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Toronto Badge City Guide and Hot Spots #4sqCities
CN Tower is one of Toronto Badge City Guide and Hot Spots #4sqCities.

1. CN Tower

9.1
301 Front St W (at John St), Toronto, ON
Monument · Entertainment District · 382 tips and reviews

Isabel L.Isabel Lopez: Head up the tower in external elevators and make sure to walk along the glass floor...not suggested if you're scared of heights! If your lucky and its Baseball season, you can catch a game too :)

Rogers Centre is one of Toronto Badge City Guide and Hot Spots #4sqCities.

2. Rogers Centre

8.8
1 Blue Jays Way (at Front St), Toronto, ON
Baseball Stadium · Entertainment District · 302 tips and reviews

ESPNESPN: The roof, the roof, the roof is…retractable. The Skydome…er, Rogers Centre opened in 1989 with the world’s first-ever fully retractable roof. It takes twenty minutes to open & close the thing.

High Park is one of Toronto Badge City Guide and Hot Spots #4sqCities.

3. High Park

9.4
1873 Bloor St W (at Parkside Dr), Toronto, ON
Park · 87 tips and reviews
Casa Loma is one of Toronto Badge City Guide and Hot Spots #4sqCities.

4. Casa Loma

8.9
1 Austin Terrace (at Walmer Rd), Toronto, ON
Castle · Casa Loma · 161 tips and reviews
CF Toronto Eaton Centre is one of Toronto Badge City Guide and Hot Spots #4sqCities.

5. CF Toronto Eaton Centre

8.5
220 Yonge St (btwn Queen & Dundas), Toronto, ON
Shopping Mall · Downtown Toronto, Toronto, ON · 358 tips and reviews
Toronto Islands is one of Toronto Badge City Guide and Hot Spots #4sqCities.

6. Toronto Islands

9.3
Toronto Islands, Toronto, ON
Island · 80 tips and reviews

HI-Toronto HostelHI-Toronto Hostel: Don't forget your camera! You will get some awesome Toronto skyline photos from the ferry and the island.

The Distillery Historic District is one of Toronto Badge City Guide and Hot Spots #4sqCities.

7. The Distillery Historic District

9.3
btwn Front, Cherry, Gardiner & Parliament, Toronto, ON
Historic and Protected Site · Distillery · 106 tips and reviews

Philippe A.Philippe Adrien: Great shopping & Live music in a patio setting and amongst great atmosphere and architecture. Read more.

Trinity Bellwoods Park is one of Toronto Badge City Guide and Hot Spots #4sqCities.

8. Trinity Bellwoods Park

9.3
1053 Dundas St. W. (at Gore Vale Ave.), Toronto, ON
Park · 106 tips and reviews

Gladstone HotelGladstone Hotel: The ultimate place to people watch (the artist types anyways). Trinity Bellwoods is the ideal place to unwind, play frisbee, picnic and pick-up. Plenty of tasty places to eat on the parks edge. Read more.

Vaughan Mills is one of Toronto Badge City Guide and Hot Spots #4sqCities.

9. Vaughan Mills

8.3
1 Bass Pro Mills Dr (at Hwy 400), Vaughan, ON
Shopping Mall · 116 tips and reviews

Steve P.Steve Pons: Be ready to walk as the mall is one big loop. Some good shops & attractions for being North of Toronto. Come on a weekday if you can!

Canada's Wonderland is one of Toronto Badge City Guide and Hot Spots #4sqCities.

10. Canada's Wonderland

9.0
1 Canada's Wonderland Dr (btwn Rutherford Rd & Major Mackenzie Dr), Vaughan, ON
Amusement Park · 163 tips and reviews

Irina S.Irina Souiki: Attention Perks hours and days have changed for July and August. Now open at 9am on Thursdays and Fridays only. Saturdays and Sundays open at 10am.

Toronto Zoo is one of Toronto Badge City Guide and Hot Spots #4sqCities.

