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31 things to do in Toronto, where to stay, airport transfers, 7 MICHELIN-starred restaurants. Pick places on the map and get a day-by-day walking route from your hotel with steps, kilometres and minutes.
Top things to do in Toronto
- CN Tower — communications and observation tower in Toronto, Canada (visit ≈ 40 min)
- Hockey Hall of Fame — Museum of hockey history in a former bank building, where the Stanley Cup is on display. (visit ≈ 90 min)
- Royal Ontario Museum — museum of world culture and natural history in Toronto, Ontario, Canada (visit ≈ 120 min)
- Art Gallery of Ontario — art museum in Toronto, Ontario, Canada (visit ≈ 120 min)
- Yonge Dundas Square — public square in Toronto (visit ≈ 15 min)
- Casa Loma — mansion in Toronto, Canada. (visit ≈ 120 min)
- Canada's Walk of Fame — street in Toronto, Ontario, Canada (visit ≈ 15 min)
- Bata Shoe Museum — footwear museum in Toronto, Ontario, Canada (visit ≈ 120 min)
- St. Michael's Cathedral — cathedral in Toronto, Canada (visit ≈ 35 min)
- Nathan Phillips Square — plaza in front of Toronto, Ontario's City Hall named in honour of the above (visit ≈ 15 min)
- Queen's Park — urban park in Downtown Toronto, Ontario, Canada - located to the north of the Ontario Legislative Building (visit ≈ 45 min)
- Jami Mosque — mosque in Canada (visit ≈ 30 min)
- Ontario Place — island group in Ontario, Canada (visit ≈ 30 min)
- Fort York — historic site in Toronto, Canada (visit ≈ 120 min)
- Gardiner Museum — museum of ceramic art in Toronto, Ontario (visit ≈ 120 min)
- Allan Gardens — public park and conservatory in Toronto, Ontario, Canada (visit ≈ 45 min)
- St. Paul's Basilica — church in Toronto, Ontario, Canada (visit ≈ 30 min)
- Fort Rouillé — French fort in Canada (visit ≈ 60 min)
- Elgin Theatre — pair of stacked theatres in Toronto, Canada (visit ≈ 20 min)
- St. John's Cathedral — cathedral in Toronto (visit ≈ 35 min)
- Kiever Synagogue — Orthodox synagogue in Toronto, Canada (visit ≈ 30 min)
- Anshei Minsk — synagogue in Toronto, Ontario (visit ≈ 30 min)
- Cathedral Church of St. James — cathedral in Toronto (visit ≈ 35 min)
- Cherry Beach — beach in Toronto, Ontario, Canada (visit ≈ 45 min)
- Christie Pits — public recreational area in Toronto, Canada (visit ≈ 45 min)
- Princess of Wales Theatre — theatre in Toronto, Ontario, Canada (visit ≈ 20 min)
- St. Clement of Ohrid Macedonian Orthodox Cathedral — church in Ontario, Canada (visit ≈ 35 min)
- Ripley's Aquarium of Canada — Public aquarium in Toronto, Ontario (visit ≈ 150 min)
- Centreville Amusement Park — Canadian children's amusement park (visit ≈ 45 min)
- The Image Centre — photography, art museum and education centre in Ontario, Canada (visit ≈ 120 min)
- Spadina House — manor in Toronto, Canada (visit ≈ 120 min)
2-day Toronto walking itinerary
Starting point: Financial District. The top 8 places at a normal pace (up to ~10 km of walking a day), in this order. Change places or your hotel on the map and the route is recalculated; distances are estimates with a street allowance.
- Day 1 (≈ 8.3 km · 11,180 steps · 1 h 51 min on the way): Hockey Hall of Fame → St. Michael's Cathedral → Yonge Dundas Square → Royal Ontario Museum → Bata Shoe Museum
- Day 2 (≈ 4.2 km · 5,680 steps · 56 min on the way): Art Gallery of Ontario → Canada's Walk of Fame → CN Tower
Hidden gems and overlooked spots in Toronto
- Scarborough Bluffs — White clay cliffs up to 90 m high along Lake Ontario, with parks and beaches below. (visit ≈ 120 min)
- Aga Khan Museum — Contemporary museum of arts from Muslim civilisations, with an elegant building and reflecting-pool garden. (visit ≈ 90 min)
- Evergreen Brick Works — A former brickworks in a ravine, with nature trails, wetlands and a weekend market. (visit ≈ 75 min)
- Graffiti Alley — A long back lane behind Queen Street West covered end to end in colourful graffiti. (visit ≈ 20 min)
Where to stay in Toronto
- Financial District: Walking distance to Union Station, the CN Tower and the lakefront.
