Things to do in Toronto
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Lorraine Kimsa Theatre for Young People
Catch a show at the innovative Lorraine Kimsa Theatre for Young People, delivering enlightening children’s plays.
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El Pipil
Home adornments, boutique fashions and Canadian-designed accessories are the special at this charming shop, all at enticing prices.
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Boathouse
boathouse is the place, where you can rent canoes, kayaks or paddleboats and explore the Islands’ lagoons.
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St Lawrence Market Gallery
The St Lawrence Market Gallery has rotating displays of paintings, photographs, documents and historical relics.
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Fez Batik
Fez Batik mixes live music with DJs over four floors of lounging, chatting and grooving. About as laid-back as Clubland gets!
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Polson Pier Drive-In Theatre
Double features of first-run blockbusters start around dusk at this lakeside yard; the usual fast-food suspects are on hand.
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Urban Dog
Offers doggie daycare, boarding, a spa and a walking service, as well as high quality foods, velour beds and pooch perfume.
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Pikto
In the Distillery District, Pikto is a unique professional photo lab and bookstore, with a great gallery.
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Cineplex Odeon Carlton
Cineplex’s downtown branch attracts a diverse crowd for major independent films and some truly bizarre offerings.
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Nicholas Hoare
One of the few shops where book covers face forward, this great little shop has loads of good reads and friendly staff.
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ROMBus
Monthly tours arranged around historical, cultural and architectural themes are organized by the Royal Ontario Museum.
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Mariposa Cruises
Narrated harbor and two-hour buffet lunch tours (adult/child $49/25). Sunday brunch and dinner-and-dance cruises, too.
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Big Carrot
Organic juice bar, holistic dispensary, healthy cooking classes and organic groceries. The carrots are of normal size.
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Sleuth of Baker Street
Mystery, thriller, out-of-print and first edition books are all here – as well as a good dose of Sherlockiana.
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Toronto Windsurfing Club
Windsurfing rental and lessons at Cherry Beach. Get off the 172 bus at Commissioners St and walk 10 minutes south.
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Open Air Books & Maps
Ramshackle basement full of travel guides and maps plus books on nature, camping, history and outdoor activities.
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Pages Books & Magazines
Toronto’s finest independent bookstore with magazines, small-press editions, nonfiction and new literature.
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Community Bicycle Network
What used to be a bike-share program is now strictly rentals, though staff can help with repairs and information.
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Toronto Hippo Tours
Amphibious buses take passengers on goofily narrated hourly tours of downtown before splashing into the lake.
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Northern Ontario Active Escape
8 days (Toronto to Toronto)
by G Adventures
The call of the loon at dusk, a glimpse of a moose through the trees—Ontario is a paradise of lakes, forests and endless opportunities for adventure. Free your…Not LP reviewed
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Quebec and Ontario Explorer
9 days (Montreal to Toronto)
by G Adventures
From sugar shack maple syrup to Niagara vineyard wines of note, and French food to French fries, this 1-week trip serves up the best of central Canada. Get a…Not LP reviewed
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Remington's of Montana
This steak and seafood restaurant stands out from the crowd of the tourist area's unalluring eateries.
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Power Plant Gallery
The Power Planthas a big-reputation gallery celebrating contemporary Canadian art.
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Toronto Hemp Company
Cannabis culture resource centre and shop that sells high quality hemp and related products.
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Canon Theatre
The Canon, a 1920s-era Pantages vaudeville hall, is a hot ticket for musical extravaganzas.
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