The North Toronto directory.

A cult Toronto burger joint on Yonge in the Yonge–Lawrence village — smashed patties, secret-menu builds and thick milkshakes.

Local pick: The Option (a grilled-cheese-bun cheeseburger)

A wildly popular pizza shop on the Avenue Road strip — thoughtfully topped pies like Frank's Best and the Napoli Dynamite with a crispy, well-charred crust.

A casual Bedford Park neighbourhood bar and grill with a heated patio and an eclectic, crowd-pleasing menu.

An Oliver & Bonacini destination in two relocated 19th-century millworkers' cottages — refined French cuisine, a fireside room and a romantic courtyard.

Local pick: The tasting menu in the courtyard cottages

A historic Hogg's Hollow tavern on a landmark site dating to 1857 — seafood, steaks and a leafy patio at the base of the York Mills hill.

Local pick: Oysters and the patio in Hogg's Hollow

The flagship of the Toronto-born sport and lifestyle retailer on Yonge — ski and outdoor gear, athleticwear and seasonal fashion.

Local pick: Ski gear in winter, patios and bikes in summer

The walkable village core at Yonge and Lawrence — cafés, bakeries, restaurants, banks and specialty shops serving the surrounding uptown streets.

Local pick: A coffee and a stroll along Yonge

The original location of Toronto's premier gourmet grocer at Avenue and Lawrence — fine foods, prepared meals, an acclaimed cheese counter and specialty imports.

Local pick: Prepared foods and the cheese counter

The neighbourhood shopping plaza at Yonge and York Mills — a grocery, pharmacy, services and everyday shops for the surrounding estate streets.

A landmark private athletic and social club on Bayview — curling, skating, tennis, swimming, dining and family programs for uptown members.

Local pick: One of the country's premier family clubs

A consistently top-ranked TDSB public high school (grades 9–12) on Chatsworth Drive — a major draw for families buying in Lawrence Park.

Local pick: One of the city's top public high schools

A large, well-regarded TDSB JK–8 school on Ranleigh Avenue — one of the catchments that draws families to the Bedford Park streets.

Local pick: A sought-after Bedford Park catchment

A well-regarded TDSB middle school (grades 6–8) serving the York Mills and St. Andrew-Windfields communities.

A respected independent boys' day school (grades 3–12) on a wooded Bayview campus beside the Bridle Path estates.

Local pick: A leading boys' day school on a green campus

Formal terraced gardens on Yonge that serve as a gateway into the Lawrence Park ravine chain — colourful seasonal beds, a fountain and shaded trails.

Local pick: The formal beds and the walk into the ravine

A wooded ravine running east from Yonge through Lawrence Park — a boardwalk, creek and forest trail that links to Sherwood Park and the wider ravine system.

Local pick: The boardwalk through Sherwood forest

A leafy forest park in the heart of the Lawrence Park ravine — a popular off-leash area, playground and trails beneath a mature canopy.

Local pick: The off-leash forest and the playground

A tidy neighbourhood park east of Yonge — ball diamonds, tennis, a playground and a popular outdoor skating rink in winter.

Local pick: The playground and the winter rink

A quiet wooded ravine park threading through the St. Andrew-Windfields estates — a creek, footbridges and shaded walking trails.

Local pick: The wooded creek trail

Four acres of award-winning themed display gardens at Lawrence and Leslie, beside Edwards Gardens — plus a shop, classes and the Wilket Creek trailhead.

Local pick: The themed gardens and the spring bulbs

A former estate turned public botanical park — manicured rose and rock gardens up top flowing down into the Wilket Creek ravine and trails.

Local pick: The rock garden and the bridges over the creek

A sprawling Don Valley ravine park beside the Bridle Path — sports fields, picnic areas, equestrian stables and miles of cycling and walking trails.

Local pick: The trails, the stables and a picnic by the river