11. Toronto Zoo

8.5
361 Old Finch Av (at Meadowvale & Toronto Zoo Rds), Scarborough, ON
Zoo · 130 tips and reviews

Vivienne S.Vivienne Suen: The gorilla habitat at the African Pavilion is pretty amazing. Also it's right by the new African Penguin exhibit, which is always popular (who doesn't love penguins?).

Yonge-Dundas Square is one of Toronto Badge City Guide and Hot Spots #4sqCities.

12. Yonge-Dundas Square

8.5
1 Dundas St E (at Yonge St), Toronto, ON
Plaza · Downtown Toronto · 169 tips and reviews

Emmanuel A.Emmanuel Adams: Perfect place to just sit and chill in the sun!

University of Toronto is one of Toronto Badge City Guide and Hot Spots #4sqCities.

13. University of Toronto

27 King's College Cir (at King's College Rd), Toronto, ON
University · University · 22 tips and reviews

RachelRachel: Every day from 2.30-3.30 there's tea time at the UC Commuter Centre. It's free. But if you're not affiliated with the university, you'll be creepily out of place.

Scotiabank Arena is one of Toronto Badge City Guide and Hot Spots #4sqCities.

14. Scotiabank Arena

8.8
40 Bay St (at Lake Shore Blvd W), Toronto, ON
Basketball Stadium · Entertainment District · 284 tips and reviews

NHLNHL: Just down the street from the Air Canada Centre, the Stanley Cup rests at the Hockey Hall of Fame. Check it out at the corner of Yonge & Front!

Royal Ontario Museum is one of Toronto Badge City Guide and Hot Spots #4sqCities.

15. Royal Ontario Museum

9.0
100 Queen's Pk (at Bloor St. W.), Toronto, ON
Museum · University · 252 tips and reviews

DHR.comDHR.com: This is one of Canada's best museums concentrating on world culture and natural history. Enter through the amazing Crystal houses, and go around the museum's five major galleries.

16. Hockey Hall of Fame

9.0
30 Yonge St. (at Brookfield Pl.), Toronto, ON
Museum · Financial District · 78 tips and reviews

NHLNHL: Make sure you check out the puck Sidney Crosby scored gold medal goal with at Vancouver 2010 Olympics.

Ontario Place is one of Toronto Badge City Guide and Hot Spots #4sqCities.

17. Ontario Place

6.6
955 Lakeshore Blvd West (Ontario Dr), Toronto, ON
Amusement Park · 22 tips and reviews

She-Travels ..She-Travels .com: During the summer months, it's usually FREE admission, you will only need to purchase the ride tickets. I got one for my 4 yr old and it only cost me $18.00, and he was there ALL DAY!

Kensington Food Market is one of Toronto Badge City Guide and Hot Spots #4sqCities.

18. Kensington Food Market

8.2
34 St. Andrew St. (at Kensington ave.), Toronto, ON
Farmers Market · Kensington Market · 9 tips and reviews
St. Lawrence Market (South Building) is one of Toronto Badge City Guide and Hot Spots #4sqCities.

19. St. Lawrence Market (South Building)

9.2
93 Front St E (at Lower Jarvis St), Toronto, ON
Farmers Market · St. Lawrence · 230 tips and reviews

AskMenAskMen: Start at Alex Farm Products (Upper Level 23 in the South Market). This little spot sells some of the hardest-to-find cheeses in the country. Read more.

RS - Real Sports is one of Toronto Badge City Guide and Hot Spots #4sqCities.

20. RS - Real Sports

8.0
15 York St (at Bremner Blvd), Toronto, ON
Sports Bar · Entertainment District · 173 tips and reviews

AskMenAskMen: Bills itself as the city’s largest sports bar which includes 112 taps, 29 beers and North America’s largest indoor HD screen. We're sold. Read more.

Yorkdale Shopping Centre is one of Toronto Badge City Guide and Hot Spots #4sqCities.

