Toronto lies on the shore of Lake Ontario, the easternmost of the Great Lakes. The city is home to more than 2 million people, museums, galleries, sporting events, theatre, night life, festivals, live music, dance, comedy, dining, shopping, antiquing and so much more. This is one of the most cosmopolitan cities in the world. Don't miss a visit to the St. Lawrence Market, considered by Food and Wine magazine to be one of the world's 25 best food markets. The St. Lawrence Market is located in the heart of the historic Old Town Toronto neighbourhood at Jarvis and Front Streets. Toronto's waterfront, one of North America's largest recreational waterfronts, provides a scenic backdrop for many popular and entertaining attractions including Harbourfront, Ontario Place, Rogers Centre, the CN Tower, and the Toronto Islands. At the northeast end of the city, Canada's largest zoo, the Toronto Zoo, features more than 5,000 animals in their natural environment. Just north of the City, Canada's largest theme park, Paramount Canada's Wonderland, features more than 160 attractions and 50 rides in a thrilling environment.
Things to do in Toronto
Air Canada Centre
With a capacity of 5,800 seats, this self-contained theatre provides a state of the art curtaining system with full telescopic and balcony seating. The grid system is readily equipped to handle the most sophisticated lighting and stage production. Home to Toronto Raptors Basketball and the Toronto Maple Leaf Hockey. Best Western Toronto lodging is nearby. Call 416-815-5500 for more information.
40 Bay Street, Toronto, ON
Animation Collection
This is Canada's only studio authorized animation art gallery. You will find original and limited edition drawings with Disney, Warner Brothers, Chuck Jones, Hanna-Barbera, The Simpsons and more represented here. We boast an extensive selection and also offer world-wide shipping. Call 416-482-5111 for more information.
365 Eglinton Avenue West, Toronto, ON
Art Gallery of Ontario
The AGO is one of the largest museums in North America. Featuring an outstanding collection of more than 26,000 works representing European Old Masters, Group of Seven, Inuit, and Canadian and international contemporary art. We also offer fine dining and shopping right in the Art Gallery. Call 416-979-6648 for more information.
317 Dundas Street, Toronto, ON
Bata Shoe Museum
Featuring 4,500 years of history, one step at a time. From Chinese bound foot shoes to Elton John's silver-sequined platforms, come discover the treasures in this highly acclaimed architectural space. Call 416-979-7799 for more information.
327 Bloor Street West, Toronto, ON
Bearnes Historic House
The Benares Historic House has been restored to the era of how life was in 1918 at the end of World War 1. The House is full of early 20th Century technical advances and is over 160 years old. Special interest programs are offered on a regular basis. Call 416-615-4860 for more information.
1507 Clarkson Road North, Toronto, ON
Beth Tzedec Museum
The museum houses one of the largest collections of Jewish artifacts in Canada. You will also find displays of ritual objects relating to Jewish celebrations and ceremonies; the museum mounts original exhibitions that provide a geographic, cultural, and historic view of Jewish life. Highlights of the collection include a treasury of illuminated marriage contracts and a unique circumcision chair from Berlin, dated 1766. Tours can be arranged; admission is free. Open September - June Monday, Wednesday & Thursday 11am – 1pm/2 – 5pm; Sunday 11am – 2pm. Call 416-781-3514 for more information.
1700 Bathurst Street, Toronto, ON
Black Creek Pioneer Village
Step back in time and discover Canada's past while exploring this authentically re-created 1860's Ontario country village. On site you will find more than 40 restored homes, trade shops, public and farm buildings, costumed interpreters and artisans, special events, programs and demonstrations, country dining, unique shopping and village made crafts. Open daily May 1 - December 31; please call for hours; admission is charged. Call 888-872-2344 for more information.
1000 Murray Ross Parkway, Toronto, ON
Bloor / Yorkville Area
This is Toronto’s hotspot for the strictly upper crust. One of Toronto's more elegant shopping and dining areas, Yorkville's designer boutiques, antique shops and galleries are absolutely first-class. The area features a gallery of small courtyards and alleyways, including a contemporary park located in the very heart of the neighbourhood. Hazelton Lanes shopping area in the Yorkville area featuring high end boutiques, salons and world renowned plastic surgeons.
Bradley Museum
The Bradley Museum is set in a 1830s frame home and is furnished with original artifacts from the period that includes a working kitchen. You will find attractive gardens that surround the house, a barn and a drive shed that are waiting to be explored! The Anchorage is a 1830s Regency cottage on site and serves as a tearoom and gift shop. Call 905-822-1569 for more information.
