TORONTO

FALL & WINTER GUIDE 2006/2007

The best places to eat, sleep and play

in Toronto this fall and winter
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PACKING TIPS
1. Bring scarf, gloves and warm clothes
to insulate against the winter chill.
TripAdvisor Member, Toronto
2. Pack boots to keep your feet
toasty when its snowy or slushy.
TripAdvisor Member, Toronto
3. Bring layers. You can always add
and remove them as dictated by the
weather.TripAdvisor Member,
Ontario
4. A woolen sweater and a down vest
to wear over it is a nice combination
for shopping or going for a walk.
TripAdvisor Member, Ontario

Inside

TORONTO
Toronto, believed to mean meeting place in Huron, has lived up to
its name. Waves of immigration from Italy, Greece, China, Vietnam,
Jamaica, India and Somalia, plus an influx from nearby Montreal,
contributed to Torontos maturing from Toronto the Good into
todays fast-paced and cosmopolitan Hollywood North. Half a
million Italians, the largest Portuguese population in North America,
the largest Chinese population in Canada and the countrys largest gay
and lesbian population all call the Toronto metropolitan area home.
The city boasts thrilling architecture, from gleaming skyscrapers to
charming tree-lined boulevards, a rich and complex history and a
vibrant ethnic mix. This diversity accounts for the amazing palette of
flavors found in more than 7,000 restaurants and for cultural festivals
such as Caribana and Caravan. Arts festivals abound, including more
than a dozen film festivals, from the Toronto International Film Festival
to the Sprockets International Film Festival for Children. The citys
theater scene gives London and New York a run for their money.
Multicultural, clean, safe and dynamic, Toronto the Good has become
Toronto the Great.

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VIEWS

TORONTOS BEST VIEWS

Located on the 54th floor of the TD Tower,
you get a magnificent view of the citys
landscape from Canoe. But you also get
to see the CN Tower from close proximity.
The view is much better than going up to
the CN Tower and seeing everything below
you.TripAdvisor Member, Ontario
Canoe Restaurant & Bar, TD Tower,
66 Wellington St. W., 416 364 0054

Where
to

Check out this beautiful city from high in

the sky from the worlds tallest freestanding
structure, the CN Tower. Zoom in on your
favorite sights with one of their telescopes.
Dont be afraid to venture off onto the
glass floor and look down.TripAdvisor
Member, Michigan

The Toronto Islands are definitely worth

a visit. Low-key but a great place to walk
around, with excellent views of the city.
TripAdvisor Member, Toronto
Toronto Islands, Lake Ontario, 416 392 8186

CN Tower, 301 Front St. W., 416 868 6937

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TOP 10 Attractions

1. CN Tower, 301 Front St. W., 416 868 6937

2. Royal Ontario Museum, 100 Queens Park Crescent, 416 586 8000
3. Casa Loma, 1 Austin Terrace, 416 923 1171
4. Hockey Hall of Fame, 30 Yonge St., 416 360 7735
5. Ontario Science Centre, 770 Don Mills Road, 416 696 3127

6. Toronto Islands, Lake Ontario, 416 392 8186

7. Eaton Centre, 220 Yonge St., 416 598 8700
8. Kensington Market and Spadina Avenue, between Dundas and College streets
9. The Distillery Historic District, Mill Street, 416 364 1177
10. Allan Gardens, 19 Horticultural Ave., at Gerrard and Jarvis streets,
416 392 7288

FAMILIES
Our three boys, all under 10, loved the
Ontario Science Centre. We probably
couldve spent another day here. A must
if youre visiting Toronto with kids.
TripAdvisor Member, Michigan
Ontario Science Centre, 770 Don Mills Road,
416 696 3127

Standing on the glass floor looking down

to the ground below is certainly an aweinspiring experience. It was a beautiful,
clear, sunny day, so we could see the whole
city and way, way beyond. The CN Tower
will leave memories thatll last a lifetime.
TripAdvisor Member, England

More than 5,000 animals live at the

Toronto Zoo. Follow any of the
four walking trails to meet the animals
indoors, outdoors or even underwater.
TripAdvisor Member, Toronto
Toronto Zoo, Meadowvale Road,
Scarborough, 416 392 5900

CN Tower, 301 Front St. W., 416 868 6937

ROMANCE

will leave memories

thatll last a lifetime.

