Cheap Living Toronto

Toronto is a big city filled with fun daytime activates in the primmest hotspot throughout Toronto. Here is a list of what I consider to be the cheapest hotspots for visitors. Aside from being cheap they are also fun places to visit with a touch Toronto’s multiculturalism, making it seem like adventure, especially if you are new to the city.

 

 

Kensington market

 

Kensington market is one of the most unique and well-known places in Toronto. Everytime I walk through Kensington, I take a step back in time. The landscape and surroundings were as it was 50 years ago. The Kensington market is full of eccentric shops and boutiques, ranging from unique black coffee to urban style clothing; there are definitely a lot of things for youth travelers to explore and experience. You guys will also get a chance to interact with underground artists and writers as this is the primary hangout for “artistic” individuals.

 

 

 

 

High Park

 

High Park is Toronto’s largest public park featuring many hiking trails, sports facilities, diverse vegetation, a beautiful lakefront, convenient parking, easy public transit access, a dog park, a zoo, playgrounds for children, a couple of eateries, greenhouses, picnic areas, a bunch of squirrels and various events throughout the year. Youth travelers should definitely put this place on their priority list. There are so many types of activities to experience that it is nearly impossible for someone to engage in all of them.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Steam whistle brewery

 

Free beer and an amazing tour? Who can ask for more? This is definitely a great place for youth travelers to check out. When you first walk in, the alluring aroma will captivate you as well as being introduced to steamy and a attractive tour guide (usually female).  The tour shows a step by step process of how their beer is made and also the ingredients that they use to make their premium pilsner beer (malted barley, pure spring watch, hops and yeast).   The tour cost $10 but it is well worth the money, you get to observe the whole beer making process, while tasting the beer along the way.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Young-Dundas Square and The Eaton Centre

 

Yonge-Dundas Square is a unique focal point of the downtown Toronto community. There are always events, concerts, and performances to entertain the massive crowd of people and tourist. Youth travelers should definitely take advantage of this live entertainment. Toronto Eaton Centre is a magnificent glass galleria structure filled with a selection of more than 230 retailers, restaurants and services. The Toronto Eaton Centre is definitely one of my favorite hang out spots and to have fun. With all the mainstream stores from Victoria Secret to Apple, there is something for everyone, but for the purpose of cheap living window-shopping should suffice.  But don’t worry with all the lights and sights even window shopping can be fun and captivating.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Art Gallery of Ontario(AGO)

 

“Founded in 1900 by a group of private citizens as the Art Museum of Toronto, the Art Gallery of Ontario is one of the largest art museums in North America, with a physical facility of 583,000 square feet. The AGO expanded it facility in 2008 with an innovative architectural design by world-renowned architect Frank Gehry.”

The AGO is the largest art gallery in Toronto and it features more than 80,000 pieces of art. Youth travelers will get to indulge in the authentic pieces of art from all over the world. From European Renaissance Art to Modern-day Contemporary Art, they each bring a different taste and perspective.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

There are many young foreign travelers visiting Toronto every month looking for fun and excitement. I have personally talked to many youth travelers and the one dilemma or roadblock that they all have in common is Accommodation. Renting a Hotel can cost a lot of money;upwards around 200 dollars per night. For many youth travelers that type of budget is out of the question. But good accommodation can also be found without paying that much money. So without further a due here is a list of great accommodation for affordable prices…..

Global Village Backpackers-Price($26 for dorm room, $79 for private room)

Location: King St. and Spadina St.

 

Stay with us – “Life’s Too Short to Sleep Alone!”

Global Village Backpackers is the original backpackers’ hostel that invites travelers to partake in the ultimate downtown experience. It is centrally located downtown in Toronto’s Entertainment District. This is a great place to meet new friends, plan your travels or simply enjoy live music and DJs at the in-house backpackers bar. The above slogan basically describes the hostels main goal, to have fun. The majority of the rooms are four beds per room, there are also dorms available with 6, 8 or 10 beds. Youth travelers will definitely have a great time with all the live entertainment and social atmosphere that promotes social interaction.

 

 

 

Pembroke House Toronto-Price($30 for dorm room, $48 for private room)

Location: Premborke St. and Glenhomme St. 

The Pembroke House is ideal for youth travelers that like to live in quiet residence that is close to Toronto’s landmarks. It is just blocks away from the famous sights such as CN Tower, Toronto Island, Royal Museum, Art Gallery, Ontario Place, Eaton Center, Chinatown, Metro Convention Center, Air Canada Center and Roger’s Center (skydome). Female travelers might be more enticed by this location, being less than 5 minutes away from the biggest shopping center in Toronto is great for shopaholic.

 

 

 

 

 

 

University of Toronto New College Residences-Price($40 for private rooms)

Location: 40 Willcocks street

Welcome to the University of Toronto new college residence! Ever wondered what it will be like to dorm with thousands of students that study in Toronto? Well here is your chance. I think this place will be terrific for youth travelers, whether it is partying with the other students or just discussing general topics and culture, its great to learn a different perspective especially if you live half way across the word. There are also many facilities nearby that travelers can access such as the Varsity Center(swimming pools, indoor running track, basketball courts, tennis courts, dance studio), Hart House, Pubs etc.

 

 

 

 

The Grange Hotel & Apartments-Price($90 for private rooms)

Location: 165 Grange Ave

The Grange Hotel is a modern six story building, each unit kitchenette and a private bath with tub and shower. Each room has a double and single bed, as well as cable TV, direct-dial telephone, Internet connection and individually controlled heating and air conditioning. Daily maid service is provided and there is a coin laundry room on every floor. It is a great choice for travelers, since its situated near many diverse cultural places like the famous Chinatown, Kensington Market, and Toronto’s Entertainment District. I think this place is great for foreign travelers that are visiting Toronto to experience Toronto’s many cultures in a short time.  From art galleries to sports events, concerts and shopping, there is definitely something for anyone just outside the door

 

 

 

 

Planet Traveler-Price($32 for dorm room, $85 for private room)

Location: 357 College Street

The Planet Traveler is the greenest and most innovative hostel that Toronto has to offer. The century-old building has been recently renovated and rebuilt into an environmental-modernized hostel. This hostel is ideal for students or youth travels because of its refreshing look and cheap prices. The price of a SINGLE BED in Male, Female, or Mixed dorms are around $30 a night, while the private rooms are around $80 a night. I highly recommend choosing the single bed in the dorms setting; not only does it give youth travelers a chance to socialize with other like-minded people from all over the world. With all the unique ‘green’ features, Planet Traveler truly gives a one-in-a-life-time-experience.

 

Thousands of new travelers from all walks of life come to Toronto everyday for multiple reasons; leisure, family, business, adventure but if your like me and don’t have thousands of dollars at your disposal or to splurge you have come to the right site. Whether you have $100 or $1000 that doesn’t mean your stay here can’t be enjoyable, in fact there are lots of things that can be enjoyed and experience for your budget…. Welcome to Cheap living Toronto.