaurant
Kahu Animal Hospital
pet owners seeking a veterinarian-owned clinic with extended hours
Kai Wei Supermarket
Kennedy Station
Kew-Balmy Beach
a calmer east-end beach and boardwalk walk
Kim Vietnamese Restaurant
Vietnamese dishes and pho near Chinatown
Kipling Station
La Bella Managua
A warm Nicaraguan sit-down meal in Bloorcourt
La Fiesta Catering
CNE and Toronto area
Latin American festival plates such as salchipapas and paella
Lagree Plus Toronto
Lait Night
very late Asian desserts and a table after midnight
Laywine’s
fine pens, premium stationery and expert gift help
Lee Restaurant
Lennox and Addington Dark Sky Viewing Area
a purpose-built eastern Ontario dark-sky viewing site
Leslie Lookout Park
Lillian H. Smith Branch
Little Caesars on Gerrard Street East
Little Canada
miniature fans, rainy days and visitors who enjoy finding tiny details
Loga’s Corner
Inexpensive Tibetan momos and a quick Parkdale meal
Los Vietnamita Taqueria
CNE and Toronto area
Vietnamese-Mexican tacos, fried chicken and loaded fries
Lost in Toronto Bar
Queen West
Late dates, sake flights, tea-led cocktails and desserts after dinner
Lucky Moose Food Mart
Lula Lounge
Lynx Music
Madras Masala
Mahjong Bar
Makkah Restaurant
Bangladeshi food and generous shareable meals on the Danforth
Mandarin Restaurant Scarborough
Marie Curtis Park East Beach
an Etobicoke beach day with trails, parkland and family space
Market Gallery
Marlas Fashions
Yorkdale and Glen Park
A huge formal selection, petite and plus sizes, prom and wedding events
Massey Hall Toronto: Seats, Tickets and Concert Visit Tips
Garden District
A booked concert with a carefully chosen seat
Mayfair Lakeshore
Melanie Lyne Woodbridge
Woodbridge
Classic cocktail dresses, jackets and more covered formal looks
Melt n Dip Toronto
rich chocolate crepes, waffles and fruit near the Financial District
Midnight Cookie Christie
warm cookies, takeout and late delivery
Milliken Park
Minerva Tiffins
South Indian vegetarian food, including dosa, at approachable prices
Mississauga YMCA
MOCA Toronto
Junction Triangle
Changing contemporary art in a striking industrial building
Momo Hut & Gardens
Tibetan momos and plates near Chester station
Mount Dennis Station
Mount Pleasant Cemetery
Mrakovic Fine Foods
Mrs. Robinson
MUJI Atrium
MZTV Museum of Television
Nakano Broadway
New Hong Fatt BBQ
Chinese barbecue over rice in Chinatown
Norma Reed Fairview Mall
Don Valley Village
A large formal selection, plus sizes, prom, graduation and ballroom weddings
North York Central Library
North York YMCA
Nutty Chocolatier Toronto: Candy, Fudge and Beaches Shop Tips
The Beaches
A browse for candy, fudge and imported British treats
Oakville GO Station
One-Shot Manga Cafe
reading and discovering manga before buying
One2 Snacks
Malaysian and Singaporean takeout worth ordering ahead
Ontario Science Centre at Harbourfront
families with children roughly three to ten who enjoy space, building and pretend play
Oomomo Don Mills
affordable stationery and Japanese-style household goods
Outrigger Toronto: Beaches Patio, Food and Live Music Tips
The Beaches
A casual Beaches meal or a drink with Saturday music
Papa Johns on College Street
Paper Plus Cloth
Japanese stationery, planners, stickers and workshops
