The Bloor West directory.

The Bloor West outpost of the city's favourite ramen chain — rich tonkotsu and shoyu bowls, gyoza and crisp fried chicken.

Local pick: A bowl of tonkotsu and the fried chicken

A warm, family-run Bloor West Village trattoria for classic pastas, veal and seafood — the linguine allo scoglio is the table favourite.

Local pick: Linguine allo scoglio with seafood

Bloor West Village's craft-beer pub — a rotating tap list, hearty pub fare and a friendly, neighbourhood-local feel.

Local pick: A craft pint and the fish and chips

A long-running Bloor West Village bakery café — fresh breads, pastries and sandwiches, and an easy spot for coffee along the strip.

Local pick: Fresh loaves and a coffee

The casual café in the heart of High Park, off Colborne Lodge Drive — a easy stop for lunch, coffee or ice cream mid-stroll.

Local pick: A patio lunch in the middle of the park

One of North America's first Business Improvement Areas — a walkable stretch of Bloor packed with delis, bakeries, butchers, boutiques and cafés.

Local pick: A Saturday morning along the strip

A beautifully restored 1927 atmospheric movie palace — now a Shoppers Drug Mart that kept the ornate ceiling and proscenium intact.

Local pick: Look up at the atmospheric ceiling

The Toronto cookie favourite's Bloor West shop — oversized, over-the-top cookies loaded with candy and chocolate bars.

Local pick: A loaded cookie with chocolate bars baked in

The low-key village strip along Annette Street in Runnymede — independent shops, cafés, the Annette branch library and everyday neighbourhood services.

Local pick: The indie shops and cafés north of Bloor

A well-regarded TDSB JK–8 school south of Bloor near High Park, long a draw for Swansea families.

Local pick: A sought-after Swansea catchment

A consistently top-ranked TDSB JK–8 school just north of Bloor — a major draw for families buying in Runnymede.

Local pick: A top-ranked Runnymede catchment

A TDSB public high school (grades 9–12) serving Runnymede and the wider west end, north of Bloor near Jane.

Local pick: The west-end public high school

Swansea's historic 1926 town hall, now a community centre with programs, classes and rentals for one of the city's most tight-knit neighbourhoods.

Local pick: The classes and the historic hall

Swansea's neighbourhood park — ball diamonds, an outdoor artificial-ice rink, the Swansea tennis club and a wooded edge along the creek.

Local pick: Skating on the outdoor rink in winter

A serene riverside park along the Humber on the historic Carrying-Place trail — walking and cycling paths, fall salmon runs and canoe access.

Local pick: A walk along the Humber in autumn

Runnymede's community recreation centre on Annette — an indoor pool, gym and a full slate of fitness, sports and family programs.

Local pick: Lane swims and family programs

Toronto's largest public park — 400 acres of trails, gardens, sports facilities, an off-leash area and the famous spring cherry blossoms by Grenadier Pond.

Local pick: The cherry blossoms in early May

A free, family-favourite animal display in High Park since 1893 — bison, llamas, peacocks, reindeer, highland cattle and capybaras.

Local pick: The bison paddock and the capybaras

A 35-acre spring-fed pond on High Park's western edge — fishing, birdwatching, winter skating in cold years and the city's best cherry-blossom backdrop.

Local pick: The blossoms and the fishing dock

The 1837 Regency-style home of High Park's founders, John and Jemima Howard, preserved as a city historic house museum overlooking the lake.

Local pick: The Regency house and Christmas tours

High Park's beloved community-built wooden 'castle' playground near the Bloor entrance — turrets, bridges, tunnels and slides that kids disappear into for hours.

Local pick: The wooden castle, turrets and slides