Not only do they have the best gelato in Toronto (in amazing flavours like fig, grapefruit, baccio and tiramisu) but they often stay open till midnight and even later on the hottest summer nights - especially if the nearby public swimming pool is open late!

It feels like you are in a different city looking out onto the lake and there is a great apres ski feel to it with hot chocolate, drinks and snacks in the resto on the side. Lights up at night.

The best for organic and all natural goodies from local farmers. A must go on Saturdays from May - November with entertainment for the kids

This family run video store boasts the best VHS collection in the city. If ever there was a film you saw, wished you could see, or heard about from someone else, which you can't find at the usual well-stocked video stores, try First Choice. The collection is catalogued according to release date, so browsing is always and adventure. Truly mind boggling selection.

They're friendly, fast, knowledgeable, and their prices are totally reasonable. If you haven't graduated to the level of bike-love that involves tools and DIY tune ups, these guys are the next best thing.

Film students are all undoubtedly familiar with the Film Reference Library, but in fact, it's a pretty fun place to hang out even if you don't have homework to do. Their collection includes countless books, magazines, newspaper clippings, scripts, posters, soundtracks and of course, tonnes of movies. There are even viewing stations. The only thing you can't do is bring popcorn.

There's a lot to like about the Rainbow chain of movie theatres. They show new releases at much lower prices than the bigger chains, and their decor is way better. The Market Square location has a wicked mural and a piano that plays itself! The best thing about the theatre though, is their popcorn. It's fresher, crunchier, and more buttery than the competition's. Plus, there's a Dominion next door, so if you really want to, you can sneak in stuff like yogurt covered almonds and sesame sticks.