Paradise Theatre
Park & Fifth Toronto
Leslieville
Clean modern dresses, bridesmaids, bridal events and polished wedding looks
Park9 Downtown
owners comparing several room, daycare and transport options
Parker Pet Care
dogs needing social or solo lodging in a large established facility
Paws Playgrounds
active social dogs that benefit from a large indoor and outdoor playground
Petit Potato Downtown
groups choosing between Asian meals, drinks and desserts
Petopia Dog Boarding
longer dog stays with published tiered rates
Pizza Hut Church Street
Pizza Nova on College Street
Pizza Pizza in the Annex
Pizzaiolo on Dundas Street West
Port Credit GO Station
the easiest complete GO day trip from Union, with a walkable waterfront and restaurants
Potato Bar
CNE and Toronto area
Loaded potatoes, cheese-heavy snacks and festival specials
Prospect Park
Pukka
St. Clair West
Creative Indian dishes, date nights and sharing several plates
Pursuit OCR
Rabba Fine Foods at 171 Front Street East
Re:Reading
a friendly east-end used-book browse with more than 40,000 titles
Rebozos Taqueria
CNE and Toronto area
Birria, cochinita pibil and Mexican tacos
REFORMD by Sweat and Tonic
REIGN Restaurant
Rennie Park
Reservoir Lounge Toronto: Live Music, Dinner and Reservation Tips
St. Lawrence
Dinner and live music with a table booked for the evening
Revue Cinema
Richmond Station
Rick’s Good Eats
CNE and Toronto area
Punjabi-Canadian comfort food, loaded fries and butter chicken tacos
Ripley’s Aquarium of Canada
families, rainy days and first-time visitors near Union Station
Riverdale Park East
Rogers Centre
Rouge Hill GO Station
a direct step from the train to the Lake Ontario Waterfront Trail
Rouge National Urban Park
Royal Ontario Museum
dinosaurs, natural history, world cultures and a three-hour indoor visit
Sambal
Savoury Grounds Toronto: Coffee Beans, Patio and Visit Tips
Kingston Road Village
Coffee beans and a short neighbourhood coffee break
Scarborough Museum
Midland Park
A small local history stop inside Thomson Memorial Park
Scotiabank Arena
Shangri-La Lobby Lounge Toronto: Afternoon Tea and Visit Tips
Financial District
A seasonal afternoon tea and a bright hotel lounge
Sheppard West Station
Sheppard-Yonge Station
Sherbourne Common
Sherwood Park
Sicilian Sidewalk Cafe
gelato, cannoli and patio energy after dinner on College Street
Silk and Snow Toronto Showroom
Simba Grill
African and Indian dishes for a filling shared meal
Simons Yorkdale
Yorkdale and Glen Park
Comparing many brands, styles and price levels in one bright store
Sino Hobby Toronto Downtown
anime and game character goods, including female-fandom titles
Sir Casimir Gzowski Park
Skydive Toronto
Innisfil area
A first tandem skydive, major adrenaline and a bucket-list day trip
Snakes & Lattes Annex
The Annex
A huge board-game library and an easy group activity
Sneaky Dee’s
Solis Movement Downtown Toronto
Spadina Museum
Square Boy
Classic burgers, souvlaki and snack-bar plates on the Danforth
St. Lawrence Market
Old Town
Toronto food, fresh ingredients and an easy downtown lunch stop
Stackt Market
Fort York
Pop-ups, outdoor drinks, small businesses and social events
Standard Time
Geary Avenue
Steadfast Brewing Co.
