Greektown

Yours to Discover: Day Two

Winter’s on its way out; it’s time to get a head start on exploring. Guide yourself with our specialized itineraries, or contact one of Toronto’s many tour operators to delve deeper into this multifaceted metropolis. And don’t forget to check out previous Yours to Discover posts, here: Day One.

FAVE NABES
Get a taste for some of Toronto’s vibrant ethnic enclaves in our slideshow.

Participating in a private or small-group walking tour is one of the best ways
to get to know the town. The Toronto experts at A Taste of the World, Genova Tours
and Tour Guys are more than happy to guide you.

Essential to Toronto: Taste of the Danforth

Get souvlaki (and more!) hot off the grill at Taste of the Danforth

AUGUST 6 TO 8 This weekend, one of Toronto’s most established ethnic neighbourhoods closes its main street and welcomes more than one million guests for a hotly anticipated party. In the heart of Greektown, the annual Taste of the Danforth invites locals and visitors to share in Hellenic hospitality, culture and cuisine—from mezes to souvlaki—grilled before your eyes. Become Greek for the day while enjoying additional attractions, including stunt shows by Zero Gravity street performers and music from members of the Toronto Symphony Orchestra. Visitors can also work up an appetite at the Sports Zone, featuring athletic challenges devised by Toronto’s pro sports teams, or cool down in the wine and beer gardens. On Danforth Avenue, between Broadview and Jones avenues, free; call 416-469-5634 or visit here for further details.