Sampling dessert and listening to jazz at Le

Saint Tropez would be a magnificent way
to spend a romantic Toronto evening.
TripAdvisor Member, Ontario
Le Saint Tropez, 315 King St. W.,
416 591 3600

One of the best afternoons that you could

spend would be to visit the various wineries
(such as Inniskillin) in the award-winning
wine region of Niagara-On-The-Lake,
about 90 minutes by car from the city.
TripAdvisor Member, Ontario

Let the stage lights and colorful murals

transport you during a performance or play
at the Princess of Wales Theatre.
Princess of Wales Theatre, 300 King St. W.,
416 872 1212

Inniskillin, Niagara Parkway, Niagara-onthe-Lake, 905 468 2187

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PLAY

BUDGET
Though its undergoing renovations, the Art
Gallery of Toronto houses over 36,000
works of art in its collection. You can visit
for free Wednesday evenings from 6:00 to
9:00 P.M.TripAdvisor Member, Toronto

The lovely Victorian style greenhouses

of Allan Gardens are free to the public
and a warm and beautiful reprieve from
the winter cold.TripAdvisor Member,
Toronto

A National Historic Site, the Distillery

District is not to be missed. There are
walking tours for $15, but you can really
have a great time just wandering around.
TripAdvisor Member, Toronto

Art Gallery of Ontario, 317 Dundas St. W.

416 979 6648

Allan Gardens, 19 Horticultural Ave., at

Gerrard and Jarvis streets, 416 392 7288

The Distillery Historic District, Mill Street,

416 364 1177

Have a winter adventure, exploring

Toronto Islands trails and beaches. Love,
love, love the Islands.TripAdvisor
Member, Toronto

For extra thrills, snowshoe along the

Niagara Escarpment, take a winter hot air
balloon ride or try your hand and feet
at cross country skiing.

Nathan Phillips Square has a fantastic

outdoor rink, and with the holiday lights, its
a great time to visit.TripAdvisor Member,
Ontario

Toronto Islands, Lake Ontario, 416 392 8186

Adventure Seeker Tours, Halton Hills

Conservation Trail, 416 898 3573

Ice Skating at Nathan Phillips Square,

100 Queen St. W., , 416 395 0490

ADVENTURE

TripAdvisor members have posted

more than 250,000 photos on the site.
The good, the bad and the very candid.
Its almost like being there!

cool weapons and armor

EDUCATIONAL/HISTORICAL
Visitors to the 20th-century medieval castle
of Casa Loma loved every corner, every
nook and every secret passage of this
amazing home.TripAdvisor Member,
Rochester, N.Y.
Casa Loma, 1 Austin Terrace, 416 923 1171

The Royal Ontario Museum showcases

amazing artifacts from Asia and especially
cool weapons and armor.TripAdvisor
Member, Montreal, Quebec
Royal Ontario Museum, 100 Queens Park
Crescent, 416 586 8000

If the game means anything to you at all, it

would be almost a crime to visit the area
and not stop by the Hockey Hall of Fame,
a wonderful tribute to a great game.
TripAdvisor Member, Irvine, Scotland
Hockey Hall of Fame, 30 Yonge St.,
416 360 7735

character and spirit.

RELAXATION
If youre a shopaholic you may want to leave
your credit cards behind, because you could
do a lot of damage at the Eaton Centre,
a shoppers paradise.TripAdvisor
Member, Michigan
Eaton Centre, 220 Yonge St., 416 598 8700

The Kensington Market is a refreshing

take on street markets. What struck us at
first was the airiness of the market itself
funky old houses being put to use by young
people with new stores. It makes for a good
visit with character and spirit.TripAdvisor
Member, Brooklyn, N.Y.
Kensington Market and Spadina Avenue,
between Dundas and College streets

The most beautiful and relaxing place

I have ever been indoors. I felt relaxed
and energized all at the same time. Youll
be ready to face another day, once you
have experienced the Stillwater Spa.
TripAdvisor Member, Toronto
Stillwater Spa at the Hyatt, 4 Avenue Road,
416 926 2389

Youll be ready to
face another day

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Whats
the

TOUR

How to Get Around

Airport Express runs to several downtown hotels. Many hotels

are also just a short walk from one of the stops.TripAdvisor
Member
Have exact fares ready, Toronto Transit Commission (TTC)
drivers do not make change.TripAdvisor Member

You can get a free Ride Guide at collectors booths at subway

stations.TripAdvisor Member
Avoid winter winds by using Torontos underground system of
corridors connecting hotels, shopping and financial buildings.
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Save on transit costs with $8.50 day passes from the TTC.
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SPECIAL EVENTS
Take a new look at Ansel Adams iconic images.
(November 18 February 4)
Ansel Adams, Art Gallery of Ontario, 317 Dundas St. W.,
416 979 6648, http://www.ago.net

The 40th annual Cavalcade of Lights illuminates the city with

spectacular fireworks and holiday light displays.
(November 25 December 31)
Cavalcade of Lights, Various venues, 416 395 0490

