Guidebook - places of interest and essentials
Food Scene
Food within walking distance or a short transit ride away
797 College St
797 College StreetAmazing Spanish food! Try the octopus.
http://barisabel.com/
Dundas Street West
Dundas Street WestTasty Thai food with friendly owners and staff
http://www.sukhothaifood.ca/
What the area is know for, Brazilian and Portuguese baked goods. Portuguese custard tarts are a Toronto favourite. Coffee, meals and more!
http://www.brazilbakery.ca/
1554 Dundas St W
1554 Dundas Street WestWhat the area is know for, Brazilian and Portuguese baked goods. Portuguese custard tarts are a Toronto favourite. Coffee, meals and more!
http://www.brazilbakery.ca/
1561 Dundas St W
1561 Dundas Street WestCourage Cookies
https://www.couragecookies.ca/
Again what this area is known for Portuguese bbq, famous Portuguese roast chicken. Really nice patio. Tasty red wine.
http://www.bairrada.ca/index.php?body=college
1000 College St
1000 College StreetAgain what this area is known for Portuguese bbq, famous Portuguese roast chicken. Really nice patio. Tasty red wine.
http://www.bairrada.ca/index.php?body=college
Great breakfast, lunch, brunch. Becomes a cozy casual bar in the evening.
https://www.facebook.com/TorontoFederal
1438 Dundas St W
1438 Dundas Street WestGreat breakfast, lunch, brunch. Becomes a cozy casual bar in the evening.
https://www.facebook.com/TorontoFederal
Delicious Persian breakfast in a pretty, cozy environment!
http://pomegranaterestaurant.ca/tavoos/
1120 College St
1120 College StreetDelicious Persian breakfast in a pretty, cozy environment!
http://pomegranaterestaurant.ca/tavoos/
Stop Russian Restaurant at 1543 Dundas St. W is a great homey place with fantastic food. 5 min walk from the apartment, at the top of the street, to the right.
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The Ossington
61 Ossington AveStop Russian Restaurant at 1543 Dundas St. W is a great homey place with fantastic food. 5 min walk from the apartment, at the top of the street, to the right.
May to October on Tuesdays, rain or shine
Grab some fresh food and have a picnic in the park
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Trinity Bellwoods Farmers Market
241-257 Shaw StMay to October on Tuesdays, rain or shine
Grab some fresh food and have a picnic in the park
Moon Milk Creamery-ice cream and pastry shop
1695 Dundas St. W
Best ice cream in the city in my opinion.
1695 Dundas St W
Moon Milk Creamery-ice cream and pastry shop
1695 Dundas St. W
Best ice cream in the city in my opinion.
Toronto lines up for the pizza here. It's take-out, order out or sit on the small patio if you can get a seat. Long line-ups. Personally I think it's over hyped but you can decide for yourself!
Pizzeria Badiali
Toronto lines up for the pizza here. It's take-out, order out or sit on the small patio if you can get a seat. Long line-ups. Personally I think it's over hyped but you can decide for yourself!
People rave about their roast chicken. They are known for doing simple homey meals well. I haven't been. Also know for their soft serve that can also be found at their sister establishment Vilda's nearby.
Bernhardt's
People rave about their roast chicken. They are known for doing simple homey meals well. I haven't been. Also know for their soft serve that can also be found at their sister establishment Vilda's nearby.
Sister sandwich, sides and salad shop to Bernhardt's. Very popular and social-media worthy sandwiches. Also popular innovative soft serve.
Vilda's
Sister sandwich, sides and salad shop to Bernhardt's. Very popular and social-media worthy sandwiches. Also popular innovative soft serve.
Family owned authentic Nicaraguan restaurant. Get the whole fish!
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La Bella Managua
872 Bloor St WFamily owned authentic Nicaraguan restaurant. Get the whole fish!
Pasta Forever
Tiny hand-made pasta shop. Limited seating.
