The rattray marsh is the set for my wild youth spent among the trees and rivers.

Best Coffee in the city, Hands down! Multiple locations all over the city. Each have their own distinct Atmosphere. The Park location borders Trinity Bellwoods Park. If you want to stroll with your coffee. Keep your eyes peeled for the albino squirrel and watch your step with the slack liners in the park. The staff at SJCB are talented and not preachy about coffee education. It's just good, consistent beverages and assorted pastries. No wifi. Not a place to set up an office for the day. Toronto has lots of those.

To experience the traditional South American Mate infused drink and some delicious treats, El Almacen it’s the place to go. With some tasty Mate, Coffee and treats from caramel sweets to empanadas, El Almacen is a friendly place, run by its owners, they will teach you how to enjoy the conversation ritual of Mate. Located in Queen Street West, a good area to walk along interesting shops, parks and food in Toronto.

Perfect relaxing place at the west end of the city. Getting of Old Mills Subway Station, you can discover a perfect spot to escape from the city and have a picnic or bike along the river north or south up to Ontario Lake, nice panoramic to the river marshes and the ruins of an old mill.

Nicknamed the "Palace of Purification" this beautiful art deco style water plant sits atop a hill in the East beaches overlooking Lake Ontario. At the foot of the palace is a sleepy little beach to enjoy as you wish. Pack an umbrella, pack a picnic, but leave your drone at home.