North York Guide

Things to Do in North York

Your local guide to the best activities, food, nature, and events in North York, Toronto.

North York is one of Toronto's most vibrant neighbourhoods — packed with world-class food along Yonge Street, year-round skating at 24+ arenas, stunning river trails, and seasonal events from Lunar New Year to the autumn salmon run. Whether you're here for the weekend or a lifelong local, here's what's worth doing right now.

Local Food

Best hot pot in North York
Food

Best Hot Pot in North York

Top 7 spots ranked: Haidilao, Happy Lamb, Dolar Shop & more. Prices, AYCE deals, and a crawl route.

Best bubble tea in North York
Drinks

Best Bubble Tea in North York

8 boba shops ranked with signature drinks, prices, and a Yonge Street crawl route.

Best Korean BBQ in North York
Food

Best Korean BBQ in North York

Top 7 KBBQ spots with prices, AYCE deals, and a Yonge Street sizzle crawl route.

Best sushi in North York
Food

Best Sushi in North York

Top 8 spots: omakase, AYCE, and hidden gems along Yonge Street.

Best dim sum in North York
Food

Best Dim Sum in North York

Top 8 spots with prices and a Bayview-Sheppard dim sum crawl route.

Best izakaya in North York
Food

Best Izakaya in North York

Top 6 Japanese pub spots for late-night eats and drinks.

Recreation & Sports

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Recreation

Public Skating Times

Today's schedules for all North York arenas — York Mills, Bayview, Pleasantview, Angela James & more. Leisure skate and shinny.

Nature & Outdoors

Salmon run in Toronto
Nature

Salmon Run Guide

When and where to watch salmon spawning on the Don & Humber rivers. Etienne Brule Park, Charles Sauriol & more.

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Nature

Fall Hikes in North York

The best trails and parks for autumn walks and fall colours in North York.

Local Events

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Events

Lunar New Year 2026

Celebrations, events, and where to eat for Lunar New Year in North York.

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