Drinks & Nightlife
Quiet chill bar with awesome friendly bar tender
https://www.facebook.com/Fountain-236050883104637/
1261 Dundas St W
1261 Dundas Street WestQuiet chill bar with awesome friendly bar tender
https://www.facebook.com/Fountain-236050883104637/
Live music and entertainment venue, dj's, dance parties!
http://garrisontoronto.com/
1197 Dundas St W
1197 Dundas Street WestLive music and entertainment venue, dj's, dance parties!
http://garrisontoronto.com/
Owned by a Japanese Rockabilly fan. Saki cocktails. Low key small bar with juke box.
http://www.blogto.com/bars/black-dice
1574 Dundas St W
1574 Dundas Street WestOwned by a Japanese Rockabilly fan. Saki cocktails. Low key small bar with juke box.
http://www.blogto.com/bars/black-dice
Restaurant bar with craft brewery on site. Nice patio. People watching. Bottles can be purchased for take away.
http://bellwoodsbrewery.com/
124 Ossington Ave
124 Ossington AvenueRestaurant bar with craft brewery on site. Nice patio. People watching. Bottles can be purchased for take away.
http://bellwoodsbrewery.com/
Higher end cocktails. Part of Jen Agg's group of restaurants
http://hoofcocktailbar.com/
923 Dundas St W
923 Dundas Street WestHigher end cocktails. Part of Jen Agg's group of restaurants
http://hoofcocktailbar.com/
1434 Dundas St W
1434 Dundas Street WestWine bar and small plates. Nice atmosphere.
http://midfieldwinebar.com/
Arts & Culture
1445 Dundas St W
1445 Dundas Street WestCommercial art gallery showing contemporary Canadian art
http://www.mkg127.com/
Great gallery that shows emerging artists. Governed by OCADU Student Government.
http://www.xpace.info/
303 Lansdowne Ave
Lansdowne AvenueGreat gallery that shows emerging artists. Governed by OCADU Student Government.
http://www.xpace.info/
FREE Entry
Canadian and international contemporary art and related cultural practices.
http://mercerunion.org/
1286 Bloor St W
1286 Bloor Street WestFREE Entry
Canadian and international contemporary art and related cultural practices.
http://mercerunion.org/
FREE entry
Gallery TPW is a not-for-profit, artist-run centre dedicated to the presentation and critical investigation of contemporary still and time-based images, exploring the exchange between photography, film and video. Through a diverse program of exhibitions, screenings, performance, new critical writing and unique public programs, TPW is distinctive in expanding an awareness of the vital role that images play in contemporary culture. Committed to the development of a critical visual literacy, TPW programs have a strong investment in the creative potential of pedagogy.
http://gallerytpw.ca/
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Gallery TPW
170 St Helens AveFREE entry
Gallery TPW is a not-for-profit, artist-run centre dedicated to the presentation and critical investigation of contemporary still and time-based images, exploring the exchange between photography, film and video. Through a diverse program of exhibitions, screenings, performance, new critical writing and unique public programs, TPW is distinctive in expanding an awareness of the vital role that images play in contemporary culture. Committed to the development of a critical visual literacy, TPW programs have a strong investment in the creative potential of pedagogy.
http://gallerytpw.ca/
Commercial gallery with interesting artists. Several galleries are in walking distance
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Daniel Faria Gallery
188 St Helens AveCommercial gallery with interesting artists. Several galleries are in walking distance
Commercial gallery representing interesting artists. Many galleries are in walking distance as well
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Clint Roenisch Gallery
190 St Helens AveCommercial gallery representing interesting artists. Many galleries are in walking distance as well
Contemporary art museum. Fee for entry.
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Museo de Arte Contemporáneo de Toronto Canadá
158 Sterling RdContemporary art museum. Fee for entry.
Shopping
1177 Dundas St W
1177 Dundas Street WestOne of many great vintage shops in Toronto
http://www.pennyarcadevintage.com/
1528 Dundas St W
1528 Dundas Street WestFor permanent souvenirs
http://www.archivetattoo.com/z/
900 Dufferin St
900 Dufferin StreetTypical mall with chain stores and food court.
https://www.dufferinmall.ca/
Buy sell trade fashion store. They have 3 locations in Toronto. Parkdale location is the closest. Go frequently to discover the treasures that come in daily.
