When in Toronto, Check it Out!

Things to See in Toronto Ontario

The Distillery District is a great place to spend a day in downtown Toronto and live off the beaten track. No stay in Toronto would be complete without a visit to Canada’s largest museum of culture and natural history in the world, conveniently located in downtown Toronto. Sources: 3

The Art Gallery of Ontario is one of the best galleries to visit not only in the city, but also in Canada. There is no better place in Toronto than the Art Gallery at the Ontario Museum of Natural History. In the gallery itself there is plenty of space to stroll around and temporary indoor exhibitions, which are even better in bad weather. Sources: 2, 3

Once inside, be sure to see the incredible indigenous Canadian and contemporary art exhibitions housed here, which provide an incredible viewing experience. Sources: 2

If you are visiting Toronto for a few days or more, you will probably need accommodation. Our Toronto itinerary shows you some of the best places to visit, as well as some great hotels and restaurants in the city. Sources: 2, 8

Since I moved away from New York, Toronto has become one of my favorite cities to visit twice in two years, and it is a city I always want to visit. There are so many things you can do in Toronto on a weekend, such as visiting the fall when you have three days. Toronto is also a great mini getaway, as there are many good things to do around Toronto that don’t just involve attractions. Sources: 2, 8

As you stroll through Toronto, be sure to keep your eyes peeled for some of the best coffee spots in Toronto. What I love most about visiting a new city is finding small places to visit the locals, such as cafes, restaurants, bars and cafés. Sources: 2

So, one of the coolest things about Toronto is that there is a stretch of coastline that has been eroded by Lake Ontario, creating beautiful gray and white sand cliffs. The Scarborough Bluffs, locally known as the “Bluffs,” and the heart of Toronto’s vibrant heart, the Scarborough Centre. Sources: 2, 6

Entrance to the observation deck is already expensive, so take a few hours to enjoy the food and the view if you are willing to spend a little more money. During the week you will no doubt stumble across art exhibitions, and many of them are free. The annual Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) is set to get hot in the early hours of the morning. Sources: 0, 6

The Royal Ontario Museum is located on Bloor St. West and can be reached by bus, train, subway, suburban bus or on foot. The Toronto Museum of Art, Toronto’s oldest museum, is also accessible from downtown. It is located on the corner of Yonge Street West and Queen Street East and can be reached by subway or bus. Sources: 0, 7

High Park Toronto is the largest public park in Toronto, attracting hundreds of thousands of local and foreign tourists each year and is a major tourist attraction in Canada. It offers a variety of outdoor activities such as picnics, hiking, cycling, cycling, swimming and much more. Sources: 7

One of the best attractions you can visit with your children is the High Park Zoo, which includes a variety of animals such as elephants, gorillas, tigers, rhinos, bears and many more. Sources: 7

The Royal Ontario Museum is one of the most prestigious museums in the world and the largest museum of its kind in North America. History comes to life and more than six million objects with more than 100,000 works of art and artifacts from past and present await you in the country’s most important museum. Sources: 4

When you’re in the neighborhood, you can visit some of Toronto’s most popular restaurants, bars, shops, restaurants and cafes, as well as a wide selection of shops and restaurants. Sources: 4

If you only need to spend a day in Toronto to get a taste of the city, we recommend you spend it in one of the covered museums. One thing you might notice on your day trip is that we have not listed any museums or art galleries. Toronto has a wide range of museums, galleries, restaurants, shops and cafes to visit. Throughout the day, treat yourself to a visit to one or two of Toronto’s most popular restaurants and shops, as well as a visit to the Toronto Museum of Art. Sources: 5

You could easily spend the day with the family exploring this beautiful city, and each one has something to do with children. We visited these places in the colder months when we had more time to explore the wonderful city. Sources: 1, 5

If you want to add a free hotel room or kiddo trip to your hotel bonus points, Downtown CF Toronto’s Eaton Centre is at the heart of it all, with an indoor rooftop pool. Looking for a package that includes tickets to an attraction of your choice, it’s easy to book a hotel or Airbnb as many places offer them as part of a family deal. If you need kid somewhere – friendly to sleep in Toronto, good luck to you, there are some great options. 

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