Ask people what they know about Toronto and the conversation will likely falter after the 'CN Tower'. Stand in Britain and use the term 'Over The Pond' and most will assume you mean the States. To many, Canada means skiing, fishing and the Rockies - but that's in the West. So why does Toronto elude us? Why so under-explored? What does the city with recurring o's have to offer? Enter Hg2 Toronto, which will guide you around the cream of the city-based crop.

As with all Hg2's coveted guides, the book is broken down into easily navigable sections:

Sleep - 26 hotels to hunker down in, from big-name grande dames to boutique boltholes.

Eat - 36 restaurants to chown down in, from high-end to low-key.

Drink - 23 bars to prop up, from cocktail joints to beer taverns.

Snack - 23 snackeries to recharge and refuel at.

Party - 19 dance floors to get down on.

Culture - 27 must-see sights, from museums to galleries.

Shop - from luxury fashion to vintage vintage finds.

Play - things to do, sports and spas.