Toronto

Canada's most acclaimed tasting menu restaurant, Chef Patrick Kriss's extraordinary French-influenced multi-course menu. Book months in advance.

Perched on the 54th floor of the TD Bank Tower with sweeping Toronto skyline views, outstanding Canadian cuisine using the finest regional ingredients.

The best Thai food in Canada, authentic northern Thai cuisine in a buzzing, beautiful room. The boat noodle soup and khao soi are exceptional. Always a queue.

The city's most refined luxury address in Yorkville, an extraordinary spa, outstanding Café Boulud, and impeccable service in Toronto's most prestigious neighbourhood.

A lovingly restored 1891 Victorian hotel in Riverside, a rooftop terrace with the best skyline view in Toronto, a brilliant restaurant, and a genuinely local feel.

Canada's largest museum, world-class natural history, ancient civilisations, and a spectacular contemporary extension designed by Daniel Libeskind. Free Friday evenings.

Toronto's most vibrant bohemian neighbourhood, vintage shops, international food stalls, independent cafés, and the multicultural energy that defines the city.

The 553m tower remains an essential experience, the glass floor and EdgeWalk (outdoor ledge walk) are extraordinary. The Harbourfront below has excellent summer programming.