Guidebook for Toronto

Christopher
Guidebook for Toronto

Food Scene

1) fungi mushroom burger- Excellent 2) Aristotle burger- excellent but very drippy 3) original burger- excellent ( it really was consistent) 4) the Texan - with fried jalapenos and naucho chips!_ excellent and very filling . 5) The vegetarian soy burger was so good my vegetarian friend thought that the burger was meat. Wow! that is an endorsement at the top level. I also want to mention another friend of mine wanted a pita instead of a bun and the request was done no problem..They also have their own hot sauce on the table to add. The fries were rated differently. One friend had fries that were old and not good at all. A few others had really good crispy fries. all plates had far too many fries on them. The sweet potato fries with dip were the best!
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Frankie's Diner
994 Queen Street West
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1) fungi mushroom burger- Excellent 2) Aristotle burger- excellent but very drippy 3) original burger- excellent ( it really was consistent) 4) the Texan - with fried jalapenos and naucho chips!_ excellent and very filling . 5) The vegetarian soy burger was so good my vegetarian friend thought that the burger was meat. Wow! that is an endorsement at the top level. I also want to mention another friend of mine wanted a pita instead of a bun and the request was done no problem..They also have their own hot sauce on the table to add. The fries were rated differently. One friend had fries that were old and not good at all. A few others had really good crispy fries. all plates had far too many fries on them. The sweet potato fries with dip were the best!
The selections are incredible- things like lychee and raspberry or ginger milk. Sometimes they have avocado ice cream on the list as well. You have your choice of your flavour in waffle, sugar or regular cones, OR between cookies (like ginger snaps or chocolate) in a dish , or in cones OR in a cinnamon bun. We just ate hamburgers around the corner ( Frankies) so I couldn't fit any fancy type. I had to go with a single scoop of chocolate peanut butter in a cone . Soooo Creamy.
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Bang Bang Ice Cream & Bakery
93A Ossington Ave
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The selections are incredible- things like lychee and raspberry or ginger milk. Sometimes they have avocado ice cream on the list as well. You have your choice of your flavour in waffle, sugar or regular cones, OR between cookies (like ginger snaps or chocolate) in a dish , or in cones OR in a cinnamon bun. We just ate hamburgers around the corner ( Frankies) so I couldn't fit any fancy type. I had to go with a single scoop of chocolate peanut butter in a cone . Soooo Creamy.
Chic space with raw oysters & creative small plates of ocean wise seafood, plus happy-hour specials.
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Fishbar
217 Ossington Avenue
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Chic space with raw oysters & creative small plates of ocean wise seafood, plus happy-hour specials.
Limited seasonal dishes & a rotating selection of experimental beer in a small brew house with patio.
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Bellwoods Brewery
124 Ossington Ave
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Limited seasonal dishes & a rotating selection of experimental beer in a small brew house with patio.
This takeaway spot specializes in mac 'n' cheese, including BBQ pulled pork & vegan options.
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Bobbie Sue's Mac + Cheese
162 Ossington Ave
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This takeaway spot specializes in mac 'n' cheese, including BBQ pulled pork & vegan options.
The kale salad is to die for...
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Montecito
299 Adelaide St W
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The kale salad is to die for...
The patties are ground in-house daily at this snug burger joint with a patio & microbrews on tap.
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BQM Burger and Craft Beer Ossington
210 Ossington Ave
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The patties are ground in-house daily at this snug burger joint with a patio & microbrews on tap.
Korean small plates, plus imaginative cocktails served in a hip, bar like spot with a chill vibe.
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ODDSEOUL
90 Ossington Ave
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Korean small plates, plus imaginative cocktails served in a hip, bar like spot with a chill vibe.
Canadian-French bistro with a weekly menu of classics-inspired fare made from local ingredients.
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Union
72 Ossington Ave
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Canadian-French bistro with a weekly menu of classics-inspired fare made from local ingredients.
Cozy destination known for its ceviche, plus a small plates menu mixing Asian & Pan-Latin tastes.
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Foxley
207 Ossington Ave
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Cozy destination known for its ceviche, plus a small plates menu mixing Asian & Pan-Latin tastes.
Relaxed, artsy eatery whipping up imaginative Malaysian street food & shareable plates.
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Soos
94 Ossington Ave
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Relaxed, artsy eatery whipping up imaginative Malaysian street food & shareable plates.
Welcoming bistro like spot serving shared meze plates & main dishes like grilled lamb & seafood.
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Mamakas Taverna
80 Ossington Ave
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Welcoming bistro like spot serving shared meze plates & main dishes like grilled lamb & seafood.
4.8 out of 5 stars on Zagat. Creative Canadian fare inspired by natives & early settlers served in a stylish, bright space.
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Boralia
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4.8 out of 5 stars on Zagat. Creative Canadian fare inspired by natives & early settlers served in a stylish, bright space.
Wood-fired Neapolitan-style pizzas made with simple ingredients & served in a bustling space.
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Pizzeria Libretto
221 Ossington Ave
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Wood-fired Neapolitan-style pizzas made with simple ingredients & served in a bustling space.
High ceilings & modern furniture create a chic setting for French-inspired dishes & seasonal drinks.
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Böehmer
93 Ossington Ave
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High ceilings & modern furniture create a chic setting for French-inspired dishes & seasonal drinks.
Very chic place for the trendy but not snobby.
Cabal
782 King St W
Very chic place for the trendy but not snobby.
They make one heck of a good Old Fashioned.
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Weslodge Saloon
480 King St W
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They make one heck of a good Old Fashioned.
Very high end steak.
