Best Nature and Wildlife Areas in York

"Explore the trails that wind through the beautiful Humber River valley at Boyd Conservation Area. Located within the headwaters of the Don and Humber Rivers, Boyd Conservation Area offers a unique opportunity to enjoy nature in the city. The park is one of the GTA’s..."

"If you’ve never been to Boyd Conservation Centre, you’re missing out. This Woodbridge nature preserve, which is chock full of mature trees, is nothing short of majestic. It’s also a local favourite for family get-togethers, thanks to its many picnic and BBQ sites."

"This heritage park is centred around the Historic Baker House which was built in 1953 and gives visitors a glimpse of Upper Canada when it settled when Lieutenant Governor John Graves Simcoe put lots up along Yonge Street for sale. Right next to the house is a large woodlot (Baker's Woods) where you'll often find dog walkers, hikers, and runners. In the woods you'll find an inner and outer circuit that you can take."

"This restaurant gets its name from the city of Mecca in Saudi Arabia, a holy place for the Muslims, is among the best North Indian and Pakistani restaurants in the Danforth region in Toronto. Though it serves Pakistani and other Indian dishes, this food joint is Bangladeshi owned. This place also features a big portray of Kaba in Mecca, the Muslim holy praying region."

"Greens Vegetarian Restaurant turned completely vegan in 2015, and they serve Chinese, Vietnamese, and Thai dishes. You’ll love the fresh ingredients, nutritious selections, and great service. There are appetizers, soups, vegetable dishes, noodle dishes, rice dishes, and coconut ice cream desserts."

"When it comes time to pick up lunch, choices can seem worse for the wear when you are trying to stay in reasonable shape. Should you cross your fingers and hope that the item in front of you will not make you balloon?. Going to iQ Food Co with three locations takes the ingredients and puts them in front of you in a bare format."

"Toronto's favorite West End hotel turned heads when it opened up a satellite Commissary on the somewhat unexpected Sterling Road in late 2017. But once again, just as when it first opened its doors in 2004, the owners of The Drake have proven they know what Torontonians want, before they actually want it. The area is swiftly becoming a hot spot for the city's in-the-know hipsters—we haven't even mentioned the new Museum of Contemporary Art that'll be opening around here later this year—and the restaurant is now firmly the area's second (if not first) draw; just scope the millennials snapping pics of their brisket and bitter greens hash and Cilantro Tequilas Caesars."

"Try some smørrebrød at the Drake Commissary|© Colin Faulkner. Don’t skip the most important meal of the day while you’re here – Toronto is big on brunches and has a number of restaurants offering unique twists on the meal. For a TO stalwart, head to the Drake Commissary and try some smørrebrød, a Danish open-face sandwich made with rye bread that is topped with seasonal ingredients."

"Leave it to the folks behind the Drake to come up with one of the coolest places to break bread. At this bustling corner in the Junction Triangle, chefs, bakers, patrons and artists come together over some darn good dough. The Commissary is more than a bakery, it’s an 8,000-square-foot community-and-culinary hub set in a refurbished condiment factory."

"With over 40,000 square feet of event space, Rec Room is kind of like Playdium for grown-ups. It’s a restaurant, bar, arcade, pool hall, meeting space, concert venue, and patio lounge. Games include the typical shuffleboard, ping pong, and pool."

"There's no need to be alarmed because the Elmwood Spa is quite the opposite of a nightmare on Elm Street. Instead of a horror film you can’t wake up from, the spa is rather a luxurious, beautiful dream that you don’t want to wake from — you know, the ones that you usually have after watching a McDonald’s or Dairy Queen commercial."

"Modern urban life can be stressful, and every now and then we need to escape the demands of work, family, or social obligations and unwind. Fortunately, you don’t need to go far to get some much needed nurturing and renewal. Visit Elmwood Spa, a peaceful oasis located in a refined historic building in downtown Toronto."

"Even checking in for your appointment at the Elmwood Spa is a pleasant experience. Hand towels are at the ready while you prepare for further relaxation. The pristine environment sets the tone for the pampering we all need from time to time."