- Yorkville: Luxury hotels, boutiques and the Royal Ontario Museum.
- Kensington Market: Colourful shops, vintage clothes and food from everywhere.
- Distillery District: Galleries and restaurants in Victorian brick buildings; car-free lanes.
- West Queen West: Art galleries, bars and boutique hotels.
Getting from the airport to Toronto
- Toronto Pearson (YYZ): UP Express train, no change ≈ 25 min.
- Billy Bishop (Island Airport) (YTZ): Pedestrian tunnel plus free shuttle bus ≈ 15 min.
Getting around
The subway, streetcars and buses (TTC) cover the centre; pay with Presto or a contactless card. Downtown is walkable.
Classic places to eat
- Carousel Bakery: The famous peameal bacon sandwich in St. Lawrence Market.
- Barberian’s Steak House: A classic steakhouse since 1959.
- Pai Northern Thai Kitchen: A busy, much-loved northern Thai restaurant.
- Mother’s Dumplings: Handmade dumplings in Chinatown.
- Rol San: All-day dim sum in Chinatown.
- The Rex Hotel Jazz & Blues Bar: An old bar with live jazz every night.
- Bar Raval: Spanish pintxos and cocktails in a carved-wood room.
MICHELIN-starred restaurants
Last known stars; check the MICHELIN Guide before you go.
- Sushi Masaki Saito — 2 MICHELIN stars, Sushi
- Alo — 1 MICHELIN star, French, contemporary
- Edulis — 1 MICHELIN star, European, seasonal
- Aburi Hana — 1 MICHELIN star, Japanese, kaiseki
- Quetzal — 1 MICHELIN star, Mexican
- Shoushin — 1 MICHELIN star, Sushi
- Osteria Giulia — 1 MICHELIN star, Italian
Romantic views
- Toronto Islands (Sunset): The skyline seen from islands a short ferry ride away.
- Humber Bay Arch Bridge (Sunset): A white arched footbridge on the lakeshore.
- Toronto Music Garden (Afternoon): A lakeside garden inspired by a piece by Bach.
- Distillery District (Evening): An evening stroll through lit-up brick lanes.
Football stadiums in Toronto
- BMO Field: Home of Toronto FC
Good to know before visiting Toronto
- Fine: Cannabis is legal, but carrying it across any border, including to the US, is a crime.
- Fine: Open alcohol in public is banned in most places.
- Fine: Declare all food, plant and animal products at customs.
- Warning: Follow wildlife rules in nature: bears are real, never leave food out.
- Warning: Winters bring extreme cold and snow; dress for it.
- Price tags exclude sales tax, added at the till.
Extra rules for Ontario
- Warning: The legal age for cannabis is 19; public drinking is generally banned.
- Transit uses the PRESTO card or contactless payment.
- Emergency: 911
- Plugs: A/B, 120V
- Tap water: Tap water is safe to drink.
- Tipping: Tipping 15–20% is expected in restaurants.
Sources: UK FCDO — Foreign travel advice: Canada, Wikivoyage — Canada, T.C. Dışişleri Bakanlığı — Türk vatandaşlarının tabi olduğu vize uygulamaları · For information only; rules change, check official sources before you go. Last checked: 2026-10
Toronto travel FAQ
- How many days do you need in Toronto?
- The top 8 places in the centre take about 2 days at a normal pace on a walking route from your hotel. Allow 5 days for the top 20 places within walking distance.
- What are the top things to do in Toronto?
- Highlights: CN Tower, Hockey Hall of Fame, Royal Ontario Museum, Art Gallery of Ontario and Yonge Dundas Square. The map has 31 things to do in total.
- Where to stay in Toronto?
- Financial District: Walking distance to Union Station, the CN Tower and the lakefront. Other options: Yorkville, Kensington Market, Distillery District and West Queen West.
- How do you get from the airport to Toronto city centre?
- Toronto Pearson (YYZ): UP Express train, no change ≈ 25 min. · Billy Bishop (Island Airport) (YTZ): Pedestrian tunnel plus free shuttle bus ≈ 15 min.
- How do you get around Toronto?
- The subway, streetcars and buses (TTC) cover the centre; pay with Presto or a contactless card. Downtown is walkable.
- Which MICHELIN-starred restaurants are in Toronto?
- According to the last known data there are 7 starred restaurants: Sushi Masaki Saito (2 stars), Alo (1 star), Edulis (1 star), Aburi Hana (1 star), Quetzal (1 star) and 2 more. Check the MICHELIN Guide before you go.
- What is the emergency number in Toronto?
- Emergency: 911.
- Do you tip in Toronto?
- Tipping 15–20% is expected in restaurants.
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