Toronto Tourism Advice
From An Insider

Looking for Toronto tourism advice from a local expert? Get the lowdown on Toronto attractions, Toronto Ontario hotels and more.

Toronto Tourism Attractions

Toronto is blessed with a wide variety of major tourist attractions. Some of the most notable ones are the CN Tower, The Royal Ontario Museum and Casa Loma. For more details please see this brief article on tourist attractions in Toronto.

Architectural Landmarks

Like any large city, Toronto has numerous noteworthy buildings. There are of course the three biggies listed above, but the city is also home to a mix of other modern and antique buildings. Take the Rogers Centre for example. With its retractable dome, the stadium is home to professional sports teams Toronto Blue Jays and the Toronto Argonauts. It's also used for big-name concerts, family events like Disney on Ice, and cultural celebrations. Other notable landmarks include: The historic Campbell House, Commerce Court North, The Royal York Hotel, Old City Hall, New City Hall, Fort York, the Ontario Legislature, Mackenzie House, the University of Toronto campus, Union Station, and the Distillery District, which is a collection of 19th century industrial heritage buildings that have been successfully renovated and turned into a shopping/entertainment/residential neighbourhood. Some of the historic Toronto Ontario Hotels like the Royal York and The Gladstone are worth a visit too!

Entertainment – Broadway-style musicals, grassroots theatre, comedy, big name pop stars, night clubs, dub poetry readings, symphony orchestras, dinner theatre, pubs, opera, country and western, ballet, dancing on ice, medieval supper shows, and even blacklight theatre by the Famous People Players. Toronto has something for everyone. Check the local free weekly newspaper NOW Toronto for schedules.

Flamingos, Toronto Zoo Photo credit: Toronto Convention & Visitors Association

Family Outings – Must-see Toronto attractions: the Toronto Zoo, the Ontario Science centre, Centreville amusement park on Toronto Island, Harbourfront Centre, Canada’s Wonderland (just north of the city). Other possibilities: boat cruises and children’s theatre.

Festivals – Caribana, Toronto International Film Festival, International Festival of Authors, the Gay Pride Week, Nuit Blanche and the Christmas-season Cavalcade of Lights are some of the big draws of Toronto tourism. Check Harbourfront Centre for a series of musical and cultural festivals nearly every weekend during the summer. One of the most popular Toronto tourism attractions.

Food and Drink – Yes, food counts as a Toronto attraction because Toronto is the most multicultural city in Canada and Toronto restaurants reflect this. Hungry for Thai? Greek? Indian? Tibetan? Italian? French? Polish? North American Comfort Food? Sushi? Vegetarian? You’ll have no trouble satisfying your desires here.

History & Heritage Sites - Toronto may look new and brash, but it’s older than you think. Learn about Toronto history by visiting Fort York, Black Creek Pioneer Village or Campbell House.

Hotels - Toronto has a wide variety of accommodation options. Some of the most interesting are historic hotels. Find out why they're tourist attractions in their own right.

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