SKYLINE SPLENDOR
The Four Seasons Hotel Toronto in high-rolling Yorkville is the Canadian brand’s glittering global flagship and it shows. The 55-story tower’s rooms and suites feel like private sanctuaries in the sky, with floor-to-ceiling windows framing sweeping city views, marble bathrooms with deep soak ing tubs, and modern, understated décor that whispers luxury like sweet nothings in the ear. Amenities are indulgent yet effortless: a serene indoor lap pool, a state-of-the-art fitness center, and one of the city’s most celebrated spas. Dining is equally world-class; people watch as you sip champagne at the chic d|bar, or dine on French brasserie classics at Café Boulud, both fronted by the famed chef Daniel Boulud. fourseasons.com/toronto
ON A ROLL
When the Michelin Guide finally landed in Canada’s multicultural mega-metropolis in 2022 (the release was considered so long overdue that many of Toronto’s top chefs only begrudgingly accepted the acclaim), 13 restaurants were designated a holy star. Only one, however, took home two: Chef Masaki Saito’s namesake sushi spot. The omakase experience is served on a 200-year-old hinoki counter imported from Nara, Japan. The chef specializes in traditional Edomae-style sushi techniques think slow cooking, long marinades, and meticulous preparation and takes diners on an indulgent 14-course voyage through creative bites like shiso-wrapped yellowtail with sesame-chili paste, O-toro topped with black truffle and yolk soy sauce, and Botan shrimp with uni sauce and hanaho. masakisaito.ca
BRICKS, BARRELS, AND BOUTIQUES
Toronto’s Distillery District is a compact, pedestrian-only enclave that pulses with artistic energy, historic charm, and culinary mastery. Spread across 13 acres with more than 40 restored heritage buildings, the National Historic Site stands as the largest collection of Victorian-era industrial architecture in all of North America – with some killer rooftop patios to boot. Whether you prefer lattes, lagers, or lavender lemon drop martinis, the neighborhood is peppered with coffee houses, cocktail bars, and (of course) distilleries with a strict no chains-allowed policy. There’s a heady art scene, too, with dozens of galleries set along the cobbled streets, plus muse ums and theaters. thedistillerydistrict.com
ALO FOR YOU
Opened in 2015, Alo is Chef Patrick Kriss’ love letter to contemporary French finery. Perched atop a downtown heritage building, the Michelin-starred eatery features an elegant, calmly hued dining room wrapped in large windows, plus a lively bar with dining service. Chef Kriss’ multi-course tasting menu shapeshifts with the seasons: one bite might be a delicate ribbon of kampachi dressed with citrus, the next a Hudson Valley duck with rich, buttery foie gras. Walk-ins are welcome in the bar, where they can choose from a six-course taster or a la carte plates. Be sure to add the wine pairing, painstakingly curated to accompany each flavor. alorestaurant.com
EAST END ENCHANTMENT
For a laid-back landing in Toronto’s hip East End, The Broadview Hotel is an architectural and cultural chameleon where Romanesque Revival grandeur wiggles its way into funky, modern flair. Set in an 1891 landmark, the charming boutique features 58 eclectic, richly appointed guestrooms – expect Eurotop beds, original brick walls, cheeky vintage wall paper, and fully stocked minibars loaded with local goodies. Some rooms offer expansive outdoor terraces with sweeping views over the city and Don Valley River. The ground-floor Bistro + Bar serves brunch and all-day bites amid towering windows, but for the best views in the house, grab a mango margarita on the glass-enclosed rooftop, finished with a pyramidal skylight. thebroadviewhotel.ca