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Toronto Expert

Michael Lee

We ate well and cheaply and drank well and cheaply... - Ernest Hemingway

Expert Tips

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Toronto is literally a smorgasbord of cuisines and specialty restaurants. We have everything - French, Chinese, Italian, Hungarian, Japanese, Jamaican, Indian and Sri Lankan. There's something for everyone here.
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Avoid the DVP/401/404 during rush hour - unless you like bumper to bumper traffic. Worst times are 7am-10am and 3pm-7pm.
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There are many free and beautiful public parks around Toronto. Great for picnics, sports, and outdoor activities - enjoy the fresh air.

Michael's Picks

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Art, Culture, Museums/Galleries

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At the ROM

The Royal Ontario Museum ( known as the ROM) is a great place to spend 3 to 4 hours learning about new things on a rainy day. If you're a university student, it's a great place to study - all you need is a membership pass. The food is pricey so go...

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Parks, Trails

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A Beautiful Pond in the City - High Park

Grenadier Pond, on the south side of High Park, is a calm and serene place to be in early spring or late fall. Some come to stroll around the pond and enjoy a breath of fresh air in Toronto's largest park but the avid amateur photographers come to...

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Beach, Cycling, Daytrip

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Peace and Quiet on Ward's Point

Ward's Point is one of the less crowded parts of the Toronto Islands and a great place to find some peace and quiet. Sometimes called Ward's Island, it is not to be confused with the clothing optional area on the west side of the island called Han...

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Bakery, Specialty Foods

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Freshly Baked Bagels - What a deal!

This small bagel chain is local to the GTA. Personally, I love the freshness of the bagels at the York Mills and Leslie bakery, where the bagels are baked and moved to the front of the store by conveyor belt. If you are looking for more variety, ...

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Food Truck, Parks, Amusement

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Enjoying the Playground in High Park

This playground is a constant centre of activity in High Park. With its many swings, slides, forts, and monkey bars, there is plenty to occupy your kids for hours on end. Bring a picnic lunch and sit by the pond. If you’ve got time you can also pa...

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