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Neighbourhoods

Kensington Market is one of the oldest and most diverse neighborhoods in Toronto—and also one of its liveliest. The neighborhood is not so much a traditional “market” but more of an eclectic collection of cafes, restaurants, vintage stores, bars, and specialty food shops selling everything from cheese and spices, to freshly baked bread and produce. The neighborhood is a microcosm of Toronto’s multicultural population and a place that represents something that makes the city so special. A favorite among both locals and visitors to Toronto, Kensington Market is a place you can visit again and again, always finding something new to explore down side streets, graffitied alleys and in the ever-changing array of shops housed in old Victorian homes.
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Kensington Fruit Market
36 St Andrew St
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Kensington Market is one of the oldest and most diverse neighborhoods in Toronto—and also one of its liveliest. The neighborhood is not so much a traditional “market” but more of an eclectic collection of cafes, restaurants, vintage stores, bars, and specialty food shops selling everything from cheese and spices, to freshly baked bread and produce. The neighborhood is a microcosm of Toronto’s multicultural population and a place that represents something that makes the city so special. A favorite among both locals and visitors to Toronto, Kensington Market is a place you can visit again and again, always finding something new to explore down side streets, graffitied alleys and in the ever-changing array of shops housed in old Victorian homes.
Trinity Bellwoods is definitely one of the hippest neighbourhoods in Toronto. It combines the best of Queen West and Dundas Wesy. You’ll catch all of the coolest people in town lounging in the grass, and once you leave its sunny slopes there’s so much to do in the area too. Ossington Avenue is Toronto’s hub for wining and dining, while Queen Street’s got some amazing shops. Not sure where to start? Here’s your guide to the best Trinity Bellwoods has to offer – both within the park and outside of it. If you’re looking to explore a couple more creative and enriching neighbourhoods nearby, head a block or two north to vibrant Little Italy, and then east to Kensington Market, another unique and art-centered area, with a more bohemian vibe.
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Trinity Bellwoods Park
790 Queen St W
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Trinity Bellwoods is definitely one of the hippest neighbourhoods in Toronto. It combines the best of Queen West and Dundas Wesy. You’ll catch all of the coolest people in town lounging in the grass, and once you leave its sunny slopes there’s so much to do in the area too. Ossington Avenue is Toronto’s hub for wining and dining, while Queen Street’s got some amazing shops. Not sure where to start? Here’s your guide to the best Trinity Bellwoods has to offer – both within the park and outside of it. If you’re looking to explore a couple more creative and enriching neighbourhoods nearby, head a block or two north to vibrant Little Italy, and then east to Kensington Market, another unique and art-centered area, with a more bohemian vibe. 
Buzzy West Queen West is a trendy neighbourhood that draws artists and hipsters to its galleries, kitschy shops and indie boutiques. Home to vibrant bars, cafes and bistros, the area is also known for its offbeat street fashion and Graffiti Alley murals. Picturesque Trinity Bellwoods Park is a top leisure spot for families and dog owners.
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Queen Street West
Queen Street West
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Buzzy West Queen West is a trendy neighbourhood that draws artists and hipsters to its galleries, kitschy shops and indie boutiques. Home to vibrant bars, cafes and bistros, the area is also known for its offbeat street fashion and Graffiti Alley murals. Picturesque Trinity Bellwoods Park is a top leisure spot for families and dog owners.
Nestled in between the hip Trinity Bellwoods and cozy Palmerston, Little Italy Toronto is a pocket of culture in the heart of the city. It’s great for walking around on bustling sidewalks and sipping espresso on a patio in the summer. True to its Italian roots, the area goes crazy during the World Cup, but you’ll also find influences from all around the world. What the area has become known for is its nightlife and abundance of delicious dining opportunities, so come check out vibrant Little Italy Toronto
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Little Italy
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Nestled in between the hip Trinity Bellwoods and cozy Palmerston, Little Italy Toronto is a pocket of culture in the heart of the city. It’s great for walking around on bustling sidewalks and sipping espresso on a patio in the summer. True to its Italian roots, the area goes crazy during the World Cup, but you’ll also find influences from all around the world. What the area has become known for is its nightlife and abundance of delicious dining opportunities, so come check out vibrant Little Italy Toronto
7 min drive from the station/ 15 min using public transportation
Bathurst
7 min drive from the station/ 15 min using public transportation
Toronto Union
65 Front St W
15 min drive from the house / 35 min using public transportation
Union Station
15 min drive from the house / 35 min using public transportation
local coffee shop
Hamers Coffee
870 Dundas St W
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Milky's Coffee
760 Dundas St W
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The Roasted Nut
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Pennies
127 Strachan Ave
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Sightseeing

Toronto is one of the most multicultural cities in the world, evidenced by the many cultures that have helped shape the city’s streets and neighborhoods, as well as the diverse culinary scene. One of the most exciting neighborhoods to explore in Toronto is Chinatown. Walking through the array of shops, restaurants, food stalls, and bustling produce markets is a sensory experience that immerses visitors directly into the city’s Asian community.
