Neighborhood 48H guide

Riverside & Leslieville: Where to Stay & What to Do in 48 Hours

The Broadview rooftop, Riverdale Farm and Queen East.

The Broadview Hotel at Queen and Broadview
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Across the Don River, Queen Street East runs through Riverside and Leslieville’s cafés and brunch spots, with Riverdale Park just north.

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Why stay here

A neighbourhood feel, skyline views and the 501 streetcar into downtown.

Who it's for: Repeat visitors, brunch fans and families.

Pros

  • Local feel
  • Brunch and cafés
  • Skyline views

Cons

  • No subway close by
  • Fewer sights
  • Spread out

48H in the East End

Farm, Queen East, a rooftop.

  1. 10:00 – Riverdale Farm

    Free; open daily 9 a.m.–5 p.m.

  2. 13:00 – Queen Street East

    Shops and brunch east into Leslieville.

  3. 19:00 – The Broadview rooftop

    Skyline view over the Don.

Named recommendations

Real places with links to their official site or a Maps place page. We do not invent hours, prices, or ratings.

Outdoors

Where to stay

Specific named properties—not vague city-wide searches. Expedia stays use tracked Creator links; others open the hotel's official site.

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