21. Yorkdale Shopping Centre

8.9
3401 Dufferin Street, Toronto, ON
Shopping Mall · 169 tips and reviews

Frankie S.Frankie Snips: Best spot to find parking is along the Bay or Sears sides of the mall. Everything else is usually jammed. Weekends are worse.

The Old Spaghetti Factory is one of Toronto Badge City Guide and Hot Spots #4sqCities.

22. The Old Spaghetti Factory

4.8
54 The Esplanade (btwn Yonge & Church St), Toronto, ON
Italian Restaurant · St. Lawrence · 80 tips and reviews

Dan H.Dan Hnatiw: A landmark in Toronto! Hard to find service and food like this in Toronto anymore. There is always something new to discover with their decorations

Coca-Cola Coliseum is one of Toronto Badge City Guide and Hot Spots #4sqCities.

23. Coca-Cola Coliseum

8.3
45 Manitoba Dr (at Nunavut Rd), Toronto, ON
Hockey Stadium · 42 tips and reviews

Toronto Maple LeafsToronto Maple Leafs: Welcome to Ricoh!! This is the home of the Toronto Marlies of the AHL, farm club of the Toronto Maple Leafs of the NHL. Every Game Is A Tryout!

BMO Field is one of Toronto Badge City Guide and Hot Spots #4sqCities.

24. BMO Field

9.0
170 Princes' Blvd (at Ontario Dr), Toronto, ON
Soccer Stadium · 100 tips and reviews

Toronto FCToronto FC: Welcome to BMO Field. Thanks for supporting Toronto FC. Hold your scarf up high & sing the Canadian National Anthem before the match! Enjoy the match!

Harbourfront Centre is one of Toronto Badge City Guide and Hot Spots #4sqCities.

25. Harbourfront Centre

8.9
235 Queens Quay West (at Lower Simcoe St.), Toronto, ON
Performing Arts Venue · Harbourfront · 56 tips and reviews

Rechie V.Rechie Valdez: Check out their website for all of the events happening at the Habourfront Centre Read more.

Johnny Rockets is one of Toronto Badge City Guide and Hot Spots #4sqCities.

26. Johnny Rockets

22 Dundas St (at Yonge St), Toronto, ON
Diner · Downtown Toronto · 32 tips and reviews

Roberto F.Roberto Faria: The strawberry and banana shake is a must-try

Scotiabank Theatres is one of Toronto Badge City Guide and Hot Spots #4sqCities.

27. Scotiabank Theatres

8.5
259 Richmond St. W (John St), Toronto, ON
Movie Theater · Entertainment District · 158 tips and reviews

Keith D.Keith Doucette: Come for the movies, stay for the huuuge escalator.

Cineplex Cinemas is one of Toronto Badge City Guide and Hot Spots #4sqCities.

28. Cineplex Cinemas

7.9
10 Dundas St E (at Yonge St), Toronto, ON
Movie Theater · Downtown Toronto · 108 tips and reviews
Toronto City Hall is one of Toronto Badge City Guide and Hot Spots #4sqCities.

29. Toronto City Hall

8.2
100 Queen St. W. (at Bay St.), Toronto, ON
City Hall · 53 tips and reviews

Kaiyu T.Kaiyu Tam: You don't have to be the mayor of Toronto to be the mayor of city hall!

TIFF Lightbox is one of Toronto Badge City Guide and Hot Spots #4sqCities.

30. TIFF Lightbox

9.0
350 King St. W (at John St.), Toronto, ON
Movie Theater · Entertainment District · 115 tips and reviews

National PostNational Post: Nuit Blanche 2011: The Movie Studio Playhouse lets you play with moving images and spontaneously create movies, while the Chiptunes Orchestra turns vintage Gameboys into musical instruments. Read more.

Paupers Pub is one of Toronto Badge City Guide and Hot Spots #4sqCities.