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Jacobs & Co. Steakhouse
12 Brant St
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Very high end steak.
Fabulous eats. The place is small and intimate
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The Emerson Restaurant
1279 Bloor St W
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Fabulous eats. The place is small and intimate
Astonishingly great meals.
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Edulis Restaurant
169 Niagara St
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Astonishingly great meals.
Delicious for both baked goods with coffee and a very high end dinner option.
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Colette Grand Café at Holt Renfrew Yorkdale
3401 Dufferin St
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Delicious for both baked goods with coffee and a very high end dinner option.
Breakfast and dinner.
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Le Sélect Bistro
432 Wellington St W
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Breakfast and dinner.
Susur Lee's stylish eatery for creative Asian & French-influenced small plates meant for sharing and great cocktails.
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Lee
497 King St W
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Susur Lee's stylish eatery for creative Asian & French-influenced small plates meant for sharing and great cocktails.
High end Sushi & small plates of inventive Japanese cuisine served in a trendy setting with weekend DJs.
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Blowfish
668 King Street West
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High end Sushi & small plates of inventive Japanese cuisine served in a trendy setting with weekend DJs.
Amazing new tepanyaki place, great service, quality food and a decent chef with skills on knives. Definitely worth a shot. Oh and $4 pints!
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Hibachi Teppanyaki & Bar
550 Wellington St W
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Amazing new tepanyaki place, great service, quality food and a decent chef with skills on knives. Definitely worth a shot. Oh and $4 pints!
It in or take out. Lunch or light dinner, a great fish place.
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The One That Got Away
581 King St W
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It in or take out. Lunch or light dinner, a great fish place.
Classic Spanish cuisine (from tapas to paella), wine & cocktails served in a stylish, airy and hip setting.
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Patria
478 King St W
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Classic Spanish cuisine (from tapas to paella), wine & cocktails served in a stylish, airy and hip setting.
Breakfast - Best oatmeal pancake in the whole wide world.
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Mitzi's Cafe
100 Sorauren Avenue
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Breakfast - Best oatmeal pancake in the whole wide world.
Yummy food.
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Harlem Underground
745 Queen St W
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Yummy food.
Brewed coffee, espresso-based drinks & baked goods in a subdued setting featuring local art.
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Jimmy's Coffee
107 Portland St
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Brewed coffee, espresso-based drinks & baked goods in a subdued setting featuring local art.
Great French cuisine that isn't harsh on your wallet.
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La Palette
492 Queen St W
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Great French cuisine that isn't harsh on your wallet.
24 hour upscale diner.
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Thompson Diner
550 Wellington St W
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24 hour upscale diner.
The “Ping Gai" is delicious, a generous portion and very easy on the wallet. Their fantastic desserts are superb.
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Queen Mother Cafe
208 Queen St W
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The “Ping Gai" is delicious, a generous portion and very easy on the wallet. Their fantastic desserts are superb.
Coffee and free wifi.
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Second Cup
145 Queens Quay W
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Coffee and free wifi.
Yummyness galour
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Delysées
131 Ossington Avenue
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Yummyness galour
Breakfast and beer with a quaint patio.
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Bar Wellington
520 Wellington St W
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Breakfast and beer with a quaint patio.
Weekend brunch, good food and it becomes a night club after 10 on the weekend.
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Brassaii
461 King St W
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Weekend brunch, good food and it becomes a night club after 10 on the weekend.
Mexican and beer.
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Wilbur Mexicana
552 King St W
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Mexican and beer.
Creative interpretations of American-inspired dishes.
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Home of the Brave
589 King St W
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Creative interpretations of American-inspired dishes.
Cavolo Nero, Gusto 101's famous salad stands up to the reputation. Organic kale, pecorino, pine nuts Want a protein kick? Savour the polipo dish. Grilled octopus, olive tapenade & fried capers. Do try the new Ananas colada cocktail. Amaro, coconut cream, spiced rum, yum yum! A Great way to end as a dessert also.
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Gusto 101
101 Portland St
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Cavolo Nero, Gusto 101's famous salad stands up to the reputation. Organic kale, pecorino, pine nuts Want a protein kick? Savour the polipo dish. Grilled octopus, olive tapenade & fried capers. Do try the new Ananas colada cocktail. Amaro, coconut cream, spiced rum, yum yum! A Great way to end as a dessert also.
Good cocktails, good wine, good food, good service, good vibe. What's not to like?
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Bar Buca
2 Portland St
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Good cocktails, good wine, good food, good service, good vibe. What's not to like?
Good food, fast and friendly service and decent pub atmosphere.
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Fynn's of Temple Bar
489 King St W
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Good food, fast and friendly service and decent pub atmosphere.
Groceries, pre-prepared meals and bakery.
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Loblaws
585 Queen St W
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Groceries, pre-prepared meals and bakery.
Food, drinks, and TIFF parties.
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The Drake Hotel
1150 Queen St W
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Food, drinks, and TIFF parties.

