Best of Toronto
The local directory
Independent, source backed guides to the best of Toronto. Curated by The Daily Torontonewsroom.
Food and dining
Best Bars & Nightlife in Toronto 2026
Find the best bars and nightlife in Toronto — Queen West bars, Kensington cocktail bars, live music venues and nightlife across Toronto.
Best Brunch in Toronto: Neighbourhood Guide
Where to brunch in Toronto — from Parkdale's legendary spots to King West's upscale menus and Chinatown's dim sum institutions.
Best Cocktail Bars in Toronto: Speakeasies, Craft Drinks & Creative Pours
Discover Toronto's best cocktail bars. From Bar Raval and Civil Liberties to Broadview Hotel rooftop — the complete guide to craft…
Best Ramen in Toronto: Neighbourhood by Neighbourhood
Where to eat the best ramen in Toronto — shoyu, tonkotsu, miso, and the finest bowls across every neighbourhood from Chinatown to…
Best Restaurants in Toronto 2026
Find the best restaurants in Toronto — multicultural dining, dim sum, fine dining, St Lawrence Market and top places to eat in Toronto.
Best Restaurants in Toronto: Where to Eat Like a Local
Find the best restaurants in Toronto — dim sum, Caribbean, Portuguese, Canadian and fine dining.
Best Vegan Restaurants in Toronto
The best vegan restaurants in Toronto — from Kensington Market plant-based gems to vegan Ethiopian, Caribbean, Korean, and fine dining…
Greektown Toronto: The Danforth and Mediterranean Culture
Explore Greektown on the Danforth — Toronto's authentic Greek neighbourhood with the best souvlaki and tavernas in Canada, the massive…
Little Portugal Toronto: Custard Tarts, Cerveja & Community Culture
Complete guide to Little Portugal Toronto. Best custard tarts, Portuguese restaurants, Caldense Bakery, neighbourhood culture, and the…
Scarborough Toronto Food Guide: The World's Best Diverse Dining
Complete Scarborough Toronto food guide. Best restaurants, Pacific Mall food court, Tamil Sri Lankan, Caribbean, and West African dining…
St. Lawrence Market Toronto: The City's Greatest Food Market
Visit St. Lawrence Market in Toronto — peameal bacon sandwiches, artisan food vendors, Saturday farmers market, and everything you need to…
Toronto Chinatown Guide: Dim Sum, Night Markets & Spadina Food Culture
Explore Toronto's Chinatown on Spadina Avenue. Best dim sum restaurants, roast duck, bubble tea, and food crawl guide for visitors and…
Toronto Little Italy & Corso Italia: Food, Culture & Community
Explore Toronto's Little Italy and Corso Italia — best Italian restaurants, wine bars, gelato, and where locals eat on College Street and…
Wellness
Best Gyms in Toronto 2026
Find the best gyms in Toronto — GoodLife Fitness, Equinox, boutique studios, CrossFit boxes and top gyms across Toronto.
Best Yoga Studios in Toronto 2026: Hot Yoga, Barre & Mindfulness
Discover the best yoga studios in Toronto — hot yoga, vinyasa, barre, and mindfulness classes across the city.
Wellness in Toronto: Gyms, Spas, Waterfront Running and Yoga
Find the best gyms, spas, yoga studios, waterfront running and wellness in Toronto.
Services
Best Banks for Expats in Toronto 2026: RBC, TD, Scotiabank & Wise
Complete guide to banking in Toronto as an expat 2025. Compare RBC, TD, Scotiabank newcomer packages — fees, requirements, and…
Getting Around Toronto 2026 — Transport Guide
Everything you need to know about getting around Toronto — TTC subway, GO Train, Pearson Airport, cycling and transport in Toronto.
Moving to Toronto 2026 — Complete Expat Guide
The complete guide to moving to Toronto — neighbourhoods, cost of living, housing, immigration, schools and expat life in Canada's largest…
Real estate
Best Hotels in Toronto: Downtown Luxury, Boutiques & Great Value
Find the best hotels in Toronto — Four Seasons Yorkville, boutique Drake Hotel, and where to stay for TIFF and beyond.