31. Paupers Pub

6.4
539 Bloor St W (at Lippincott St), Toronto, ON
Pub · Downtown Toronto · 49 tips and reviews
Little Italy is one of Toronto Badge City Guide and Hot Spots #4sqCities.

32. Little Italy

Toronto, ON
Neighborhood · 13 tips and reviews
Chinatown is one of Toronto Badge City Guide and Hot Spots #4sqCities.

33. Chinatown

Toronto, ON
Neighborhood · 22 tips and reviews
Brazilian Star is one of Toronto Badge City Guide and Hot Spots #4sqCities.

34. Brazilian Star

1242 Dundas St W, Toronto, ON
Brazilian Restaurant · Dufferin Grove · 7 tips and reviews

Kardec Lima (.Kardec Lima (Pai Rubro-Negro): Tempero mineiro da melhor qualidade. Aproveite a feijoada aos sábados.

The Rex Hotel Jazz & Blues Bar is one of Toronto Badge City Guide and Hot Spots #4sqCities.

35. The Rex Hotel Jazz & Blues Bar

7.9
194 Queen St W (Queen & St. Patrick), Toronto, ON
Jazz and Blues Venue · 54 tips and reviews

Wen-Hao L.Wen-Hao Lue: Easily the best Jazz club in Toronto. Only warning is the volume (try not to sit too close to the front), and the ketchup (it tastes a bit off). Otherwise, their $2.75 plate of fries is killer.

Gladstone House is one of Toronto Badge City Guide and Hot Spots #4sqCities.

36. Gladstone House

8.1
1214 Queen St W (at Gladstone Ave.), Toronto, ON
Hotel · 71 tips and reviews

National PostNational Post: Depending on the night or day, you can partake in an art show, a bluegrass concert, nude art lessons or Simpsons trivia. Or while away a Sunday afternoon with a bottle or two of Molson Stock Ale. Read more.

Brazen Head Irish Pub is one of Toronto Badge City Guide and Hot Spots #4sqCities.

37. Brazen Head Irish Pub

6.5
171 East Liberty St. (at Lynn Williams St.), Toronto, ON
Pub · Liberty Village · 103 tips and reviews

KhavitaKhavita: Hit the second level - has an awesome patio with an amazing view of the CN tower & LV. The bartenders are a pretty nice view too.

California Sandwiches is one of Toronto Badge City Guide and Hot Spots #4sqCities.

38. California Sandwiches

8.5
244 Claremont St. (at Treford Pl.), Toronto, ON
Sandwich Spot · 39 tips and reviews

Kardec Lima (.Kardec Lima (Pai Rubro-Negro): try adding cheese in your veal sandwich: a perfect combination!

Goed Eten is one of Toronto Badge City Guide and Hot Spots #4sqCities.

39. Goed Eten

188 Ossington Ave. (at Rolyat St.), Toronto, ON
Café · 10 tips and reviews

Kardec Lima (.Kardec Lima (Pai Rubro-Negro): The belgian hot chocolate it's a must try!

40. The Drake Hotel

8.8
1150 Queen Street West (at Beaconsfield Ave), Toronto, ON
Restaurant · 129 tips and reviews

AskMenAskMen: The Drake's film fest prix fixe, at $60, gets you sea urchin spaghettini, lazy man’s lobster & a delectable foie gras with a wine pairing option. It's on through the 18th. Read more.

41. Trump International Hotel & Tower Toronto

325 Bay St (Adelaide), Toronto, ON
Hotel · Financial District · 19 tips and reviews

AskMenAskMen: They do make a good $22 cocktail at Suits Lobby Lounge Read more.

LCBO is one of Toronto Badge City Guide and Hot Spots #4sqCities.

42. LCBO

415 King St. W (at Spadina Ave.), Toronto, ON
Liquor Store · Entertainment District · 24 tips and reviews

Mike T.Mike Turner: Ridiculous lines at checkout.

The Beer Store Boutique is one of Toronto Badge City Guide and Hot Spots #4sqCities.

