With over 6 million inhabitants, Toronto is the largest city in Canada and a must-see destination when traveling to Canada’s East. Whether you are staying in Toronto in winter, in summer, for several weeks, or just for a few days as part of your Eastern Canada road trip, I have compiled the ultimate Toronto Bucket List for you. The best thing about it is that all activities can be enjoyed throughout the whole year. And let me tell you – the city is as beautiful in summer as it is during the winter!
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The 20 Best Things to Do & See in Toronto
1. Enjoy the view from the CN Tower
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2. Set Foot on the Toronto Islands
If you have at least 2 days in Toronto, visiting the Toronto islands is a must-do activity!
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3. Shop until you drop in the Eaton Centre
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4. Stroll around the Waterfront
5. Visit Casa Loma
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6. Watch a baseball game in Rogers Centre
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7. Take photos in Graffiti Alley
8. Walk around High Park Zoo
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9. Drink Cocktails at Yong-Dundas Square
10. Marvel at the Roy Thomson Hall
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11. Drink Beer in the Bellwoods Brewery
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12. Eat delicious food at St Lawrence Market
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13. Visit Toronto’s Art Gallery
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14. Take a boat tour on Lake Ontario
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15. Dive into Bohemian vibes at Kensington Market
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16. Walk around the Distillery District
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17. Discover the underwater world in Ripley’s Aquarium
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18. Explore the Royal Ontario Museum
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19. Stop by the Hockey Hall of Fame
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20. Go on a day trip to the Niagara Falls
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Did you know that Toronto is only a short 1.5-hour flight away from New York City and a 3.5-hour flight from Washington DC? If you plan to visit NYC as well, check out my list of must-see attractions in the Big Apple! I highly recommend you visit the city during Christmas time as you will see the famous New York City Christmas decorations!
Have you been to Toronto yet? What are your favorite places and activities in the city? Let me know in the comments down below!
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Again, this is not considered Eastern Canada. Toronto is a world unto itself. 🙂 There is a lot more to see when you go east of Quebec!
Hey Dawna,
I truly believe you saying that there are a lot more fascinating cities further East of Toronto. However, this post is supposed to be a list of the best things to do in Toronto only. If you have topic ideas for other Canadian destinations, feel free to write me an E-Mail and we can talk about you submitting a guest post to my site! 🙂