Drinks & Nightlife

Small, unpretentious hangout with mismatched furniture, a lounge like back room & a cozy patio.
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Sweaty Betty's
13 Ossington Ave
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Small, unpretentious hangout with mismatched furniture, a lounge like back room & a cozy patio.
Chic, dimly lit watering hole dedicated to top-shelf tequilas, plus Mexican tapas & live music.
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Reposado
136 Ossington Ave
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Chic, dimly lit watering hole dedicated to top-shelf tequilas, plus Mexican tapas & live music.

Sightseeing

What was, when it was built, the tallest free standing structure in the world.
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Си-Эн Тауэр
290 Bremner Blvd
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What was, when it was built, the tallest free standing structure in the world.
The Canadian National Exhibition (CNE) also known as "The Ex" is one of North America’s largest annual fairs. The CNE offers up 18 days of amusement park rides, live entertainment, food, shopping, and more. And, if you’re an airplane enthusiast, the Canadian International Air Show drops jaws every summer when their pilots perform dare-devil loop-de-loops and synchronized maneuvers on the last weekend of the summer. Alongside the rides, games and food, the CNE boast loads of concerts, performances and special events. Dates: August 19, 2016 - September 05, 2016
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Canadian National Exhibition
210 Princes' Blvd
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The Canadian National Exhibition (CNE) also known as "The Ex" is one of North America’s largest annual fairs. The CNE offers up 18 days of amusement park rides, live entertainment, food, shopping, and more. And, if you’re an airplane enthusiast, the Canadian International Air Show drops jaws every summer when their pilots perform dare-devil loop-de-loops and synchronized maneuvers on the last weekend of the summer. Alongside the rides, games and food, the CNE boast loads of concerts, performances and special events. Dates: August 19, 2016 - September 05, 2016

Parks & Nature

Small park right outside your front door.
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Victoria Memorial Square
10 Niagara St
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Small park right outside your front door.
Large park on the eternally hip Queen Street West.
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Парк Тринити Беллвудс
790 Queen St W
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Large park on the eternally hip Queen Street West.
Medium size park with a public pool and tennis courts.
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Stanley Park
890 King St W
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Medium size park with a public pool and tennis courts.

