In addition to the shops and services offered right in the district centre, you’re also surrounded by several established communities that offer further countless amenities. We have compiled a list of some of the spots we most frequent and why.

For your early morning coffee there is the classic Tim Horton’s, only a 2-minute walk from our current West District Discovery Centre. Offering quick and easy food for your morning commute.

Stop at 722 World Bier Haus for your happy hour drink, offering a very large variety of draft, canned and bottled beer, as well as a large cocktail list it’s a long shot you won’t find something you will enjoy. Feeling hungry? They also have a large food menu of pub type food. Only a 2-minute walk from the Discovery Center it’s an easy walk home without having to worry about a ride home.

Looking for a perfect spot for the family weekend get together? Look no further than Mercato West, the origin of Mercato West began in 1974, with the Italian Centre & Meat Market after this success they began to envision a full-service restaurant. Today it is the embodiment of Italian table and culture simultaneously.

Can’t forget the dessert! Stop by My Favorite Ice Cream Shoppe and grab a cone–with 72 flavors of ice cream to choose from, and its old-fashioned ice cream memorabilia, this ice cream shop oozes nostalgia. And only a 5-minute walk from the Discovery Center, its an easy spot to stop by on a beautiful summer day.

These are just a few places we like to spend our time at. There are many more wonderful places to check out and even more to come! Check out all the hidden gems the West District lifestyle has to offer.