Must-see attractions in Toronto

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    Toronto Zoo

    Toronto

    This large, modern zoo has more than 5000 animals, with stars such as pandas, rhinos and polar bears. (There are no elephants, though, because they are so…

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    LEGOLAND Discovery Centre

    Toronto

    This may not be a full-fledged LEGOLAND theme park, but it's loved by kids, especially younger ones, who delight in its collection of hands-on,…

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    Textile Museum of Canada

    Toronto

    Tucked into a condo tower, this small museum has exhibits drawing on its permanent collection of more than 13,000 items from Latin America, Africa, Europe…

  • Church of the Holy Trinity

    Toronto

    Tucked away behind the west side of the gargantuan Eaton Centre is the oasis-like Trinity Sq, named after the welcoming Anglican Church of the Holy…

  • Exhibition Place

    Toronto

    Every August, historic Exhibition Place, off Lake Shore Blvd W, is revived for its original purpose: the Canadian National Exhibition. Millions of…

  • Kew Gardens

    The Beaches

    A leafy, 6.5-hectare park fronting the like-named beach, Kew Gardens is a popular spot year-round, with facilities such as tennis courts and an Olympic…

  • Maple Leaf Gardens

    Toronto

    This hallowed hockey arena was built in an astounding five months during the Great Depression, and was home to the Toronto Maple Leafs for over 50 years…

  • Provincial Legislature

    Toronto

    The seat of Ontario's Provincial Legislature occupies an ornate 1893 sandstone building north of College St. For some homegrown entertainment, head for…

  • St Andrew by-the-Lake Anglican Church

    Toronto Islands

    An 1884 Stick-style church with striking stained-glass windows, St Andrew by-the-lake sits at the eastern end of Centre Island. It originally stood near…

  • RC Harris Water Treatment Plant

    The Beaches

    Commanding heavenly views of the lakefront from a priceless slab of real estate, the elegantly proportioned RC Harris Water Treatment Plant is an art-deco…

  • Ontario Science Centre

    East Toronto & Rosedale

    Science exhibits, hands-on activities and live demonstrations wow the kids here – or at least the little ones. The 50-year-old museum needs a face-lift:…

  • Rogers Centre

    Entertainment & Financial Districts

    Technically awe-inspiring, the Rogers Centre opened in 1989 with the world's first fully retractable dome roof and seating for up to 53,500 people. Tours…

  • Gardiner Museum

    Toronto

    Opposite the Royal Ontario Museum, the Gardiner was founded by philanthropists to house their ceramics. Spread over three floors, the collections cover…

  • Woodbine Park

    The Beaches

    On the western edge of the Beaches, Woodbine Park's wide grassy fields and waterfront views make it a popular spot for summer festivals and events, such…

  • Toronto Railway Museum

    Entertainment & Financial Districts

    Located in Toronto's historic John Street Roundhouse, this tiny museum tells Toronto's history of railway with artifacts, photos and even a train…

  • Centre Island Beach

    Toronto Islands

    On the south side of Centre Island, this is the busiest and least scenic of the islands' beaches. A big, rocky surf break keeps the water calm – perfect…

  • Wychwood Park

    Toronto

    Formerly a gated artists colony, Wychwood Park, established in the late 19th century, showcases some of Toronto's most beautiful and fascinating heritage…

  • Sugar Beach Park

    Toronto

    Named after the Redpath Sugar Refinery next door, Sugar Beach is a sweet little spot located near Old Toronto. The urban beach park is filled with pastel…

  • Market Gallery

    Old Town, Corktown & Distillery District

    The Market Gallery is a tiny museum with rotating exhibits of paintings, photographs, documents and historical relics of Toronto. It's located at St…

  • TD Gallery of Inuit Art

    Entertainment & Financial Districts

    A quiet pause amid the bustle of the Financial District, the TD Gallery of Inuit Art provides an exceptional insight into Inuit culture. Just beyond the…

  • Toronto's First Post Office

    Old Town, Corktown & Distillery District

    Dating to 1834, this national historic site is also the city's oldest surviving post office. A small museum showcases the beginning of the city's postal…

  • Design Exchange

    Entertainment & Financial Districts

    The original Toronto Stock Exchange now houses eye-catching industrial-design exhibits. The permanent collection of this rather tiny museum includes more…

  • Old City Hall

    Toronto

    Across Bay St from the current City Hall is the 1899 definitive work of Toronto architect EJ Lennox. Now housing courtrooms, the hall has an off-center…

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