Toronto Edwards Gardens

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777 Lawrence Ave E, North York, ON, M3C1P2

Public garden: It's a gorgeous walk. They really spend a lot of time taking care of the property. I also quite enjoy the chipmunks (which are very tame). Weddings crowd the park a bit in peak season, but there are still some nice quiet spots.

• favourite thing(s) at this place:
• Public Garden

Harbourfront Centre

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235 Queens Quay W, Toronto, ON, M5J 2G8

Summer festival spot: There's a different festival every weekend of the summer season. While some are more successful than others, you really can't beat the free concerts or the free swag you manage to procure in a quick walk down the boardwalk. It's a good way to spend some time outside without spending money on anything other than bus fare.

• favourite thing(s) at this place:
• Summer Festival Spot

Say Tea

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2362 Bloor St W, Toronto, ON, M6S1P3

Loose leaf tea: They have the best selection in Toronto and the people who work there really know their stuff. If they don't have what you want, they'll order it in for you. They also carry a good selection of coffee beans, which they'll grind up for you on site.Their selection of tea sets and teddy bears would impress your grandmother.

• favourite thing(s) at this place:
• Loose Leaf Tea

Astoria Shish Kebob House

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390 Danforth Av, Toronto, ON, M4K1P3

Greek food: Even though I live in the most western part of the city, I will bus/dive/walk/bike/crawl through Toronto to have dinner at Astoria. I've been going to this place for souvlaki since I could eat solid food. And they don't mess with a good thing, because the menu has stayed pretty much the same my entire 20 years of being on Earth. They're not cheap on anything, maintaining a high quality of food and of service. Fresh salads, tender meat, flaming cheese... it's all good.

• favourite thing(s) at this place:
• Greek food

BMV Books

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10 Edward St, Toronto, ON, M5G 1C9

Cheap books: I get the satisfaction of getting new quality books for cheap without the sketchy used mystery stains and smells attached to the pages. Like any bargin, you have to do a bit of digging. It's not exactly alphabetized. But in the end, I'm happy saving well over $100 for a bag of summer reading paperbacks.

• favourite thing(s) at this place:
• Cheap Books