Romantic Restaurants, Getaway Places in Whitby

"Did you know Toronto is home to the world's best food market?. According to National Geographic magazine, the St. Lawrence Market in the southeast end of the city's downtown core has the globe's greatest collection of vendors selling all manner of food. Walk around the indoor marketplace, in operation since 1803, and you'll find permanent vendors hawking the freshest seafood, cheeses from around the world, and meats and produce grown just outside the city."

"Old York's sensational St Lawrence Market has been a neighborhood meeting place for over two centuries. The restored, high-trussed 1845 South Market houses more than 120 specialty food stalls and shops: cheese... Top ChoiceTower in Entertainment & Financial Districts"

"Next on our list is a classic Queen Street supperclub spot that most who are familiar with if they’ve ever gone out to party on Queen West. The Drake Hotel, but for all intensive purposes, we’re strictly talking about the rooftop patio. With premium drinks and food this casual spot lends itself well to the eclectic hipster vibe of Queen West."

"The Sky Yard at the Drake Hotel gives you the very best and true experience of Toronto patios. Photo by Sky Yard At The Drake Hotel website. In the heart of downtown Toronto’s Queen St, the Sky Yard over the Drake Hotel is where the Southwest meets the West Queen."

"Standing elegantly close to the St. Lawrence Market is a building fit to put any other structure in the vicinity to shame. Such is the grandeur and immense presence of the St. Lawrence Hall. This spectacular building took shape in the mid-19th century and was the work of the renowned Anglo-Canadian architect, William Thomas."

"Gooderham isn’t the only action in the St. Lawrence Market area. Frankey points out that St. Lawrence Hall and other buildings are just as remarkable. “People don’t capture [those] because they don’t stop and look up and see the art deco or the renaissance styling on the buildings,” says Frankey."

"This massive swatch of green space runs along the Don River and connects many other Toronto trails and green spaces, like Don Valley Brickworks Park. The area is home to a ton of trails through varying landscapes, a honey kiln from 1800, and in numerous spots offers epic views of Toronto. This is also where you’ll find Crothers Woods, known for picturesque winding trails and popular for mountain biking."

"Opened in 2006, the Four Seasons Centre for Performing Arts right in the crux of downtown at Queen and University is a gorgeous forum for performances from the National Ballet of Canada and the Canadian Opera Company (COC). For those looking for a..."

"24-hour standby for students and the downtown crowd, established 1940. Richard Kim, co-owner: My family bought this location [on College Street] of Fran’s in the 90s. The previous owner, Francis Deck Jr., inherited all the restaurants from his father."

"If you don’t have time to grab your pancakes for breakfast, you’re in luck. Fran’s Restaurant serves breakfast all day, every day. Pancakes come in a variety of flavors including original, banana, chocolate, walnut, or mixed berries."

"The Vegan Danish Bakery has two locations, one in Thornhill and one in Parkdale. The Parkdale location used to be called the Copenhagen Cafe. I thoroughly adore both locations as it’s the perfect place for a coffee and a sweet treat."

"Though their latte art is spectacular and taking a little trip to one of the local shops might not hurt, you can also order free contactless delivery to enjoy their special coffee beans, teas, alternative milks, chocolates, and more. Address: 479 Broadview Avenue, 343 King Street East, 568 Jarvis StreetHours: Varies depending on location"

"Sip on signature house blends in the light-filled café or snag a table outside for an unbeatable view of Toronto’s skyline from Riverdale Park. Rooster has a lineup of award-winning single origin coffees from all over the world and, if you’re lucky, some latte art too – not to mention cookies with a cult following. roostercoffeehouse.com"

"Rooster Coffee House has about 3 different spots to grab a coffee in Toronto, with one of my favourite at King Street East (between St Lawrence Market and the Distillery District). Once here, they’ve got a whole heap of brews to try, including a vegan section too. Read more on the best restaurants to visit in Toronto, here"

"Head to Cabbagetown for cake flavours like funfetti and red velvet, filled with cream cheese, salted caramel, strawberry and more. Signature cakes include drippy cakes in nude chocolate or floral cascades. View this post on Instagram"

"A post shared by Velvet Lane Cakes Toronto (@velvetlanecakes) on May 31, 2020 at 2:46pm PDT. It looks supreme and tastes it, too. Doesn’t get much better than that."

