Mentioned by 48 hours in Toronto: Day 2
48 hours in Toronto: Day 2
"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"
"Whether you are a former Toronto Maple Leaf or more like Bambi on the ice, it is always a romantic choice to hold hands and attempt to stay upright on skates. Nathan Phillips Square is the perfect place to while away a romantic hour or two. Located right in front of City Hall and around the corner from the Eaton's Centre and popular restaurants, it is a great activity to sandwich between other downtown pursuits."
"This year, due to the pandemic, the Toronto Outdoor Art Fair created an online platform where you can buy from artists and designers all year long!. Check out the site for artworks including jewellery, ceramics, printmaking, textiles and more, and find local shops that support Toronto makers. www.torontooutdoor.art"
"The ingenious minds behind Nathan Phillips Square clearly had photographers in mind when they designed the urban plaza. Anchored by a massive fountain, the water creates striking reflections of new City Hall and the Toronto sign that frames the square. Nathan Phillips Square"
"After your museum visit, take a leisurely stroll around the University of Toronto district nearby. There are many Gothic Revival buildings worth exploring and capturing. When you’re tired, take a break at Sorry Coffee. Tucked at the back of the Kit and Ace store, this little café is a popular spot among locals."
"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"
"Located at the mouth of the Rouge River at the east end of Lawrence Avenue, this beach is shared with the West Rouge Canoe Club. Near the beach is a marsh that provides a home to a variety of wildlife. Any time of the year, the picturesque scenery around Rouge Beach is calming and impressive."
"A little more of a drive from the city in Scarborough, Rouge Beach is worth the trip on a hot sunny day. Spend the day lounging on the sandy shores, get out in the water and rent a kayak or canoe, watch the sunset, or get lost in nature on the Rouge Marsh trail nearby."
"Sports fans may want to check out the Rogers Centre, one of the largest stadiums in Canada with over 53,000 seats. Technically awe-inspiring, it opened in 1989 with the world's first fully retractable dome roof primarily to serve as a baseball stadium for the Toronto Blue Jays. Tours include a brain-scrambling video wall screening footage of past sporting glories, concerts and events, and you can also check out the stadium's memorabilia museum."
"Right next to the soaring CN Tower is another of Toronto’s main attractions and most recognizable landmarks: the Rogers Centre. Aside from being the home of Major League Baseball’s Toronto Blue Jays, it also hosts innumerable concerts, sporting events, and auto shows over the course of the year. When it was completed in 1989, the state-of-the-art stadium was remarkably the first arena in the world to have a fully retractable dome roof."
"Located in downtown Toronto at the base of the CN Tower, the Rogers Centre is a sports and entertainment complex that is home to the Toronto Blue Jays baseball team. The Rogers Centre is a great place to catch a Major League Baseball (MLB) game or other event held under its fully retractable roof—the first of its kind in the world.More"
"Their tasty creations are available in all kinds of creative creations. For National Donut Day, they’ve offered a delicious 6-pack loaded with incredible treats. The pack comes with donuts inspired from around the world, including the Tahini Caramel (The Middle East), Watermelon Kiwi (India), Iris (Sicily), Baklava Donut (Israel), Ginger Chocolate Rum (Jamaica), and Tres Leches (Chile)."
"The Rolling Pin is a bakery and cooking school co-owned and -operated by Isabelle, a Cordon Bleu-trained pastry chef, and Vanessa, a certified cake decorator. Specialties are made-from-scratch cakes, pies, and gourmet donuts—or even giant donut cakes. Contact by email or phone for curbside pickup."
"The best vegan bakery I have ever been too ( and I have been to many in the city!!) They have amazing soft serve, perfectly sweet and light!"
"A post shared by MICHAEL’S ON SIMCOE (@michaelsonsimcoe) on Oct 18, 2018 at 6:59pm PDT. Steak is one of the most popular dishes and the experience elevates if it is served in a fine dining restaurant. Michael’s on Simcoe is a high-end modern steakhouse that is run by a family."
"Steakhouse, Italian, Restaurant With Wifi Internet, Restaurant With Terrace. enjoy the sunlight on their terrace. They are open at night all week."
"We believe them, as they practice what they preach, using succulent ingredients that you don't need to be told are picked straight from the vine. Cafe Belong is designed to resemble a post-modern bar and has tall windows that allow for ample light to stream in, illuminating the wooden walls. Lunch, dinner and brunch each have their stars of the show, from gnocchi with brown buttered arugula in the winter to delicate slices of tomatoes making up a fresh caprese salad in the summer."
"If you ever go to the Evergreen Brickworks, make sure you stop by for a breakfast sandwich at Cafe Belong. You'll get a fresh buttermilk biscuit, eggs and herbs. It's fresh, it's flavourful and you can eat it right by a pond in one of the best..."
"Located in Riverdale, between Logan and Carlaw, just south of Danforth Avenue, Withrow Park is a hidden gem for newcomers and a weekend must for the neighbors The park is a whopping eight hectares and home to baseball diamonds, a sports field, outdoor tennis courts, table tennis, and a dog park, as well as children’s play areas and a wading pool. The Friends of Withrow Park host events in the park year-round, from skating and caroling parties in winter to pumpkin parades and picnics when the weather’s fine. The park is also home to a farmer’s market every Saturday from May to October."
"Head to Toronto’s Danforth neighborhood and visit Withrow Park for a day of fun adventures. Kids love the wading pool and playground while adults make use of the seven bike trails to explore the eight-hectare park on wheels. There is also a firepot, a clubhouse, a changing room and an off-leash dog area where local canines run free."
"Withrow Park is located in the Riverdale neighbourhood of Toronto. The park features two ball diamonds, a multipurpose sports field, two outdoor tennis courts, a volleyball court, an off-leash area for dogs, a wading pool and a children's playground. In the middle of the park is the Withrow Park Outdoor Artificial Ice Rink!"
"This hidden treasure on Brimley Road might be one of the best insights into how early settlers lived when they arrived in Scarborough, before it became on the biggest suburbs in the 20th century. Set off a series of trails and greenery of the Thomson Memorial Park, this series of four buildings is especially beautiful in the summertime."