Masterpieces by Shostakovich, Tchaikovsky and Rachmaninoff

star as the Toronto Symphony performs Russian Masterworks.
(December 6 9)

Food, arts and entertainment warm things up during the fourth

annual Winter City Festival, a celebration of the citys diversity.
(January 26 February 8)
Winter City Festival, Various venues, 416 395 0490

More than a hundred of Torontos finest restaurants offer special

meals and prices during Winterlicious. (January 26 February 9)
Winterlicious, Various venues, 416 395 0490

Toronto welcomes the Year of the Pig, with Canadas largest Lunar
New Year festival. (February 16 18)
Lunar New Year Festival, Automotive Building, Exhibition Place,
Lakeshore Blvd., 416 483 8218, http://www.torontocelebrates.com

Russian Masterworks, Toronto Symphony Orchestra, Roy Thomson

Hall, 60 Simcoe St., 416 598 3375, http://www.tso.ca

Kids become party animals at the New Years Eve Family

Countdown at the Toronto Zoo. (December 31)
New Years Eve Family Countdown, Toronto Zoo, Meadowvale Road,
Scarborough, 416 392 5900, http://www.torontozoo.com

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WHERE

to
eat

FAMILIES
A menu with loads of options for fussy
children and barrels of monkey nuts in the
bar make East Side Marios a treat for
kids. TripAdvisor Member

Terroni serves Torontos best pizza in an

ultra-casual environment.TripAdvisor
Member, Toronto
Terroni, 720 Queen St. W., 416 504 0320

East Side Marios, 151 Front St. W.

416 360 1917

Kids will love the Old Spaghetti Factory,

complete with antique elevator, streetcar
and 100-year-old carousel. TripAdvisor
Member, Toronto
Old Spaghetti Factory, 54 The Esplanade,
416 864 9761

barrels of monkey nuts

ROMANCE
When the power-shopping and star-gazing
have left you feeling peckish, mingle with
the ladies who lunch and the men who love
them at Le Trou Normand.TripAdvisor
Member, Toronto
Le Trou Normand, 90 Yorkville Ave.,
416 967 5956

Id highly recommend Canoe for a special

evening out, a romantic anniversary. A
fantastic view of the city at night. I had to
stop myself from licking the plates clean,
it was all so good. Its expensive, but if
you have to ask the price, then its not for
you.TripAdvisor Member, Toronto

If budget is no concern, I would

recommend a window table at
Scaramouche. Great food in a beautiful
setting with spectacular service.
TripAdvisor Member, Toronto
Scaramouche, One Benvenuto Place,
416 961 8011

Canoe Restaurant & Bar, TD Tower,

66 Wellington St. W., 416 364 0054

I had to stop myself

from licking the plates

BUDGET
Local cheap-eats restaurant Johnny Gs
makes the best burger in town. And the
service is oh-so-friendly!TripAdvisor
Member, Toronto
Johnny Gs Restaurant, 478 Parliament St.,
416 928 1358

Easy on the wallet, The Patrician Grill

is a family-run diner that aims to please.
TripAdvisor Member, Toronto
The Patrician Grill, 219 King St. E.,
416 366 4841

There are some cheap eats at Happy

Seven, a Chinese restaurant. Mmm...who
doesnt love egg-rolls at 3 in the morning?
TripAdvisor Member
Happy Seven, 358 Spadina Ave.,
416 971 9820

HEALTH-CONSCIOUS
Check out the traditional Jewish Sunday brunch
buffet at The Free Times Cafe. Theres no
meat on offer, but with latkes and blintzes and
salmon galore, you wont go home hungry.
TripAdvisor Member, Edmonton, Alberta
The Free Times caf, 320 College St., 416 967 1078

HIDDEN GEMS
An uber cool place to eat, open 24 hours
a day, 7 West is housed in an old,
converted row house and serves glorious
desserts and yummy pastas.TripAdvisor
Member, Toronto
7 West, 7 Charles St. W., 416 928 9041

Fressen is Torontos premium vegan

fine dining establishment.TripAdvisor
Member, Toronto
Fressen, 478 Queen St. W., 416 504 5127

a true sushi
master at work

When the lights go down in the city,

Habitat is where you should be. This
gorgeous, ambiant room on Queen West
is by no means all style and no substance.
It is truly a culinary delight.TripAdvisor
Member, Toronto
Habitat Lounge, 735 Queen St. W.,
416 860 1551

Watch a true sushi master at work at

Sushi Kaji. Serving the freshest sushi and
sashimi, its an amazing way to conclude a
wonderful weekend in the Toronto area.
TripAdvisor Member, Ontario

