THIS WEEK IN TORONTO: hidden gem restaurants, underrated attractions, a night market, and more
Hello, Toronto! Welcome to June.
Narcity's weekly guide — THIS WEEK IN TORONTO — has what's going on in the city from June 3 to June 9.
Whether you're looking for Toronto's weather forecast, things to do around town, Toronto restaurants to dine at, ways to make and save money in the city, or something else, we've got you covered.
Here's what you need to know if you're in Toronto from Monday, June 3 to Sunday, June 9, 2024.
☀️ WEATHER
The weather in Toronto this week features classic almost summer conditions.
Most days of the week are expected to be over 20 C with lots of sun and a few clouds.
Plus, temperatures should be even warmer because of the humidex.
Temperatures on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday are forecast to feel like almost 30 C.
Showers and light rain are expected on Wednesday and Thursday with a chance of showers on Friday and Saturday.
So, you should keep an umbrella handy just in case!
🍽️ FOOD AND DRINK
Street Eats Market and Luminato Festival Toronto are bringing a huge food festival to Mel Lastman Square from June 7 to 9.
Yonge North York Night Market is the largest food festival in North York with more than 60 cultural food, drink and artisan vendors.
Need another reason to go? Well, admission is free!
You can try something new this week by checking out the best hidden gem restaurants in Toronto, according to locals.
Those spots include Flaming Stove, Swatow, La Salumeria and Ba Noi.
Now that we're into June, you might be getting into summer mode.
So, why not try some ice cream shops in Toronto this week? Whether you're looking for a classic vanilla scoop or a more unique flavour like Ube All The Way or Black Velvet Espresso, this city has it!
🎥 ENTERTAINMENT
Charlotte Day Wilson's Cyan Blue Tour is at History on Thursday, June 6 at 8 p.m. and Trey Songz is at Rebel on Saturday, June 8 at 10 p.m.
Wicked has come to town!
The Broadway musical has shows in Toronto at the Princess of Wales Theatre starting on Wednesday, June 5.
This week, tickets are available for each show from Wednesday to Sunday with prices between $129.99 and $249.99.
✅ THINGS TO DO
With the month of June upon us, it's time for theme parks, fairs and amusement parks.
So, Madeline Forsyth broke down these parks and fairs to visit in Toronto if you can't afford a trip to Florida:
- Centreville Amusement Park on the Toronto Islands — features 30 rides and attractions along food stands offering ice cream, funnel cake, BeaverTails, pizza and more
- Fantasy Fair at Woodbine Shopping Centre in Etobicoke — known as Ontario's "largest indoor amusement park," it has 12 full-size rides and attractions
If you want more recommendations for things to do in the city (and what not to do), Sarah Rohoman revealed the most overrated and underrated attractions in Toronto — in her opinion.
Those spots include Casa Loma, the CN Tower, Kensington Market and more.
Whether you're visiting the city or being a tourist in your own town, visit these spots and see if you agree with the ranking!
The Art of Banksy, the world's largest collection of Banksy artworks featuring more than 160 pieces from the anonymous artist, is open at Lighthouse Artspace in Toronto.
This week, you can go to the exhibit from Wednesday to Sunday and tickets start at $39.99.
Looking to attend a Toronto Blue Jays game on a budget but not miss out on the ballpark experience? There are games in the city this week so you can do just that.
Monday's game features a free Vladimir Guerrero Jr. bobblehead giveaway for the first 15,000 fans through the gates at the Rogers Centre.
Tuesday is Loonie Dogs Night at the ballpark which means you can get hot dogs for just $1!
Then, Wednesday's game has a Blue Jays backpack giveaway for the first 15,000 fans through the gates.
🤑 MONEY
If you're looking to save money in the city, so many snack foods are cheaper at Dollarama than at Bulk Barn stores in Toronto.
You can save on candies, chocolates, seeds, dried fruit, and more.
If you're looking to make money in the city, a few City of Toronto jobs are being hired for.
These positions are high-paying but don't require a university degree!
🏒 SPORTS
Here's what you need to know about Toronto sports teams this week.
BASEBALL
This week, the Toronto Blue Jays have a four-game home series versus the Baltimore Orioles.
Games on June 3, 4 and 5 start at 7:07 p.m. but the game on June 6 starts at 1:07 p.m.
Then, the Blue Jays are heading to Oakland, California for games against the Athletics on Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
You'll have to find a sports bar in the city to watch those away games.
Start times are 9:40 p.m. on Friday and 4:07 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday.
SOCCER
If you're hoping to watch soccer in the city this week, you're out of luck.
Toronto FC is currently on a two-week break following the game in D.C. on June 1.
But the Reds will be back in Toronto next weekend!
FOOTBALL
The CFL season kicks off for the Toronto Argonauts on Sunday, June 9 with a game against the B.C. Lions.
You can get tickets to the game since the Argos are playing at BMO Field. Ticket prices start at $35.75.
Or, you can find a sports bar in the city that will turn the TV to TSN so you can watch the game.
📈 TOP STORIES
Here are the Narcity stories that have been trending in Toronto recently.
Costco Travel is offering these deals for all-inclusive vacations from Canada
Did you know that Costco has its own version of a travel agency? Costco Travel is available exclusively to members and you can get vacation packages that include hotels, flights, theme parks, cruises, rental cars and more.
Also, there are Costco Travel deals for all-inclusive vacations from Canada.
This small town near Toronto is the 'Venice of Ontario' and it has over 16 km of canals
There's a city near Toronto known as the "Venice of Ontario" because of the canals that run through the community.
With more than 16 kilometres of canals, you can feel like you took a trip to Italy without travelling far. It's just under two hours away from Toronto!
There is also a sandy beach, a waterfront with lake views, scenic trails, local restaurants and more to enjoy.
Canada issued travel advisories for 7 summer vacation spots and it could affect your plans
Canada has issued travel advisories to popular summer destinations, including tourist hot spots in Europe and the Caribbean.
So, if you're travelling soon, you should probably check out these advisories for major public events, terrorism threats, new entry rules and more because your travel plans could be impacted.
Well, there you have it — this is the city from June 3 to 9.
Thanks for reading! Enjoy the week, Toronto.
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Before and after renderings of the renovations at Rogers Centre. 