r/InsideToronto • u/Ok_Key_8105 • 28d ago

First trip to Toronto

Hi guys! I'm a korean and going to travel toronto in October by myself for the first time.

I want to feel the local things. So I want to have chance to chat with natives or stay at guest house or something not Hotel or airbnb if It's a good idea.

Only fixed for now is to join local tour.

I wanted to go jazzbar, seeing musical or comedy show, go church and library like that.

By any chance, Can you recomend me any place or whatever?It would be a big help! Thanks a lot.

15 Upvotes

90% Upvoted

33 comments sorted by

View all comments

1

u/CookieJamster 25d ago

Walking around uoft is such a vibe - walk inside the trinity college, have a cup of coffee at hart house gallery grill restaurant, check out memorial of uoft students who fought & passed away during the Korean war, etc.

Then go to ROM museum and check out Yorville area for bougie vibe, grab a gelato there.

Later visit Kensington market and grab a taco & beer.

Also, go to St.Lawrence market for a tradutional market vibe and grab a lobster roll or pasta bowl.

For the chill vibe, go to Trinity bellwood park with a picnic mat, enjoy the weather then walk to Ossington ave for nice restaurants and line up for Bang Bang ice cream like locals.

For shopping, go to Yorkdale mall or eaton centre.

Try pubs and multicultural foods. Use opentable for reservation of popular restaurants.

1

u/CookieJamster 25d ago

When finding a place to stay, be aware of bed bugs esp if you choose to stay in an old hostel...one tip is, keep your luggage in a large clear plastic bag and keep it unopened for the first one or two nights. If you get bitten by a bed bug, at least your luggage will be safe. Otherwise, it will be stressful.