1620 Orr Road, Toronto, ON
Canadian Broadcasting Centre
The Center offers a fun and informative guided tour that will take you Behind the Scenes" of CBC Radio and Television. Explore broadcasting history at the CBC Museum where we welcome group and public tours. Contact us for more information; Call 416-205-8605 for more information.
250 Front Street West, Toronto, ON
Canadian Opera Company
This is one of the largest arts organizations in Canada, and among the top ten opera producers in North America. This internationally acclaimed company is one of the continent's most innovative performing arts companies. Performances are held at the Hummingbird Centre for the Performing Arts Call 800-250-4653 for more information.
1 Front Street East, Toronto, ON
Casa Loma
This is a 20th-century castle featuring 98 rooms, two towers, creepy passageways, and lots of secret panels. Offering excellent views of Toronto; check out the giant pipe organ, the reproduction of Windsor Castle's Peacock Alley, the 60-ft-high ceiling of the Great Hall, and the mahogany and marble stable. Architecture lovers will be fascinated by the rooms copied from English, Spanish, Scottish, and Austrian castles. Wear sensible shoes. Admission is charged; open daily 9:30am – 4pm Call 416-923-1171 for more information.
1 Austin Terrace, Toronto, ON
Cedar Ridge Creative Centre
Cedar Ridge Creative Centre houses an art gallery and provides art classes and special interest workshops for artists of all ages. Dedicating three months of each year to contemporary art exhibits and shows a variety of artwork - including sculpture, pottery, installation, mixed media and visual arts during the rest of the year, is what the Centre is all about. Exhibits change frequently and the Gallery is open Monday - Thursday 9am – 10pm; Friday 9am – 2pm; Saturday 9am – 4pm; Sunday 10am – 2pm. The Centre is situated in a restored mansion and surrounded by lush, well-groomed gardens Call 416-396-4026 for more information.
225 Confederation Drive, Toronto, ON
Centreville Amusement Park
The Amusement Park on the Toronto Island is a themed turn-of-the-century Ontario village. You will find over 30 rides and attractions offering lots of fun for everyone. The park is just a seven minute ferry ride from downtown Toronto and is located on the Toronto Islands. Call 416-203-0405 for more information.
84 Advance Road, Toronto, ON
Chinatown
The largest Chinatown in eastern Canada; enjoy the shops selling reasonably priced silk blouses and kimonos and antique porcelain for less than half the price elsewhere. On Sundays Chinese music blasts from storefronts, cash registers ring, abacuses clack, and bakeries, markets, herbalists, and restaurants do their best business.
Chinese Cultural Centre of Greater Toronto
The Centre will act as a bridge between the Chinese Canadian community and other communities. This will offer a place to promote the understanding of both the Chinese Culture and traditions, and other cultures and traditions. The Centre also aids in the facilitating of exciting trading opportunities and strengthen the ties between the Canadian and the Far East markets. Call 416-292-9293 for more information.
5183 Sheppard Avenue East, Toronto, ON
City Hall
Toronto's newest city hall was the outgrowth of a 1958 international competition. You will find a remarkable mural within the main entrance, Metropolis that was constructed by sculptor David Partridge from 100,000 common nails. In front of the building is Nathan Phillips Square, a gathering place where many festivals are held such as the yearly Cavalcade of Lights from late November - Christmas, when 100,000 sparkling lights are illuminated across both city halls. Open weekdays Call 416-392-9111 for more information.
100 Queen Street West, Toronto, ON
City of Scarborough Permanent Art Collection
The majority of this unique collection is hung in offices and public spaces throughout the Scarborough Civic Centre. Some pieces are on display in various Community Centres across Scarborough and many of the works are stored at Cedar Ridge Creative Centre. Tours of the Civic Centre are offered, please contact us directly to arrange. Call 416-396-5337 for more information.
150 Borough Drive, Toronto, ON
Civic Centre & Square
The Civic Centre is stationed in the centre of the city and contains council chambers, an indoor garden conservatory the Central Library, the Living Arts Centre and the Art Gallery of Mississauga. Tours are offered year-round. Call 905-896-5000 for more information.
300 City Centre Drive, Toronto, ON
CN Tower
The CN Tower is still the world's Tallest Building and Wonder of the Modern World. It offers spectacular views, spell-binding Glass Floor, motion simulator rides, interactive arcade and fantastic shopping. Visit Horizons for casual fare, or experience elegant dining in the award-winning 360 restaurant (elevation is complimentary with entree). The CN Tower welcomes groups, corporate parties, associations and more. Open year round Call 416-86-TOWER for more information.
