Visitors to Toronto will find it is a very traversable city. While large, each district offers its own unique attractions, many of which are walkable or accessible via taxi or short public transportation ride. Toronto is often referred to as “the city within a park” as its outskirts and the city itself offer bountiful opportunities for outdoor recreation and exploration. Hiking trails, biking paths and more are easily found in the city and around its outer limits.
Casa Loma
This Gothic Revival style mansion and garden is located in midtown Toronto and offers a museum on site. Built in 1911, the unique style of the building has made it a popular location for filming of movies and television series including such works as Titans, X-Men and the live action version of Disney’s Beauty and the Beast. The mansion includes various rooms throughout, all of which have been restored The famous Oak Room features a 3 meter-high Louis XVI style carved light standard with 24 bulbs The Conservatory includes a fountain, while the Round Room is most notable for its doors and window stylings.
Address: 1 Austin Terrace, Toronto, ON M5R 1X8, Canada
Phone: +1 416-923-1171
Business Hours:
– Currently closed due to COVID-19
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Art Gallery of Ontario
Located in the Grange Park district of downtown Toronto, the Art Gallery of Ontario comprises of more than 45,000 square meters of exhibit space. It is one of the largest art museums in all of North America and the second largest museum in Toronto. In addition to art exhibits, the museum also contains artist-in-residences offices and a studio, event spaces, a theatre, workshop and more. More than 98,000 individual works of art are located at the museum, covering the first century to present day. Works from across Canada, Inuit, African, European and Oceanic artists are on display, as well as traveling exhibits which are routinely changed out.
Address: 317 Dundas St W, Toronto, ON M5T 1G4, Canada
Phone: +1 416-979-6648
Business Hours:
– Currently closed due to COVID-19
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Toronto Zoo
Covering 287 hectares of space, the zoo is the largest in Canada and divided into seven different regional exhibits. Containing more than 5,000 animals, the zoo also includes various locations such as a Kids Zoo, Waterside Theatre and Splash Island. It offers more than 500 animals species and is considered one of the most diverse zoos in the world. Open to the public every day of the year except December 25th, the Toronto Zoo opened its doors in 1974. It participates in a wide array of conservations efforts, including being listed as the first zoo to establish a captive breeding program for black-footed ferrets.
Address: 2000 Meadowvale Rd, Toronto, ON M1B 5K7, Canada
Phone: +1 416-392-5900
Business Hours:
– Note – Last admission into Zoo is one hour before Zoo closing
– June 19-30
— Monday to Wednesday: 8:30am–7pm
— Thursday to Sunday: 8:30am–8pm
– July 1-Aug 2
–Monday* to Wednesday: 8:30am–7pm
— Thursday to Sunday: 8:30am–9pm
– Monday Aug 2 – *Member Exclusive 8:30-9:00am
Admission cost:
– Adult: $27.99
– Senior: $23.15
– Children: $18.30
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Ripley’s Aquarium of Canada
One of only three aquariums owned by Ripley Entertainment and located in downtown Toronto, the aquarium features 1.25 million gallons of aquatic habitats from around the world and includes more than 20,000 specimens from across 450 species. Built in 2013, Ripley’s Aquarium is divided amongst ten unique galleries covering everything from Canada’s waters, coral reefs, jellyfish, stingray habitats and more. The aquarium is considered one of the top family attractions in Toronto.
Address: 288 Bremner Blvd, Toronto, ON M5V 3L9, Canada
Phone: +1 647-351-3474
Business Hours:
– Currently closed due to COVID-19
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St. Lawrence Market
This year-round indoor farmer’s market is located at the southwest corner of Front and Lower Jarvis Streets. Opened in 1902, the building was restored in the 1970s and comprises of the St. Lawrence Market North, St. Lawrence Hall and St. Lawrence Market. The market consist of two floors, with the upper floor being used as the primary market space. More than 50 vendors are available daily selling fruits, vegetables, meats and cheeses. Each Sunday sees the addition of an antiques market located inside of the North Market.
Address: 93 Front St E, Toronto, ON M5E 1C3, Canada
Phone: +1 416-392-7219
Business Hours:
– Monday Closed
– Tuesday 9am–5pm
– Wednesday 9am–5pm
– Thursday 9am–5pm
– Friday 9am–5pm
– Saturday 5am–4pm
– Sunday Closed
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Habourfront Centre
This waterfront venue is considered a key cultural organization in Toronto. The center hosts more than 4,000 events each year across a wide spectrum of performing arts including theatre, dance, music, film, arts, crafts and more. Offering both indoor and outdoor venue space, the winter months see a focus on theatrical events while the warmer months utilize both the indoor and outdoor spaces. Many world renown artists have performed at the venue, including the likes of Celine Dion, STOMP, Jim Carrey, Quincy Jones and many more.
Address: 235 Queens Quay W, Toronto, ON M5J 2G8, Canada
Phone: +1 416-973-4000
Business Hours:
– Currently closed due to COVID-19
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