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6 classic works Canadian Fine Arts is a gallery specializing in historical Canadian masters — including Krieghoff , Morrice and Suzor-Coté — with a special focus on the legendary Group of Seven . The gallery buys and sells works , but also mounts regular exhibits . 88 Scollard St ., canadianfinearts . com
Bloor-Yorkville
previously known as the site of toronto ’ s famous 1960s bohemian scene , this hip district is one of Canada ’ s most exclusive shopping and dining epicentres
1 TreaT Yourself There are luxurious treatments awaiting both men and women at the elegant Spa at the Hazelton . Rejuvenate with a facial , body treatment , massage or pedicure ; soak in the lap pool ; or set a day aside and book the whole package . Hazelton Hotel , 118 Yorkville Ave ., spa . thehazeltonhotel . com
2 indulgenT Brunch Treat yourself to high tea at the Windsor Arms , Toronto ’ s Victorian boutique hotel . Settle into the French-style lobby room
Windsor Arms or the purple room — featuring its original 1927 fireplace — and enjoy a traditional light meal of scones , sandwiches and , of course , a wide selection of loose-leaf teas ( gluten-free options are available on advance request ). 18 St . Thomas St ., windsorarmshotel . com
3 familY fare Don ’ t let the rumbling under your seat scare you — it ’ s all part of the ambiance of Brothers , a narrow restaurant situated atop the Bay subway entrance . Owners Chris White and Jonathan Nicolau are both alumni of popular local Italian chain Terroni , but the food here is best classified as Mediterranean . Stop by for a coffee in the morning before full service starts . 1240 Bay St .
4 perfecT paTio Bar Reyna is a cocktail lounge best known for Her Royal Highness , a drink that includes vodka , saffron and citrus , and is served in a brass pineapple goblet . But it ’ s also the perfect place to chill for a late-night snack — especially if you
A Mediterranean-inspired spread at Brothers
can score a spot on the back patio . Try the lamb shank baklava , crispy calamari or Lebanese tacos . 158 Cumberland St ., barreyna . com
5 greenspace Grab a coffee or gelato and take a break in the Village of Yorkville Park — a collection of about a dozen different landscapes , including an alder grove , a crab apple orchard , a herb garden and a one-billion-yearold , 650-tonne piece of the Canadian Shield . 115 Cumberland St .
7 wriTing Tools If you ’ re a purveyor of the written word , be sure to visit Laywine ’ s and peruse the selection of fine pens , paper and writing accessories . Laywine ’ s offers ballpoints , fountain pens , fancy pencils , inkwells , notebooks and more , featuring such brands as J . Herbin , Edelstein , Waterman , Blackwing and Paper Republic . 25 Bellair St ., laywines . com
8 java sTop 5 Elements is a quiet , comfortable espresso shop offering locally roasted coffee and a healthy , gluten-optional selection of snacks and matcha-based treats . The shop features a sidewalk patio and three interior levels of seating . It ’ s a bit of a walk from the Mink Mile , but a worthwhile outing for a quiet break . 131 Avenue Rd .
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