301 Front Street West, Toronto, ON
David Dunlop Observatory
The DDO is the site of the largest optical telescope in Canada. The Observatory is a research centre of the Department of Astronomy and Astrophysics at the University of Toronto and also carries out public education and teaching programs. The Observatory plays a major national and international role in research in astronomy and astrophysics. As part of the University of Toronto, it is also a centre for education in these areas. The main dome at the Observatory houses the largest optical telescope in Canada, a 1.9m (74") reflector. Smaller telescopes are located in the domes on top of the administration building, which also contains offices for the research staff and facilities for data analysis. Located in Richmond Hill. Call 416-946-5719 for more information.
Distillery Historic District
The Distillery Historic District is Toronto's newest centre for arts, culture, food and entertainment. Listed as a national historic site, the District includes 44 heritage buildings and numerous brick line courtyards. The Distillery offers site tours or tourists can explore art galleries, artisan boutiques, specialty retail stores and cafes within the walking district on their own. Call 416-364-1177 for more information.
55 Mill Street, Toronto, ON
Docks Entertainment Complex
This unique venue boasts indoor/outdoor restaurants, a world class nightclub with lounges, 300 yard golf driving range with 18 hole pro-putt, beach volleyball, rock climbing, billiard tables, our new drive-in movie theatre with the largest screen in North America and much more, all overlooking the Toronto skyline. The DOCKS offers an experience unlike no other and is open May - September. Call 416-461-DOCK for more information.
11 Polson Street, Toronto, ON
Eaton Centre
This is deemed to be one of Toronto's top tourist attractions and offers great shopping. A 3-million-square-ft building extends along the west side of Yonge Street all the way from Queen Street up to Dundas Street. From its graceful glass roof, arching 127 ft above the lowest of the mall levels, to Michael Snow's exquisite flock of fiberglass Canada geese floating poetically in the open space of the Galleria, to the glass-enclosed elevators, porthole windows, and nearly two dozen long and graceful escalators. Open weekdays 10am – 9pm; Saturday 9:30am – 7pm; Sunday noon – 6pm. Call 416-598-2322 for more information.
220 Yonge Street, Toronto, ON
Edwards Gardens
The beautiful 35-acre Edwards Gardens flow into one of the city's most visited ravines. Paths wind along floral displays and rock gardens. Start out at the entrance (southwest corner of Leslie Street and Lawrence Avenue East) and head south through Wilket Creek Park and the Don River valley. Continue along Massey Creek and after hours of walking, you'll be at the southern tip of Taylor Creek Park on Victoria Park Avenue, just north of the Danforth.
Elgin and Winter Garden Theatres
The double-decker Elgin and Winter Garden Theatres stage comedy, jazz, opera, and theater productions. Call 416-872-5555 for more information.
189 Yonge Street, Toronto, ON
Erindale Park
The Park has lots of space for all-age activities. You will find trails for walking, skiing and cycling, playgrounds and a toboggan hill. Several picnic sites are on the location and an exceptional place to view the salmon run in late August/mid-September just under the Burnhamthorpe Road bridge at the north end of the Park.
1695 Dundas Street West, Toronto, ON
Exhibition Place
Exhibition Place is a unique site situated along the shores of Lake Ontario immediately west of downtown Toronto. You will find about 192 acres of parkland with many historical buildings that are owned by the City of Toronto and managed by a board of governors. It offers as a venue to more than 100 special events and trade and consumer shows annually. These events include the 129-year-old Canadian National Exhibition, the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair, and the Molson Indy car race. Call 416-263-3600 for more information.
Gibson House Museum
This is the restored 1851 farmhouse of rebel, politician and surveyor David Gibson, his wife Eliza and their family. Tours are offered by costumed interpreters, special events, hands-on Discovery Gallery and a gift shop can all offered on site, for your convenience. Open year round Tuesday - Friday 9:30am - 4:30pm; weekends & holidays noon – 5pm; closed Monday (except holidays & mid-November & December 31st); closed weekend during September. Call 416-395-7432 for more information.
5172 Yonge Street, Toronto, ON
Harbourfront Centre
Toronto's one-of-a-kind waterfront setting that offers the arts, culture and recreation... Our outdoor patio bar, Splash, and indoor café and Lakeside EATS, offer a great place to meet friends and enjoy great snacks, meals and drinks. You will find lots of annual events such as concerts, dances, theatre and musical performances; art exhibitions; literary readings, craft activities; children's activities; outdoor ice-skating and much more. Activities and events are either free or reasonably priced. Call 416-973-4000 for more information.
235 Queens Quay West, Toronto, ON
Harbourside Playhouse
The Harbourside is a year round, professional theatre company offering patrons quality entertainment at affordable prices. Harbourside Playhouse has quickly become one of Ontario's fastest growing theatres. Located in Port Credit, Mississauga's Village on the Lake Call 905-274-7345 for more information.
161 Lakeshore Road West, Toronto, ON
Helicopter Company Inc.