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Chinatown
292 Spadina Ave.
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Toronto is one of the most multicultural cities in the world, evidenced by the many cultures that have helped shape the city’s streets and neighborhoods, as well as the diverse culinary scene. One of the most exciting neighborhoods to explore in Toronto is Chinatown. Walking through the array of shops, restaurants, food stalls, and bustling produce markets is a sensory experience that immerses visitors directly into the city’s Asian community.
Located in the heart of Downtown Toronto, the CN Tower is Canada’s most recognizable icon. The communication tower was built from 1973 to 1976 by the railway company “Canadian National” and standing 553.33 meters (1,815.4 ft) tall was the tallest structure in the world for over 30 years until it was surpassed in height by the Burj Dubai. A glass elevator takes visitors up to where they can look out from behind glass windows or from an outside observing area through a metal screen. Restaurant diners with reservations can avoid the queues for the observatory, and at night the lights from distant Rochester, New York are visible over the lake.
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CN Tower
290 Bremner Blvd
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Located in the heart of Downtown Toronto, the CN Tower is Canada’s most recognizable icon. The communication tower was built from 1973 to 1976 by the railway company “Canadian National” and standing 553.33 meters (1,815.4 ft) tall was the tallest structure in the world for over 30 years until it was surpassed in height by the Burj Dubai. A glass elevator takes visitors up to where they can look out from behind glass windows or from an outside observing area through a metal screen. Restaurant diners with reservations can avoid the queues for the observatory, and at night the lights from distant Rochester, New York are visible over the lake.
Located in the heart of downtown Toronto at the base of the CN Tower, the aquarium is Toronto's must-see attraction for tourists and locals of all ages. Immerse yourself in a world of 20,000 aquatic animals and discover your own underwater adventure. The Aquarium features North America’s longest underwater viewing tunnel with more than 5.7 million litres of water and over 100 interactive opportunities. Get up close and personal with several touch exhibits featuring horseshoe crabs, sharks, scarlet cleaner shrimp, and stingrays as well as daily dive shows every 2 hours. This awe-inspiring attraction consists of nine carefully curated galleries showcasing a cross section of saltwater and freshwater environments from around the world – starting with species from Toronto’s backyard, the Great Lakes basin
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Ripleys akvarium i Canada
288 Bremner Blvd
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Located in the heart of downtown Toronto at the base of the CN Tower, the aquarium is Toronto's must-see attraction for tourists and locals of all ages. Immerse yourself in a world of 20,000 aquatic animals and discover your own underwater adventure. The Aquarium features North America’s longest underwater viewing tunnel with more than 5.7 million litres of water and over 100 interactive opportunities. Get up close and personal with several touch exhibits featuring horseshoe crabs, sharks, scarlet cleaner shrimp, and stingrays as well as daily dive shows every 2 hours. This awe-inspiring attraction consists of nine carefully curated galleries showcasing a cross section of saltwater and freshwater environments from around the world – starting with species from Toronto’s backyard, the Great Lakes basin
Visitors can shop till they drop at Eaton Centre, Toronto’s premier shopping mall. Hungry visitors can take a break at one of the mall’s many restaurants, which range from fast foot to ethnic cuisine. Altogether, Eaton Centre has more than 235 stores and restaurants, right in Toronto’s city center. This huge complex, which also contains offices, gets around a million visitors a week, making it the most popular attraction in Toronto. Unfortunately, visitors won’t be able to shop at Eaton’s, the department store chain for which it is named, since it is no longer in business.
