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Ontario Summer Bucket List: Eats & Can't-Miss Things To Do
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items My go-to roundup for the best of an Ontario summer — the beach towns I actually drive to, the restaurants I keep re-booking, and the one exhibit everyone's going to be posting about. Save this before the season gets away from you.
Yorkville's answer to "I want Indian food that feels like an occasion." The tandoor lamb chops are the move, and the whole space feels polished without being stiff. This is my pick when someone says "surprise me."
Adrak Yorkville the finest of Indian cuisine in Toronto, ON
Bloor West's best-kept secret. Ethiopian and Eritrean comfort food, and even if you're not usually a vegan-food person, their plant-based options will make a believer out of you. Eating with your hands and sharing everything is half the fun here.
Selam Restaurant & Lounge: Ethiopian/Eritrean/Vegan Cuisine
This is how I try new restaurants without committing to a full-price tasting menu. Three courses, set price, and it's basically a citywide excuse to eat well for two and a half weeks. Book early — the good tables go fast.
Summerlicious
A total Scarborough institution — home of the Mojo Burger, and it's exactly the kind of no-fuss, old-school comfort food that hits every single time. The onion rings alone are worth the drive. This is my "I don't want anything fancy, I just want it t...
The Real McCoy's
This is where I send anyone who says they've "never really had Trinidadian food." Family-run, been at it for decades, and the dahl puri roti is hand-stretched right in front of you — order the goat, don't overthink it. Get a doubles on the side becau...
roti wraps - www.monasroti.com
Korean pub food with serious personality. The burger comes with a Korean twist that I think about more than I should, and the whole vibe is retro-cool without trying too hard. East-end gem, worth the trip.
Oldeseoul Tavern Toronto: Korean Comfort Food Done ...
Kensington Market taqueria that started life as a spice shop, and you can taste that history in everything they make. Their salsa alone is worth the trip. My go-to for a casual, no-fuss taco night that still feels special.
El Trompo (@eltrompo)
Pacific Rim flavors done right — think Hawaii meets Asia meets a little bit of everywhere in between. The fusion dishes are inventive without being weird for the sake of it. Great pick for a group where everyone wants something different.
Toronto — Lulu Bar
Small, a little scrappy, and completely unforgettable. Their aglio e olio with chili crisp and burrata is the dish I bring up unprompted in conversation. Go early, it's intimate and fills up
Liliana Toronto
This one's unlike anything else on the list. Eighteen massive sculptures scattered through the gardens, plus a hidden AR world you unlock as you walk around — my inner kid and my Instagram grid were both thrilled. Running through September 20, so the...
A Massive New Sculpture Exhibition With Augmented ...
This is my "I need to disappear for 48 hours" spot. The sand dunes make you feel like you teleported somewhere tropical, and the beach itself is soft enough that you forget you're still in Ontario. Pair it with a winery stop on the way out — non-nego...
Sandbanks Provincial Park
Cottage country at its finest. I'm talking dock coffee in the morning, paddleboards by noon, and a sunset that makes every photo look staged (it's not, it's just Muskoka). If you only do one lake trip this summer, make it this one.
Visit the Muskoka District, Ontario
The water here is so blue it looks fake in photos — people genuinely ask me if I edited them. Pro tip from experience: book your Grotto parking slot in advance or you will not get in, learned that one the hard way.
Grotto & Indian Head Cove | Tobermory, ON
My favorite "actually unplug" weekend. I did the Track & Tower Trail for the view and it kicked my butt in the best way, but there's an easy flat trail too if you're bringing kids or just don't feel like suffering. Bring a picnic, you'll want to ...
Algonquin Provincial Park
The most underrated "I have three hours to kill and want to feel like I'm on vacation" move. Hop the ferry, grab a bike, and you've got skyline views that make the whole city look like a postcard. Go early on a weekday — the ferry line is not messing...
Centreville Amusement Park - Toronto Islands | Welcome to ...
End-of-summer tradition, no notes. I go for the Food Building alone — the deep-fried creations get weirder and more delicious every year — but the rides and the air show over Labour Day weekend make it a full day out. Running Aug 21–Sept 7 this year.
The Ex