[RBW] Re: Toronto Recommendations.

[Kieran J]

These may still be current?
https://www.blogto.com/toronto/the_best_coffee_in_toronto/

Some that I've enjoyed:

- Dark Horse on Spadina
- Manic on College St.
- Sam James (couple different locations)
- if you are in the west end, stop in at Cherry Bomb on Roncesvalles. Was 
my fav place and usually has a Mariposa or some other neat bike hanging on 
the wall

KJ


On Wednesday, April 3, 2019 at 9:47:18 AM UTC-7, David B wrote:
>
> Thanks for these! I sorta figured that biking would really just be an easy 
> way to get around the area for transport. I'm coming from Chicago, and 
> utilize bike share here a lot, and have experience with bike share in other 
> cities. I am indeed tall, and find that Chicago bike share bikes have 
> seatpost tall enough, but other cities' bikes do not, but still manageable 
> for getting around from neighborhood to neighbourhood. 
> Seems like exploring a bit is the thing to do - a couple shops to visit, 
> and resounding recommendations for Kensington Market.
> Now that biking recommendations have been given...
> Any specific coffeeshops in the downtown area? I'll be at a conference 
> that'll be in several locations in the downtown area.
> Thanks,
> David
>
> On Tuesday, April 2, 2019 at 9:30:30 PM UTC-5, Kieran J wrote:
>>
>> Toronto is a great city to visit for many reasons, but bike-related stuff 
>> and cycling is arguably not one of them. When I lived there I did a lot of 
>> commuting, but nearly all good riding is outside of town. That said, using 
>> a bike to get from place to place in the downtown area and waterfront is a 
>> neat way to see the city. 
>>
>> For bike shops, Urbane Cyclist and Hoopdriver are the main Bobish/unique 
>> shops I used to frequent. Urbane is central so you could check that out. HD 
>> is way in the West end and is probably not worth a long haul out there. You 
>> might also check out Velocolour if you give Noah/Suzanne a heads-up in 
>> advance. It's a pretty neat place to visit (depending on their schedule) 
>> and they have some swag for sale for a souvenir. Same thing with Bicycle 
>> Specialities/Mariposa, although I was only there once years back when VC 
>> was located there, and it is somewhat far out in the East end.
>>
>> Personally, I would focus on food, culture, exploring the neighbourhoods 
>> like Kensington Market, Queen St. West, Roncesvalles/High Park. Restaurant 
>> selection is virtually limitless - hard to know even where to start. Lots 
>> of great coffee and some good breweries too.
>>
>> It is a flat city so getting around on a too-small Bikeshare (aren't you 
>> a tall dude?) shouldn't be too bad. Also, wear a helmet and take lots of 
>> back streets. Toronto drivers are nutty nuts.
>>
>> Kieran
>> Victoria, BC
>>
>>
>> On Tuesday, April 2, 2019 at 5:55:49 AM UTC-7, David B wrote:
>>>
>>> Hello RBW-OBers!
>>>
>>> This group has had some great city-specific recommendations in the past, 
>>> so I'll ask for recommendations again.
>>> I'll be in Toronto for a long weekend in a few days and was interested 
>>> in short bike ride recommendations and/or place of interest of a bicycling 
>>> nature (or just in general). I'll be downtown, near the Harbourfront. 
>>> I'll likely get a 3-day bikeshare pass and use that as transportation 
>>> around the city.
>>> Any and all recommendations are welcome!
>>> David
>>>
>>

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[RBW] Re: Toronto Recommendations.