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CF Toronto Eaton Centre
220 Yonge St
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Visitors can shop till they drop at Eaton Centre, Toronto’s premier shopping mall. Hungry visitors can take a break at one of the mall’s many restaurants, which range from fast foot to ethnic cuisine. Altogether, Eaton Centre has more than 235 stores and restaurants, right in Toronto’s city center. This huge complex, which also contains offices, gets around a million visitors a week, making it the most popular attraction in Toronto. Unfortunately, visitors won’t be able to shop at Eaton’s, the department store chain for which it is named, since it is no longer in business.
fully accessible and conveniently located in downtown Toronto, one of Canada’s greatest cities to visit, the Art Gallery of Ontario (AGO) is one of the most important art museums in North America. The AGO Collection features more than 100,000 great works of art, from cutting-edge contemporary to classic European masterpieces. View iconic paintings by the well-known Group of Seven as well as amazing art by established and emerging Indigenous, Inuit and Métis artists, sculptures, photographs, prints & drawings and so much more are on display in a beautiful building that itself is a work of art, with design details created by world-renowned architect Frank Gehry.
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Art Gallery of Ontario
317 Dundas St W
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 fully accessible and conveniently located in downtown Toronto, one of Canada’s greatest cities to visit, the Art Gallery of Ontario (AGO) is one of the most important art museums in North America. The AGO Collection features more than 100,000 great works of art, from cutting-edge contemporary to classic European masterpieces. View iconic paintings by the well-known Group of Seven as well as amazing art by established and emerging Indigenous, Inuit and Métis artists, sculptures, photographs, prints & drawings and so much more are on display in a beautiful building that itself is a work of art, with design details created by world-renowned architect Frank Gehry.
Canada’s largest museum showcasing art, culture, and nature from around the globe and across the ages. The ROM is home to a world-class collection of 13 million artworks, cultural objects and natural history specimens, featured in 40 gallery and exhibition spaces. Explore special exhibitions, as well as the Museum’s permanent collections of dinosaurs, South Asian art and culture, gems and minerals, ancient Egyptian treasures, biodiversity, and much more.
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Royal Ontario Museum
100 Queens Park
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Canada’s largest museum showcasing art, culture, and nature from around the globe and across the ages. The ROM is home to a world-class collection of 13 million artworks, cultural objects and natural history specimens, featured in 40 gallery and exhibition spaces. Explore special exhibitions, as well as the Museum’s permanent collections of dinosaurs, South Asian art and culture, gems and minerals, ancient Egyptian treasures, biodiversity, and much more.
explore the world at your feet through a stunning collection of more than 13,000 shoes and related artifacts that span 4,500 years of history in four impressive galleries. A cultural gem in the heart of our city, The Bata Shoe Museum is an internationally-acclaimed institution and architectural treasure
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Bata Skomuseum
327 Bloor St W
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explore the world at your feet through a stunning collection of more than 13,000 shoes and related artifacts that span 4,500 years of history in four impressive galleries. A cultural gem in the heart of our city, The Bata Shoe Museum is an internationally-acclaimed institution and architectural treasure
Canada’s Wonderland is one of the country’s premier amusement parks. Located in Vaughan, close to Toronto, this thrilling amusement park contains over 200 attractions, 70 thrilling rides and a 20-acre water park. It’s where families come to spend quality time with each other and their good friends, G-Forces
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Canadas Vidunderland
1 Canada's Wonderland Drive
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Canada’s Wonderland is one of the country’s premier amusement parks. Located in Vaughan, close to Toronto, this thrilling amusement park contains over 200 attractions, 70 thrilling rides and a 20-acre water park. It’s where families come to spend quality time with each other and their good friends, G-Forces
Niagara Falls, Ontario, is a Canadian city at the famous waterfalls of the same name, linked with the U.S. by the Rainbow Bridge. Its site on the Niagara River's western shore overlooks the Horseshoe Falls, the cascades' most expansive section. Elevators take visitors to a lower, wetter vantage point behind the falls. A cliffside park features a promenade alongside 520-ft.-high Skylon Tower with an observation deck.
