Quoi faire à Toronto, ON

Taking your tot for an occasional trim calls for a haircutter with patience and a way with children. These Toronto salons cater to families with kids and know how to keep youngsters happy and entertained. Oh, and your little one will also leave with a great new cut!

Anyone who doesn’t have perfect eyesight knows just how expensive it is to correct it. There’s the price of an eye exam, plus glasses, contacts and solution, all of which must be updated on a regular basis. Make it worth your moola by choosing glasses that you truly love. Visit these local optical shops for expert advice on which frames suit you best.

There really is nothing like the feel of a smooth pen on a fresh piece of crisp paper. Maybe you're writing out thank you cards for wedding gifts or annual Christmas cards — either way, it will feel so much better to write with a fabulous fountain pen. These stores will help you find that perfect writing instrument.

Even in the digital age, offices still need a ton of supplies to keep them running smoothly. When an email just won't suffice, these Toronto shops stock the pens, staplers, notebooks, printers and all the other office accessories you need to be a success in the here and now.

Let’s be honest: How many of us take the time to back up our computers in case the inevitable crash happens? Not many of us, which is why these Toronto computer repair stores exist. They’re smart, knowledgeable, fast and reliable – and they’re all practically in your backyard.

Functional furnishings and organizational supplies can help take your home from chaotic and cluttered to chic and compartmentalized. Peace of mind is within reach at these Toronto home shops offering stylish storage solutions.

Toronto can’t compete with Paris when it comes to fashionable street style or old-world architecture, but our authentic local croissants could rival those at any European pastry shop. Whether you’re craving a simple butter croissant or the perfect pain au chocolate, you’re bound to find buttery flakey goodness at these bakeries.

Poured, grilled, flipped and garnished for sweet or savoury taste buds, the waffle has taken on a whole new look and feel. The tasty delight may have its roots in Belgium, but Toronto offers up a variety of urban eateries to enjoy this famous flat cake. Check out these wonderful waffle joints.

Looking for desserts that’ll satisfy your sweet tooth without upsetting your stomach? Check out these gluten-free bakeries in Toronto where you’ll find a tasty array of treats that accommodate food sensitivities without sacrificing on taste and texture.

Snapback, stretch, and five-panel fever has hit the Toronto stage, quickly ascending as the favoured accessory of the city’s style elite and skateboard bros alike. Quest no longer for the perfect basic cap or one-of-a-kind brim. Pick up classic under-the-radar designs alongside colourful attention-getters at these local boutiques and skate shops.

Torontonians have whispered prayers and said RIPs to many of the city’s lost pinball machines over the years – whether it be for the Lord of the Rings themed table at The Only Café or the now deceased Pinball Café in Parkdale (the list goes on). But locals keep their chins up by frequenting the many watering holes fighting the good fight and keeping the pinball in play.

As a midtown transit hub and upscale residential area, the area around Yonge and Eglinton is a place where you would expect to find a good selection of bars, restaurants and nightspots and you won’t be disappointed. You’ll find the usual chains, faux-British pubs and a prized craft brewery among these great local favourites.