The Ultimate Weekend Guide to Toronto


The Ultimate Weekend Guide to Toronto

Hailey Levy



Whether you’re a born and raised city veteran or visiting from out of town, this Ultimate Toronto Guide is your one stop shop for where to stay and what to do, see and eat in the Six.

LODGING:

The Annex Hotel: 

Located at 296 Brunswick in the heart of the iconic ‘The Annex’ neighbourhood, this hotel is meant to feel like your home away from home. Everything is super-streamlined and do-it-yourself, a welcome departure from any classic hotel, with online check-ins and self-serve closets, forgoing bellhops and pesky lobby lines. 

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The Annex Hotel is a leisurely walk from Toronto staples like BMV Books, Hot Docs Cinema, and Vesta Lunch. The Annex Hotel’s trusty neighbourhood guide will help you become a true local.



ACTIVITIES:

1. Live on the Edge at the CN Tower

 An obvious choice from the list of Toronto tourist attractions. Glass floors, floor-to-ceiling panoramic windows and a 360 degree revolving restaurant are all what make the famous landmark truly iconic. If you’re a true daredevil, try out the EdgeWalk for a breath of fresh air. Did you even visit Toronto if you didn’t take a CN Tower picture for Instagram?                                                                                                                      Photo courtesy of www.cntower.ca                   
                                 

2. Catch a Blue Jays game (and hopefully a ball) at Rogers Centre

Treat yourself to some peanuts or poutine while cheering for Toronto’s Blue Jays as they dominate the baseball diamond. If you’re not a baseball fan, there’s plenty of beer and good food at the Rogers Centre to turn you into one. If you’re lucky and the weather is nice enough, the roof opens which makes for an EPIC Snapchat shot. Just don’t forget to tag your location ;)

3. Visit Kensington Market for vintage threads and delicious tacos

During every and any season, Kensington Market is the place to be for all things hipster and cool. This Toronto hood is lined with cool bars, restaurants, shops and tattoo parlours. Spend the day walking around, grab the best tacos in the city from Seven Lives, head over to Pearl Harbour to get a Drake quote inked on your back. 





DRINKS

1. Bar Raval
 Photo courtesy of https://www.archdaily.com/619779/bar-raval-partisans

The always busy Spanish tapas joint, located in Little Italy, is the perfect mix of cool and classy. This spot is known for its award-winning Guadi-esque interior design, an always-changing cocktail menu and it’s (mostly) standing accommodations which all combine to create the perfect casual atmos phere.


2. MahJong Bar

This hidden gem is tucked behind a neon-lit convenience store and serves up epic Japanese-fusion drinks like the Sake version of a ‘Pimms Cup’, ‘Party Trick’, while also keeping it Canadian with Toronto local beer Ace Hill. This bar feels like your little secret and is the perfect Toronto spot to celebrate a birthday or celebrate the weekend. 



EATS


  1. Chubby’s Jamaican Kitchen 

If you’re in the mood for some true, authentic Caribbean food, look no further than Chubby’s. A Toronto hit, Chubby’s serves up all the jerk: from their famous jerk chicken to spicy jerk chips made of plantains and taro, you won’t be disappointed. Finish off your hearty meal with a fresh Passionfruit Coconut Cream Pie or a delicious Carrot Sponge Layer Cake.



                                                                                           Photo courtesy of https://goop.com/city-guide/the-toronto-guide/eat/
2.  Live Organic Kitchen

A complete opposite from Chubby’s, Live Organic is your Sunday brunch, wild-weekend reset. This health-driven spot serves up a wide range of organic, plant based, non-GMO eats that are sure to fool you - that’s HOW good everything tastes.  

                                              
Photo courtesy of https://goop.com/city-guide/the-toronto-guide/eat/

 Arrive early to avoid disappointment as this place is usually full with brunch-lovers and health-freaks come 12pm on Saturday and Sundays.

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