Mathew’s Guidebook
Sightseeing
There is no other place like this in the world. Toronto has designated this area for graffiti's artists. Here they get to share their lives and stories with you. When you go to the alley and you see a person on the wall. It means that they have passed away.
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Graffiti Alley
Graffiti AlleyThere is no other place like this in the world. Toronto has designated this area for graffiti's artists. Here they get to share their lives and stories with you. When you go to the alley and you see a person on the wall. It means that they have passed away.
If up are up for a little walk you should go to one of the hidden gems in Toronto. This is a monument to that was created for a friend that passed away after being hit by a car. The community and the artist continued to paint it over the years until City Hall as the importance it was to the people. It's now maintained by an art organization.
Rainbow Tunnel
East Don TrailIf up are up for a little walk you should go to one of the hidden gems in Toronto. This is a monument to that was created for a friend that passed away after being hit by a car. The community and the artist continued to paint it over the years until City Hall as the importance it was to the people. It's now maintained by an art organization.
St. Michael's is open most of the time and people are welcome to walk around as long as they are quite. It is one of the oldest and lagers churches in Toronto.
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St Michael's Cathedral Basilica
65 Bond StSt. Michael's is open most of the time and people are welcome to walk around as long as they are quite. It is one of the oldest and lagers churches in Toronto.
St. James is also one of the oldest and largest church's in Toronto. They are open most day's and you are welcome to visit it. You just need to be respectful and quiet.
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Catedral de San Jaime
106 King St ESt. James is also one of the oldest and largest church's in Toronto. They are open most day's and you are welcome to visit it. You just need to be respectful and quiet.
Allan gardens is our botanical garden in the heart of Toronto. It is FREE all year around, open till 5pm and is always changing.
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Jardines Allan
160 Gerrard St EAllan gardens is our botanical garden in the heart of Toronto. It is FREE all year around, open till 5pm and is always changing.
Toronto Island is a great place to go. If you open for a longer walk, think about going to Ward's Island and making your way over to the main island (Centre Island). There are cute homes to walk around, a café, restaurant, and the boardwalk. It is one of my favourit places during the fall.
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Ward's Island
Toronto Island is a great place to go. If you open for a longer walk, think about going to Ward's Island and making your way over to the main island (Centre Island). There are cute homes to walk around, a café, restaurant, and the boardwalk. It is one of my favourit places during the fall.
I love this place! It is the ONLY Documentary Theatre in the world. It is only of the only theatres in Toronto that has a balcony. If you love documentaries I really recommend supporting this theatre.
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Hot Docs Ted Rogers Cinema
506 Bloor St WI love this place! It is the ONLY Documentary Theatre in the world. It is only of the only theatres in Toronto that has a balcony. If you love documentaries I really recommend supporting this theatre.
Habourfront Centre always has something going out throughout the year. I would check the website to see what is going on. They always have free music concerts, dance shows, skating, and art shows.
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Harbourfront
Habourfront Centre always has something going out throughout the year. I would check the website to see what is going on. They always have free music concerts, dance shows, skating, and art shows.
Everyone wants to go to the highest building in every City and look over it's skyline. Most people that live in Toronto have never been.
I think it's a little over price and something that you will do in about 1hr. Here is a better way to get more out of the CN Tower and you might save a little bite of money. Have lunch at the 360 Restaurant at the top of the tower. If you are planning on going for lunch anyways and you want to go to the top why not do both. You will have a great meal and it also rotates so you can see all of Toronto over the course of your meal. After your meal you can head downstairs to the observation deck.
If you like to drink wine, they do have the worlds tallest wine cellar and has some of the finest wins in Toronto.
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Torre CN
290 Bremner BlvdEveryone wants to go to the highest building in every City and look over it's skyline. Most people that live in Toronto have never been.
I think it's a little over price and something that you will do in about 1hr. Here is a better way to get more out of the CN Tower and you might save a little bite of money. Have lunch at the 360 Restaurant at the top of the tower. If you are planning on going for lunch anyways and you want to go to the top why not do both. You will have a great meal and it also rotates so you can see all of Toronto over the course of your meal. After your meal you can head downstairs to the observation deck.
If you like to drink wine, they do have the worlds tallest wine cellar and has some of the finest wins in Toronto.
Shhhh! Don't tell the locals that I told you about this place. This is Toronto best kept secret as it's a little out of the way and well hidden. The Evergreen Brick Works is one of the most important historical areas in Toronto. Most of our red brick buildings in Toronto from 1889 to the 1980's came from the Brick Works.
