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Third Spaces Map
Community members at our May Action Journey event, "How to find the best third spaces in Toronto," share resources and ideas during Story Circles.
: Amartya Smaran/The Green Line.
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May 12, 2025
There are endless places to visit and things to do in Toronto. But, how do you find a place where you actually want to hang out with friends?
Last November, The Green Line hosted Story Circles and a community dinner at St. Stephen-in-the-Fields church to talk about building meaningful community in the city. In our chats, event attendees kept going back to one crucial question: Where are the best third spaces?
Well, look no further! Our Third Spaces Map just dropped.
We asked our team and community members where they hang out around the city, and started compiling all the answers in an interactive map. From cafes and bars to community centres and theatres, you can find a neighbourhood gem that best suits your needs.
The best part? Our engagement reporter Adele Lukusa visited over a dozen spots to add her honest review and five-star rating on vibes, affordability, cosiness and transit accessibility. You can find all these details in each marker's description.
What's more, you can now choose the category you'd like to explore by using the filter on the top left corner.
Explore hiking trails
If you're looking to escape the concrete jungle and spend time in nature without leaving the city, then check out our "Trails" filter.
This feature has everything you need to know to plan your outdoor adventure.
Our engagement reporter James Westman added some must-know insider info like the best scenic spot on the trail, and his honest five-star rating of its amenities and accessibility by transit.
He also assessed the difficulty level based on the trail surface (with paved roads being the easiest) and elevation. We chose the start point at the higher elevation so trails generally slope downward. If you’re up for a challenge, try reversing the start and end points.
Go on a scavenger hunt
Looking for a fun activity to explore different neighbourhoods?
We’re collaborating with Jane’s Walk, a really cool group that organizes walking conversations across the city, to bring you a DIY Scavenger Hunt.
Look for orange pins with coin symbols on our map to find iconic spots, and learn about what makes them special. Snap a pic if you visit and tag @tglhelps!
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