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Niagara Falls
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Niagara Falls, Ontario, is a Canadian city at the famous waterfalls of the same name, linked with the U.S. by the Rainbow Bridge. Its site on the Niagara River's western shore overlooks the Horseshoe Falls, the cascades' most expansive section. Elevators take visitors to a lower, wetter vantage point behind the falls. A cliffside park features a promenade alongside 520-ft.-high Skylon Tower with an observation deck.
located on Queen West
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Graffiti Alley
Graffiti Alley
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located on Queen West
Casa Loma is a Toronto landmark that’s hard to miss. It’s a huge castle that has stood out since the moment it was built on a hill in the early 20th century. Casa Loma was the dream of a wealthy man who always wanted to live in a castle, so he built one. Casa Loma has 98 rooms and was the largest house in Toronto when it was built. It also has secret passageways, lovely gardens, a library, a hunting lodge and even an elevator. Three hundred people worked three years to construct this magnificent complex.
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Casa Loma
1 Austin Terrace
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Casa Loma is a Toronto landmark that’s hard to miss. It’s a huge castle that has stood out since the moment it was built on a hill in the early 20th century. Casa Loma was the dream of a wealthy man who always wanted to live in a castle, so he built one. Casa Loma has 98 rooms and was the largest house in Toronto when it was built. It also has secret passageways, lovely gardens, a library, a hunting lodge and even an elevator. Three hundred people worked three years to construct this magnificent complex.
Pay a visit in the springtime when the Cherry Blossoms are in bloom, and you're likely to see thousands of photographers capturing the scene for posterity. Toronto's High Park is somewhat analogous to New York City's Central Park, but built to scale. The celebrated 136-year-old greenspace is one of Toronto's largest and oldest parks, occupying 400 acres that include extensive hiking trails, a museum, a zoo and one of the city's most beloved playgrounds. It's easy to feel like you might be lost in High Park, a welcome experience when you're otherwise surrounded by concrete and following a grid.
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High Park
1873 Bloor St W
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Pay a visit in the springtime when the Cherry Blossoms are in bloom, and you're likely to see thousands of photographers capturing the scene for posterity. Toronto's High Park is somewhat analogous to New York City's Central Park, but built to scale. The celebrated 136-year-old greenspace is one of Toronto's largest and oldest parks, occupying 400 acres that include extensive hiking trails, a museum, a zoo and one of the city's most beloved playgrounds. It's easy to feel like you might be lost in High Park, a welcome experience when you're otherwise surrounded by concrete and following a grid.
Toronto Islands is another hot-spot recreation destination. Located just offshore a ferry ride away from Toronto proper, they are the only islands in this part of Lake Ontario. Since only a few vehicles are permitted, they are the largest urban car-free zone in North America. Recreation opportunities abound, from swimming and kayaking to biking and Frisbee golf. Centerville, located on the largest island, Centre, is a 1900s style amusement park for children, complete with miniature railway and antique carousel. Toronto Islands also hosts annual arts and rock music festivals.
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Toronto Islands
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Toronto Islands is another hot-spot recreation destination. Located just offshore a ferry ride away from Toronto proper, they are the only islands in this part of Lake Ontario. Since only a few vehicles are permitted, they are the largest urban car-free zone in North America. Recreation opportunities abound, from swimming and kayaking to biking and Frisbee golf. Centerville, located on the largest island, Centre, is a 1900s style amusement park for children, complete with miniature railway and antique carousel. Toronto Islands also hosts annual arts and rock music festivals.
The Distillery District is the place for visitors to go when they want to experience the charm of Victorian Toronto. Set in the historic district just a short walk from downtown, this pedestrian-only shopping area centers around restored buildings that were once the Gooderman & Worts whiskey distillery. Considered one of the hottest spots in Canada, visitors will find more than 80 retail shops, boutiques and eateries as well as art galleries and entertainment venues. The district hosts a number of events, including art shows and music festivals, throughout the year.
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Distillery Historic District
55 Mill St
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The Distillery District is the place for visitors to go when they want to experience the charm of Victorian Toronto. Set in the historic district just a short walk from downtown, this pedestrian-only shopping area centers around restored buildings that were once the Gooderman & Worts whiskey distillery. Considered one of the hottest spots in Canada, visitors will find more than 80 retail shops, boutiques and eateries as well as art galleries and entertainment venues. The district hosts a number of events, including art shows and music festivals, throughout the year.
must come watch the blue Jay's game.
