Roncesvalles Avenue, always a good bet for last-minute gift shopping + a foodie's delight + access to a beach walk at

There are many urban gems to be admired around this tiny cluster of food trucks/containers open year round at Yonge and Gould.

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU? The best sourdough bread + a funky little walk around Harbord Village.

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU? A funky café + a winter walk up and down a boardwalk in Sherwood Park.

This excellent French bakery is less than a 10-min walk from Allan Gardens. Lovely winter combo!

A new commissary kitchen run by Terroni to combine with a stroll on an urban trail built over and old train track.

My five senses were triggered at Olivia's Garden cafe/flower shop on the edge of Little Italy!

Enjoying a little taste of a different country every month with 12 Toronto strolls around yummy destinations.

An addition to my series of walks for food explorers: the new Delysées on Ossington Avenue, with adjacent lanes turned into open-air art gal

Another great combination for food explorers/walkers, all around Namwan Thai Cafe in Riverdale (East Chinatown).

This year, Pasaj opened up a sunny space with high ceilings and dark cobblestone floors serving all day brunches!

Two good reasons to get out of the house: an turquoise waters + exotic coconut pancakes on a rooftop.

This 2.6 km walk includes some of Toronto's best pastries + hidden murals, all in Leslieville.

More fairy doors found in East Danforth. A good excuse to do this 3.1 Toronto walk!

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU? Four good reasons to get out of the house: little fairy doors + a hidden bakery + art in the lanes + spring flowers...

The beautiful German Mills Meadow offers a wide open sky like we rarely see in Toronto parks. Pair this with a visit to Duo Patisserie!

We know how eclectic Kensington Market can be. But the neighbourhood has a quieter face. Here’s a short 1.6 km walk to explore its...