Toronto

Why Toronto?

Toronto, the capital of Ontario, Canada, is famous for its ethnic and cultural diversity, vast green spaces, and iconic views of Lake Ontario. Whether you’re a lover of arts, food, sightseeing, or the outdoors, visitors to Toronto have plenty of things to do. Preview some of the sights before you visit:

• Climb the CN Tower - At 1815 feet, the CN Tower offers unrivaled views of Toronto.
• Join one of the many events happening around Toronto while you're there.
• Enjoy the arts and experience the Immersive Frida Kahlo exhibit.
• Take time to do a little shopping - Toronto boasts the largest design workforce in Canada.

Places to See

September 23, Nuit Blanche (Toronto’s all-night celebration of contemporary art)

Royal Ontario Museum

Art Gallery of Ontario

CN Tower

Ripley’s Aquarium

Ontario Science Centre

Evergreen Brickworks

Casa Loma

High Park

Aga Khan Museum

Kensington Market 

The beaches/The beach

Toronto Harbourfront

Queen W Graffiti Alley  

Toronto Zoo (if it’s open)

Places to Drink and Dine

360 Restaurant (on top of the CN Tower)

Blue Bloods Steakhouse (at Casa Loma)

Sotto Sotto

The Old Spaghetti Factory

Tea-N-Bannock

Chinatown (Swatow Restaurant, House of Dumplings, Rol San, King’s Noodles Restaurant, Juicy Dumplings)  

Kensington Market (Gus Tacos, El Trompo, Ronnies Local, Jimmy’s Coffee, Birria Catrina, Seven Lives Tacos, Rasta Pasta, El Rey Mezcal Bar, Veggie D’Lite, Blackbird Baking Co, Wanda’s Pie in the Sky, Ugly Delicious)  

Ossington Strip and near (Bellwood’s Brewery, Pho Tien Thanh, Mamakas Taverna, ODDSEOUL, Mandy’s Ossington, Bang Bang Ice Cream & Bakery, Pizzeria Badiali, Le Swan, Bernhardt’s, Pizzeria Libretto)  

Little Italy (DaiLo, Bar Raval, The Commoner Bar Room, Restaurant Pompette, Bar Isabel, Ramen Isshin, The Pomegranate, Mrs. Robinson, Manic Coffee, Voodoo Child Coffee & Bar, Found Coffee)  

Yorkville (Alobar, Buca, Café Nervosa, Planta, Bar Reyna, MIMI Chinese)

Grey Gardens (Kensington Market)

Bar Vendetta

Alo/Aloette

Edulis

Don Alfonso/Westin Harbour Castle

Music Venues

Toronto Tickets (Repository of all live music shows by date) - Early October includes Wu-Tang Clan, Drake, Cowboy Junkies and many others!

Massey Hall

The Opera House

The Danforth Music Hall

Budweiser Stage

The Phoenix Concert Theatre

The Velvet Underground

Roy Thomson Hall

History

Things to Do

City Sightseeing Hop on Hop off Bus

Toronto Islands

Cirque Du Soleil

Second City Improv Brunch

 Shopping

Sporting Venues

Toronto Blue Jays – Roger’s Centre

Toronto Raptors – Scotiabank Arena

Toronto Maple Leafs – Scotiabank Arena

BMO Field - Toronto FC

Parks

Corktown commons

Tommy Thompson Park 

High Park 

Coronation Park

Woodbine beach