Toronto Essential to Toronto Guide

The how, why, where and what of getting around and exploring the city

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10 Multicultural Neighbourhoods

Explore Toronto’s diverse neighbourhoods.

Essential to Toronto | February 2007 | By Linda Luong

You Are Here: Bloor-Yorkville

Bloor-Yorkville, the city’s mecca for upscale shopping has lots of guy-friendly offerings for Father’s Day and more.

Essential to Toronto | June 2007 | By Craig Moy

You Are Here: Distillery Historic District

From handcrafted-on-site microbrews and artisanal food to hip galleries and chic shopping, this cobblestoned Corktown nook still intoxicates.

Essential to Toronto | October 2007 | By Viviane Kertész

You Are Here: Little Italy

For a romantic dinner—or a chic spot for any evening—Little Italy is the perfect place. Try our picks to find out why it’s College Street’s hippest strip.

Essential to Toronto | February 2008 | By Signe Langford

You Are Here: Mirvish Village

Markham Street’s tiny enclave is an enduring tribute to the chutzpah of a legendary Toronto businessman and theatre impresario—the late Ed Mirvish.

Essential to Toronto | November 2007 | By Flannery Dean

You Are Here: Mount Pleasant

This leafy midtown neighbourhood strip borders Rosedale, one of Toronto’s toniest districts. Reap the benefit of this posh proximity.

Essential to Toronto | April 2008 | By Flannery Dean

You Are Here: The Beach

Explore The Beach.

Essential to Toronto | August 2007 | By Flannery Dean

You Are Here: The Gooderham Building Area

This slice of Old Town Toronto packs a wallop of local flavour. A central icon of this architecturally rich district, the Gooderham Building is also one of the city’s most photographed sites.

Essential to Toronto | December 2007 | By Flannery Dean