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Riverdale Park Sledding
Hills of thrills
Riverdale Park is the best place to go tobogganing or sledding in downtown Toronto. It's not for the faint of heart but it's so rewarding!
by
Jeffrey
Wood
The Bentway
Urban skating park
"The Bentway" in Toronto is what's become of the neglected space below this elevated road. It has humanized the former dead zone with public spaces...
by
Jeffrey
Wood
Ed's Real Scoop
Who doesn't like ice cream?
"Ed's Real Scoop" is hands down one of the best ice cream shops in Toronto! Their highlights are their seasonal summer fruit flavours...
by
Cameron
Bryant
Ted Rogers Theatre
Hot place for Hot Docs
"Ted Rogers Theatre" in Toronto is a big standout for me because of its dedication to the art of documentary films, incl. the yearly Hot Docs Festival!
by
Jeffrey
Wood
Grange Park
Free range fun
"Grange Park" is an important intersection of Toronto the bold, majestic and noble. This urban oasis reveals my city's grand expression...
by
Jeffrey
Wood
Descendant Pizza
Motown pizza rocks!
"Descendant Pizza" Toronto does Detroit-style pizza, thick pies w/ rectangular crust that are often baked twice. Tip: come here earlier rather than later.
by
Jeffrey
Wood
Wholesome Canine
Happy dog, healthy dog
"Wholesome Canine" is not just any Toronto pet store; it is a true wellness store for your dog! Its food especially goes above and beyond human grade food.
by
Anita
Kim
AGO Shop
The art of cool gifts
The "AGO Shop", or the gift shop of the Art Gallery of Ontario, isn't your average gallery store. It's perfect for creative Canadiana gifts and souvenirs!
by
Jeffrey
Wood
Wynona
A Leslieville gem
"Wynona" in Toronto is dream neighborhood restaurant. It's small but not crowded, sophisticated but not pretentious... Make sure to order a pasta or two!
by
Anita
Kim
Pam McConnell Aquatic Centre
Toronto's best dive
"Pam McConnell Aquatic Centre" in Toronto is a spectacular space that gets filled with sunlight & has a modern airiness that makes each swim an experience.
by
Jeffrey
Wood
Honest Weight
Honest (sea)food in the Junction
"Honest Weight" in Toronto is a fish and seafood lover's dream. You can choose what you want from the fish counter and have it prepared right on the spot!
by
Anita
Kim
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