You will feel this warmth in every corner store and community garden, where neighbors greet you with genuine curiosity rather than indifference. It is no longer just a collection of neighborhoods but a vibrant mosaic of cultures, offering an intimate, grounded experience for travelers who appreciate history woven into daily life.
Do Toronto the way locals do: start slow at Edwards Gardens, eat where the regulars do at St. Lawrence Market, let the evening run long at Earls Kitchen + Bar - Financial District (King & University).
Top things to do in Toronto
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CN Tower
Landmark, over 553-metre tower featuring a glass floor & a revolving eatery with panoramic views.
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Ripley's Aquarium of Canada
Expansive, modern aquarium with many species & habitats on display, plus events & classes.
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Royal Ontario Museum
Sprawling natural history & world cultures galleries, plus dinosaur fossil skeletons.
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St. Lawrence Market
Spacious market with 100+ vendors, bakers, butchers & artisans, with produce & antiques on weekends.
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Nathan Phillips Square
Lively public space in front of city hall hosting events year-round & a busy ice rink in the winter.
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Canada's Wonderland
Massive amusement park with some 200 attractions, rides including roller coasters & a water park.
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High Park
Sprawling park with hiking trails, a zoo, sports fields & a large children's playground.
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Casa Loma
Grand 1914 castle featuring regular tours & gardens that are open seasonally.
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The Distillery Historic District
A collection of boutiques, galleries, cafes & restaurants takes the place of a former distillery.
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Art Gallery of Ontario
Large gallery with huge Canadian collection, European masterworks & a major Frank Gehry renovation.
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St. Lawrence Market
Spacious market with 100+ vendors, bakers, butchers & artisans, with produce & antiques on weekends.
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JOEY King St
Relaxed, contemporary dining spot with a broad menu featuring international & regional dishes.
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PAI
Nuit & Jeff Regular's casual Northern Thai spot serving dishes like salted crab & papaya salad.
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Earls Kitchen + Bar - Financial District (King & University)
Sleek, upscale chain serving gourmet burgers, global comfort food, cocktails, wines & beers.
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The Old Spaghetti Factory
Family-friendly chain eatery featuring traditional Italian entrees amid turn-of-the-century decor.
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Black+Blue Toronto
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Chop Steakhouse & Bar
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Jack's Sankofa Square
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Toonie Tours Toronto | City Tours and Bike Rentals
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Toronto Palapa Tours
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Queen Tour Niagara Falls Tours
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Airlink Niagara Falls Tours Toronto
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Toronto Bicycle Tours
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The Haunted Walk of Toronto
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Edwards Gardens
Former estate garden with wildflowers, perennials & fountains, plus a botanical garden & gift shop.
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Bluffers Park & Beach
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Scarborough Bluffs
Stretch of sedimentary rock cliffs bordering Lake Ontario, dotted with beaches, trails & parks.
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Tommy Thompson Park
Natural park on a narrow peninsula, with 10km of paved trails for walking, rollerblading & cycling.
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Kew Gardens
Park with tennis courts, a baseball diamond, a wading pool & a winter ice rink, plus a bandstand.
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Earls Kitchen + Bar - Financial District (King & University)
Sleek, upscale chain serving gourmet burgers, global comfort food, cocktails, wines & beers.
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Black+Blue Toronto
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Scotland Yard Pub
Relaxed English-style standby offering drink specials from Sunday to Thursday & a menu of pub food.
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Loose Moose / Antler Room
2nd-floor spot with rustic tables, vintage signs & many beers on tap, plus tacos, burgers & snacks.
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