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Toronto: choose what to see and shape your visit

Start with what you want to explore, then build a plan around it. This Toronto travel guide brings together the choices that matter for a trip or a day out in your own city.

View of Toronto’s skyline with the CN Tower

Find a starting point for your own route

The CN Tower, Union Station, Harbourfront and Old Town Toronto are among the places mentioned in the walking tour featured on this page. They offer a starting point for deciding what interests you, without turning your visit into a checklist. From there, connect your priorities with where you stay, how you travel, where you eat and what you want to spend. Allow time for the activities that interest you most and for travelling between neighbourhoods.

  • Choose the places that interest you before arranging each day.
  • Match your accommodation and travel plans to your chosen route.
  • The featured activity is a small group walking tour of downtown.

Show Me the City: a small group Toronto walking tour

Buzz Tours operates this walk through downtown Toronto. According to the activity description, it combines history, storytelling, humour and local tips, with sights including the CN Tower, Union Station, Harbourfront, Old Town To…

Get to know Toronto as you walk through downtownActivity on TourBookGo

Get to know Toronto as you walk through downtown

Show Me the City pairs a walk through downtown Toronto with commentary on its history and architecture. Buzz Tours offers a shared tour in English through the Entertainment District, Harbourfront, PATH and Old Town, finishing at…

Check the price on ViatorThe advertised duration is 180 minutes. Timed stages total 75 minutes, with the remaining 105 unallocated; total walking distance and breaks are unspecified.

Ten questions to help plan your Toronto visit

Plan your visit around the season, where you stay, how you get around and the activities that interest you most.

1 Highlights

What is special about Toronto

Consider what you want to discover and which sights match your interests. Understanding what draws you to the city helps you choose where to spend your time.

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2 When to go

Best time to visit Toronto

Match your dates to the plans you have in mind and the time you can spend. Check expected conditions and activity availability before making a decision.

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3 Accommodation

Where to stay in Toronto

Choose a base with your sightseeing, journeys and downtime in mind. Compare each property's location and booking conditions before committing.

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4 Activities

Things to do in Toronto

Pair the sights that interest you with activities that add context. A guided walk is one option for getting to know downtown.

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5 Transport

How to get around Toronto

Plan the journeys between your accommodation and chosen stops. Check routes and transport options so that getting around fits the pace of your visit.

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6 Budget

Toronto travel budget

Break your spending into accommodation, transport, food and activities. Use current prices for your dates and choices to work out a realistic total.

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7 Food

Where to eat in Toronto

Plan meal stops around your route and the food you enjoy. Check menus, dining arrangements and dietary requirements before choosing.

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8 Safety

Staying safe in Toronto

Use current information to prepare your journeys and look after your belongings. Consider the areas and times involved in your own itinerary.

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9 Planning tips

Mistakes to avoid in Toronto

Check travel times and activity conditions before filling your day with stops. Leave room for breaks and confirm what each activity includes.

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10 Itinerary

Toronto itinerary

Turn your priorities into a route that suits the time you have. Group stops by location and allow space for meals and rest.

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Activities to build into your visit

Toronto: discover activities for your trip. Before booking, check each activity's location, meeting point and route.

Plan from where you are

What can you do in Toronto today?

Build an itinerary around your location, local time, weather and real places, or discover several options that fit right now.

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