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After a week in Toronto, I've seen so much of the city. I enjoyed wandering around neighborhoods like Parkdale en Kensington Market Where vintage shops are teeming, or perhaps the trendier concept stores in the West Queen West and Trinity Bellwoods neighborhoods. There's so much to see! I prefer these last two neighborhoods for dinner. Here, you'll find hotspots one after the other along Ossington Ave, Dundas Street West, College Street, and Queen Street West. They're all within walking distance, so you can easily explore this neighborhood on foot. Don't feel like wandering around? You can also use one of the bikes available throughout the city. For example, next to Trinity Bellwoods Park, you'll find a bike rack where you can pick up one. If you're traveling to Toronto soon, be sure to check out all the other blogs about this fantastic city in our comprehensive Toronto Travel Guide. Tip: you'll also find plenty of street art near Ossington Avenue!
Ossington Avenue
19 X Restaurants in Toronto's West Queen West & Trinity Bellwoods
- Union Restaurant
- Swan by Rose and Sons
- OddSeoul
- El Almacen Yerba Mate Cafe + Gallery (1078 West Queen Street)
- Boralia
- Oyster Boy
- Fresh on Crawford
- Cafe Neon
- Mamakas Taverna
- Social Night
- Poutini's House of Poutine
- Bang Bang Ice Cream & Bakery
- The Cuban
- Bar Raval
- Bar Isabel
- Porchetta & Co.
- Hanmoto
- The Black Hoof
- Archive
- La Palma
Tip: also check out our top list here 17 Best Restaurants in Toronto!
La Palma
10 X (Cocktail) bars in Toronto's West Queen West & Trinity Bellwoods
- Otto's Beer Hall
- The Communist's Daughter
- Rhum Corner
- Bar Fancy
- cocktail Bar
- Northern Belle
- Drake Sky Yard
- Apt 200
- Restful
- crafted
The Drake Sky Yard
8 X (vintage) shopping Toronto's West Queen West & Trinity Bellwoods
Toronto Travel Tips
>> HOW TO GET THERE: Jet Airways Fly daily from Amsterdam to Toronto from €402. You're there in just over eight hours! I flew in their Premier Class on my last trip, and the food was truly delicious. Highly recommended if you, like me, love Indian food!
>> WHERE TO STAY: Toronto has several nice neighborhoods where you can stay, but if you like the trendier areas, then the area around Queen Street West and Ossington Ave is recommended.
- Drake Hotel: Without a doubt, the hippest hotel in Toronto. With only 19 rooms and a fantastic rooftop bar where you can enjoy drinks after a day exploring the city.
- Shangri-La: If budget isn't an issue, you can't go wrong staying at the Shangri-La. If only for the Momofuku restaurant!
Happy travels!
TIP: discover more great addresses and travel tips in my books THE AMSTERDAM CITY GUIDE & WANDERLUST!
PSSSST... did you know we have many more city guides?
WITH LOVE,
ANNE
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