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The Gooderham Building (Flatiron), a Romanesque style building, in East Toronto on a rainy day in the Financial District.

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Overview

Bright, bustling and known for its diverse dining scene, outstanding museums and happening nightlife, Toronto is a cosmopolitan city whose residents have roots across the globe.

Attractions

Must-see attractions

  • October 15, 2013: Exterior of the Royal Ontario Museum on a sunny day.

    Royal Ontario Museum

    Toronto

    Opened in 1914, the multidisciplinary ROM is Canada's biggest natural-history museum and one of the largest museums in North America. You'll either love…

  • Toronto, Ontario / Canada - May 16 2019: Spring scene of people enjoying the views of white full bloom cherry blossom at High Park. Men, women, kids spending time outdoor, spring season concept.; Shutterstock ID 1400380913; your: Sloane Tucker; gl: 65050; netsuite: Online Editorial; full: Toronto Top Things to Do Article 1400380913

    High Park

    Toronto

    Toronto's favorite green space is a wonderful spot to unfurl a picnic blanket, swim, play tennis, bike around, skate on 14-hectare Grenadier Pond or – in…

  • McMichael Canadian Art Collection, an art gallery with a focus on the Group of Seven

    McMichael Canadian Art Collection

    Toronto

    Handcrafted buildings (including painter Tom Thomson’s cabin, moved from its original location), set amid 40 hectares of conservation trails, contain…

  • February 6, 2016: Crowd of skaters at Harbourfront Centre public skating rink.

    Harbourfront Centre

    Toronto

    An artistic powerhouse, this 4-hectare complex educates and entertains Toronto's community through a variety of year-round performances, events and…

  • MARCH 26, 2018: Exterior of the Harbourfront Centre (The Power Plant building) during sunset. 1070670770 america, amerika, architecture, art, attraction, brick, building, buildings, canada, canadian, center, centre, city, cityscape, colorful, construction, contemporary, destination, district, downtown, exhibition, exterior, factory, gallery, glass building, harbour front, heritage, industrial, landmark, landmarks, light, metropolis, old, outdoors, place, plant, power, public, scene, sign, sky, structure, theater, theatre, toronto, tourism, tourist, travel, urban, vintage

    Power Plant Contemporary Art Gallery

    Toronto

    Easily recognized by its painted smokestack, the Power Plant gallery is just that: a former power plant transformed into Toronto's premier gallery of…

  • Scarborough Bluffs of Toronto; Shutterstock ID 505524499; your: Bridget Brown; gl: 65050; netsuite: Online Editorial; full: POI Image Update

    Scarborough Bluffs

    Toronto

    Lakeshore cliffs with cathedral-spire formations expose evidence of five glacial periods at Scarborough Bluffs. Spanning 14km, from Rosetta McClain…

  • Sharon Temple located north of Toronto; Shutterstock ID 656603602; your: Bridget Brown; gl: 65050; netsuite: Online Editorial; full: POI Image Update

    Sharon Temple

    Toronto

    A national historic site and one of the oldest museums in Canada, this quaint and fascinating temple was built in 1832 by a Quaker sect called the…

  • Lady Pellatt Suite at Casa Loma.

    Casa Loma

    Toronto

    Toronto's only castle may never have housed royalty, but it certainly has grandeur, lording over the Annex from a cliff that was once the shoreline of the…

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Best Things to Do

From monuments to fun food tours and cool museums to chic shopping, Toronto has something to offer every traveler. Here are the top things to do.

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Best Time to Visit

Find out the places to be and the best happenings in the city with our guide to the best time to visit Toronto.

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Things to Know

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

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Transportation

Toronto's best things to do are spread across the city, and we've got the best advice on how to get around the city easily.

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Free Things to Do

With free admission times at some museums and atmospheric historic sites that you just can't miss, these are the top free experiences in Toronto.

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Best Neighborhoods

Explore Toronto's neighborhoods one district at a time with this guide.

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Day Trips

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

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Traveling with Kids

Explore the best of Toronto as a family with these kid-friendly things to do.

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