Must See Sights and Landmarks in York Area

"Opened in 1845, St Lawrence Market has been part of the city's fabric for almost 175 years. It's a foodies' paradise, with more than 120 vendors selling fresh produce, meats, cheeses and all manner of prepared foods at South Market. Come here to poke around and to graze."

"What’s more Toronto than shooting Instagram photos by the iconic Toronto sign?. It’s a recent addition to the city, but they definitely kept it up after the Pan Am Games for a reason. You’ll have to visit during quieter hours if you don’t want too many tourists all around it, because it’s pretty much always surrounded by tourists."

"It might not look like much from the outside and it gets sorely overlooked by its neighbour Nathan Phillips Square. But in the spring it’s a perfect place to find cherry blossoms and in the fall it’s a blaze with fall colours. But it’s the inside that holds the secret photo spots and unless you’re a law student there are few chances that you’ll wander its halls."

"If you’re looking for a taste of Europe in Toronto, the Osgoode Hall courtyard is a pretty and Instagrammable spot for all your summer OOTD photos. It’s also usually pretty empty (especially in the mornings), so you won’t need to worry too much about bothering people!. Osgoode Hall is also a heritage building in Toronto, so it’s a cool spot to visit."

"Osgoode Hall is located right next to Nathan Phillips Square, and it’s always a neat spot for taking Instagram photos in Toronto. When the flowers bloom in the spring, Osgoode Hall is absolutely gorgeous!. Of course it’s pretty here all year round, but the vibrant spring flowers definitely make it even more special."

"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."

"See graffiti artists in action at Graffiti Alley, one of the most Instagrammable spots in the city!. The alley stretches a half a mile right off of Spandina Avenue."

"A post shared by Jae Yang (@silentjae) on May 6, 2018 at 7:23pm PDT. Right on the University of Toronto campus is Queens Park. A gorgeous spot in the core of the city, you can spend the entire day exploring the pretty little nooks and crannies at UofT."

"There are plenty of great places in Toronto to go for the seafood classics: Rodney’s for lobsters, Buster’s Sea Cove for chowder, Oyster Boy for, well, oysters. But when you want something a bit different, there’s Honest Weight, a tiny, family-friendly spot in the Junction. Their daily-changing menu is all over the place but in a good way, with everything from okonomiyaki and latkes with gravlax to bouillabaisse."

"If you’re going to visit the Junction, that strange Toronto neighborhood where a prohibition on alcohol was only lifted in 1998, lunch at Honest Weight is a must. An unusual blend of retail fishmonger and restaurant, here you can eat a sandwich filled with Atlantic cod and dill mayonnaise while picking out Prince Edward Island littleneck clams for dinner."

"Honest Weight, in the Junction feels a bit like a New England clam shack. Helmed by four of the city's noted seafood chefs, the restaurant takes its fish seriously, and Torontonians will cross the city just to get their fix. There's always something a little unexpected and rare to try, like house-steamed cockles or Azorean limpet clams."

"Planta Cochina is one of the newest Planta restaurants and it has a Mexican-inspired menu gone completely vegan. Tacos, empanadas, nachos, fries supreme, burritos, quesadillas, guacamole…I can’t wait to visit!"

"Parka burgers are unique in that their burger patties are simply stand-alone vegetables sliced and marinated to create patty. They don’t do processed patties or mock meats. In addition to their 4 veggie burgers, portobello, eggplant, potato and broccoli, they also serve up various takes on mac and cheese, soups and fries and onion rings for sides."

"At Parka Food Co., you’ll find tons of wholesome and delicious plant-based comfort food. Yes, you can use plant-based, wholesome, and comfort food in the same sentence. These eats use all natural and sustainable ingredients to create their gourmet vegan favourites."

"Parka is a 100% vegan restaurant with plant-based comfort food. They specialize in burgers, mac n cheese, cauliflower wings, and more. It you’re craving something hearty and satisfying (but not necessarily guilt-free), check out Parka."

"Allin Mikuna Soups is a family owned and operated business in Etobicoke that’s vegetarian and mostly vegan. They’ve got vegan burgers, empanadas, bowls, and of course, soups. You can also buy some of their soup mixes to make their soup at home."

"Satisfy your sweet tooth with California donuts from this new Toronto restaurant. The spot has desserts in every flavour, that are available for pickup or delivery Wednesday – Sunday. You can’t go wrong with donuts!"

"If you are looking for delicious and unique donuts that are fully vegan then head to Bloomers!. They have tons of unique flavors such as birthday cake, chai, salted caramel pecan, pina colada, Canadian maple, turtles and more!. These options will satisfy any sweet tooth."

"This Toronto spot is famous for its creatively flavoured vegan donuts. With options ranging from tiramisu to birthday cake to London fog to match, there’s a little something from everyone. Plus, they’ve got a delicious rotating menu of seasonal specials."