Buying Property in Toronto 2026: Foreign Buyer Tax & Market Guide
Complete guide to buying property in Toronto — foreign buyer tax, condo vs house, best neighbourhoods for investment, and the buying…
Buying Property in Toronto: A Complete Guide
Everything you need to know about buying property in Toronto in 2026. Condo vs detached, neighbourhood prices, foreign buyer tax, and…
Living in Toronto: Neighbourhoods, Renting and the Housing Market
A complete guide to living in Toronto — best neighbourhoods, renting, property prices and cost of living.
Rosedale Toronto: Ravine Neighbourhood and Heritage Architecture
Explore Rosedale — Toronto's most prestigious neighbourhood of winding ravine streets, Victorian heritage homes, Mount Pleasant Cemetery…
Tourism
Best Day Trips from Toronto 2026
Discover the best day trips from Toronto — Niagara Falls, Niagara wine country, Prince Edward County, Georgian Bay and top Toronto day…
Best Time to Visit Toronto
Find the best time to visit Toronto in 2026. Our guide covers summer festivals, autumn foliage, TIFF film festival, and winter activities…
Cabbagetown Toronto: Victorian Cottages and Historic Community
Discover Cabbagetown — Toronto's Victorian heritage neighbourhood with North America's largest preserved 19th-century housing stock,…
CN Tower Toronto: Views, EdgeWalk & Everything You Need to Know
Complete guide to the CN Tower Toronto — EdgeWalk, glass floor, SkyPod, 360 Restaurant, ticket prices, and best views of the city.
First Time in Toronto: A Complete Visitor's Guide
Everything you need for your first trip to Toronto — top attractions, TTC guide, food, culture and practical tips.
Kensington Market Toronto: Bohemian Neighbourhood Guide
Explore Kensington Market in Toronto — vintage shopping, multicultural food, Pedestrian Sundays, craft beer, and the complete guide to…
Niagara Falls Day Trip from Toronto: Everything You Need to Know
Plan the perfect Niagara Falls day trip from Toronto — how to get there, Hornblower boat tour, Journey Behind the Falls, best viewpoints…
Toronto 3-Day Itinerary: The Perfect Long Weekend in Canada's Largest City
Plan the perfect 3 days in Toronto with this complete itinerary covering St. Lawrence Market, Kensington Market, the Toronto Islands and…
Toronto Distillery District: Victorian Industrial Heritage and Culture
Explore Toronto's Distillery District — Victorian industrial heritage, galleries, restaurants, Christmas Market, and the complete guide to…
Toronto Hidden Gems: Secret Spots Locals Love
Discover Toronto's best-kept secrets including Wychwood Barns, Agincourt's Chinese food strip, Guild Park Estate and spots only locals…
Toronto Islands: Car-Free Beaches and City Skyline Views
Visit the Toronto Islands — car-free beaches, the best skyline views of Toronto, ferry schedules, cycling, and how to spend a perfect day…
Toronto Museums Guide: ROM, AGO & Best Cultural Institutions 2026
Discover Toronto's world-class museums — Royal Ontario Museum, Art Gallery of Ontario, Aga Khan Museum, Gardiner, and the best cultural…
Toronto on a Budget: Canada's Largest City for Less
Discover how to experience Toronto affordably with multicultural suburb food, free museum evenings, ravine trails and money-saving tips…
Toronto Solo Travel Guide: Exploring Canada's Most Diverse City Alone
Complete solo travel guide to Toronto covering safety, multicultural neighbourhoods, solo cultural events and the art of exploring…
Trinity Bellwoods Toronto: Park Life, Cafes & West Queen West Culture
Complete guide to Trinity Bellwoods Toronto. Park life, best cafes, West Queen West boutiques, Farmers Market, and how to experience this…
Things to do
Best Rooftop Bars in Toronto 2026
The best rooftop bars in Toronto — CN Tower views, Lake Ontario panoramas, and the finest sky-high cocktail experiences across the city.
Best Things to Do in Toronto 2026
Discover the best things to do in Toronto — CN Tower, ROM, Kensington Market, Niagara Falls and top Toronto attractions.
Bloor West Village Toronto: The Junction and Portuguese Heritage
Discover Bloor West Village — Toronto's Portuguese-heritage neighbourhood with authentic pastelarias, High Park cherry blossoms, Junction…
Distillery District Guide: Toronto's Arts & Food Hub
Explore Toronto's Distillery District — Victorian architecture, art galleries, top restaurants, craft beer, and the famous Christmas Market.
