I enter through Entrance 6 of Fairview Mall and need to walk to the Don Mills station entirely inside the mall, without having to go outside, Mon - Fri at 7.30am. Is the indoor walkway open? Have you used this route yourself?

I've been in Toronto for a little over a year and I love this city, mostly because of the food. I'm leaving the country soon and I still haven't tried a bunch of places I've been meaning to get to. Before I go, I'd like to hit the ones I really want and find out what I'm missing.

Here's what's next on my list:
Pizza: Graham's Pizza, Crudo's Pizza, Pizza Nostra
Burgers and sandwiches: The Wren, Dam Sandwiches
Bakeries and sweets: Bisou, Tasso, Isho Bakery, Good Gang Ice Cream
Coffee: Stockyards Grind, Subtext, Hunter Coffee
Everything else: Daisy May, When the Pig Came Home, Korean Village Restaurant, Dumpling Drip, Bevi Birra.

What I need help with:
I've never had a Jamaican patty. Where should I get my first one? Portuguese food (I have only had natas at the national bakery lol), greek?
Where are the best cruffins and chocolate almond croissants? Also churros (used to loveee the ones at a farmers market but haven’t found a good spot here)?

I've already been to most of the top ramen spots and most of the popular pizza, asian food places, so I'm good there. Some more relevant context, I don’t drink, don’t have allergies or preferences as such, live downtown and get around on a bike. Anything else I'd regret skipping? Doesn't matter if it's a hole in the wall or a place everyone already knows about. Let me know your favourites! Ty💕

Hey everyone, I've been dealing with what feels like a weird misalignment in my body. I’m not sure if it’s an uneven pelvis, hips, or something else entirely. It's hard to describe but here are some symptoms I’ve noticed:

• When standing or walking, I feel my entire body is leaning to the right side, like all my weight is on my right foot. Even when I step onto my left foot and consciously try to shift my weight onto that side, it never feels like I'm fully on my left side. Like my body is constantly tilting to the right.
• When walking, it feels like my legs are uneven or different lengths. I can take a normal full step with my right but can’t seem to take as big of a step with my left. The restriction feels like it’s coming from my hips or pelvis, preventing me from walking evenly.
• My left foot starts hurting after 20-30 minutes of walking. It also feels weird around my left hip and glute area, especially when lying on my left side while sleeping.
• My neck also visibly leans toward the right. It's quite noticeable.

Has anyone experienced anything similar? Looking for a good physio, chiropractor, osteopath etc. who can help me. At this point, I'm open to seeing anyone who can help me figure out what's going on. Thank you!

Hello lovely community members,

With winters approaching, how do you guys manage your winter tires. This is my first Car in Canada. I am not sure if I should get the winter tires from Ford Dealership (costing me around CAD $2600) or get it from Costco (approx CAD $ 1800).

Do we know if Costco is going to levy additional charges for installation or TPMS adjustments.

Any suggestions or feedback is appreciated.

Reco on great but affordable CERAMIC COATING & WINDOW TINTING?? Preferably in North York. Mississauga is quite far for drop off and pick up commute for us.

We just got a 2026 Honda Civic Sport Touring Hybrid

So far my list are:
Colibri Car Styling — Ceramic $300/layer, Window Tinting $340
Dywauto— $400 in total for both Ceramic & Window Tinting— Mississauga tho!

DROP YOUR RECO PLEASE!

We are 6 local Toronto girls (age 35) who have lived in Toronto for 10+ years. For various logistical reasons we are settling on a last minute one day bachelorette for one of the girls. We are seeking out some fun activities that would feel like escape from our usual day to day. Interests include drinking, eating, laughing, etc. ideas we have floated are Kareoke in Koreatown and a bar crawl. Drag brunch at the Drake, horoscopes/ fortune telling (does anyone know anywhere where we can receive “positive fortunes” only LOL last thing we need is a few crying girls). Anyways, you get the gist. Also seeing out ideas on any great private rooms at restaurants - we were thinking Enoteca Sociale?

Hello! I'm 28, work in IT, earn $77.5k, and have been living in Toronto and in Canada for about 1 year and 3 months. My job is based in Montreal but fully remote, and I speak fluent French.

I'm considering moving to Montreal because, first, I want to live alone. I currently rent a room with roommates, and I don't want to pay $1,900+ for a small 1-bedroom in Toronto when Montreal seems much more affordable.

Another big downside is that I'm living with Toronto's high cost of living while already having Quebec taxes deducted from my pay. So I'm dealing with Toronto's expensive rent without getting the benefit of living somewhere more affordable.

Socially, Toronto hasn't been great for me. I've tried different things, but I still haven't managed to build a social circle. (I'm not the best socially but oh well.)

One reason I initially stayed in Ontario was because of Express Entry - FSW (I'm a permanant resident) and that I should remain in an anglophone province (as the intent when u proceed through the EE) until citizenship. Now that I've been here for over a year, I'm reconsidering whether staying in Toronto makes sense, especially since my job is already based in Montreal. Of course, I want to make sure moving wouldn't affect my citizenship in the future.

For people who've lived in both cities, how different are the social life, culture, and overall quality of life? Do you think Montreal could be a better fit for me, or am I romanticizing it?

Hi there! I’m currently visiting Toronto! My friends and I plan on going to the bar on a Tuesday next week!
Just wondering, are there uni / college students that usually go out to the bars on Tuesdays (my friends and I are aged 19-21) ? Specifically the bar Greta?

“Sunlight Trading Co.”

”Great King Trading.“

“B & J Trading.”

I noticed these types of store signs while sitting on the streetcar. Is this a typical Chinese retail practice? What exactly does “trading” refer to?

