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.
3507 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.
1703 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.
1034 locals recommend
Toronto Islands
A series of parks in Lake Ontario. You can take a ferry or water taxi to get there.
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.
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.
1458 locals recommend
Rogers Centre
1 Blue Jays WayImportant part of the Toronto skyline, sports games are hosted here.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Hockey Hall of Fame
30 Yonge StThe world’s largest hockey collection.
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.
Black Creek Pioneer Village
1000 Murray Ross PkwyBars and Food
Popular bar with food and drinks that is very close to home, gets super busy on the weekends
16 locals recommend
Ruby Soho
587 King St WPopular bar with food and drinks that is very close to home, gets super busy on the weekends
Añejo Restaurant
Tacos and drinks very close to home
Belfast Love Public House
548 King St WLively bar with good pizza very close to home
Bar Poet
1090 Queen St WPretty bar with great pizza.
The Dime on Queen
538 Queen St WAlternative bar with cheap food
The Shameful Tiki Room Toronto
1378 Queen St WTiki-theme bar with amazing drinks.
Ruby Soho
587 King St WRUDY
619 College StSaid to have the best Poutine in Toronto
Juicy Dumpling
280 Spadina Ave.Take-out only, amazing cheap soup dumplings
Pop culture / nerd themed bar with many movie references and themed drinks
9 locals recommend
Storm Crow Manor
580 Church StPop culture / nerd themed bar with many movie references and themed drinks
The 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.
Bellwoods Brewery
124 Ossington AveThey have great local beer here and food
Mahjong Bar
1276 Dundas St WHidden high end bar behind a “convenience store”
Gus Tacos
Good tacos, more of a take-out place
Maker Pizza
59 Cameron StYummy pizza, close to home
What A Bagel
130 Spadina Ave.My favourite bagels
Waterworks Food Hall
Food court with multiple food options and seating
RendezViews
Giant outdoor patio for drinks or food with a view of the CN Tower
Pennies
127 Strachan AveCheap food and drinks in a casual place with a big patio
Sweaty Betty's
13 Ossington AveAlternative bar with dim lighting
Crews & Tangos
508 Church StMost popular drag bar in Toronto.
BlueBlood Steakhouse
1 Austin TerraceFine dining in Toronto’s Casa Loma Castle
Medieval Times Dinner & Tournament
10 Dufferin StDinner and a medieval knight show
Cafes
Forget Me Not Cafe
506 Adelaide St WFilm Café Restaurant by Eative
230 Augusta AveNEO COFFEE BAR KING X SPADINA
Beautiful cafe with Japanese drinks
Shopping
Biggest 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.
Blue Banana Market
250 Augusta AveGift shop
The Grand Order of Divine Sweets
Unique chocolate and baked goods
The Well
A shopping mall
Stackt
28 Bathurst StAn outdoor mall with a bar and events
Shanti Baba
546 Queen St WUnique shop
Chinatown
Many Canadian Souvenir Shops in Chinatown!
Spacing
401 Richmond St WToronto-themed store
Neighbourhoods
Downtown Toronto
Kensington Market
Chinatown
Koreatown
Little Italy
Harbourfront
Distillery District
West Queen West
King West Village
Yorkville
Church and Wellesley
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.