Things To Do &
What to Eat
Here's a list of Ambuja & Harsh's local recommendations.
Things To Do
CN Tower
Visit the tallest manmade structure in North America. It can be pricey but it may be worth a visit with the Toronto CityPass.
Ripley's Aquarium
Located at the base of the CN Tower, home to thousands of sea creatures and a breathtaking underwater tunnel. This is also included in the Toronto CityPass.
Toronto Islands
Scenic island escape with beaches, parks, and skyline views. It's a quick ferry from downtown, and it offers a great view of the Toronto skyline. If you're flying in, you may be landing at the Toronto Island Airport!
Casa Loma
A Gothic Revival castle surrounded by gardens. Included in CityPass.
Distillery District
Charming, pedestrian-only area with galleries, shops, and cafes. It's a free "village" area with many nooks and crannies to explore.
St. Lawrence Market
Historic public market with specialty foods—sampling around is free, buying is pay-per-item.
Kensington Market & Chinatown
Eclectic neighbourhoods perfect for street art, vintage finds, and browsing.
Port Credit
“Village on the Lake” with scenic boardwalks, splash pads, markets, and seasonal festivals.
What To Eat
Kwality Sweets & Restaurant
Brampton
Classic North Indian spot for hearty curries, chaat, and a huge mithai counter. Our favourites: all the kebabs and tikkas, rara goat and keema naan.
Quesada
Brampton (multiple locations)
Build-your-own burritos, bowls, and tacos with fresh salsas and toppings. Our favourites: spicy chicken burrito (or bowl) with the habanero sauce and ghost pepper sauce.
Hakkalicious
Brampton
Indo-Hakka comfort food—chili chicken, Manchurian, noodles—in a casual setting. Our favourites: hot & sour soup, chilli chicken and house noodles.
Harvey's
Brampton (multiple locations)
Staple Canadian fast-food chain that serves burgers, wraps & more. Our favourites: poutine (their gravy is vegetarian) and buffalo chicken sandwich.
Caravan Kabob House
Brampton
Afghan-style kabobs with fluffy rice, fresh naan, and generous platters. Our favourites: The tandoori chicken platter.
Brar's Sweets & Restaurant
Brampton (multiple locations)
Go-to for hot, crispy samosas and a wide selection of Indian sweets. They are known for their extensive vegetarian buffets and various fast food dishes. Our favourites: samosas, kachori chaat and mango lassi.
Annalakshmi
Brampton
South Indian vegetarian favorite for crispy dosas, idli/vada, and hearty thalis. Our favourites: schezwan idli, ghee paper dosa and madras masala dosa.
Thinusha
Brampton
Sri Lankan takeout favorite—especially known for spicy, flaky mutton rolls. Our favourites: mutton rolls.
Mr. Puff's
Brampton (multiple locations)
Made-to-order loukoumades (Greek-style doughnut puffs) with fun glazes and toppings. Our favourites: you can’t go wrong here with the puffs!
Kamen Ramen
Mississauga
Cozy ramen bar serving rich tonkotsu/shoyu bowls and Japanese small plates. Our favourites: roasted garlic spicy miso ramen and volcano tori ramen.
Scaddabush
Mississauga (multiple locations)
Lively modern Italian with house-made mozzarella, fresh pastas, and pizzas. Our favourites: pastas, pizzas and tiramisu.
K&B Sushi
Mississauga
Popular all-you-can-eat Japanese spot where sashimi is included alongside sushi and grills. Our favourites: pepper salmon sashimi, highly recommend getting a big sashimi spread since it’s included in the buffet price.