In 1994, restoration of the site began with 3 ponds and with native trees, shrubs and wildflowers. By 1997 it will open to the public. Many of the building have their original look and feel when they first opened. There is a nice trail that you can walk around the ponds and if you are up to it, there is a big hill you can climb to over look the Brick Works. There is a café and Garden Centre. My favourite time of the year is the fall as the leaves change.
The weekend is the best time to come down as they an outdoor market till 1pm on Saturday or Sunday. This is a must do if you are looking for something different to do.
You can drive down to the Brick Works or take the Free shuttle beside the Broadview Subway Station Parkette at Erindale Ave and Broadview Ave or take the 28 Bayview South bus from Davisville subway station. It runs from 6am–1am from Monday to Saturday and 8am–6pm on Sundays.
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Evergreen Brick Works
550 Bayview AveShhhh! Don't tell the locals that I told you about this place. This is Toronto best kept secret as it's a little out of the way and well hidden. The Evergreen Brick Works is one of the most important historical areas in Toronto. Most of our red brick buildings in Toronto from 1889 to the 1980's came from the Brick Works.
In 1994, restoration of the site began with 3 ponds and with native trees, shrubs and wildflowers. By 1997 it will open to the public. Many of the building have their original look and feel when they first opened. There is a nice trail that you can walk around the ponds and if you are up to it, there is a big hill you can climb to over look the Brick Works. There is a café and Garden Centre. My favourite time of the year is the fall as the leaves change.
The weekend is the best time to come down as they an outdoor market till 1pm on Saturday or Sunday. This is a must do if you are looking for something different to do.
You can drive down to the Brick Works or take the Free shuttle beside the Broadview Subway Station Parkette at Erindale Ave and Broadview Ave or take the 28 Bayview South bus from Davisville subway station. It runs from 6am–1am from Monday to Saturday and 8am–6pm on Sundays.
You know what you will never find in Europe is a Black Creek Pioneer Village. This is one of Toronto best kept secret as it's on the outer edges of Toronto. Pioneer Village has some of the oldest buildings. It's a museum that has come to life. There are Pioneers running the shops and lots of space to move around....You can also order some fresh pioneer bread at the Half Way House Inn!
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Pueblo Pionero de Black Creek
1000 Murray Ross PkwyYou know what you will never find in Europe is a Black Creek Pioneer Village. This is one of Toronto best kept secret as it's on the outer edges of Toronto. Pioneer Village has some of the oldest buildings. It's a museum that has come to life. There are Pioneers running the shops and lots of space to move around....You can also order some fresh pioneer bread at the Half Way House Inn!
The Hockey Hall of Fame might be the only place in Toronto that a Toronto Maple Leaf Fan will ever be able the Stanley Cup and so can you! It's a great museum even if you are not a fan of hockey. One of the best sporting museums in the world and you don't want to miss it.
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Salón de la Fama del Hockey
30 Yonge StThe Hockey Hall of Fame might be the only place in Toronto that a Toronto Maple Leaf Fan will ever be able the Stanley Cup and so can you! It's a great museum even if you are not a fan of hockey. One of the best sporting museums in the world and you don't want to miss it.
Here is something you might not know about every kid in Toronto and that is we have all been to the Ontario Science Centre. It is one of the best buildings to be integrated with nature in Toronto. They have a great area for younger kids and best of all, they will have a good night sleep after their busy day. They also have an IMAX theatre with great science movies.
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Ontario Science Centre
770 Don Mills Rd.Here is something you might not know about every kid in Toronto and that is we have all been to the Ontario Science Centre. It is one of the best buildings to be integrated with nature in Toronto. They have a great area for younger kids and best of all, they will have a good night sleep after their busy day. They also have an IMAX theatre with great science movies.
Neighbourhoods
Cabbage Town is where the Irish settled during the potato famine and were not very welcomed in Toronto.
It is now how to the most clustered Victorian houses in North America and is a historical area of Toronto. Most of the homes have been renovated to look like what they would have over a 100 years ago. You can also enjoy the farm which is in Riverdale Park for free.
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Cabbagetown
Cabbage Town is where the Irish settled during the potato famine and were not very welcomed in Toronto.
It is now how to the most clustered Victorian houses in North America and is a historical area of Toronto. Most of the homes have been renovated to look like what they would have over a 100 years ago. You can also enjoy the farm which is in Riverdale Park for free.
Wychwood park is the only gated community in Toronto. It has some of the most arts and crafts homes in the city. There is also Wychwood barns which has something going on during the weekend and why not head over to Dutch Dreams for some ice cream close to St. Clair and Bathurst.