Steam Whistle Brewing
beer fans and a short stop beside the CN Tower and Roundhouse Park
STRONG Pilates King West
STRONG Pilates Little Italy
SU Karaoke
Church-Wellesley Village
Private loud singing with friends near Wellesley Station
Sunnyside Beach
west-end cycling, walking and a convenient waterfront meeting point
Swan Dive
Swatow Restaurant
Late Chinatown noodles, congee and Cantonese dishes
Swiss Chalet Yonge Street
T&T Supermarket College Store
Take Note Pens and Stationery
a calm curated Junction pen and notebook shop
TC Tibetan MoMo
Tibetan momos and simple Himalayan comfort food in Etobicoke
Temptations
CNE and Toronto area
Filled butter tarts and Canadian fair desserts
The Animal Clinic
downtown pet owners who need a central general practice
The Axis Club
The Beech Tree Toronto: Dinner, Prices and What to Know
Kingston Road Village
A booked dinner for a small group
The Beguiling
manga, BL, danmei, queer comics and special orders
The Bentway
Fort York
Seasonal skating, public art and unusual events under the Gardiner
The Best Deal in Town
Port Lands
Affordable private band practice and loud singing, with permission for any unusual use
The Clay Room
The Fitzroy Dress Rentals
Junction Triangle
Designer dresses for weddings, galas and one-time formal events
The Goof Toronto: Garden Gate Menu, Prices and Visit Tips
The Beaches
Canadian Chinese comfort food and an old Beaches diner
The Image Centre
The Jamii Hub
St. Lawrence and the Esplanade
Community arts, intimate events and Esplanade programs
The Monkey’s Paw
The Old Spaghetti Factory Toronto
The Only Cafe
The Paper Place
fine paper, origami, bookbinding and invitation projects
The Piston
Bloorcourt
The Power Plant Contemporary Art Gallery
a free contemporary art stop beside Harbourfront Centre
The Rec Room Roundhouse
The Roti Hut
Trinidadian doubles, rotis and Caribbean takeout in Scarborough
The Second City Toronto
South Core
Polished sketch comedy, improv shows and structured beginner classes
The Senator
The Village at Black Creek
The Well
Thomson Memorial Park
Thunderstruck Bookstore
a focused manga and graphic novel browse near Spadina Station
TIFF Lightbox
new releases, repertory films, talks and a rainy downtown afternoon
Tiflisi
Shareable Georgian breads, dumplings and comfort food
Tire Biter
social dogs needing kennel-free boarding near downtown
Tommy Thompson Park
Tonality Records
vintage turntable, cassette, four-track and receiver repair
Toronto Animal Services North Shelter
municipal adoption, foster and animal-service programmes
Toronto Botanical Garden
Don Mills
Flowers, photography and a calm walk linked to Edwards Gardens
Toronto Humane Society
long-term weekly animal-care volunteering and adoption services
Toronto Islands
Toronto PATH
Toronto Pearson International Airport
Toronto Pen Shoppe
writing gifts during a Distillery District visit
Toronto Railway Museum
Toronto Reference Library
Toronto Tool Library
Toronto Zoo
animal lovers and families ready for a full day of walking
Toronto’s First Post Office
Torrance Barrens Dark-Sky Preserve
the best-known dark-sky trip within roughly two hours of Toronto
Tropical Joe’s
Jamaican plates, patties and poutine inside Gerrard Square
True North Climbing
Downsview Park
Top-rope climbing, bouldering and a first indoor climbing lesson
Tut’s Egyptian Street Food
CNE and Toronto area
Egyptian street sandwiches, fried cauliflower and sweet zalabya
Twelve Food Truck
CNE and Toronto area
Korean hot dogs, drinks and colourful festival food
Twilight Cafe Yonge and Dundas
Union Station Toronto
UNIQLO CF Toronto Eaton Centre
University of Toronto Faculty of Dentistry Clinics
Urban Roll Toronto
Citywide
Social Thursday rollerblading routes through Toronto streets
Vaughan Metropolitan Centre Station
Victoria Café Toronto: King Edward Afternoon Tea and Prices
Old Town
Traditional afternoon tea, clotted cream and a vegetarian menu
ViVetha Bistro Toronto: Brunch, Prices and What to Expect
The Beaches
A filling, early brunch in the east Beaches
Ward’s Island
Waterworks Food Hall
Wellington Market
West End YMCA
When Hounds Fly Dundas West
reward-based dog training and possible class-helper experience
Wiggle Room
Wilson Station
Wonder Pens
fountain pens, ink, notebooks and expert beginner help
Woodbine Beach
Toronto’s strongest mainland beach for sand, swimming and a full summer day
Woodbine Beach Park
Wychwood Barns
Wychwood
Saturday market, community events and a beautiful reused streetcar barn
Wychwood Branch
Wychwood Park Animal Hospital
midtown pet owners who value continuity and a neighbourhood team
XOLA Toronto: Mexican Dinner in the Beaches, Prices and Tips
The Beaches
A small Mexican dinner near the Fox Theatre
Yodobashi Akiba
Yorkville Branch
Yueh Tung
Hakka Chinese and Canadian-Chinese favourites in downtown Toronto
Zezafoun Syrian Cuisine
Zumel & Co.
West Queen West
Colourful event outfits, wedding guest dresses and hands-on styling help