[David B]

Thanks for these! I sorta figured that biking would really just be an easy 
way to get around the area for transport. I'm coming from Chicago, and 
utilize bike share here a lot, and have experience with bike share in other 
cities. I am indeed tall, and find that Chicago bike share bikes have 
seatpost tall enough, but other cities' bikes do not, but still manageable 
for getting around from neighborhood to neighbourhood. 
Seems like exploring a bit is the thing to do - a couple shops to visit, 
and resounding recommendations for Kensington Market.
Now that biking recommendations have been given...
Any specific coffeeshops in the downtown area? I'll be at a conference 
that'll be in several locations in the downtown area.
Thanks,
David

On Tuesday, April 2, 2019 at 9:30:30 PM UTC-5, Kieran J wrote:
>
> Toronto is a great city to visit for many reasons, but bike-related stuff 
> and cycling is arguably not one of them. When I lived there I did a lot of 
> commuting, but nearly all good riding is outside of town. That said, using 
> a bike to get from place to place in the downtown area and waterfront is a 
> neat way to see the city. 
>
> For bike shops, Urbane Cyclist and Hoopdriver are the main Bobish/unique 
> shops I used to frequent. Urbane is central so you could check that out. HD 
> is way in the West end and is probably not worth a long haul out there. You 
> might also check out Velocolour if you give Noah/Suzanne a heads-up in 
> advance. It's a pretty neat place to visit (depending on their schedule) 
> and they have some swag for sale for a souvenir. Same thing with Bicycle 
> Specialities/Mariposa, although I was only there once years back when VC 
> was located there, and it is somewhat far out in the East end.
>
> Personally, I would focus on food, culture, exploring the neighbourhoods 
> like Kensington Market, Queen St. West, Roncesvalles/High Park. Restaurant 
> selection is virtually limitless - hard to know even where to start. Lots 
> of great coffee and some good breweries too.
>
> It is a flat city so getting around on a too-small Bikeshare (aren't you a 
> tall dude?) shouldn't be too bad. Also, wear a helmet and take lots of back 
> streets. Toronto drivers are nutty nuts.
>
> Kieran
> Victoria, BC
>
>
> On Tuesday, April 2, 2019 at 5:55:49 AM UTC-7, David B wrote:
>>
>> Hello RBW-OBers!
>>
>> This group has had some great city-specific recommendations in the past, 
>> so I'll ask for recommendations again.
>> I'll be in Toronto for a long weekend in a few days and was interested in 
>> short bike ride recommendations and/or place of interest of a bicycling 
>> nature (or just in general). I'll be downtown, near the Harbourfront. 
>> I'll likely get a 3-day bikeshare pass and use that as transportation 
>> around the city.
>> Any and all recommendations are welcome!
>> David
>>
>

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[RBW] Re: Toronto Recommendations.

[Thomas Blak]

You will be really close to the Distillery District 
 which to me is the best part of 
Toronto for visitors. 

Kensington has been mentioned and it is right beside China Town #1, so you 
should check that out. 

Riding along the lake can be quite enjoyable. If you ride west you should 
go to at least the Humber River. If you are feeling adventurous ride north 
along the Humber River to Old Mill. The have a really nice High Tea if you 
are riding with someone else. Hoopdriver is not that far from Old Mill. It 
really is the best bike shop in the city. Also on the way to Hoopdriver is 
one of the best bakeries in the city. French bakery with a Japanese twist. 
Patisserie 
27 , has the best croissants outside of 
France, plus the other goodies with Japanese fusion. 

Another nice ride is to the Brickworks 
. This is an interesting 
ride because it is like you are in the country but you are actually in the 
middle of the city. Totally accessible by bike paths. 

For restaurants, there is so much to chose from. Toronto is multicultural, 
so you can chose any food you want. I tried Syrian food last week and loved 
it. My recommendations are Greek Town  along 
the Danforth. My recommendation is Pantheon  
and make sure you order the flaming cheese (Saganaki). My favorite 
restaurant is Bistro Camino. Japanese owned French restaurant with Japanese 
fusion. Not really a place to ride too but the subway will take you there. 

Great neighbourhoods are abundant. The Junction is worthy of a visit but I 
am biased I live there. There are craft breweries if you are into that 
stuff, and other great restaurants. Ossington and Dundas West 
neighbourhood, also have great restaurants. Korean Town if you fancy Korean 
food. Little Italy along College Street is another Toronto landmark. 