The best tour experience in Toronto is via a helicopter. Offering sightseeing, specialty excursions, unique touring programs, photographic extravaganzas, Heli-Tours, Heli-Sport, Heli-Exec and Heli-Extreme packages and much more. Come and see the sites of Toronto like never before as we specialize in Helicopter-Experience and have programs for everyone. Open year round and operating from the Toronto City Centre Airport at Aerocentre West along Toronto’s waterfront area. Call 888-445-8542 for more information.
Hershey Centre
The Hershey Centre is part of a major sports park development known as the Sports Zone. Home to the Mississauga Icedogs Hockey, the centre also holds a variety of events. Call 905-502-9100 for more information.
5500 Rose Cherry Place, Toronto, ON
High Park
One of North America's loveliest parks, High Park was at one time the privately owned "farm" out in the countryside of John George Howard, Toronto's first city architect. It's especially worth visiting in summer, when many special events are held here, including professionally staged productions of Shakespeare's works. Grenadier Pond in the southwest provides well stocked waters for fishing; Sunday afternoon concerts in summer and supervised skating in winter. The High Park Zoo is more modest than the Toronto Zoo in the northeast quadrant of the city, but it's a lot closer to downtown and it's free. Even young children won't tire walking among the deer, Barbary sheep, peacocks, rabbits, and buffalo.
Historic Zion Schoolhouse
The schoolhouse was built in 1869 and restored to 1910. The Zion Schoolhouse provided elementary education to generations of children of L'Amaroux. Today it is one of Toronto's remaining one-room schoolhouses and offers educational programs for many school children. Call 416-395-7435 for more information.
1091 Finch Avenue East, Toronto, ON
Hockey Hall of Fame
The Hall of Fame is the home of the Stanley Cup and the world's most extensive collection of hockey memorabilia. It is the ultimate tribute to the fastest game on earth and is more than simply a traditional sports museum. The Hall is a vibrant and innovative attraction where hockey fans of all ages and levels of interest can test their slapshot and play goal in the new Be A Player Zone, or have their picture taken with The Stanley Cup and more. Call 416-360-7765 for more information.
30 Yonge Street, Toronto, ON
Hudson’s Bay Company Gallery
This is Toronto's best kept secret...The Bay on Queen Street. Shop, dine and view the Thomson Collection of Canadian Art all in one downtown location Call 416-861-4773 for more information.
401 Bay Street, 9th Floor, Toronto, ON
Hummingbird Center for the Performing Arts
Canada's premiere theatre presents the best live variety entertainment, dance and family program. The Center is the home of the National Ballet of Canada and Canadian Opera Company. Group prices are offered as well as a very unique location for events of every style and size featuring in-house catering, meeting rooms and lecture hall. Call 416-393-7463 for more information.
1 Front Street East, Toronto, ON
Kariya Park
This Park can be found in the center of Mississauga. It was created in honour of the twin-city relationship with Kariya, Japan. The distinct vegetation includes the lavender Iris laevigata (Kariya's official city flower), gingko and sweet gum trees. This small park is open seven days a week Call 905-896-5384 for more information.
Lakefront Promenade Park
The Lakefront Park is dedicated to wildlife preservation and outdoor recreation. On site you will also find a playground, boardwalk and cycling paths are just some of the fabulous features of Lakefront Promenade.
800 Lakefront Promenade, Toronto, ON
LCBO Store at Summerhill
This 30,000 square foot Toronto landmark includes a 145-foot Venetian clock tower, the great hall, marble walls and brass ticket wickets. Featuring more than 5,000 wines, spirits, beers and gift ideas, as well as a vintages area, tasting stations and demonstration kitchen. Open year round Monday - Saturday 9am - 5pm; Sunday 11am - 6pm. Located in the historic North Toronto station that has been fully restored to its former glory, at 10 Scrivener Square Call 416-922-0403 for more information.
Little Italy
This historic neighborhood, centered around College Street has suddenly become the hippest place in Toronto. New restaurants open weekly, bars and coffeehouses are packed into the night, and every corner holds fashionable cafes and people dining outdoors during the warmer months. This is the southern edge of the city's Italian community, and though not much remains of this heritage; the flavor lingers in the menus, food markets, and pool halls.
Living Arts Centre
The Centre is home to the performing, visual, and studio arts. Also on site is a fine dining restaurant and catered meeting facilities. The visual arts facility presents the opportunity to learn how to paint, draw, and form pottery and more under the supervision and guidance of professional artists. Call 905-306-6000 for more information.
