Guidebook for Toronto
Sightseeing
A Canadian icon, the CN Tower is a Toronto must-see. Spectacular observation levels include the famous Glass Floor and thrilling EdgeWalk - world's highest world's highest 'hands-free' walk 356m above
3509 locals recommend
CN Tower
290 Bremner BlvdA Canadian icon, the CN Tower is a Toronto must-see. Spectacular observation levels include the famous Glass Floor and thrilling EdgeWalk - world's highest world's highest 'hands-free' walk 356m above
Internationally acclaimed village of brick-lined streets and dozens of vibrantly restored Victorian Industrial buildings. Home to live theatre, galleries, jewelry boutiques, cafes, and restaurants.
1704 locals recommend
Distillery Historic District
55 Mill StInternationally acclaimed village of brick-lined streets and dozens of vibrantly restored Victorian Industrial buildings. Home to live theatre, galleries, jewelry boutiques, cafes, and restaurants.
Casa Loma
1 Austin TerraceCanada's majestic Castle and Toronto’s premier historic attraction.
With 28 floors, the Château-style building was the tallest building in Toronto when it was first constructed and features chandeliers to dazzle and amaze!
13 locals recommend
Hotel Fairmont Royal York
100 Front St WWith 28 floors, the Château-style building was the tallest building in Toronto when it was first constructed and features chandeliers to dazzle and amaze!
Yonge-Dundas Square is the New York look-a-like, often featuring live performers and buskers and conveniently situated right next to the Eaton's Centre.
399 locals recommend
Yonge-Dundas Square
1 Dundas St EYonge-Dundas Square is the New York look-a-like, often featuring live performers and buskers and conveniently situated right next to the Eaton's Centre.
Chinatown
292 Spadina Ave.Hundreds of shops and Chinese restaurants dot this area.
Entertainment & Activities
Explore the Waters of the World at Ripley's Aquarium of Canada. Located in the heart of downtown Toronto at the base of the CN Tower, the aquarium is Toronto's newest must-see attraction for everyone
2071 locals recommend
Ripley's Aquarium of Canada
288 Bremner BlvdExplore the Waters of the World at Ripley's Aquarium of Canada. Located in the heart of downtown Toronto at the base of the CN Tower, the aquarium is Toronto's newest must-see attraction for everyone
Honor the achievements of some of the greatest stars in hockey at this shrine to Canada's national sport.
466 locals recommend
Hockey Hall of Fame
30 Yonge StHonor the achievements of some of the greatest stars in hockey at this shrine to Canada's national sport.
Home of the Toronto Maple Leafs and the Toronto Raptors, make sure to book in advance to grab a ticket to Toronto's biggest sports teams!
252 locals recommend
Bay St at Air Canada Centre
Home of the Toronto Maple Leafs and the Toronto Raptors, make sure to book in advance to grab a ticket to Toronto's biggest sports teams!
Formerly called the SkyDome, it has a retractable roof, in-house hotel and Hard Rock Cafe, and is the home turf of Canada's baseball team, the Blue Jays, and the Toronto Argonauts football team.
1459 locals recommend
Rogers Centre
1 Blue Jays WayFormerly called the SkyDome, it has a retractable roof, in-house hotel and Hard Rock Cafe, and is the home turf of Canada's baseball team, the Blue Jays, and the Toronto Argonauts football team.
The Toronto Zoo is Canada's premier Zoo offering over 5,000 animals and incredible exhibits including the award-winning Gorilla Rainforest, home to Western Lowland Gorilla troop.
213 locals recommend
Toronto Zoo station
The Toronto Zoo is Canada's premier Zoo offering over 5,000 animals and incredible exhibits including the award-winning Gorilla Rainforest, home to Western Lowland Gorilla troop.
Food Scene
Once housing city hall, this Victorian building is one of Canada's largest markets and features fresh fruits and foods from around the world. Don't miss the basement floor with foods-to-go too!
