11 Things To Do in Toronto After Your Sesh
Toronto is known for its unique neighbourhoods, many restaurants, green spaces, lively energy and bustling streets. To help navigate your next adventure post sesh, we’ve curated this list of 11 things to do in Toronto. Just a reminder, stop by and shop Minerva Cannabis, Toronto’s premier cannabis dispensary and gateway to an elevated Toronto experience like no other.
Explore Bloor Street
Minerva is located within a close proximity to Bloor Street, one of Toronto’s most bustling streets that is home to many different businesses and restaurants to visit while exploring. Bloor Street runs through a diverse series of neighbourhoods such as The Annex, Koreatown, Dufferin Grove, Brockton, Roncesvalles, High Park and Runnymede. It serves as the main shopping area for most of these communities and hosts some of the cities best restaurants. Explore Bloor Street Here.
Relax at Christie Pits
Christie Pits Park, located across from the Christie subway station has three baseball diamonds, a multi-sport field, basketball and volleyball courts, an artificial ice rink, a children’s playground and labyrinth, a splash pad, a wading pool, and a community garden. Don’t feel like participating in activity? Christie Pits features a number of benches and private areas across the park to unwind and enjoy nature in the centre of the city!
Visit A Locally Owned Restaurant
The Annex, Seaton Village and bordering communities to Minerva Cannabis are all home to a number of unique, locally owned and independently run restaurants. Toronto’s diversity is especially showcased through its food options with some of our favourites being Tiny Market Co, Napoli Centrale, El Pocho, Chadwick’s, KOS Cafe Chaveta Coffee and Annabelle Pasta Bar.
Visit the ROM (Royal Ontario Museum)
The Royal Ontario Museum is one of Toronto’s most unique building located off of Bloor Street within a close proximity to Yorkville, one of the cities premier neighbourhoods. The ROM is FREE for Post-Secondary Students on Tuesdays and is one of the largest museums in North America and the largest in Canada. With more than 18 million items and 40 galleries, the museum’s diverse collections of world culture and natural history contribute to its international reputation
Go to a Show - Music, Movies or Comedy!
Toronto is home to a number of live music venues, comedy venues and Karaoke Bars – Some of the best options Toronto has to offer are located within walking distance to Minerva.
Want to dance? Visit CODA for Electronic Music or Lee’s Palace for Live Instruments.
Want to see a movie? Visit Hot Docs Cinema!
Want to Laugh? Visit Comedy Bar, Backroom Comedy Club or stay up to date with Minerva for the next Rolling Laughs!
Grab A Slice of Pizza!
Toronto is home to some of the best Pizza shops in all of Canada. Classic Toronto Pizza Shops have a distinct flavour and unique taste, similar to that of New York style pizza. Some of the cities oldest and favourite spots are Pizza Gigi, Oakwood Pizzeria and Fresca Pizza where as some of the newer Pizza joints that locals support are Pizzeria Badiali, Blondies, North of Brooklyn and Fourth Man In The Fire.
Head over to Toronto Island Park
Toronto Island Park is made up of several islands, including Ward’s Island, Centre Island and Hanlan’s Point. You can access Toronto Island’s by taking the Ferry or a Water Taxi that leave often throughout the day and into the evening and the islands offer a host of activities to take part in such as; Public Art Instalments, Bird Watching, Boating, Camping, Fishing, Sports, Swimming and so much more!
Take a Tour at Casa Loma
Casa Loma is one of Toronto’s Historic sights that was first built in 1914 by financier Sir Henry Pellatt. The castle located in midtown Toronto just North of Minerva, is regarded as a treasured heritage landmark and one of Toronto’s top tourist attractions and hospitality venues. It boasts unique architecture, hosts events throughout the week regularly and offers unique views of the downtown Toronto skyline.
Visit Kensington Market
Kensington Market is a diverse community of people offering unique wares, tasty eats, festivals, fairs
and alot of other fine goods and services. Kensington is one of Toronto’s most culturally unique and colourful neighbourhoods that offers a truly original experience. It is known to have an enticing maze of alleys, narrow streets and unique shops from cultures across the world. Kensington also boasts Victorian architecture alongside colourful dwellings from the 60s.
Visit a Sports Venue and root for Toronto!
Toronto’s three biggest sports venues which is home to all of the cities Major League teams are located in downtown Toronto. All these sports venues are accessible by public transit with Scotiabank Arena which is home to the Toronto Maple Leafs and Toronto Raptors and Rogers Centre, home to the Toronto Blue Jays are both accessible by Union Station. A little further west is BMO Field which is home to Toronto FC and the Toronto Argonauts.
Explore the Neighbourhoods
Toronto’s most unique feature is its diverse neighbourhoods which is home to all of the great things that make up the city. Each neighbourhood has its own unique character, charm, architecture and food. There is no better way to enjoy the city then to get out walking and enjoying the sights, smells and tastes of the city!