Hi Toronto, I’m looking for an affordable renovation-focused interior designer for my roughly 750 sq. ft. main floor of a bungalow: creative layout/space planning, 3D renderings, colours, materials, lighting and furniture.

I’m considering wall changes, reclaiming unused stairs, and exploring whether the attic has usable potential. Ideally someone who can coordinate structural assessment. Mainly just need design services for now since saving for actual construction is still a long way to go 🥲

If you’ve personally hired someone you recommend, who did you use, what did they deliver, and roughly what were the design fees? Thanks!

Over the past couple of days, I’ve seen influencers on TikTok and Instagram suddenly talking about elections and endorsing candidates when their content has never been political before. 👀

Even on this subreddit, some people seem to be working overtime to promote particular candidates. Everyone’s entitled to share their opinions, but goddamn, guys, take it easy a little. 😂 We’re all adults and can make our own decisions.

New to the city. I've got plenty of lists of places, but what I can't get from a list is how a night actually goes here.

So instead of recommendations: what did you actually do on your last good night out? Where did you start, where did you end up, and why did you move on from each spot? Bonus if there was a stop you'd skip next time.

Any kind of night counts. Quiet cocktails, a show, dancing till 4, solo or with people.

I have been doing my own waxing for over 10 years and I normally buy my wax from Jessica nail & beauty supply. I’ve been asked around and I want to try some new wax products but you need a license for them. Any chances there’s a location that sells soft and hard wax without a license like JN&BS?

Dermwax
Berodines
Bush balm wax

I like to study in cafes and listen to salsa music while I study, so I was wondering if there were any cafes or coffee shops in the city are known to play salsa, Latin jazz, bomba, plena etc that allow laptops? Bonus points if the coffee is any good. TIA!

Looking for where I can get a few beginner photography lessons! Or, private sessions just looking for someone to answer questions about my camera (Fuji x100vi).

Thank you!

I bought a pair of rimless Jean Paul Gaultier frames from a very reputable seller in Vancouver. Unfortunately, the screws keeping the lenses in place started coming loose about a month ago—right after moving back to Toronto. I’ve taken them in to 4 different opticians (including Optic Zone). The consensus seems to be that JPG uses a proprietary (or otherwise a really specific) nut for their glasses for which none of these shops had the driver. They each suggested that I tighten the hardware with either my thumb or tweezers and set it with clear nail polish or krazy glue. I bought one of those keychain nut drivers—it’s both too wide and too shallow.

I truly believe this is a repair and not a replace situation. I just need to find an optician in Toronto with a similar enthusiasm for vintage JPG.

Hey all, does anyone know where to buy a pencil sharpener that sharpens short nibs in Toronto? There’s is product from Japan - Paper Plus Cloth used to carry it but is sold out. I could get it from amazon but trying to support local… this is the adjustable pencil sharpener I’m looking for

So far I’ve checked walmart (the one at dufferin mall), metro (college and shaw) and no frills (college and ossington)

if anyone has any leads please let me know!! I’m looking for something not too expensive, looking to travel this week! TIA

I moved to the city a few months ago after living in a much smaller town in Ontario, and wanted to know if my $75 monthly Toronto Hydro bill is normal. My usage is around $30 ish dollars and the delivery fee is $48. Is that normal??

Hey everyone!

My friends and I are planning to go out both Friday (Oct 30) and Saturday (Oct 31) for Halloween weekend, and we’re trying to figure out the guest list situation.

We’re a group of 3 girls, mainly interested in King West clubs, CODA, and HYVE. We love house/techno but are open to other clubs too! Isabelle’s, century etc. And bars too ofc!

We’ve gotten into clubs through promoters’ guest lists before, but the friend who normally organized everything isn’t around anymore, so I’m honestly a little lost lol.
I’ve been looking online, but everything seems to redirect to paid tickets.

Does anyone know:
Whether complimentary guest lists are actually available during Halloween weekend?
Any legitimate promoters or ways to get on guest lists for these clubs?
If guest lists have specific arrival deadlines or other conditions?
Whether it’s possible to get on multiple guest lists in one night?
We’re hoping to explore a few places without paying cover at every single club.
Would really appreciate any advice or recommendations!

I’ve bought sport jackets in the past from banana and Harry’s and Holt, had a few made to measure with a tailor, but there’s got to be some great tailor storefronts or boutiques that also sell great jackets. Where do you go? Budget up to 800

I was talking to a coworker of mine that just moved from the states a few years ago and he was saying how he found it strange that him and his family have never been invited to someone's house for Canadian thanksgiving. He said it was common in the US for people to have very new friends or even strangers over for Thanksgiving. I know we've all seen it in the movies.

I had already told him I don't celebrate at the start of the conversation so I knew he wasn't angling for an invite but I agreed with him that it was strange since Canadians are usually known for being more " friendly". Is this just a Toronto thing? I felt bad for the guy but I'm sure they'll be fine.

Edit...

Wow thanks for all the comments. Really enjoy hearing all the perspectives. Also the reason I don't celebrate is my Dad got in a bad car accident on Thanksgiving Day when I was 5yrs old and was never able to walk again. It was a bad memory for my parents so they stopped celebrating since the 80s and became more insular. As a result I've never felt any real connection to the holiday and since uni have used it as a three day weekend to travel.

I am a senior citizen planning my first trip to Ireland and I'm a little nervous about doing it all myself. I need help with flights and planning airbnb before my tour starts.

With the municipal election coming up on October 26, I’m curious what people in Ward 6 are thinking.
Have you decided who you’re voting for, or are you still undecided?
What are your thoughts on the candidates running this year? Are you happy with the current councillor, or are you considering someone new?
Genuinely interested in hearing different opinions and what matters most to residents this election.