4141 Living Arts Drive, Toronto, ON
Maple Leaf Gardens
This is the last surviving edifice from the days of Hockey's "Original Six." Maple Leaf Gardens has become an historical shrine in the city of Toronto and in the world of hockey. Today, since the departure of the Toronto Maple Leafs, the Gardens hosts Toronto Rock lacrosse and major concerts in Toronto. Call 416-977-1641 for more information.
60 Carlton Street, Toronto, ON
Market Gallery
The Market Gallery features changing exhibitions of Toronto's art and history. Open year round Wednesday - Friday 10am – 4pm; Saturday 9am – 4pm; Sunday noon – 4pm; closed Monday & Tuesday. Admission is free; located in the historic South St. Lawrence Market, on the second floor in the 19th century city council chamber Call 416-392-7604 for more information.
95 Front Street East, Toronto, ON
Massey Hall
Known as the 'grande dame' of local music halls, Massey Hall has been a part of Toronto's music history since 1894. Programming includes pop, rock, classical and contemporary music. Call 416-593-4822 for more information.
178 Victoria Street, Toronto, ON
McMichael Canadian Art Collection
This premier Canadian destination features the impressive works by Group of Seven, Inuit, First Nations and Contemporary Canadian artists. The sprawling complex is situated on 100 acres of serene woodland and offers family programs, group tours, corporate events, meetings and nature trails. Tanglewood at McMichael restaurant, an outdoor terrace, cafe and gallery shop are all on site for your convenience. Call 888-213-1121 for more information.
10365 Islington Avenue, Toronto, ON
Medievil Times and Dinner Tournament
Travel back in time to an 11th century Spanish castle. You will see brave knights on horseback in a tournament of sword fighting and jousting while feasting on a fabulous four-course meal. Also available for trade shows and corporate meetings. Call 888-WE-JOUST for more information.
Millennium Grove within Dunn Park
Devoted to promoting the knowledge of trees indigenous to Southern Ontario, Millennium Grove is home to over 70 species. The trees encompass 1.23 hectares (3 acres) of land, yet there is still room for the open areas and valley.
2159 Rogers Road, Toronto, ON
Mississauga Garden Park
Over 160 acres of woodlands, meadows, historic buildings and valley slopes is set in the core of city. The unique vegetation, the Credit River, trails and tranquility are all a part of the area.
Mississauga Sports Hall of Fame
This Hall of Fame acknowledges the achievements of the athletes, coaches, sports advocators and managers in Mississauga. The museum has inducted over 70 people and continues to induct athletes on a yearly basis. You will find it on the fourth floor of the Civic Centre
300 City Centre Drive, Toronto, ON
Museum of Contemporary Canadian Art
The gallery features the works of a wide range of contemporary Canadian artists in a variety of mediums. You will find two-dimensional mixed media pieces by Betty Goodwin to sculpture by Roland Poulin to paintings by Ivan Eyre. The collection includes about 200 pieces and most produced after 1985. The gallery hosts six exhibitions a year, showcasing artists from across Canada. Call 416-395-0067 for more information.
5040 Yonge Street, Toronto, ON
National Film Board of Canada
The NFB Mediatheque is the ultimate window into Canadian culture in the heart of Toronto's entertainment district. You can enjoy watching NFB films on state of the art personal viewing stations, buy or rent videos and DVD's, attend film screenings in the NFB cinema or participate in innovative workshops for kids and adults. Join us 7 days a week for non stop public programming. Call 416-973-3012 for more information.
150 John Street, Toronto, ON
National Trade Center
The National Trade Centre offers over 1 million square feet of connected space, this is the third largest of such facilities in North America. The National Trade Centre enables Toronto to play host to some of the largest trade and consumer shows in the world. Located located adjacent to one of Toronto's main highways, the Gardiner Expressway and offering a convenience very few venues can offer! Located on the grounds of Exhibiton Place located on Toronto’s waterfront Call 416-263-3600 for more information.
Old City Hall
Old City Hall sits in marked contrast to the New City Hall structure across Bay Street. The earlier city hall was created in 1899 and features fabulous gargoyles above the front steps; this was apparently the architect's witty way of mocking certain turn-of-the-20th-century politicians; he also carved his name under the eaves on all four faces of the building. Today it is considered one of North America's most impressive municipal halls in its heyday. It is still used today as the home of the provincial courts, the county offices, and the marriage bureau. Open weekdays 8:30am – 5pm Call 416-327-5675 for more information.
60 Queen Street West, Toronto, ON
Olympic Spirit, Toronto
Olympic Spirit will be a unique and highly interactive tourism attraction celebrating the Olympic Games and the athletes who strive for excellence. Opened in spring 2004 and is adjacent to the new Dundas Square Call 416-408-2179 for more information.
