“Sample one of my personal favourite brews at the source. It just so happens you can hit several places of interest in one area - even if they are slightly off the beaten path public transport path even in winter.”

“Best ice cream in the city - hands down. Get the sandwich with two cookies and you'll be in heaven.”

“Closest LCBO with a great selection. Recently moved to 49 Spadina, a block south of the previous location. Just south of the park. ”

“Jimmy's is an independent coffee shop that has been slowly expanding throughout the city. You'll probably notice the yellow coffee cup lids in the hands of many locals living in the King West neighbourhood. All of their locations have beautiful interiors with lots of natural light. A local hive of startup professionals often sit themselves down for coffee chats and work sessions. ”

“For those with a sweet tooth - some of the city’s best pastries and desserts 🧁 ”

“The place to go for essentials and/or snacks if the nearby grocery store is closed. Shoppers is a life-saver for many Torontonians.”

“Think of Holt Renfrew like the Canadian Saks. This huge department store carries high fashion brand names. There's also a cafe in case you need some energy for fuel to carry on shopping. For Men's clothing walk one block west to Holt Renfrew Mens.”

“Busy cash-only French bakery/cafe. Great place for weekend brunch (but beware of long lines!). ”

“The CF Toronto Eaton Centre is an unrivaled retail destination in the heart of Canada’s most populous city, featuring more than 250 shops. CF Toronto Eaton Centre attracts almost 50 million visitors annually and ranks as one of North America’s best performing centres. CF Toronto Eaton Centre is the first Canadian shopping centre to feature both a Nordstrom and a Saks Fifth Avenue. Located at the south-west corner of Yonge St and Dundas St, CF TEC is easily accessible via transit, by foot, or by car.”

“For more than 50 years, Yorkdale has built a reputation for being Toronto’s ultimate shopping destination. Today, spanning 2-million square feet and 270 stores – which include the country’s largest collection of designer labels and luxury brands, the finest in home decor, and the best in tech – it is The Centre of Style. Recognized for its exclusive lineup of first-in-Canada global prestige brands, it offers visitors everything they can imagine and anything in the world they could wish for. Canada’s leading shopping centre, Yorkdale is co-owned by Oxford Properties and Alberta Investment Management Corporation (AIMCo) and managed by Oxford Properties Group.”

“As one of the Great Toronto Area largest shopping centers, Vaughan Mills Mall is famous from its variety brands with pretty reasonable price. No doubt you can get a good deal in this mall!”

“This place has excellent clothing stores such as Tommy Hilfiger, Forever 21, H&M, Marshalls and Winners. It has a Walmart store that opens till 11pm which is convenient. It also has some nice places to eat whether it be Tim Hortons, New York Fries, Taco Bell, KFC, Subway, Pizza Pizza or Mirch Indian Cuisine. ”

“Shop and eat! One of the top 5 shopping mall in Toronto. Find all the major brands ”

“ Huge shopping mall with more than 200+ fashion outlets, dining, and entertainment.”

“Perfect place to take your picture with the Toronto sign. In the winter, there is a skating rink.”

“Large mall with Nespresso, Sporting Life, Saks and a host of restaurants like Joey's, The Keg, Jack Astors, Red Lobster and much much more!!!”

“Located right outside the building for you convenience. Fully stocked grocery store with all the essentials and more.”

“Awesome fish market! This place has very knowledgeable staff selling high-quality seafood (incl ocean wise and organic). Ask them where a fish is from and they'll tell you. They also have a great selection of frozen items, seafood chowder, dips and spreads. But my favourite items here are their house-smoked and candied fish. The citrus candied salmon or salmon jerky absolutely make a charcuterie board amazing. I would certainly trust these folks with their oyster, scallop and shrimp selections. And they throw in a free lemon to boot! Grab a hot bowl of fresh soup for $5 too! p.s. - The water bubble display at the windows is great for entertaining kids while you're shopping. ”

“A fish shop run by chefs selling 100% responsibly sourced fish and shellfish.”

“This is a convenience store with more stuff than you would ever expect. More like a mini-grocery store than a corner shop. ”

“For those staying longer, a hidden gem providing Portuguese food. Amazing cheese, but it is the selection of fish from the Azores Islands flown daily that makes it worth the walk. ”

“Through the use of shipping containers, the folks at “Stackt” have taken unused land and transformed it into an experience of curated discovery. What you’ll experience is the ever-changing end result of a cultural lifestyle market mixed with a community meeting hub, in a space designed to feed your curiosity and inspire your thinking”

“High end grocery store with great prepared food section. There is seating upstairs so you can grab some lunch and eat there.”

“A strip full of restaurants/bars/bakery/Barbers/Nail salons/Take out/Fine dining/and other misc small shops”