Best of the City
Access Granted
Now that Rogers is posting record profits from data-hungry iPhoners, a free, unlimited Wi-Fi zone is as coveted as a seat on the Queen streetcar. Many hot spots are run under the umbrella of not-for-profit group Wireless Toronto and are accessed by the network name “wirelesstoronto.” Here are 10, with benefits
DUFFERIN GROVE PARK,
875 Dufferin St., 416-392-0913
Mecca for 21st-century earth mothers, who check their e-mail while baking bread in the park’s communal brick oven.
TORONTO REFERENCE LIBRARY,
789 Yonge St., 416-395-5577
While the desktop computers are hogged by students, laptop owners can take full advantage of free Wi-Fi.
THE PADDOCK TAVERN,
178 Bathurst St., 416-504-9997
Read Lainey while sipping one of nine beers on tap.
401 RICHMOND,
401 Richmond St. W., 416-595‑5900
This bohemian utopia (home to various galleries, arts orgs and Swipe Books) offers complimentary Wi-Fi in the rooftop garden and the Roastery café.
COFFEE & ALL THAT JAZZ,
72 Howard Park Ave., 416-531-7622
Buy one cup of fair-trade java and you can stay all day (many do) at this Roncesvalles Village haven.
YONGE-DUNDAS SQUARE,
1 Dundas St. E., 416-979-9960
The barrage of electronic advertising and bustle of tourists are downsides, but access is complete (beware the hidden fountains).
LETTIERI,
79 Front St. E., 416-260-0543
The upscale coffee chain is excellent for people-
watching and updating your Facebook status.
YORK QUAY CENTRE,
235 Queens Quay W., 416-973‑4000
Harbourfront’s delights include unfettered Wi-Fi.
ST. LAWRENCE MARKET,
91 Front St. E., 416-392-7219
Grab a peameal on a bun and park yourself at a lower-level bench. The signal’s good and staff won’t hassle you.
WOODY’S,
465 Church St., 416-972-0887
It’s easy to get lost in this cavernous gay bar, but just as easy to pick up a free signal. (Picking up guys is your own responsibility.)
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