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Mapping 10 Things to do When You're Staying in Queen West

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All Hotels Week long, we're showcasing the best (and the worst) of Toronto hotels. Whether you're visiting our great city or coming downtown for a weekend staycation, here are some things to do in the trendy West Queen West neighbourhood.

In the Queen West 'hood, The Drake and Gladstone Hotels are a great option for a boutique but non-traditional accommodation. These small artsy hotels offer nightly music and entertainment and some wild art-designed suites. The neighbourhood itself is trendy and fun, filled with non-stop nightlife, shopping and art galleries (see the galleries before new condo developments destroy them). There's no subway but a 24-hour streetcar can easily transport you to another neighbourhood like the Entertainment District, where other larger hotels are available. Here's a map to get your Queen West staycation started.


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MOCCA, Museum of Contemporary Art

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MOCCA is Toronto's lesser-known art museum in the heart of Queen West. It's a smaller space with engaging art installations and pay by donation only! Better see it while you can, the museum is searching for a new home before condos are built at the site.

Dark Horse Espresso Bar

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Morning is not complete without one of Toronto's best latte art. Dark Horse raises the bar on the brew with its dark roasted drip, non-stop expressos and fresh pastries.

Style Garage Furniture

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If you're shopping around for modern furniture, Style Garage is filled with custom products and design. Specializing in dining tables to bedrooms, there's always something new in store.

Stones Place Bar

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Stones Bar is a tribute to the Rolling Stones and Mick Jagger. It's a relaxed vibe for shooting pool or grabbing a beer. The website describes the venue saying "Flamboyant owner, Jerry Stone, has been a collector of Rolling Stones memorabilia for well over 40 years and it shows."

Monday Nights at The Drake

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Weekday evenings are never quiet at Elvis Mondays at The Drake, Toronto's longest running indie showcase. Upstairs, 86'd Mondays offers free culinary tastings (free food!). The folks at Curbed and Eater partied it up there for their official launch.

Ossington Strip

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For dinner, head to the Ossington Avenue strip for popular restaurants like Pizzeria Libretto for authentic neapolitan pies or The Saint Tavern with late-night specials and non-stop drinks.

Gravity Pope Shoes

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Shoe fetish? Gravity Pope Shoes has one of the city's largest collection of sneakers, boots and sandals on three floors. There's always a deal and even better deals on Boxing Day.

The County General Restaurant

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The County General is dubbed Queen Street's cocktail and snack bar. Formerly OddFellows Restaurant, the newer eatery took over its trendy vibe and communal seating, with a fun outdoor patio.

Nadège Patisserie

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Right next to Trinity Bellwoods park, Nadège Patisserie offers homemade macarons, in any flavour imaginable (just try their salted caramel and cotton candy). Crumbles, pies and cakes, whole or sliced, are available too, and pairs well with a coffee.

Trinity Bellwoods Park

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Best in the warmer months, Trinity Bellwoods Park is a public space filled with cyclists, picnic-goers, and frisbee players. There's festivals every summer and impromptu concerts and events.

MOCCA, Museum of Contemporary Art

MOCCA is Toronto's lesser-known art museum in the heart of Queen West. It's a smaller space with engaging art installations and pay by donation only! Better see it while you can, the museum is searching for a new home before condos are built at the site.

Dark Horse Espresso Bar

Morning is not complete without one of Toronto's best latte art. Dark Horse raises the bar on the brew with its dark roasted drip, non-stop expressos and fresh pastries.

Style Garage Furniture

If you're shopping around for modern furniture, Style Garage is filled with custom products and design. Specializing in dining tables to bedrooms, there's always something new in store.

Stones Place Bar

Stones Bar is a tribute to the Rolling Stones and Mick Jagger. It's a relaxed vibe for shooting pool or grabbing a beer. The website describes the venue saying "Flamboyant owner, Jerry Stone, has been a collector of Rolling Stones memorabilia for well over 40 years and it shows."

Monday Nights at The Drake

Weekday evenings are never quiet at Elvis Mondays at The Drake, Toronto's longest running indie showcase. Upstairs, 86'd Mondays offers free culinary tastings (free food!). The folks at Curbed and Eater partied it up there for their official launch.

Ossington Strip

For dinner, head to the Ossington Avenue strip for popular restaurants like Pizzeria Libretto for authentic neapolitan pies or The Saint Tavern with late-night specials and non-stop drinks.

Gravity Pope Shoes

Shoe fetish? Gravity Pope Shoes has one of the city's largest collection of sneakers, boots and sandals on three floors. There's always a deal and even better deals on Boxing Day.

The County General Restaurant

The County General is dubbed Queen Street's cocktail and snack bar. Formerly OddFellows Restaurant, the newer eatery took over its trendy vibe and communal seating, with a fun outdoor patio.

Nadège Patisserie

Right next to Trinity Bellwoods park, Nadège Patisserie offers homemade macarons, in any flavour imaginable (just try their salted caramel and cotton candy). Crumbles, pies and cakes, whole or sliced, are available too, and pairs well with a coffee.

Trinity Bellwoods Park

Best in the warmer months, Trinity Bellwoods Park is a public space filled with cyclists, picnic-goers, and frisbee players. There's festivals every summer and impromptu concerts and events.