Travel Stories

Nov 3, 2022 • 6 min read

With a reputation for chilly winters and steamy summers, when's the best time to Canada’s largest city? Here’s a breakdown on when to go to Toronto.

Nov 2, 2022 • 5 min read

Get out of the city and experience some of the best parts of Ontario with these top day trips from Toronto.

Apr 29, 2022 • 9 min read

Toronto is a vibrant, multicultural metropolis, made human-friendly by more than 1500 parks and gardens. Here's our guide to Toronto's best green spaces.

Apr 29, 2022 • 9 min read

Toronto may be known for some pretty cool things (the CN Tower, the Hockey Hall of Fame, Chinatown...) but beaches? Well, they're great – here are the best.

Nov 10, 2021 • 5 min read

Toronto's size might seem daunting, but explore each of its fascinating neighborhoods to find out what makes Torontonians tick.

Sep 17, 2021 • 5 min read

While Toronto is generally easy to navigate there are a few things you should know before you go.

Apr 2, 2021 • 8 min read

Toronto is famed for food and nightlife, but it's also great for family fun. From museums to beaches, here are the top things to do in Toronto with kids.

Jan 22, 2021 • 5 min read

The Lonely Planet community were looking for sustainability, community and diversity when they voted in the Readers' Choice Awards. Here are the winners.

Sep 26, 2019 • 4 min read

Across the western US and Canada’s First Nations, there’s a growing movement that’s revitalizing Indigenous food. Here are 10 places to sample Indigenous…

Aug 13, 2019 • 4 min read

From hip brunch restaurants to cool street art, Toronto is a fun destination for a weekend getaway. Sure, it’s a huge city with enough experiences to fill…

Jun 18, 2019 • 3 min read

Tourist trap or worthwhile attraction? We all hesitate about before shelling out cash for tickets, and let's be honest – not all sights are worth the hype…

Jun 11, 2019 • 6 min read

You don’t have to look too far for thrilling cuisine or a decent drink in the vast wonderland of Ontario.

Jun 4, 2019 • 6 min read

Recreational cannabis use is legal in Canada, and globetrotting connoisseurs love to get high in the Great White North. But if you choose to partake, how…

May 20, 2019 • 3 min read

The antics in Bellevue Square Park tell you all you need to know about Kensington Market. Yes, there’s a swing set, but it’s literally child’s play…

May 8, 2019 • 4 min read

With a diverse and multicultural population, Toronto has awesome places to eat and drink. But if there’s one thing everyone agrees on, it’s ice cream…

Dec 11, 2018 • 3 min read

One of the best things about the weekend is going out for brunch, and Toronto is a brunch lover’s dream. From soft, fluffy hotcakes oozing with maple…

Aug 31, 2018 • 5 min read

Toronto’s vibrant coffee scene is bustling with dozens of independent cafés and other places to perk up. Whether you’re looking for cool places to shoot…

Feb 22, 2018 • 6 min read

A stylized vision of Baltimore. The colorful Land of the Dead. The ‘Midwest of California’. These are just a few of the places audiences were transported…

Jun 1, 2017 • 5 min read

Youthful. Charismatic. Adventurous. Not words strongly associated with high-profile politicians, but they’re often used to describe Canadian Prime…

Sep 8, 2016 • 6 min read

Canadians know how to throw a party. An annual calendar laced with festivals and holidays has given them plenty of practice for the Big One – the country…

Oct 9, 2014 • 3 min read

The creation of a cool new area often follows the same pattern: property prices rise, immigrant-industrial enclave in a big city suddenly looks like a…

Sep 19, 2014 • 3 min read

Facing off against New York State, far across the slate-grey waters of Lake Ontario, Toronto walks the line between American cultural osmosis and staunch…