1398 locals recommend
St. Lawrence Market
93 Front St EOnce housing city hall, this Victorian building is one of Canada's largest markets and features fresh fruits and foods from around the world. Don't miss the basement floor with foods-to-go too!
Marche is a marketplace-style restaurant located inside Brookfield place in downtown Toronto with a dedication to freshness, home-made recipes, and "on the spot" preparation of seasonal and regional products – an experience for all of your senses.
Featuring 8 unique food stations, including Italian, Asian, Grill, Seafood, Green Island, Fruit Island, Beverage Bar, and a Café, there is something to please everyone.
Sunday - Thursday
7.30 am - 11.00 pm
Friday - Saturday
7.30 am - 01.00 am
31 locals recommend
Marché Mövenpick Brookfield Place Street Level
Marche is a marketplace-style restaurant located inside Brookfield place in downtown Toronto with a dedication to freshness, home-made recipes, and "on the spot" preparation of seasonal and regional products – an experience for all of your senses.
Featuring 8 unique food stations, including Italian, Asian, Grill, Seafood, Green Island, Fruit Island, Beverage Bar, and a Café, there is something to please everyone.
Sunday - Thursday
7.30 am - 11.00 pm
Friday - Saturday
7.30 am - 01.00 am
The highly anticipated 14,500 sq ft flagship O&B Café Grill opened in June 2010. With a stylish "see and be seen" bar, lounge and a wraparound patio facing both Front and Yonge streets, it has since become the destination for the city’s tastemakers, Bay Street’s movers and shakers and the urban dwellers of the neighbourhood.
18 locals recommend
Oliver & Bonacini Café Grill, Yonge & Front
33 Yonge StThe highly anticipated 14,500 sq ft flagship O&B Café Grill opened in June 2010. With a stylish "see and be seen" bar, lounge and a wraparound patio facing both Front and Yonge streets, it has since become the destination for the city’s tastemakers, Bay Street’s movers and shakers and the urban dwellers of the neighbourhood.
Starbucks
2E Spadina Ave.When coffee is craving, head to Starbucks... just a 2 minute walk.
A stylish, swanky space on the 54th floor, with inventive Canadian cuisine & exceptional views. Priced on the higher side, but the view is worth it!
131 locals recommend
Canoe
66 Wellington St WA stylish, swanky space on the 54th floor, with inventive Canadian cuisine & exceptional views. Priced on the higher side, but the view is worth it!
Classic steak & seafood dishes are the mainstays at this stylish yet casual chain restaurant.
33 locals recommend
The Keg Steakhouse + Bar - Esplanade
26 The EsplanadeClassic steak & seafood dishes are the mainstays at this stylish yet casual chain restaurant.
Drinks & Nightlife
A designated National Historic Site that was previously home to the Canadian Pacific Railway, take a tour of one of Toronto's most popular beer companies or just grab a drink and sit outside.
334 locals recommend
Steam Whistle Brewing
255 Bremner BlvdA designated National Historic Site that was previously home to the Canadian Pacific Railway, take a tour of one of Toronto's most popular beer companies or just grab a drink and sit outside.
A long list of brews are available at this bar/restaurant in a lively, elegant spot with a varied, beer-tinged menu.
25 locals recommend
Beerbistro
18 King St EA long list of brews are available at this bar/restaurant in a lively, elegant spot with a varied, beer-tinged menu.
Plush, inviting bar in an 1870s warehouse serving cocktails & upmarket pub grub in book-filled digs. A big on the pricy side.
15 locals recommend
D.W. Alexander
19 Church StPlush, inviting bar in an 1870s warehouse serving cocktails & upmarket pub grub in book-filled digs. A big on the pricy side.
Intimate basement joint with live jazz, swing & blues 5 nights a week, late-night tapas & cocktails.
71 locals recommend
Reservoir Lounge
52 Wellington St EIntimate basement joint with live jazz, swing & blues 5 nights a week, late-night tapas & cocktails.
Upmarket brasserie with 150+ brands of beer, plus dancing & a Belgian menu of seasonal fare.
