The Best Things to Do in Toronto, Toronto, Canada
Toronto is the largest city in Canada, and the fastest growing city in the world! It is also (fun fact) the second most international city in the world (behind London)! And of course, there is the nearby little place known as Niagara Falls …
But, it can also be an overwhelming city to visit! I am working on several Toronto guides to make sure you understand the city and have the best experience (I walked 30,000+ steps in one day to ensure it!). For now, I’m just going to list out all of the best things to do in Toronto, so you can start planning an exciting city getaway!
Before we go over all of the possible Toronto attractions to visit… here is a general overview of what types of activities there are and where everything is located.
I’ve included a map, so you can see where everything is and try to plan out your trip accordingly. Our first venture into the city was spent mostly trying to navigate the public transportation and waiting for a bus across town… On my second trip I just walked everywhere… and logged 54,000 steps in 2 days.
If you plan your days around nearby attractions, you should have a bit more success than we did (and less blisters)!
This quick overview gives you a breakdown of what you can expect to find in Toronto. I go into more detail (and more things to do!) below. ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).
But, it can also be an overwhelming city to visit! I am working on several Toronto guides to make sure you understand the city and have the best experience (I walked 30,000+ steps in one day to ensure it!). For now, I’m just going to list out all of the best things to do in Toronto, so you can start planning an exciting city getaway!
Before we go over all of the possible Toronto attractions to visit… here is a general overview of what types of activities there are and where everything is located.
I’ve included a map, so you can see where everything is and try to plan out your trip accordingly. Our first venture into the city was spent mostly trying to navigate the public transportation and waiting for a bus across town… On my second trip I just walked everywhere… and logged 54,000 steps in 2 days.
If you plan your days around nearby attractions, you should have a bit more success than we did (and less blisters)!
This quick overview gives you a breakdown of what you can expect to find in Toronto. I go into more detail (and more things to do!) below. ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).
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Guide Name: The Best Things to Do in Toronto
Guide Location: Canada » Toronto
Guide Type: Self-guided Walking Tour (Insider Tips)
Author: Julia Rexford
Read it on Author's Website: https://plannedwanderings.com/things-to-do-in-toronto/
Sight(s) Featured in This Guide:
Guide Location: Canada » Toronto
Guide Type: Self-guided Walking Tour (Insider Tips)
Author: Julia Rexford
Read it on Author's Website: https://plannedwanderings.com/things-to-do-in-toronto/
Sight(s) Featured in This Guide:
- CN Tower
- Ripley’s Aquarium
- Hockey Hall of Fame
- Sugar Beach
- Royal Ontario Museum
- Bata Shoe Museum
- Museum of Illusions
- Casa Loma
- Scotiabank Arena
- Rogers Centre
- Art Gallery of Ontario
- Elgin & Wintergarden Theatres
- Thomas Fisher Rare Book Library
- Fort York
- High Park
- Trinity Bellwoods Park
- Queen’s Park
- Nathan Phillips Square
- Queen St. West
- St. Lawrence Market
- Kensington Market
- Chinatown
- Mildred’s Temple Kitchen
- Smoke’s Poutinerie
- The Loose Moose
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