Must See Sights and Landmarks in Pickering Area

"St. Lawrence Market is perhaps the most famous market in Toronto, and locals regularly shop its stalls for produce, meats, cheeses, and more. While the focus of your trip should be browsing the dozens of food stalls, it’s interesting to take a look at the architecture of the St. Lawrence Market, too. Though the current main building was erected in 1902, part of the Old City Hall, which dates to 1845, was incorporated into it."

"It serves as the place of work for 120 vendors, artisans, and merchants, many of them from families that have been shopping at the market for generations. The market consists of three main buildings. South Market hosts more than 120 shops selling fruit and vegetables, meat and fish, baked goods, dairy products, and much more."

"With over 100 vendors, the St. Lawrence Market offers the best quality foods in all of Toronto. There’s just so much here, so start with some of my personal faves: veal sandwiches at Uno Mustachio, Buster’s Sea Cove for the lobster roll lineup, and the iconic Bacon Sandwiches at the Carousel Bakery."

"The ingenious minds behind Nathan Phillips Square clearly had photographers in mind when they designed the urban plaza. Anchored by a massive fountain, the water creates striking reflections of new City Hall and the Toronto sign that frames the square. Nathan Phillips Square"

"Originally known as the Don Valley brickworks a factory dedicated to produce the bricks that build Toronto, after closing its doors in the 1980s all that was left was crumbling buildings and a damage ecosystem. The journey to transform this space started in 2002 by evergreen a Canadian environmental charity with the idea to build an ecological center with a social enterprise, the design and construction was a joint venture between Du Toit Allsopp Hiller Architects and Diamond and Schmitt Architects who developed in what it is now, the first large-scale community environmental centre in Canada."

"Located in the Don Valley, Brick Works Park showcases Toronto’s dedication to healthy and diverse ecosystems. The area is one of the city’s most valued natural environment parks and is home to wetlands, wild flower meadows, forest habitats, and steep cliff faces, not to mention the many species that call the park home. Transformed from a quarry site into a nature sanctuary, the park is directly north of the fabulous Evergreen Brick Works."

"Perched high on the Manulife Centre in Yorkville, the restaurant offers a fantastic vantage point in the city. You can choose to sit in one of the two patios – the one facing North Toronto or the other overlooking the CN Tower and downtown Toronto. No matter which one you choose, you are guaranteed the best rooftop view in the city. Pair the view with a few small plates like sweet Thai chili chicken drummies and Baja Halibut tacos, life can’t get much better!"

"With Spectacular Views Of Lake Ontario And The City Skyline, The Non-Smoking Westin Harbour Castle Toronto Provides A Memorable Stay For Our Guests. The 38-Story, Non-Smoking Property Houses 977 Rooms And Is Ideally Situated On The Waterfront. All Accommodations Feature Modern Decor, Flat-Panel Cable Tvs, Wi-Fi (For A Fee), Coffeemakers And Beds With Premium Linens."

"The 977-room Westin, with its two 34-storey waterfront towers, offers dreamy views of both Lake Ontario and the entire city. It is the quintessential urban convention resort, complete with a celebrity chef, a giant gym and the largest hotel ballroom in Canada."

"Considered Toronto’s urban beach, HTO Park is located just west of Harbourfront Centre. The name, HTO is a play on words, combining both water, H20, and the city’s often used abbreviation, TO. HTO Park is definitely one of the city’s most quirky parks."

"Upscale dining isn’t really my thing, however the food was good and I think Plant is a great choice for a nice dinner out that will appeal to omnivores and vegans alike. The interior of the restaurant is beautifully decorated and the food was creative and delicious. I certainly enjoyed my meal there, I just probably wouldn’t eat there very often."

"Find it: 180 Queen St. W., plantarestaurants.com, @plantaqueen. The atmosphere: Chef David Lee wowed Toronto foodies with Nota Bene, his Queen Street resto where well-heeled locals would head for the tasting menu. In a bit of a surprise move, the chef opened Yorkville’s Planta in 2016, a plant-based resto for the same style of patron."

"Nothing fills your tummy quite like a bowl of noodles or soup, and that’s exactly what you’ll get at Goldstone Noodle Restaurant in Chinatown. Don’t let the BBQ animals hanging from the window scare you, this restaurant serves up some of most delicious Asian-style BBQ in the city. A small, yet filling bowl of Soya Sauce BBQ pork will cost you just $4.95, while noodle soups and a variety of dim sum dishes are also mostly under $5."

"For a truly amazing takeout experience (and some of the best Chinese food in the city) be sure to try out Dailo’s near Kensington Market. DaiLo is Cantonese slang for “big brother,” a term of endearment to show respect and love to an elder. The New Asian menu here not only pays tribute to the ways and tastes of older Chinese cultures and generations, but it also brings in a French perspective while recognizing the importance of sustainable ingredients."

"Not because it’s bad, but because it’s a gimmick and you know how it’s going to taste. Save your appetite for the menu’s wealth of creative and intricate flavor combinations — like chunks of watermelon fried in a wafer-thin batter and topped with pork floss, or Hakka wontons in brown butter. If dining in a group, absolutely save room for a whole trout that’s been filleted, fried, and reassembled on a platter with sweet, salty, and spicy dipping sauces."

"DaiLo also serves up amazing French-Chinese fusion cuisine in a gorgeous Instagram-worthy restaurant in Little Italy. They switch up their menu every so often, but their Sweet & Sour Pork Hock and Truffle Fried Rice are both classic staples on the menu. You can also visit the smaller version of their restaurant, Little DaiLo, inside Assembly Chef’s Hall downtown, a food hall filled with upscale restaurants serving up a few of their best dishes!"