Arts & Culture

The Fort York Visitor Centre is now open on the south side of Garrison Common. Designed by the award-winning Canadian team of Patkau Architects Inc / Kearns Mancini Architects Inc, this new facility helps the Fort tell its 200-year story and orient visitors to the entire 43-acre National Historic Site.
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Нацальный исторический парк Форт-Йорк
250 Fort York Blvd
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The Fort York Visitor Centre is now open on the south side of Garrison Common. Designed by the award-winning Canadian team of Patkau Architects Inc / Kearns Mancini Architects Inc, this new facility helps the Fort tell its 200-year story and orient visitors to the entire 43-acre National Historic Site.
World class art and exhibits.
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Художественная галерея Онтарио
317 Dundas St W
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World class art and exhibits.
Music soothes even the savage beast...
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Зал Роя Томсона
60 Simcoe St
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Music soothes even the savage beast...
World class exhibits.
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Королевский музей Онтарио
100 Queens Park
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World class exhibits.
Saved from oblivion a few decades ago by the flamboyant discount retailer “Honest” Ed Mirvish, the Royal Alexandra Theatre, which opened in 1907, is the epitome of old-world theatre opulence. From the thousands of single light bulbs that make up the marquee, to waist-coated ushers and polished brass railings, hand-carved walnut and cherry wood, sumptuous red velvet seats and private boxes separated by heavy curtains, this Alex lives up to the royalty of its name. Throughout the years, the theatre has housed performances by theatre greats like John and Ethel Barrymore, Orson Welles, Deborah Kerr and Edith Piaf.
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Театр Королевы Александры
260 King St W
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Saved from oblivion a few decades ago by the flamboyant discount retailer “Honest” Ed Mirvish, the Royal Alexandra Theatre, which opened in 1907, is the epitome of old-world theatre opulence. From the thousands of single light bulbs that make up the marquee, to waist-coated ushers and polished brass railings, hand-carved walnut and cherry wood, sumptuous red velvet seats and private boxes separated by heavy curtains, this Alex lives up to the royalty of its name. Throughout the years, the theatre has housed performances by theatre greats like John and Ethel Barrymore, Orson Welles, Deborah Kerr and Edith Piaf.
Factory Theatre is of the same generation and importance as fellow non-profit alternatives Theatre Passe Muraille and Tarragon Theatre. In its history, the theatre has produced more than 150 new Canadian plays on the mainstage and 500 more in workshop and other formats. Housed in an attractive Victorian mansion, the Factory Theatre operates two theatre spaces. The upstairs Mainspace is a 200-seat house that has the feel of an old sanctuary. Downstairs, the Studio Theatre Cafe is a long, narrow, intimate space with 100 seats. Both the mainspace and studio cafes have licensed lounges where refreshments are served before and after the show.
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Factory Theatre
125 Bathurst St
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Factory Theatre is of the same generation and importance as fellow non-profit alternatives Theatre Passe Muraille and Tarragon Theatre. In its history, the theatre has produced more than 150 new Canadian plays on the mainstage and 500 more in workshop and other formats. Housed in an attractive Victorian mansion, the Factory Theatre operates two theatre spaces. The upstairs Mainspace is a 200-seat house that has the feel of an old sanctuary. Downstairs, the Studio Theatre Cafe is a long, narrow, intimate space with 100 seats. Both the mainspace and studio cafes have licensed lounges where refreshments are served before and after the show.
Some of the best theatre this side of Broadway!
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Театр принцессы Уэльской
300 King St W
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Some of the best theatre this side of Broadway!
The Lower Ossington has become one of our favourite Toronto venues over the years, having seen many of their shows. This latest production of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat was THE BEST YET, (and we have seen some fantastic shows there)..!! Hard to pin-point a favourite...
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Театр Lower Ossington
100 Ossington Ave
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The Lower Ossington has become one of our favourite Toronto venues over the years, having seen many of their shows. This latest production of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat was THE BEST YET, (and we have seen some fantastic shows there)..!! Hard to pin-point a favourite...

Shopping

Big, bold and beautiful, the Eaton Centre is a one of a kind shopping experience.
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CF Toronto Eaton Centre
220 Yonge St
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Big, bold and beautiful, the Eaton Centre is a one of a kind shopping experience.

Essentials

Groceries, sun tan lotion, medication and batteries can all be found here.
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Shoppers Drug Mart
388 King St W
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Groceries, sun tan lotion, medication and batteries can all be found here.
Groceries, sun tan lotion, medication and batteries can all be found here.
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Shoppers Drug Mart
388 King St W
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Groceries, sun tan lotion, medication and batteries can all be found here.