43. The Beer Store Boutique

120 Lynn Williams St (Liberty Village), Toronto, ON
Beer Store · Liberty Village · 3 tips and reviews

AskMenAskMen: a new concept that finally allows grown men to serve themselves beer rather than wait in line behind Mr. Indecisive and the well-perfumed hobo returning a shopping cart full of empties Read more.

Horseshoe Tavern is one of Toronto Badge City Guide and Hot Spots #4sqCities.

44. Horseshoe Tavern

8.1
370 Queen St. W (at Spadina Ave.), Toronto, ON
Music Venue · 60 tips and reviews
The Guvernment is one of Toronto Badge City Guide and Hot Spots #4sqCities.

45. The Guvernment

132 Queens Quay E (at Jarvis St.), Toronto, ON
Night Club · Downtown Toronto · 44 tips and reviews

Joe M.Joe Manzone: Guvernment every Saturday in the mainroom w/DJ'S Manzone & Strong + Mark Oliver

The Ballroom is one of Toronto Badge City Guide and Hot Spots #4sqCities.

46. The Ballroom

6.7
145 John St. (at Richmond St. W), Toronto, ON
Bowling Alley · Entertainment District · 55 tips and reviews

AskMenAskMen: great is the impending opening of the Ballroom, one of few bars where the slogan "we got balls" actually entices you to go. Read more.

The Bata Shoe Museum is one of Toronto Badge City Guide and Hot Spots #4sqCities.

47. The Bata Shoe Museum

7.4
327 Bloor St W, Toronto, ON
Museum · University · 43 tips and reviews

Seven DaysSeven Days: The permanent collection at this museum includes 20,000 pairs of shoes from all around the world!

Union Station (YBZ) is one of Toronto Badge City Guide and Hot Spots #4sqCities.

48. Union Station (YBZ)

7.0
65 Front St W (btwn Bay & York St), Toronto, ON
Rail Station · Financial District · 210 tips and reviews
Ontario Science Centre is one of Toronto Badge City Guide and Hot Spots #4sqCities.

49. Ontario Science Centre

7.8
770 Don Mills Rd (at St Dennis Dr), Toronto, ON
Science Museum · 114 tips and reviews

National PostNational Post: The Ontario Science Centre has received two massive sperm whale skeletons for its Whales/Tohora exhibit, on loan from New Zealand. Read more.

Tim Hortons is one of Toronto Badge City Guide and Hot Spots #4sqCities.

50. Tim Hortons

769 Yonge St (Cumberland St/Bloor St E), Toronto, ON
Coffee Shop · Rosedale · 28 tips and reviews

Ryan L.Ryan Lawrence: I go nuts for their donuts.

Steam Whistle Brewing is one of Toronto Badge City Guide and Hot Spots #4sqCities.

51. Steam Whistle Brewing

9.3
255 Bremner Blvd. (btwn Rees St. & Simcoe St.), Toronto, ON
Brewery · Entertainment District · 142 tips and reviews

Marina A.Marina A: Go on the tour for the full experience & to hear a great story. Free beer with or without the tour :)

The Burger's Priest is one of Toronto Badge City Guide and Hot Spots #4sqCities.

52. The Burger's Priest

7.4
1636 Queen St. E. (btwn Coxwell Ave. & Kingston Rd.), Toronto, ON
Fast Food Restaurant · The Beaches · 130 tips and reviews

Metro NewsMetro News: Unholy goodness! The Priest keeps it straight-forward and simple — plain white buns, fries, few gourmet frills. Go for "The Option," with panko-crusted, cheese-stuffed portobello. Read more.

Jack Astor's Bar & Grill is one of Toronto Badge City Guide and Hot Spots #4sqCities.