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Common Sort - Parkdale
1414 Queen St WBuy sell trade fashion store. They have 3 locations in Toronto. Parkdale location is the closest. Go frequently to discover the treasures that come in daily.
1558 Dupont St
100% Silk Shop
Very unique shop for designer fashion, jewellery and more
Essentials
The nearest organic and health food store
Very close to the apartment! Right at the top of the street.
1545 Dundas St W
1545 Dundas Street WestThe nearest organic and health food store
Very close to the apartment! Right at the top of the street.
Large grocery store with seafood, butcher's counters and a pharmacy. You should be able to find everything you need here!
http://www.nofrills.ca/en_CA/storedetail.355.html
222 Lansdowne Ave
222 Lansdowne AvenueLarge grocery store with seafood, butcher's counters and a pharmacy. You should be able to find everything you need here!
http://www.nofrills.ca/en_CA/storedetail.355.html
Grocery store. Address says 22 Northcote but it's really at the bottom of Gladstone Avenue close to Queen Street. Behind the Gladstone Hotel.
http://freshco.com/
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22 Northcote Ave
22 Northcote AvenueGrocery store. Address says 22 Northcote but it's really at the bottom of Gladstone Avenue close to Queen Street. Behind the Gladstone Hotel.
http://freshco.com/
Old school Portuguese butcher shop
http://www.blogto.com/grocery/salsicharia-pavao-toronto
1435 Dundas St W
1435 Dundas Street WestOld school Portuguese butcher shop
http://www.blogto.com/grocery/salsicharia-pavao-toronto
All kinds of liquor, beer, wine etc.
http://www.lcbo.com/content/lcbo/en.html#.ViV4BmSrT-Y
1375 Queen St W
1375 Queen Street WestAll kinds of liquor, beer, wine etc.
http://www.lcbo.com/content/lcbo/en.html#.ViV4BmSrT-Y
More expensive than the Fresh Co and No Frills
https://www.metro.ca/en/find-a-grocery/377
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Metro at West Queen West
1230 Queen St WMore expensive than the Fresh Co and No Frills
https://www.metro.ca/en/find-a-grocery/377
1421 Dundas St W
1421 Dundas Street WestRexall Pharmacy, closest drug store
1473 Queen St W
1473 Queen Street WestClosest Shoppers Drug Mart
Parks & Nature
Playground, kiddie pool, tennis court, baseball diamonds, dog park. Farmer's market Tuesday afternoons. Community centre in the park has ping pong and indoor pool.
http://www.trinitybellwood
790 Queen St W
790 Queen Street WestPlayground, kiddie pool, tennis court, baseball diamonds, dog park. Farmer's market Tuesday afternoons. Community centre in the park has ping pong and indoor pool.
http://www.trinitybellwood
Playground, outdoor community pizza oven, skating rink, farmer's market Thursday afternoons. Across from Dufferin Mall.
http://www.dufferinpark.ca/home/wiki/wiki.php
875 Dufferin St
875 Dufferin StreetPlayground, outdoor community pizza oven, skating rink, farmer's market Thursday afternoons. Across from Dufferin Mall.
http://www.dufferinpark.ca/home/wiki/wiki.php
Nice community oriented park. Farmer's market on Mondays.
https://soraurenpark.wordpress.com/
289 Sorauren Ave
289 Sorauren AvenueNice community oriented park. Farmer's market on Mondays.
https://soraurenpark.wordpress.com/
Massive park built along the water. Not landscaped, very natural. Good for a bike ride
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Parque Tommy Thompson
1 Leslie StMassive park built along the water. Not landscaped, very natural. Good for a bike ride
A very large park with trails, a pond, food kiosks, small zoo, picnic areas, play grounds, a large free pool with waterslide and toddler wading area, tennis courts, park train tour, paddle boats and more.
High Park
1873 Bloor Street WestA very large park with trails, a pond, food kiosks, small zoo, picnic areas, play grounds, a large free pool with waterslide and toddler wading area, tennis courts, park train tour, paddle boats and more.