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Tourists attraction
Landmark, over 553-metre tower featuring a glass floor & a revolving eatery with panoramic views.
3509 locals recommend
CN Tower
290 Bremner BlvdLandmark, over 553-metre tower featuring a glass floor & a revolving eatery with panoramic views.
Lively public space in front of city hall hosting events year-round & a busy ice rink in the winter.
350 locals recommend
Nathan Phillips Square
100 Queen St WLively public space in front of city hall hosting events year-round & a busy ice rink in the winter.
Bustling outdoor public space & live-event venue hosting concerts, movies & community events.
399 locals recommend
Yonge-Dundas Square
1 Dundas St EBustling outdoor public space & live-event venue hosting concerts, movies & community events.
The pedestrian-only Distillery District, set in quaint 19th century buildings that once housed a large whiskey distillery, draws crowds to its cobblestone streets lined with hip indie restaurants, bars and boutiques. Art lovers come for the galleries, outdoor sculptures and dance, music and stage performances at the area's several theatres. In December, the annual Toronto Christmas Market takes over the streets.
1704 locals recommend
Distillery Historic District
55 Mill StThe pedestrian-only Distillery District, set in quaint 19th century buildings that once housed a large whiskey distillery, draws crowds to its cobblestone streets lined with hip indie restaurants, bars and boutiques. Art lovers come for the galleries, outdoor sculptures and dance, music and stage performances at the area's several theatres. In December, the annual Toronto Christmas Market takes over the streets.
Kensington Market is a walkable bohemian neighbourhood that draws artists and tourists to its indie shops, vintage boutiques and arts spaces. The Market is also home to a wide array of specialty grocers, bakeries and cheese shops. Hipsters frequent trendy bars, cafes and international restaurants that range from casual to fine dining. Students and families populate Victorian houses along tree-lined streets.
1698 locals recommend
Kensington Market
Kensington Market is a walkable bohemian neighbourhood that draws artists and tourists to its indie shops, vintage boutiques and arts spaces. The Market is also home to a wide array of specialty grocers, bakeries and cheese shops. Hipsters frequent trendy bars, cafes and international restaurants that range from casual to fine dining. Students and families populate Victorian houses along tree-lined streets.
Energetic Chinatown hosts a variety of Chinese, Vietnamese, Thai and Japanese restaurants that range from dim sum and pho to modern fusion. The animated Asian open-air markets and shops along Spadina Avenue offer fresh fruits and vegetables, along with herbal medicine and souvenirs. Chinese New Year celebrations draw tourists and locals to live stage shows, martial arts demonstrations and lion dances.
740 locals recommend
Chinatown
292 Spadina Ave.Energetic Chinatown hosts a variety of Chinese, Vietnamese, Thai and Japanese restaurants that range from dim sum and pho to modern fusion. The animated Asian open-air markets and shops along Spadina Avenue offer fresh fruits and vegetables, along with herbal medicine and souvenirs. Chinese New Year celebrations draw tourists and locals to live stage shows, martial arts demonstrations and lion dances.
Ripley's Aquarium of Canada is a public aquarium in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The aquarium is one of three aquariums owned-and-operated by Ripley Entertainment. It is located in downtown Toronto, just southeast of the CN Tower.
2071 locals recommend
Ripley's Aquarium of Canada
288 Bremner BlvdRipley's Aquarium of Canada is a public aquarium in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The aquarium is one of three aquariums owned-and-operated by Ripley Entertainment. It is located in downtown Toronto, just southeast of the CN Tower.
Nightlife/Clubs
Buzzy, 45,000-sq.-ft. club with cocktails, multi-sensory entertainment, a 65-ft. stage & city views.
72 locals recommend
Rebel
11 Polson StBuzzy, 45,000-sq.-ft. club with cocktails, multi-sensory entertainment, a 65-ft. stage & city views.
Hip nightclub with leather banquettes, concrete floors & a rooftop patio, plus eclectic DJ'd tunes.
