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24 hours in Toronto, Canada

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24 hours in Toronto, Canada

By Wang September 17, 2019

Your unconventional tour guide to Toronto. If you only had 24 hours, here are my top 3 recommendations on where you should stay, explore and eat.

A couple of weeks ago, I visited Toronto for the first time for a friend’s wedding. Not only was I excited to explore a new city and country, but it had been a lifetime ago since we had seen each other.

We met while studying in Australia, so when she told me that she had decided to pack up and head back home (Toronto). I didn’t quite understand why anyone would trade endless summers for the bitter cold. But having spent the weekend, I could now see why.

Beyond CN Tower and the other tourist attractions, what genuinely makes Toronto so spectacular is its chilled pace and diverse culture, in the sense of its people to its food. At times it reminded me of the streets of Melbourne.

Stay:

Kimpton Saint George Hotel

280 Bloor St W, Toronto, ON M5S 1V8, Canada 

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Be transported back to a mid-century modern era that is not only elegant but spacious and comfortable. Tiny contemporary artworks fill every nook and cranny, giving it a certain charm. However, hands down the highlight of the room is the bathtub that would make any dream bathroom envious.

Image of the bedroom at Kimpton Saint George Hotel, Toronto
Kimpton Saint George Hotel, Toronto – Shot on iPhone

Explore:

Graffiti Alley

Rush Lane just south of Queen West

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Tucked between the busy streets of Queen St West & Richmond St West. Graffiti Alley gives a glimpse into the soul of the city with its vibrant colours and mesmerising mural. The landmark also represents the legalisation of street art and long debate of what is art and vandalism.

Image of Graffiti Alley
Graffiti Alley, Toronto – Shot on iPhone

Eat:

Patois Toronto

794 Dundas St W, Toronto, ON M6J 1V1, Canada

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Patois Toronto revitalises classic Chinese dishes with intricate flavours of Jamaica. It’s more than just a fusion; it’s the synergy between two powerhouse cuisines. The Jamaican and Chinese flavours complement one another but also holds their own. The dishes perfectly represent the harmony of such diverse cultures that makes Toronto so unique.

Image of Dirty Fried Rice & Juicy Jerk Chicken at Patois Toronto
Dirty Fried Rice & Juicy Jerk Chicken, Patois Toronto – Shot on iPhone

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