"Planta started with a simple goal in mind: to create delicious food that helped propel environmental sustainability – and delicious meals. Since then, Planta has found a happy home in cities all over North America, but Toronto is where you’ll find the flagship location. The chic, light-flooded locations across the city look nothing like what you’d expect from a vegan restaurant, and the food that follows is just as surprising."

"Planta Yorkville is a casual/upscale vegan dining experience. The restaurant is bright and beautiful, and the menu has a variety of small and large plates. The small plates are perfect for sharing: cauliflower tots, bang bang broccoli, and fully loaded nachos."

"When this Montreal plant-based restaurant opened up in Toronto, vegetarians and vegans practically ran to get a table. Known for its impeccable interior design (airy, light green and bright) and carefully crafted menu of comfort foods with a vegan twist, LOV has quickly become one of the city’s best vegetarian restaurants. LOV on King Street West has a full-on patio menu to go with their leafy, plant-filled patio space."

"There’s no question that King West is a prime spot to hit for brunch, and LOV’s menu caters to that with vegan versions of classic faves like a tofu-take on a morning Benny. And if you want to swing by for lunch or dinner, you can count on a wide array of savoury options on deck, too. Anticipate scrumptious bites like vegan burgers, arancini, and lasagna."

"While I haven’t yet visited this Toronto location, Justin and I dined at LOV in Montreal and it was incredible. Their restaurants are absolutely beautiful on the inside, and the food tastes even better!. LOV has all day brunch, a sushi counter, delicious cocktails, a full wine menu, and a coffee bar."

"Haven Plant-Based Eatery is 100% vegan focusing on Asian cuisine. There’s sweet and sour chik’n, Shanghai noodles, a chili prawn bowl, black pepper seitan, and lots of other delicious menu selections. Can’t wait to try this one sometime."

"Not to be confused with another plant-based restaurant Green Haven in the Junction, this restaurant in the Annex does vegan dishes with Asian influences like noodles, tempura "prawns," curry tempeh "beef" and Szechuan chik'n."

"Every neighborhood has a little street art, encompassing everything from graffiti to commissioned murals. Look around and you'll find examples hidden down forgotten streets in the Financial District, adorning brick walls in the Annex neighborhood and the east end, and covering entire facades in the Village, Kensington Market and the west end. The most popular – and perhaps the most photographed – location is Graffiti Alley, a collection of myriad artists' works that spans three blocks just off Queen St West."

"Possibly the most popular place to check out street art in Toronto (and there are many), this back alley has a magnificent collection of colorful murals and street art. Spanning three blocks (about 400m), the... Top ChoicePark in West End"

"Venture over to Brookfield Place to admire its innovative modern art exhibits, including a giant rabbit and a rainbow of giant bouncing balls. Shop under the airy glass ceiling while checking out the 54 retailers, including the Source, Roots Canada, and Creme de la Creme. Pick up an array of glittery and bejewelled greeting cards at Papyrus before wandering over to Lindt Chocolate for some creamy hazelnut treats."

"When it comes to architecture shots around Toronto, one of the most photographed interior spaces is Brookfield Place. Located in the heart of Toronto’s Financial District, Brookfield Place is an office complex that houses the Hockey Hall of Fame. This is also where you’ll find the Allen Lambert Galleria, a 6-story atrium with soaring ceilings and curved steel arch beams."

"If you’re a big fan of architecture like me then you’ll love the next indoor photography spot in Toronto. It’s in Brookfield Place. This shopping mall/business centre is home to the Allen Lambert Galleria, a glass and steel pedestrian walkway that will have you craning your neck up in awe."