Top 20 Tourist Attractions in Toronto
Toronto is the ultimate tourist playground with everything from luxury shopping, to extreme sports and outdoor activites, to magnificent tourist hot spots and theme parks. For artsy travellers, check out some incredible Toronto art galleries, theatre, and arts museums; for sightseeing vacations visit the Toronto CN Tower and the Hockey Hall of Fame; for ladies that want to check out the awesome Toroto shopping scene check out Kensington market. There are unlimited places to visit in Toronto and you'll have a blast exploring your every whim.1. CN Tower: Toronto’s number one destination! If you are downtown, just head toward it- you can’t miss it!
Location: 301 Front Street West and John St.
Toronto, Ont.
416-868-6937
www.cntower.ca
2. Kinsman Robinson Galleries - One of the best in the city. A great place to visit in Toronto if you like the arts.
Toronto Art Gallery Location: 108 Cumberland Street
Toronto, Ontario
M5R 1A6
416-964-2374
www.kinsmanrobinson.com
3. Harbourfront Centre - In the heart of downtown, a centre dedicated to the arts. Kids events, theatre, dance, canoe rides, and literary events: summer and winter fun! Check website for current events. This is one of the top places to visit in Toronto with the whole family.
Toronto Tourism Location: Queen’s Quay West,
Toronto Ontario
416-973-4000
www.harbourfrontcentre.com
4. Black Creek Pioneer Centre - Experience life in the 1860’s- restored heritage homes, shops and gardens.
Location: 1000 Murray Ross Parkway
Toronto Ontario
M3J 2P3
416-736-1733
www.blackcreek.ca
5. Casa Loma - This is Toronto’s largest single home, the house on the hill ( or Casa Loma) built for the late sir Henry Pellatt in 1914. This historical attraction is one of the more fun places to visit while you tour around Toronto.
Location: 1 Austin Terrace,
Toronto, Ontario
M5R 1X8
416-923-1171
6. Cedar Ridge Creative Centre - An arts community inside a historic mansion- walking trails also nearby.
Location: 225 Confederation Drive
Scarborough, ON M1G 1B2
416-396-4026
http://www.toronto.ca/culture/cedar_ridge.htm
7. Elgin and Winter Garden Theatre Centre - The last operating double- decker theatre left in the world!
Location: 189 Yonge Street
Toronto Ontario
M5B 1M8
8. Fort York - The site of the modern settlement of Toronto dating back to 1793. Museum guided tours and special event all year around.
Toronto Historical Tourist Attraction Location: 250 Fort York Blvd.
York, Ontario
www.fortyork.ca
9. Greektown - One of Toronto’s most cosmopolitan areas!
Location: Danforth Avenue- see website for direction by car or on the TTC.
http://www.greektowntoronto.com/info.php
10. Cabbagetown - A heritage conservation district in Toronto. A great place to visit, walk, wander and shop.
Location: the intersection of Parliament and Carlton streets
416-921-0857
www.oldcabbagetown.com
11. Canadian National Sportsmen’s Shows - Canada’s biggest fishing and outdoor show! At the Metro Toronto Convention Centre.
Check website for exact dates.
Location:
Metro Toronto Convention Centre
North Building
255 Front Street West
Toronto, Ontario M5V 2W6
Metro Toronto Convention Centre
South Building
222 Bremner Blvd.
Toronto, Ontario M5V 3L9
416-585-8000
www.sportsshows.ca
http://www.mtccc.com/home.cfm
12. Toronto Canoe and Kayak Tours - Private lessons, tours or go in groups!
Toronto Adventure Tours Location: 283A Queen's Quay West
Toronto, Ontario, M5V 1A2 Canada
416-203-2277
Toll Free: 800-960-8886
http://www.paddletoronto.com/
13. Hockey Hall of Fame: For hockey fans from all over the globe!
Location: Brookfield Place
30 Yonge Street
Toronto, Ontario
Canada M5E 1X8
http://www.hhof.com/
14. Canada’s Wonderland: A must see/must do for the whole family! Plan to spend at least one whole day there! Rides and more galore!
Toronto Theme Park Location:
Canada's Wonderland is located just minutes north of Toronto off Highway 400, just 10 minutes north of Highway 401. Exit Rutherford Rd.
http://www.canadaswonderland.com/#actions
15. The Royal Ontario Museum: Educational and fun for the whole family! Special events year round!
Location: 100 Queen's Park
Toronto, Ontario
M5S 2C6
Canada
416-586-8000
http://www.rom.on.ca/
16. The Art Gallery of Ontario - For art lovers- in a beautiful modern, newly renovated building right downtown. Check website for current exhibitions.
Location: 317 Dundas Street West
Toronto Ontario
416-979-6648
17. The Bata Show Museum: A Unique museum of ….you guessed it …shoes!
Location: 327 Bloor Street West
Toronto, Ontario M5S 1W7
416-979-7799
18. Kensington market - A unique market in a unique neighborhood.
Toronto Shopping Location: west of downtown Toronto bordered by Spadina Avenue, Dundas St., Bathurst St. and College St.
Check website for details:
http://www.kensington-market.ca/Default.asp?id=1&l=1
19. Toronto Skydome - Rogers Centre: The place for sports and music events! Catch a Blue Jays game or hear the Dali Lama speak- the choices are endless!
Toronto Tourist Attraction Location:1 Blue Jays Way,
Toronto, Ontario
M5J 1J1
416-341-3000
www.rogerscentre.com