Sightseeing
The CN Tower is the most famous building in Toronto. There is a viewing level, the Edgewalk (an adrenaline activity) or the 360 Restaurant (it spins). 553m tall, completed in 1976.
3509 locals recommend
CN Tower
290 Bremner BlvdThe CN Tower is the most famous building in Toronto. There is a viewing level, the Edgewalk (an adrenaline activity) or the 360 Restaurant (it spins). 553m tall, completed in 1976.
Toronto’s version of Times Square. Downtown core, considered the centre of Toronto.
399 locals recommend
Yonge-Dundas Square
1 Dundas St EToronto’s version of Times Square. Downtown core, considered the centre of Toronto.
Museum with multiple floors, great for adults too! Amazing architecture, and in the Downtown Core.
2332 locals recommend
Royal Ontario Museum
100 Queens ParkMuseum with multiple floors, great for adults too! Amazing architecture, and in the Downtown Core.
Free admission to home collections Wednesdays 6-9 pm. Tickets must be pre-booked online.
Amazing permanent and temporary art exhibits, including one of YAYOI KUSAMA'S INFINITY MIRRORED ROOMs. Beautiful architecture inside, and in the Downtown Core.
2262 locals recommend
Art Gallery of Ontario
317 Dundas St WFree admission to home collections Wednesdays 6-9 pm. Tickets must be pre-booked online.
Amazing permanent and temporary art exhibits, including one of YAYOI KUSAMA'S INFINITY MIRRORED ROOMs. Beautiful architecture inside, and in the Downtown Core.
Ripley's Aquarium of Canada
288 Bremner BlvdPopular tourist attraction, a large aquarium.
Historic part of Toronto with good restaurants and shop. Old buildings and architecture. Home of the biggest Christmas Market in Toronto during the holidays.
1704 locals recommend
Distillery Historic District
55 Mill StHistoric part of Toronto with good restaurants and shop. Old buildings and architecture. Home of the biggest Christmas Market in Toronto during the holidays.
Kensington Market
Boho neighbourhood with indie shops and restaurants.
Historic building, large famous “Toronto” sign. There is a big fountain that becomes a skating rink in the winter.
57 locals recommend
Toronto Old City Hall
60 Queen St WHistoric building, large famous “Toronto” sign. There is a big fountain that becomes a skating rink in the winter.
A series of parks in Lake Ontario. You can take a ferry or water taxi to get there.
1035 locals recommend
Toronto Islands
A series of parks in Lake Ontario. You can take a ferry or water taxi to get there.
The most stunning nature in Toronto, but is far to get to. Beautiful beach.
198 locals recommend
Scarborough Bluffs Park
The most stunning nature in Toronto, but is far to get to. Beautiful beach.
Large, beautiful park. Cherry blossom season is end of April to early May.
1205 locals recommend
High Park
1873 Bloor St WLarge, beautiful park. Cherry blossom season is end of April to early May.
View of Lake Ontario in the downtown core. Lots of boats, scenic walk and sometimes entertainment.
512 locals recommend
Harbourfront Centre
235 Queens Quay WView of Lake Ontario in the downtown core. Lots of boats, scenic walk and sometimes entertainment.
Big beach with lots of sand, volleyball nets and a view of the lake. Very busy in the summer.
359 locals recommend
Woodbine Beach
1675 Lake Shore Blvd EBig beach with lots of sand, volleyball nets and a view of the lake. Very busy in the summer.
Nice for walking around and having a picnic. Beautiful sunset views (ask me where!). There’s an abandoned log flume ride still standing. You can sometimes hear music from the concerts at Budweiser Stage.
139 locals recommend
Ontario Place
955 Lake Shore Blvd WNice for walking around and having a picnic. Beautiful sunset views (ask me where!). There’s an abandoned log flume ride still standing. You can sometimes hear music from the concerts at Budweiser Stage.
More alternative museum and gallery outside the city. Unique architecture.
156 locals recommend
Aga Khan Museum
77 Wynford DrMore alternative museum and gallery outside the city. Unique architecture.
Hockey Hall of Fame
30 Yonge StThe world’s largest hockey collection.
Toronto’s only castle. Has a restaurant with a patio and events are hosted here, including a big Halloween event.
1217 locals recommend
Casa Loma
1 Austin TerraceToronto’s only castle. Has a restaurant with a patio and events are hosted here, including a big Halloween event.
Important part of the Toronto skyline, sports games are hosted here.