238 locals recommend
Bier Markt
600 King St WUpmarket brasserie with 150+ brands of beer, plus dancing & a Belgian menu of seasonal fare.
Casual restaurant & sports bar devoted to hockey great Wayne Gretzky, with a rooftop patio.
59 locals recommend
Wayne Gretzky's Toronto
99 Blue Jays WayCasual restaurant & sports bar devoted to hockey great Wayne Gretzky, with a rooftop patio.
Arts & Culture
Among the world’s leading museums of natural history and world cultures.
2332 locals recommend
Royal Ontario Museum
100 Queens ParkAmong the world’s leading museums of natural history and world cultures.
The eighth-largest art museum in North America presents an awe-inspiring collection: more than 36,000 works representing 1,000 years of extraordinary art.
2262 locals recommend
Art Gallery of Ontario
317 Dundas St WThe eighth-largest art museum in North America presents an awe-inspiring collection: more than 36,000 works representing 1,000 years of extraordinary art.
The Sony Centre for the Performing Arts is a major performing arts venue in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The Sony Centre for the Performing Arts is Canada’s largest soft-seat theatre.
133 locals recommend
Sony Centre for the Performing Arts (soon to be Meridian Hall)
1 Front St EThe Sony Centre for the Performing Arts is a major performing arts venue in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The Sony Centre for the Performing Arts is Canada’s largest soft-seat theatre.
Founded in 1922, the Toronto Symphony Orchestra is one of Canada’s leading cultural institutions. Today, more than 225,000 patrons and over 50,000 students visit the Orchestra every year.
43 locals recommend
Toronto Symphony Orchestra
60 Simcoe StFounded in 1922, the Toronto Symphony Orchestra is one of Canada’s leading cultural institutions. Today, more than 225,000 patrons and over 50,000 students visit the Orchestra every year.
Canada's largest university makes for a beautiful stroll amongst many beautiful buildings and lush green parks.
445 locals recommend
University of Toronto
27 King's College CirCanada's largest university makes for a beautiful stroll amongst many beautiful buildings and lush green parks.
Harbourfront Centre is a year-round facility, featuring concerts, dance performances, readings, films and kids' shows every weekend and many weeknights.
512 locals recommend
Harbourfront Centre
235 Queens Quay WHarbourfront Centre is a year-round facility, featuring concerts, dance performances, readings, films and kids' shows every weekend and many weeknights.
Parks & Nature
Popular urban oasis offers a variety of outdoor recreation including ice-skating, baseball games, nature hikes and exploring the park's greenhouse.
1205 locals recommend
High Park
1873 Bloor St WPopular urban oasis offers a variety of outdoor recreation including ice-skating, baseball games, nature hikes and exploring the park's greenhouse.
Park consisting of four main islands and containing trails, beaches and children's amusement rides. Amazing views during sunrise and sunset where you can see all of Toronto's skyline!
323 locals recommend
Centre Island
Park consisting of four main islands and containing trails, beaches and children's amusement rides. Amazing views during sunrise and sunset where you can see all of Toronto's skyline!
Getting Around
Within a five minute walk takes you to the Toronto Ferry Terminal, with frequent ferries all year-round to Centre Island.
52 locals recommend
Jack Layton Ferry Terminal station
9 Queens Quay WWithin a five minute walk takes you to the Toronto Ferry Terminal, with frequent ferries all year-round to Centre Island.
Union Station is the primary railway station and intercity transportation facility in Toronto. This is where you can take the UP Airport Express train to Toronto Pearson International Airport and where you can take local TTC (Toronto Transit) subway and streetcar.
713 locals recommend
Union Station
55 Front St WUnion Station is the primary railway station and intercity transportation facility in Toronto. This is where you can take the UP Airport Express train to Toronto Pearson International Airport and where you can take local TTC (Toronto Transit) subway and streetcar.