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Wychwood Park
Wychwood park is the only gated community in Toronto. It has some of the most arts and crafts homes in the city. There is also Wychwood barns which has something going on during the weekend and why not head over to Dutch Dreams for some ice cream close to St. Clair and Bathurst.
The Market has everything that you will need. It's a great place to shop, looking around, there are some may different cafés and restaurants that you will not find anywhere else.
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Kensington Market
The Market has everything that you will need. It's a great place to shop, looking around, there are some may different cafés and restaurants that you will not find anywhere else.
If you are looking to find a drag show, a piano bar or enjoy the night life, this is the place to go. There is always something going on. It's also home to Maple Leaf Gardens and the AIDS Memorial.
Church and Wellesley
If you are looking to find a drag show, a piano bar or enjoy the night life, this is the place to go. There is always something going on. It's also home to Maple Leaf Gardens and the AIDS Memorial.
Food scene
If you are looking to try something different. Why not go to O Noir which is a restaurant where you eat in the dark. This restaurant will change your life.
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Onoir
620 Church StIf you are looking to try something different. Why not go to O Noir which is a restaurant where you eat in the dark. This restaurant will change your life.
The Danforth is home to our Greek community and come alive at night. There are many different Greek restaurants along the Danforth. Start your walk from Broadview and Danforth to Pape and Danforth. I'm sure you will find somewhere to eat.
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The Danforth
The Danforth is home to our Greek community and come alive at night. There are many different Greek restaurants along the Danforth. Start your walk from Broadview and Danforth to Pape and Danforth. I'm sure you will find somewhere to eat.
Have you every wanted to sit on toilet bowl and bring out of a toilet bowl cup? This is the spot for you. This is a cute little café that you should try once. They have a really good bubble waffle with ice cream.
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Poop Café
678 Bloor St WHave you every wanted to sit on toilet bowl and bring out of a toilet bowl cup? This is the spot for you. This is a cute little café that you should try once. They have a really good bubble waffle with ice cream.
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Where to eat around the Distillery District?
If you are planning to eat in the Distillery District, I would recommend leaving the area for find a place cheaper to eat. One place I like to go is to Banknote Bar Corktown
474 Adelaide St E. It is about 10mins walk from the Distillery.
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Free Museum Days!
All of these museums are free in the evening. You have to pay during the day.
Art Gallery of Ontario is free every Wednesday
Royal Ontario Museum is free the 3rd Tuesday of every month but you will want to get tickets online as they do show sell out
Gardiner Museum is free every Wednesday
All Toronto owned museums are free to get into.
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Discounts!
If you looking for a discount on attractions try going to "Groupon' as they will have many discounts through out Toronto and the area.
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Go to the movies on Tuesday!
If you are here for a week or so, you might want to go to the movies. Most movie theatres in Toronto are half price. This is what many locals do during the week.
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Where to buy maple syrup?
Maple Syrup flows freely here in Canada and you might want do bring some back home. You can go into any supermarket in Toronto and they will be selling it. Look for 100% maple syrup. Food Basic, No Frills, Loblaws. Sobeys and Metro are all great places to find it.
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Meet some locals?
If you are looking to meet some locals. Think about using "Meetup" App. It's a great place to meet people that live in Toronto.
My favorite group is my own - Toronto Movies and Outings Group.
But I'm sure you will find a group that works for you.
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Enjoy the sunsets!
There are a few places in Toronto where you can enjoy the sunset.
Here are 3 of my favourit places in Toronto.
1) Riverdale Park off of Broadview
2) Polson Pier
3) Olympic Island (Which is one of the Toronto Island).
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People are friendly!
I have been told that people in Toronto are cold and not friendly but in reality you want to help you. We just have places to go. If you ask anyone for any kind of directions they will help you. What makes Toronto so special is most people downtown live in Toronto and they are not tourists. Just ask away. We really do want to help you.
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Money exchange.
My favourit place to exchange money is in the atrium which is just little north of Dundas on Yonge Street. They have the cheapest rates I have found. I always use them. It is called Interchange Financial Currency Exchange. Don't use any of the of ones in the Eaton Centre or a bank as they will not give you a good rate.
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Poutine
I always get asked where to get the best poutine in Toronto and most people in Toronto might say one of these specialized poutine restaurants but I have not found one I like. I want to add (I might no longer be able to go to Montreal any more) that I really do believe that New York Fries is hands down the BEST Poutine in Canada. Just make sure they don't over do it on the gravy. You can find one in the Eaton Centre food court.
#2) Harvey's - You can find one in 10 Dundas East (across from the Eaton Centre)
#3) Chip truck - There is always one in front of City Hall