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Rogers Centre
1 Blue Jays Way
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must come watch the blue Jay's game.
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Rogers Centre
1 Blue Jays Way
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Artsy, industrial-chic complex with trendy shops & eclectic eats & drinks, plus live entertainment.
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Stackt
28 Bathurst St
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Artsy, industrial-chic complex with trendy shops & eclectic eats & drinks, plus live entertainment.

Nightlife

King St W is a popular nightlife destination in Toronto due to the cluster of bars, clubs and restaurants that line it. But it is so much more than just a party street - there several things to do other than clubbing and drinking.
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King Street West
King Street West
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King St W is a popular nightlife destination in Toronto due to the cluster of bars, clubs and restaurants that line it. But it is so much more than just a party street - there several things to do other than clubbing and drinking.
Rebel is a nightclub and concert venue located on the Polson Pier in Toronto, Canada. Launched in October 2016, the complex resides on the edge of Lake Ontario overlooking the Toronto city skyline.
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Rebel
11 Polson St
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Rebel is a nightclub and concert venue located on the Polson Pier in Toronto, Canada. Launched in October 2016, the complex resides on the edge of Lake Ontario overlooking the Toronto city skyline. 
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BarChef
472 Queen St W
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Mahjong Bar
1276 Dundas St W
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Bar Sybanne
229 Ossington Ave
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Bellwoods Brewery
124 Ossington Ave
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BQM Burger and Craft Beer Ossington
210 Ossington Ave
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great for brunch and dinner
1 Kitchen
great for brunch and dinner
Cocktails served in metallic pineapples are served alongside burgers and hummus plates at this energetic spot on Portland with pool and plenty of selfie opportunities.
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Petty Cash
487 Adelaide St W
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Cocktails served in metallic pineapples are served alongside burgers and hummus plates at this energetic spot on Portland with pool and plenty of selfie opportunities.
Lots of pop art and neon make this place right at Bathurst as much a feast for the eyes as the belly with sangria cocktails as well as massive burgers.
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Regulars
668 King St W
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Lots of pop art and neon make this place right at Bathurst as much a feast for the eyes as the belly with sangria cocktails as well as massive burgers.
Hidden inside Baro near King and Spadina, this upper level haunt boasts a sick neon sign that makes for one of Toronto’s most popular selfie spots.
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Escobar
505 King St W
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Hidden inside Baro near King and Spadina, this upper level haunt boasts a sick neon sign that makes for one of Toronto’s most popular selfie spots.
cocktail bar
Offworld Bar
cocktail bar
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Cocktail Bar
923 Dundas St W
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Mother
874 Queen St W

Food Scene

408 Bloor Street W, Toronto, ON M5S 2N5 The Annex
69 Kensington Avenue, Toronto, ON M5T 2K2 Kensington Market
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Seven Lives
72 Kensington Ave
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69 Kensington Avenue, Toronto, ON M5T 2K2 Kensington Market
392 Queen Street W, Toronto, ON M5V 2A9 Queen Street West
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Banh Mi Boys
392 Queen St W
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392 Queen Street W, Toronto, ON M5V 2A9 Queen Street West
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416 Snack Bar
181 Bathurst St
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Mother's Dumplings
421 Spadina Ave.
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Gusto 101
101 Portland St
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Ramen Isshin
421 College St
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PAI
18 Duncan St
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California Sandwiches
244 Claremont St
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Patois
794 Dundas St W
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Bang Bang Ice Cream & Bakery
93A Ossington Ave
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Oretta
633 King St W
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Taverna Mercatto
120 Bremner Blvd
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Terroni
720 Queen St W
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Rol San Restaurant
388 Spadina Ave.
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Pho Rùa Vàng Golden Turtle Restaurant
125 Ossington Ave
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fresh bagels for breakfast and lunch. They make it in house
Kettlemans Bagel
fresh bagels for breakfast and lunch. They make it in house
TIKI BAR
542 Queen St W
Mother
874 Queen St W
Mother
874 Queen St W
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Thai Elephant
813 Queen St W
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Squirly's Bar & Grill
807 Queen St W
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local coffee shop

Hamers Coffee
870 Dundas St W
Milky's Coffee
760 Dundas St W
The Roasted Nut
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Ella's Uncle
916 Dundas St W
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Found Coffee | Bellwoods