Connecting Toronto's businesses with the people who love them.

Brightside is a Toronto directory of bars, stays, spas, trails and venues, with honest reviews and local guides for every neighbourhood.

The Brightside team working together at their computers

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Our Story

A Toronto directory built by locals.

Brightside started in 2021 with a simple frustration: finding a great night out meant ten open tabs and zero trust. So we built one place where every listing is visited, every review is real, and every business can be reached in one tap.

We are a directory built by Toronto locals, with guides for every neighbourhood
Every listing is verified by a real visit
Proudly Toronto-made — 1-877-555-0100

Our Team

The locals behind the listings.

Daniel Kim

Founder & Editor-in-Chief

Amara Osei

Head of Partnerships

Jonas Weber

Lead Reviewer

Rafael Duarte

Community Manager

Careers

Love Toronto? Come map it with us.

We are hiring neighbourhood reviewers and a partnerships lead. Send your story to hello@brightsideregistry.ca with the subject “Careers”.

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