370 King Street West, Toronto, ON
Ontario Place Corporation
This family entertainment complex is situated on Toronto's waterfront featuring rides, attractions, IMAX films and great live entertainment. Home to the Molson Amphitheatre and Atlantis Pavilions Call 416-314-9900 for more information.
955 Lake Shore Blvd. West, Toronto, ON
Paramount Canada's Wonderland
This is Canada's premier theme park featuring new rides and adventures with each season. You will find thrills on “The Rideª - Canada's only flying coaster. Paramount's Magic of the Movies and Nicktoons are presented live along with the best of Hollywood Entertainment. For more information please call or visit our website. Open May – October Call 905-832-7000 for more information.
9580 Jane Street, Toronto, ON
Parkwood, the R.S. McLaughlin Estate
The Parkwood Estate and Gardens is a National Historic Site and was once home to R.S. McLaughlin (Founder of General Motors of Canada). Guided tours of the 55-room mansion are offered that will highlight the lavish original furnishings/garden spaces from serene to spectacular/garden Teahouse or greenhouse Tearoom. The estate has been featured on America's Castles and Canadian Gardening Television. Call 905-433-4311 for more information.
270 Simcoe Street North, Toronto, ON
Playdium Mississauga
The Playdium is set within 40,000 square feet that features over 200 of the world's most challenging games, simulators and attractions. This is the ultimate choice for interactive entertainment. Call 905-273-9000 for more information.
99 Rathburn Road West, Toronto, ON
Plaza Flamingo Cabaret
The Plaza Flamingo is the ultimate dinner and show attraction. Once here you can feel the rhythm of a live flamenco show, dancers, singers, classical and flamenco guitar players. Enjoy a feast for the senses. Steak, fish, pasta, paella, rack of lamb, salmon and more. Call for reservations and show times Call 416-603-8884 for more information.
423 College Street, Toronto, ON
Princess of Wales Theatre
This 2,000 seat theatre was named after her Royal Highness the Princess of Wales. It is located in the heart of the entertainment district on King Street West. The Canadian première of many of Broadway’s musicals, comedies and shows are featured at this theatre. Call 800-724-6420 for more information.
300 King Street West, Toronto, ON
Queen’s Quay Terminal
With over 30 specialty shops, galleries restaurants and a new food court in a unique waterfront setting. You will find a remarkable selection of one-of-a-kind gift items, home accessories, Canadian fashion, toys and services such as Currency Exchange. Open seven days a week with extended summer hours. Call 416-203-0510 for more information.
207 Queens Quay West, Toronto, ON
Rattray Marsh Conservation Area
This environmental site is home to abundant plant life, birds and small creatures. Explore the area on the self-guided nature trails, take lots of pictures or indulge in bird watching, which changes by the season. Located on the Mississauga waterfront
Redpath Sugar Museum
The Museum displays and education programs are centered upon the history of sugar, The Redpath Sugar Company, antique and modern refining technologies and nutrition/health are all featured. Call 416-366-3561 for more information.
95 Queens Quay East, Toronto, ON
ROM Reproductions Shop
This specialty shop is found just inside the front door of the Royal Ontario Museum. The shop features unique gifts inspired by the museum's own collections: classic jewelery, sculpture, ceramics, Canadiana glass, ties and silk. Located at the Royal Ontario Museum Call 416-586-5896 for more information.
100 Queen's Park, Toronto, ON
Roy Thomson Hall
Canada's premier concert hall presents the top international performers and it is home to the Toronto Symphony Orchestra, the Toronto Mendelssohn Choir and Toronto International Film Festival Gala screenings. Call 416-593-4822 for more information.
60 Simcoe Street, Toronto, ON
Royal Alexandra Theatre
Featuring live theatre and musicals that include the popular hit musical Mamma Mia! Call for our performance line up, times and ticket prices. Call 800-724-6420 for more information.
260 King Street West, Toronto, ON
Royal Bank Building and Plaza
All that glitters is gold. The exterior of this 1976 building, designed by the gifted Torontonian Boris Zerafa. The exterior of the building is coated with 2,500 ounces of the precious ore to keep the heat in and the cold out. The surface creates gorgeous reflections of sky, clouds, and other buildings; this is the jewel in the crown of the Toronto skyline. The building is stunning at sunset
Royal Ontario Museum
Canada’s premier museum! Telling the fascinating stories of the natural and human world through engaging permanent galleries and international traveling exhibitions. The ROM also offers special programs and events, educational activities and excellent facilities for private functions. You can explore a Chinese tomb or gaze into the fact of an ancient mummy, creep into the Bat Cave or coming nose to nose with a T-Rex! Conveniently located in the heart of downtown Toronto Call 416-586-8000 for more information.