88 locals recommend
EFS
647 King St WHip nightclub with leather banquettes, concrete floors & a rooftop patio, plus eclectic DJ'd tunes.
Nightclub hosting varied DJs & themed parties in a modern space with bottle service & a dance floor.
Fiction
180 Pearl StNightclub hosting varied DJs & themed parties in a modern space with bottle service & a dance floor.
Internationally known DJs spin at this cavernous night spot featuring premium sound & light shows.
8 locals recommend
NEST
423 College StInternationally known DJs spin at this cavernous night spot featuring premium sound & light shows.
Stylish ex-loft with an upscale atmosphere, hosting private events, DJs & dancing crowds.
21 locals recommend
The Fifth Social Club
225 Richmond St WStylish ex-loft with an upscale atmosphere, hosting private events, DJs & dancing crowds.
Trendy bar featuring a dance floor & table service, available for events, parties & dinners.
17 locals recommend
Early Mercy
540 King St WTrendy bar featuring a dance floor & table service, available for events, parties & dinners.
Long-time stand-up comedy club that boasts many famous alumni, hosting rising & established stars.
89 locals recommend
Yuk Yuk's Comedy Club Toronto
224 Richmond St WLong-time stand-up comedy club that boasts many famous alumni, hosting rising & established stars.
Restaurants
Destination dining with classic fare & an extensive wine list in wood-accented, old-world environs.
70 locals recommend
Harbour 60 Toronto
60 Harbour StDestination dining with classic fare & an extensive wine list in wood-accented, old-world environs.
Hip, lively restaurant & lounge serving steaks, seafood & cocktails in a sleek, ultramodern setting.
67 locals recommend
STK Toronto
153 Yorkville AvenueHip, lively restaurant & lounge serving steaks, seafood & cocktails in a sleek, ultramodern setting.
Buzzy, expansive eatery with an airy patio offering creative takes on Italian fare & cocktails.
18 locals recommend
Signs Restaurant & Bar
99 Yorkville AveBuzzy, expansive eatery with an airy patio offering creative takes on Italian fare & cocktails.
Sophisticated Japanese fare served in a sleek, vibrant setting with a rooftop patio & an ornate bar.
34 locals recommend
Kasa Moto
115 Yorkville AveSophisticated Japanese fare served in a sleek, vibrant setting with a rooftop patio & an ornate bar.
The CN Tower's 350-metre high revolving restaurant offers regional Canadian fare & panoramic views.
81 locals recommend
The Jerk Joint
238 Queen St WThe CN Tower's 350-metre high revolving restaurant offers regional Canadian fare & panoramic views.
Susur Lee's stylish eatery for creative Asian & French-influenced dishes meant for sharing.
230 locals recommend
Lee
497 King St WSusur Lee's stylish eatery for creative Asian & French-influenced dishes meant for sharing.
Modern American dishes with an emphasis on steaks & chops served in a chic, marble-accented venue.
8 locals recommend
MARBL
455 King St WModern American dishes with an emphasis on steaks & chops served in a chic, marble-accented venue.
Airy restaurant with towering views of the city serving seasonal dishes inspired by Bajan cuisine.
69 locals recommend
KŌST
80 Blue Jays WayAiry restaurant with towering views of the city serving seasonal dishes inspired by Bajan cuisine.
Classic steak & seafood dishes are the mainstays at this stylish yet casual chain restaurant.
33 locals recommend
The Keg Steakhouse + Bar - York Street
165 York StClassic steak & seafood dishes are the mainstays at this stylish yet casual chain restaurant.
Hibachi Teppanyaki & Bar
550 Wellington St WRelaxed, contemporary dining spot with a broad menu featuring international & regional dishes.
26 locals recommend
JOEY Yorkdale
3401 Dufferin StRelaxed, contemporary dining spot with a broad menu featuring international & regional dishes.
Activities
Attraction where participants in suits & harnesses circle the exposed top of the 356m-high CN Tower.
