Things to do in Toronto
The good news is that Toronto has enough amazing attractions for three cities of its size. The bad news is that no matter how long you stay, you won't have enough time to see them all. Many of the best attractions take a whole day to really appreciate and most of them are scattered all over the city and surrounding areas. Pick a handful of your favourites and bring a good pair of walking shoes, because Toronto is best experienced on foot.
Black Creek Pioneer Village
To get a taste of what pioneer life was like in the 1800s, visit this fully-restored and working village, which dates back to 1860. You can observe the authentically dressed villagers going about their daily lives and doing their chores such as spinning, sewing, sheep-shearing and threshing. Visitors can wander around this lovely village's 30 restored buildings and stop by the working mill, shop in the general store and even enjoy the villagers' cooking. It's a fantastic way to experience Canadian frontier life, and special events are held throughout the year. Phone: +1 416 736 1733.
CN Tower
Toronto's signature landmark can be seen from almost anywhere in the city and offers the best views around. This is the world's tallest freestanding structure at 553m. Glass-walled elevators blast visitors up to LookOut Level in just 58 seconds. From here, you can walk down one level and experience the Glass Floor, which extends outwards from the tower, providing a stomach-dropping view straight down to the street. It's not free to go up to the lookout, but it's definitely worth the admission price. Phone: +1 416 868 6937.
Harbourfront Centre
This 96-acre strip of land along the waterfront is one of the most popular spots in the city for locals and visitors alike. It's the perfect place to stroll around, ride a bicycle, have a picnic, gallery-hop, shop and even go sailing. There are several artistic venues here such as the contemporary art gallery Power Plant, the Du Maurier Theatre Centre and the Craft Studio, where you can watch artisans blow glass, throw pots and make prints. Another relaxing feature of the complex is the Artists' Gardens; over two dozen beautiful outdoor gardens, designed by local landscape architects. The Harbourfront amazingly holds over 4,000 events at its facilities each year. Phone: +1 416 973 4000.
Hockey Hall of Fame
Any ice hockey fan will want to pay this shrine a visit. The artefacts assembled here are fascinating, from the original Stanley Cup to dozens of pieces of equipment used by the sport's greatest players from over the years. Photographs of memorable moments and star players line the walls, and for some active fun, you can try out the interactive puck-shooting and goal-keeping displays. Phone: +1 416 360 7765.
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