53. Jack Astor's Bar & Grill

6.8
10 Dundas St. E (at Yonge St.), Toronto, ON
Restaurant · Downtown Toronto · 112 tips and reviews

Mason B.Mason Byrne: Other than the music playing at nightclub-decibles, had an enjoyable dinner of a house salad and fish and chips. Pleasent wait and hosting staff

Art Gallery of Ontario is one of Toronto Badge City Guide and Hot Spots #4sqCities.

54. Art Gallery of Ontario

9.2
317 Dundas St W (at Beverley St), Toronto, ON
Art Gallery · 203 tips and reviews
Toronto Music Garden is one of Toronto Badge City Guide and Hot Spots #4sqCities.

55. Toronto Music Garden

9.0
475 Queens Quay West (Spadina), Toronto, ON
Garden · Harbourfront · 21 tips and reviews

HI-Toronto HostelHI-Toronto Hostel: Free concerts take place here most Thursdays and Sundays.

Yorkville is one of Toronto Badge City Guide and Hot Spots #4sqCities.

56. Yorkville

Toronto, ON
Neighborhood · 28 tips and reviews

57. Hard Rock Cafe Toronto

279 Yonge St (at Dundas Sq), Toronto, ON
Theme Restaurant · Downtown Toronto · 86 tips and reviews

Ariel P.Ariel Peters: Great food, lots of beer and good music. A beautiful view of Dundas Square. Read more.

Hudson's Bay is one of Toronto Badge City Guide and Hot Spots #4sqCities.

58. Hudson's Bay

8.2
176 Yonge St (Queen St W), Toronto, ON
Department Store · Financial District · 77 tips and reviews
Nathan Phillips Square is one of Toronto Badge City Guide and Hot Spots #4sqCities.

59. Nathan Phillips Square

9.0
100 Queen St W (at Bay St), Toronto, ON
Plaza · 113 tips and reviews
Williams Landing is one of Toronto Badge City Guide and Hot Spots #4sqCities.

60. Williams Landing

120 Lynn Williams St, Toronto, ON
Restaurant · Liberty Village · 72 tips and reviews

AskMenAskMen: A new spot that we hope will shake up the area's condo-dwelling masses, maybe even giving a little Bourbon Street-vibe to all those balconies. Read more.

61. Lake Ontario

Toronto, ON
Lake · 42 tips and reviews

Steve S.Steve Salt: The same snow is falling.

Jack Layton Ferry Terminal is one of Toronto Badge City Guide and Hot Spots #4sqCities.

62. Jack Layton Ferry Terminal

Toronto Island Ferry Terminal Rd (at Queen's Quay W), Toronto, ON
Marine Terminal · Harbourfront · 41 tips and reviews

staziestazie: Don't just stand in the first line you see. Most people don't realize that there are 3 or 4 other much shorter lines.

The Pilot Tavern is one of Toronto Badge City Guide and Hot Spots #4sqCities.

63. The Pilot Tavern

7.4
22 Cumberland St. (btwn Bay & Yonge), Toronto, ON
Bar · Yorkville · 57 tips and reviews
Bier Markt King West is one of Toronto Badge City Guide and Hot Spots #4sqCities.

64. Bier Markt King West

600 King St W (at Portland St), Toronto, ON
Belgian Restaurant · Fashion District · 72 tips and reviews

Joseph P.Joseph Puopolo: Taste the prairie oysters. They're scrumptious!

The Rivoli is one of Toronto Badge City Guide and Hot Spots #4sqCities.

65. The Rivoli

7.8
334 Queen St. W (btwn Spadina & Soho), Toronto, ON
Cocktail Bar · 67 tips and reviews

Allan M.Allan M88: Go to the back of the bar/restaurant and see a band. It's one of the best venues in Toronto.

Fight Club is one of Toronto Badge City Guide and Hot Spots #4sqCities.

66. Fight Club

401 Donlands Avenue, Toronto, ON
Martial Arts Dojo · 1 tip

AskMenAskMen: A place where you can check the stress of life, work, and finances at the door and focus on your physical and mental well-being through fighting. Read more.