Arlequin is a neat little place for an

intimate dinner for two orfor any special
occasion. Many people do not know about
this restaurant, and it really is a quaint
spot.TripAdvisor Member

Sushi Kaji, 860 The Queensway, Etobicoke,

416 252 2166

Arlequin, 134 Avenue Road, 416 964 8686

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STAY

FAMILIES
The Delta Chelsea wins parents gratitude
with its indoor water play area, childrens
activity centre and in-room sitting during
theatre hours.TripAdvisor Member
Delta Chelsea, 33 Gerrard St. W.,
416 595 1975

The Courtyard was wonderful. Our room

was spacious and very clean. The beds
were also very comfortable. For the price,
there is no need to stay anywhere else!
TripAdvisor Member, Michigan

Holiday Inn on King is within walking

distance of most tourist attractions, in an
area that felt safe enough to give a couple
of teenagers a little more freedom.
TripAdvisor Member, Bedfordshire, U.K.

Courtyard Toronto Downtown, 475 Yonge St.,

416 924 0611

Holiday Inn on King, 370 King St. W.,

416 599 4000

no need to stay
anywhere else!

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ROMANCE
Stylish, yet cozy, Hotel Le Germain
boasts Frette linen, amazing rainfall
showers and friendly, courteous staff.
You may never want to leave the room.
TripAdvisor Member, Portsmouth, England
Hotel Le Germain Toronto, 30 Mercer St.,
416 345 9500

BUDGET

The Cosmopolitan had a calm, serene,

lovely living room with a flat-screen TV, a
super-comfy bed, nice orchids and Zen
touches.TripAdvisor Member, New York
Cosmopolitan Toronto Hotel & Spa,
8 Colborne St., 416 350 2000

You may never want

to leave the room.

The Isabella Hotel and Suites hotel was

almost perfect. Not only is it GORGEOUS
on the outside, but its clean and friendly on
the inside.TripAdvisor Member, Toronto
Isabella Hotel and Suites, 556 Sherbourne St.,
416 922 2203

The Best Western Executive Inn is a

class-act hotel all the way. All the staff was
great and greeted you with a smile. The rate
is the cheapest in the area.TripAdvisor
Member, Toronto
Best Western Executive Inn, 38 Estate Dr.,
416 430 0444

You cant go wrong with the Toronto

Downtown B&B. The room is lovely and
dangerously comfortable. We actually spent
a rainy afternoon watching videos and
eating chocolates and couldnt have been
happier.TripAdvisor Member, Wisconsin
Toronto Downtown Bed and Breakfast,
57 Chicora Ave., 416 921 3533

The 213 Carlton is a heritage townhome

in a funky part of town with very comfy
beds and within walking distance of
most of Torontos attractions and nifty
neighborhoods.TripAdvisor Member,
Vancouver
213 Carlton Toronto Townhouse,
213 Carlton St., 416 323 8898

a class-act all the way

LUXURY
We knew the location was great and
that it would be a nice hotel, but the
Intercontinental surpassed our
expectations. The rooms are very spacious
and comfortable, and the service was very
attentive.TripAdvisor Member, Oakville,
Ontario
Hotel Intercontinental Toronto, 220 Bloor
St. W., 416 960 5200

What I love about the SoHo is that it is a

smallish hotel; because of that there was
much more personalized attention. The
rooms were larger than I would expect,
and the bathrooms were amazing.
TripAdvisor Member
SoHo Metropolitan, 318 Wellington St. W.,
416 599 8800

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If you love shopping, the Park Hyatt

is the hotel to stay at. All the high-class
designer stores are here, and the hotel
staff is wonderful.TripAdvisor Member,
Northridge, Calif.
Park Hyatt Toronto, 4 Avenue Road,
416 925 1234

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STAY

HIDDEN GEMS
Staying at the Old Mill Inn is like being
in the country, but having the convenience
of downtown.TripAdvisor Member,
Toronto
Old Mill Inn & Spa, 21 Old Mill Road,
416 236 2641

If youre looking for a place that has tons

of character, the Gladstone is it. Its a bit
off the beaten path, and the area is still a bit
rough in spots, but well worth the trip.
TripAdvisor Member
The Gladstone Hotel, 1214 Queen St. W.,
416 531 4635

The Best Western Roehampton is the

best-kept secret in the city. Located in a
charming area you can still get downtown
in a matter of minutes; this really is the best
of both worlds.TripAdvisor Member,
Tokyo, Japan
Best Western Roehampton Hotel & Suites,
808 Mount Pleasant Road, 416 487 5101

the best-kept
secret in the city.

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