100 Queen`s Park, Toronto, ON
Scarborough Historical Museum
This living history site is located in beautiful Thomson Park. The buildings and collections depict life in Scarborough from the 1850s in the McCowan's log house to the turn of the century home of the Cornell family. Located in Thomson Park Call 416-338-8807 for more information.
1007 Brimley Road, Toronto, ON
Scarborough Historical Museum
The Scarborough Historical Society and Museum provides a variety of services to the community. High school, college, and elementary students consult our staff and resources for information involving their history projects. Our collection is extensive and includes farming equipment and tools from bygone coopers and cobblers, quilts and clothes from past eras; class pictures and other objects from early school days, as well as photographs of people, homes, buildings, and related documents including Bibles and family genealogies. Open Tuesday 9am - noon; other times by appointment. Call 416-338-8807 for more information.
1007 Brimley Road, Toronto, ON
Second City
This is Toronto's best sketch comedy theatre for group and private functions. The Theatre, lobby and restaurant are all available for special events and business meetings. Call 416-343-0011 for more information.
56 Blue Jays Way, Toronto, ON
Skydome
This unique domed stadium is home to a variety of events including family, thrill, sporting and consumer/trade shows. SkyDome accommodates a wide range of versatile seating capacities from intimate to full stadium mode. Home to the Toronto Blue Jays baseball and Toronto Argonaut football teams. Call 416-341-2222 for more information.
1 Blue Jays Way, Toronto, ON
Spa Baby
Luxuriate in one of Toronto's exclusive spas offering facials, massage, body and scalp treatments, manicure and pedicure. Fabulous day packages are available with attractive prices; indulge yourself. Call 416-960-8686 for more information.
921 Yonge Street, Toronto, ON
Spadina Museum
This magnificent 1866 estate sits on 6 acres of Toronto's finest restored Victorian and Edwardian gardens. Guided tours are offered through the house where you will see original furnishings and fine art. Call 416-392-6910 for more information.
285 Spadina Road, Toronto, ON
St. James Cathedral
This Anglican Church with Gothic spires has the tallest steeple in Canada. Its illuminated spire clock once guided ships into the harbor. A new peal of 12 bells was recently installed; concerts are given most Sundays, a half-hour before the 11am service. Call 416-364-7865 for more information.
St. Lawrence Centre for the Arts
The St. Lawrence Centre for the Arts has been presenting theater, music, dance, opera, film, and forums on public issues since 1970. Call 416-366-7723 for more information.
27 Front Street East, Toronto, ON
Stage West Theatre Restaurant
You will find a world class 630 seat Las Vegas style Dinner Theatre featuring enjoyable plays with internationally known stars. Call 800-263-0684 for more information.
5400 Dixie Road, Toronto, ON
Steam Whistle Brewing
Enjoy Toronto's own craft beer - Steam Whistle Pilsner - brewed at the historic railway roundhouse in downtown Toronto. Open daily with an on-site retail store that offers unique merchandise along with fine, fresh beer. Public Tours. Private parties are welcome. Located at the Roundhouse Call 416-362-2337 for more information.
255 Bremner Blvd., Toronto, ON
Streetsville Memorial Park
The Park offers many recreational opportunities for the entire family. Soccer fields, softball diamonds, an outdoor pool and several picnic spots are just some of the amenities. Every year in June, the park hosts the Bread and Honey Festival. Located in the historic Streetsville area of Mississauga
355 Church Street, Toronto, ON
Textile Museum of Canada
The Museum features Canada's only museum dedicated to exhibiting traditional and contemporary textiles, carpets and fibre art from around the world. Browse through our extensive research library, fibrespace (italics) education gallery, gift and rental facilities. Call 416-599-5321 for more information.
55 Centre Avenue, Toronto, ON
Tobago Historical Museum
Located in the Barrack Guard House at Fort King George, the museum provides a good insight into Tobago's early Amerindian era. The museum has an excellent display of Amerindian pottery and shells; military relics of the colonial impetus, as well as interesting maps and documents from the era of slavery. Open Monday – Friday 9am - 5pm. Call 868-639 3970 for more information.
Todmorden Mills Heritage Museum & Arts Centre
The Museum and Centre can be found just minutes from downtown. This is a 200-year old industrial site that you will find nestled in the picturesque Don River Valley. Take a guided tour of the historic houses, view the cultural landscape, and learn about industry in early Toronto. Open May - September Tuesday – Friday 11am - 4:30pm; weekends noon - 5pm; closed Monday October – December / Brewery Gallery is open Monday – Friday 10am - 4pm. Call 416-396-2819 for more information.
67 Pottery Road, Toronto, ON
Toronto Blue Jays Baseball Club
The Blue Jays play 81 regular season games from April - September in Toronto. They are a part of the American League of Major League Baseball. All games are played at Skydome, located in downtown Toronto. Call 888-OK-GO-JAY for more information.