Here is a quote from Christopher Hume a writer from the Toronto Star 
newspaper. 

Think of tourists who come here and visit only the Eaton Centre, CN Tower 
and, say, Yonge-Dundas Square. They could return home and claim to have 
seen the sites, but did they experience Toronto? We understand why they 
wouldn’t bother with North York or Etobicoke, but what about Queen West, 
Roncesvalles, Ossington or the Danforth? Not only do these places offer 
lots of character and appeal, they are ideal for observing Torontonians up 
close.

source:Toronto Star 


So that should get you started in your research of where and what you want 
to do in Toronto. Three days won't be enough but it will give you a taste 
of what the city has to offer. 




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[RBW] Re: Toronto Recommendations.

[Kieran J]

Toronto is a great city to visit for many reasons, but bike-related stuff 
and cycling is arguably not one of them. When I lived there I did a lot of 
commuting, but nearly all good riding is outside of town. That said, using 
a bike to get from place to place in the downtown area and waterfront is a 
neat way to see the city. 

For bike shops, Urbane Cyclist and Hoopdriver are the main Bobish/unique 
shops I used to frequent. Urbane is central so you could check that out. HD 
is way in the West end and is probably not worth a long haul out there. You 
might also check out Velocolour if you give Noah/Suzanne a heads-up in 
advance. It's a pretty neat place to visit (depending on their schedule) 
and they have some swag for sale for a souvenir. Same thing with Bicycle 
Specialities/Mariposa, although I was only there once years back when VC 
was located there, and it is somewhat far out in the East end.

Personally, I would focus on food, culture, exploring the neighbourhoods 
like Kensington Market, Queen St. West, Roncesvalles/High Park. Restaurant 
selection is virtually limitless - hard to know even where to start. Lots 
of great coffee and some good breweries too.

It is a flat city so getting around on a too-small Bikeshare (aren't you a 
tall dude?) shouldn't be too bad. Also, wear a helmet and take lots of back 
streets. Toronto drivers are nutty nuts.

Kieran
Victoria, BC


On Tuesday, April 2, 2019 at 5:55:49 AM UTC-7, David B wrote:
>
> Hello RBW-OBers!
>
> This group has had some great city-specific recommendations in the past, 
> so I'll ask for recommendations again.
> I'll be in Toronto for a long weekend in a few days and was interested in 
> short bike ride recommendations and/or place of interest of a bicycling 
> nature (or just in general). I'll be downtown, near the Harbourfront. 
> I'll likely get a 3-day bikeshare pass and use that as transportation 
> around the city.
> Any and all recommendations are welcome!
> David
>

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[RBW] Re: Toronto Recommendations.

[Dave Grossman]

Curbside is a cool city bike shop.  They used to have some cool Dutch bikes 
and a lot of commuter stuff.  I've been to Bikes on Wheels as well and it 
is in Kensington Market which is worth a trip anyhow.

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[RBW] Re: Toronto Recommendations.

[Shawn Granton]

Hey David B-
My friend Martin runs the shop Hoopdriver: http://www.hoopdriver.ca/
I've never been, but it looks cool.

Also, there's the Urbane Cyclist: https://www.ucycle.com/

Best,
Shawn

On Tuesday, April 2, 2019 at 5:55:49 AM UTC-7, David B wrote:
>
> Hello RBW-OBers!
>
> This group has had some great city-specific recommendations in the past, 
> so I'll ask for recommendations again.
> I'll be in Toronto for a long weekend in a few days and was interested in 
> short bike ride recommendations and/or place of interest of a bicycling 
> nature (or just in general). I'll be downtown, near the Harbourfront. 
> I'll likely get a 3-day bikeshare pass and use that as transportation 
> around the city.
> Any and all recommendations are welcome!
> David
>

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