Trail Canada guide to Toronto

Visitor Attractions in Toronto

The variety of things to see and do in Toronto will keep visitors of every interest busy.

Black Creek Village

Black Creek Pioneer Village recreates the past with over 35 carefully restored 1860's shops and homes, staffed with costumed hosts who help guide you through Canadian history.

Campbell House

Built in 1822, this museum is housed in the oldest remaining building from the original town of York.

Canadian National Exhibition or CNE

A great place to explore Canada's multiculturalism.

Casa Loma

Spread out over 6 acres of gardens, Casa Loma (Spanish for "house on the hill") is a beautiful castle like mansion

Golf courses

The golf courses in Toronto are a challenge for players of every skill level. Fees are reasonable with special reductions for juniors and seniors, a 9-hole morning rate off the back nine, and a twilight special for early evening players.

For more information visit the official Toronto golf website

Harbourfront Centre

Located along the banks of Lake Ontario on Toronto's most southernly tip, the Toronto harbourfront is spread out over several kilometres and comprises of parks, museums, theatres, shops, markets and is home to many of the city's festivals.

Hockey Hall of Fame

The Hockey Hall of Fame is an exciting, interactive exploration of the Canadian passion for hockey.

City Hall

Toronto's new city hall is an architectural marvel constructed with two tall semicircular office towers of unequal height embrace a flying saucer shaped council chamber balanced on a two-story podium.

Old Fort York

Old Fort York bubbles with the fife-and-drum Redcoat flavor of a colonial English garrison.

Old City Hall

Across the street from the new city hall, Old City Hall is distinguished Romanesque building with a rich history.

Ontario Place

Ontario Place is one of Toronto's best summer family leisure and entertainment complexes. Located directly on the beautiful Lake Ontario waterfront.

Ontario Science Centre

With almost 1000 exhibits and Ontario's first OMNIMAX theatre, the Science Centre is suitable for visitors of all ages.

Paramount Canada Wonderland

Just north of the city, Paramount Canada Wonderland has over 200 attractions within the 330 acre park.

Roy Thompson Hall

Toronto's world-class auditorium and home to the Toronto Symphony Orchestra and Mendelssohn Choir.

The CN Tower

The CN Tower (Canadian National Tower) is one of Canada's icons. The tower is the tallest free-standing structure in the world reaching over 1,815 feet.

Toronto Island

Toronto Island is accessible by ferry from the harbourfront and provides a unique view of the Toronto skyline. The island is a large park with various activities and attractions of its own.

Toronto Sky Dome

Home to the Toronto Blue Jays and Toronto Argonauts, the huge multi-purpose stadium with retractable roof is located at the base of the CN Tower.

Saint Lawrence Market

A market since 1803, the St Lawrence Market contains over 50 vendors of food items based in and around the original building.

Shopping in Toronto

Toronto has an excellent selection of local, Canadian and international shops and malls. Areas for shopping in the downtown area include Bloor-Yorkville Shopping Area, The Beaches Shopping Area and Danforth Shopping Area.

Shopping malls and shopping centres in Toronto include The Toronto Eaton Centre, Square One Shopping Centre, BCE Place, First Canadian Place, Hazelton Lanes, Yonge Eglinton Centre, Queens Quay Terminal, Dixie Outlet Mall, The Exchange Tower, Dragon City Shopping Mall and Scarborough Town Centre.

Specialist and traditional markets can be found all over the city. Some of the biggest and more popular include Mirvish Village, The Harbourfront Antique Market, Stouffville Country Market and St. Lawrence Market.