Welcome back to Cassandra’s Canadian Travel Guide, where I share the best places to stay, sip and savour across our beautiful country. Toronto is one of those cities that surprises you — a place where world-class dining, diverse neighbourhoods and historic pockets of charm meet modern, big-city energy.

Most think of Toronto for its skyline or sports teams, but for me, it’s the quieter corners that stay with me. And no matter how many times I visit, I always find myself back in the Distillery Historic District. With cobblestone lanes, brick buildings and cafés, shops and restaurants, it feels like a little European village tucked into downtown — the perfect starting point for your Toronto itinerary.

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