33 locals recommend
Edge Walk at the CN Tower
290 Bremner BlvdAttraction where participants in suits & harnesses circle the exposed top of the 356m-high CN Tower.
A 165-foot-long, 3-masted schooner used for 2-hour daytime & sunset cruises, from May to September.
30 locals recommend
The Tall Ship Kajama
235 Queens Quay WA 165-foot-long, 3-masted schooner used for 2-hour daytime & sunset cruises, from May to September.
FLYGTA
2 Eireann QuayHelicopter Tours in Toronto.
Road trip to
Niagara Falls, Ontario, is a Canadian city at the famous waterfalls of the same name, linked with the U.S. by the Rainbow Bridge. Its site on the Niagara River's western shore overlooks the Horseshoe Falls, the cascades' most expansive section. Elevators take visitors to a lower, wetter vantage point behind the falls. A cliffside park features a promenade alongside 520-ft.-high Skylon Tower with an observation deck.
1604 locals recommend
Niagara Falls
Niagara Falls, Ontario, is a Canadian city at the famous waterfalls of the same name, linked with the U.S. by the Rainbow Bridge. Its site on the Niagara River's western shore overlooks the Horseshoe Falls, the cascades' most expansive section. Elevators take visitors to a lower, wetter vantage point behind the falls. A cliffside park features a promenade alongside 520-ft.-high Skylon Tower with an observation deck.
Parks
Grassy park with benches, shade trees, an oversize picnic table & a waterfront boardwalk.
10 locals recommend
Harbour Square Park
25 Queens Quay WGrassy park with benches, shade trees, an oversize picnic table & a waterfront boardwalk.
Lakefront park & picnic spot featuring multiple baseball diamonds & an off-leash dog area.
57 locals recommend
Coronation Park
711 Lake Shore Blvd WLakefront park & picnic spot featuring multiple baseball diamonds & an off-leash dog area.
Harbourfront hangout including a sandy beach dotted with yellow parasols & sloping lawns.
40 locals recommend
HTO Park
339 Queens Quay WHarbourfront hangout including a sandy beach dotted with yellow parasols & sloping lawns.
Snug urban green space with a wading pool, a ball diamond, a kids' play area & walking paths.
10 locals recommend
Little Norway Park
659 Queens Quay WSnug urban green space with a wading pool, a ball diamond, a kids' play area & walking paths.
Part of the railway museum, the park offers restored train equipment & miniature steam train rides.
32 locals recommend
Roundhouse Park
255 Bremner BlvdPart of the railway museum, the park offers restored train equipment & miniature steam train rides.
Yo Yo Ma contributed to the design of this scenic garden with summer concerts & seasonal tours.
117 locals recommend
Toronto Music Garden
479 Queens Quay WestYo Yo Ma contributed to the design of this scenic garden with summer concerts & seasonal tours.
Malls/Shopping Centres
Huge array of shops, clothiers & restaurants in a soaring, historic mall with a glass ceiling.
2460 locals recommend
CF Toronto Eaton Centre
220 Yonge StHuge array of shops, clothiers & restaurants in a soaring, historic mall with a glass ceiling.
High-end & casual clothiers, retailers & restaurants in a bright, modern indoor complex.
711 locals recommend
Yorkdale Shopping Centre
3401 Dufferin StHigh-end & casual clothiers, retailers & restaurants in a bright, modern indoor complex.
Modern office tower complex with the Allen Lambert Galleria, a food court & the Hockey Hall of Fame.
17 locals recommend
Brookfield Place
181 Bay St.Modern office tower complex with the Allen Lambert Galleria, a food court & the Hockey Hall of Fame.
Multi-level shopping complex featuring Chinese specialty stores, boutiques, services & dining.
57 locals recommend
Chinatown Centre
222 Spadina Ave.Multi-level shopping complex featuring Chinese specialty stores, boutiques, services & dining.