1459 locals recommend
Rogers Centre
1 Blue Jays WayImportant part of the Toronto skyline, sports games are hosted here.
Fort York is a historic site and museum relating to the War of 1812, an important event in the history of Toronto.
146 locals recommend
Fort York National Historic Site
250 Fort York BlvdFort York is a historic site and museum relating to the War of 1812, an important event in the history of Toronto.
Black Creek Pioneer Village
1000 Murray Ross PkwyBars and Food
The Shameful Tiki Room Toronto
1378 Queen St WRuby Soho
587 King St WThe Rex Jazz & Blues Bar
194 Queen St WThe Horseshoe Tavern is a small bar with a large music history, many famous musicians have played here.
133 locals recommend
Horseshoe Tavern
370 Queen St WThe Horseshoe Tavern is a small bar with a large music history, many famous musicians have played here.
Crews & Tangos
508 Church StPennies
127 Strachan AveBellwoods Brewery
124 Ossington AveMahjong Bar
1276 Dundas St WThe Dime on Queen
538 Queen St WBar Poet
1090 Queen St WMembers Only Waffle House
BlueBlood Steakhouse
1 Austin TerraceOretta
633 King St WThe Commoner Bar Room
Storm Crow Manor
580 Church StMadison
14 Madison AveAñejo Restaurant
Medieval Times Dinner & Tournament
10 Dufferin StRuby Soho
587 King St WGus Tacos
Sweaty Betty's
13 Ossington AveCafes
Film Café Restaurant by Eative
230 Augusta AveForget Me Not Cafe
506 Adelaide St WShopping
The Grand Order of Divine Sweets
Happy Soul
Blue Banana Market
250 Augusta AveStackt
28 Bathurst StBiggest mall in Toronto. Downtown core, right next to Dundas Square.
2460 locals recommend
CF Toronto Eaton Centre
220 Yonge StBiggest mall in Toronto. Downtown core, right next to Dundas Square.
Neighbourhoods
Kensington Market
Chinatown
Koreatown
Little Italy
Harbourfront
Downtown Toronto
Yorkville
Church and Wellesley
Distillery District
West Queen West
King West Village
Traveler advice
Getting around
Public Transit
Transit: We have Streetcars, Subway, Busses and Go Trains. The subway is quick, but there aren’t very many subway stops in Toronto. Busses and Streetcars are used interchangeably on major streets. The Go Train (and Go Bus) is mostly for travelling out of the city to surrounding areas. We also have typical Coach Bus companies such as Greyhound and Megabus to get to more distant cities.
Customs and culture
Tipping
Toronto is very expensive in general for food and drinks! We also have a high tax that is not shown ahead of time, but will be in your total. On top of that, we have an intense tipping culture. The norm for tipping is between 15-20%, minimum 10%. This is not mandatory, but it is almost expected.
Customs and culture
Culture
Canadians are known for being polite, accommodating and can be friendly! Things like holding open doors and always saying “Thank you” are very normal here. People generally are not open to being approached by strangers in the street, but are okay with it in set spaces like Bars or other social spaces.
Getting around
Walking and Biking
Walking is an easy way to get around Toronto, as the city is pedestrian-friendly. We have paid bike shares that you can use a credit card to use. You take the bike, pay for the chosen time, and you can drop it off at any of the company’s stops, which are all over the city. It is illegal to bike on pedestrian sidewalks.
Ways to save
Ways to Save Money
You can try Grocery Stores instead of restaurants. Drinking at home before going out. Attending free events around the city. Many places in Toronto have a "Happy Hour" for cheaper food and drinks at a set time.
Book before you go
Reservations
Before going anywhere in Toronto, especially on a weekend, it is better to buy tickets online ahead of time or make a reservation. Reservations can be made online or on the phone at most restaurants.
Getting around
Navigation
The most-used way of getting around Toronto is your maps app. This can help with transit timing, finding high-rated restaurants, phone numbers for booking for reservations, etc. If you don’t have mobile data, you can find free wifi at any Tim Hortons or Starbucks. I also recommend you download an “Offline Map” of Toronto to your app.
Getting around
Toronto Areas
Toronto is a very large city, so just because it’s in the city doesn’t mean it’s nearby! Toronto is divided into named areas that you might hear the name of while you are here. Most popular: Downtown Core, Chinatown, the Gay Village, Harbourfront, Distillery District, Queen St West, Kensington Market, Entertainment District, Yorkville, The Beaches.