High Park Toronto: Cherry Blossoms, Trails & Weekend Nature Escape
Explore High Park, Toronto's largest park. Cherry blossom season guide, hiking trails, Grenadier Pond, free zoo, and Shakespeare…
High Park: Toronto's Green Escape and Bloor West Village
Explore High Park, Toronto's 161-hectare urban park with cherry blossoms, woodland trails, Grenadier Pond, Shakespeare theatre, and the…
Kensington Market Guide: Toronto's Bohemian Quarter
Explore Kensington Market — Toronto's bohemian neighbourhood with the best vintage shops, multicultural food, cafés, and independent…
Leslieville Toronto: East End Brunch, Vintage Shops & Local Vibes
Explore Leslieville, Toronto's east end neighbourhood. Best brunch spots, vintage stores, craft breweries on Geary Avenue, and local…
Leslieville: Toronto's East-End Arts and Brunch District
Explore Leslieville, Toronto's east-end arts and brunch district. Discover Queen Street East cafés, antique shops, Porchfest, Don River…
Little Portugal: Toronto's Dundas West Neighbourhood and Portuguese Heritage
Explore Little Portugal, Toronto's Dundas West neighbourhood with authentic Portuguese pastelaria, piri piri restaurants, vibrant street…
Parkdale: Toronto's Creative and Culturally Diverse Neighbourhood
Discover Parkdale — Toronto's creative and culturally diverse neighbourhood with Tibetan restaurants, West Indian food, lakefront access,…
Queen Street West Toronto: Art, Fashion & the Creative Neighbourhood Guide
Explore Queen Street West in Toronto — Drake Hotel, Horseshoe Tavern, art galleries, Trinity Bellwoods Park, and the creative…
Queen Street West: Toronto's Arts and Culture Corridor
Explore Queen Street West, Toronto's arts and culture corridor from the AGO and TIFF to Drake Hotel, independent fashion, galleries,…
Regent Park: Toronto's Reimagined Social Housing Neighbourhood
Discover Regent Park, Toronto's remarkable urban regeneration with the Daniels Spectrum arts hub, mixed-income community building, and…
Roncesvalles: Toronto's Polish Village and Family Neighbourhood
Explore Roncesvalles, Toronto's Polish village with authentic kielbasa, pierogis, the annual Polish Festival, and direct access to High…
Scarborough: Toronto's Diverse East End and the Bluffs
Explore Scarborough, Toronto's diverse east end with the 90-metre Bluffs cliffs on Lake Ontario, the most diverse food scene in the…
The Annex Toronto: University Neighbourhood and Independent Culture
Explore The Annex in Toronto — Victorian streetscapes, BMV Books, independent restaurants, and the most intellectually alive neighbourhood…
Top Things to Do in Toronto: A Local's Guide
Discover the best things to do in Toronto — CN Tower, markets, food, culture and neighbourhood life.
Toronto Craft Beer Guide: Breweries & Tap Rooms
The best craft beer in Toronto — top breweries, tap rooms, and the neighbourhoods where Toronto's independent beer culture thrives.
Toronto Harbourfront: Waterfront Guide for Parks, Events & Lake Ontario Views
Explore Toronto's Harbourfront — Harbourfront Centre arts programming, Lake Ontario waterfront parks, the ferry to Toronto Islands, and…
Toronto Islands: The City's Backyard Beach Escape
Discover the Toronto Islands — how to get there, best beaches, Ward's Island community, Hanlan's Point, and tips for a perfect day on the…
Toronto Raptors and NBA Basketball Guide for Visitors
Attend a Toronto Raptors NBA game — Scotiabank Arena guide, best seats, Jurassic Park fan zone, King Street West bars, and tickets tips…
Toronto Waterfront Guide: Harbourfront, Islands, and Lake Ontario
Explore Toronto's waterfront — Harbourfront Centre events, Toronto Islands ferry guide, Lake Ontario beaches, and the complete guide to…
Yorkville Toronto: Luxury Shopping, Fine Dining & the Upscale Neighbourhood Guide
Explore Yorkville in Toronto — luxury boutiques on Bloor Street, art galleries on Hazelton, fine dining restaurants, and the history of…
Yorkville: Toronto's Luxury Enclave and Cultural Quarter
Explore Yorkville, Toronto's luxury enclave with the Mink Mile flagship stores, Four Seasons and Park Hyatt hotels, Gardiner Museum…