1 Blue Jays, Toronto, ON
Toronto Centre for the Arts
The Toronto Centre for the Arts hosts mega-musicals and classical music. The complex, close to the North York subway stop, features several theaters Call 416-872-2222 for more information.
5040 Yonge Street, Toronto, ON
Toronto Islands
The tree-lined islands include 550 acres of parkland. You will find a boardwalk that stretches from Centre to Ward's Island and is 2½ km (1½ mi) long. Cars are not permitted; bikes are encouraged! The Island ferry connects the islands to downtown Toronto Call 416-234-2345 for more information.
Toronto Maple Leafs Hockey
This is the hockey team that has been thrilling fans for seven decades can be found here! The Toronto Maple Leafs, Toronto's NHL hockey team, now entertains thousands at the Air Canada Centre. Games are played at the Air Canada Centre Call 416-815-5700 for more information.
40 Bay Street, Toronto, ON
Toronto Public Library
This popular Toronto library can be found in Toronto's downtown core. The Toronto Reference Library houses the rare collections of Arthur Conan Doyle and Canadiana. Also providing high speed access to the Internet, email, research databases and other electronic resources. For more information on Toronto Public Library's 98 locations, please call us directly at Answerline. Call 416-393-7131 for more information.
789 Yonge Street, Toronto, ON
Toronto Raptors Basketball Club
The Toronto Raptors bring professional basketball excitement north of the border. This team joined the NBA during the 1995-96 season and play at the Air Canada Centre, Call 416-815-5600 for more information.
40 Bay Street, Toronto, ON
Toronto Roadrunners Professional Hockey Club
The Toronto Roadrunners are the affiliate team of the NHL's Edmonton Oilers. Visit the fabulous Ricoh Coliseum to enjoy watching the future stars of the NHL. Providing exciting professional hockey at very affordable prices. Games are played at Exhibition Place in the Richoh Coliseum Call 868-631-3925 for more information.
100 Princess Boulevard, Toronto, ON
Toronto Rock
The Rock is Toronto’s team in the National Lacrosse Association and the Ontario Lacrosse Association. Boxes, season and group tickets can be purchased through the Rock Hotline. Games are played at Toronto’s Maple Leaf Gardens Call 416-596-3075 for more information.
60 Carleton Street, Toronto, ON
Toronto Symphony Orchestra
Experience the energy and excitement of live orchestral music. You will find programs that include classical masterpieces, light classics, pops, kids' classics and special performances. This orchestra is new, we're improved! Performances held at Roy Thomson Hall Call 416-593-7769 for more information.
60 Simcoe Street, Toronto, ON
Toronto Zoo
Enjoy a leisurely day at this 710-acre zoo that houses mammals, birds, reptiles, and fish in their natural habitats. You will also find botanical exhibits, pony and camel rides, a walking safari, and a reproduction of "big-game" country with rare animals. Dine in the Savanna's Safari Lodge and camp overnight in the Bush Camp (reservations required). The zoo is a 30-min drive from downtown Toronto; open summer daily 9am - 7:30pm; winter 9:30am - 4:30pm; admission is charged. Call 416-392-5900 for more information.
Trevor Allan Gallery
Featuring a unique array of original artworks ranging from Canadian landscape to International sensibilities. The Gallery also features Sculpture, Murano Venetian glass pieces and art related objects. Call 416-367-3456 for more information.
297 Queens Quay West, Toronto, ON
Wild Water Kingdom
Just imagine 800 gallons of water splashing down on you! Enjoy our popular attraction – Caribbean Cove where you can imagine being on vacation surrounded by turquoise water, lush landscape and spectacular waterfalls, lounging around our 6,000 sq. ft. swimming pool Nobody does water like Wild Water Kingdom; this is Canada’s largest and best water park. Call 416-369-0123 for more information.
7855 Finch Avenue West, Toronto, ON
Woodbine Entertainment Group
Discover the thrill of thoroughbred and harness racing at the Ontario Jockey Clubs. We have two locations; Woodbine and Mohawk Racetracks. Elegant dining and meeting facilities open year round offering an exciting afternoon or evening program. Easily accessible from Hwys. 401 & 427. Woodbine is in the Toronto Airport area Call 800-268-9967 for more information.
555 Rexdale Avenue, Toronto, ON
Yuk Yuk’s Comedy Cabaret
This cabaret style dinner theatre is Canada's original stand-up comedy cabaret. We showcase North America's most innovative and outrageously funny comedians. Experience the thrill of live stand-up at its best at the world's largest chain of comedy clubs. Call 416-967-6425 for more information.