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The capital of Ontario, Toronto is a melting pot of cultures and the financial hub of Canada. The sprawling metropolis is home to soaring skyscrapers and high-rises, forming a skyline that’s filled in for cities like New York and Chicago in countless movies and TV shows.

Toronto’s iconic skyline is dominated by the 553-metre-tall CN Tower, once the tallest building in the world. The urban jungle is also home to a Gothic Revival castle – the stately Casa Loma featuring a museum, secret passageways and acres of immaculate gardens. Once you’ve had a glimpse of the cityscape, you can truly soak up the culture with a feast at the historic St. Lawrence Market in the Old Town, or a stroll through the eclectic Distillery District, characterised by Victorian architecture, cobblestone streets and trendy art galleries, boutiques and bars.

Canada lives and breathes hockey, and for an introduction to the national sport, you can head to the Hockey Hall of Fame in Toronto. If it’s art and culture you’re after, the Royal Ontario Museum is the country’s largest, boasting 13 million items spanning centuries and civilisations – from dinosaur fossils to Egyptian mummies. Also worth a visit is the Art Gallery of Ontario, redesigned by architecture luminary Frank Gehry, who calls the city home.

Tonight

From £141 per night

Next weekend

From £186 per night

Most popular time to visit October–December
Cheapest time to visit January–March
Local currency CAD 10 = £5.84
Language French
Average weekend price £138 per night
Average weekday price £128 per night
Typical stay 2 nights

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10

Ate on Dupont Street - lots of casual places with character.

16 April 2024

Ate on Dupont Street - lots of casual places with character. Transit very easy to navigate. Coffee and gelato excellent at Mizzica's. Would not bother with Hockey Hall of Fame - far too corporate and NHL -oriented.

evan_t
evan_t Canada
10

It was over 40 years between visits to Canada and my first...

15 April 2024

It was over 40 years between visits to Canada and my first time in Toronto, it did not dissapoint. Toronto is a big city and you are spoilt for choice with where to stay. We stayed downtown as it was close to conference venue. You will want to spend time exploring the different neighbourhoods and if you get time, I would recommend a tip down to Hamilton and to Niagra. All serviced by the clean and reliable GO trains from Union station. Cose to the city I recommend walking through Kensington Market - which is a district rather than a market. On the weekend this place is heaving. You have a pletohra of great restaurants and a people watching paradise. Closer to downtown, a walk along King and Queen streets will reward you with street art, quirky shops, some of the best vintage stores I have been in and food options galore. Can also recommend a wander through Chinatown (Between Queen St and Kensington Market. The Distillery District is worth a look if you have time. The old distillery makes for an interesting backdrop to new residental buildings, shops, bars and restaurants. The UP trains from the airport (Pearson) to the city are your best option to get into the city. Around $12 and about 25 minutes - well worth it and a lot cheaper than taxis and Uber. Enjoy!

Jeffrey Ian Evans
Jeffrey Ian Evans United States
10

I am no stranger to Toronto as I worked for The City of...

13 April 2024

I am no stranger to Toronto as I worked for The City of Toronto at Toronto City Hall for 40 years. Toronto is an exciting City to visit. It’s so clean, the people are super friendly, there are so many different types of food and restaurants to enjoy, so many wonderful attractions to visit - a trip on the Ferry to Centre Island is a must during the warm summer months, the Aquarium, take in a Toronto Blue Jays game, walk to St Lawrence Market. Visit beautiful Nathan Phillips square anytime of the year. Make sure to spend a day at the Toronto Zoo too.!!!! Go to The Pint right across the street for a pint and some delicious food and hang out with all the Blue Jays fans!!!!

Sandy Hodder
Sandy Hodder Canada
8.0

had difficulty getting an Uber return trip from

10 April 2024

had difficulty getting an Uber return trip from Scotia Bank arena to accommodations-left standing on corner at 18 York street at 11pm on a very cool night which was the requested pick up location but driver was a no show and we were charged a cancellation fee by uber????

Cheryl
Cheryl Canada
8.0

I particularly liked the waterfront parks, the Luminiere...

6 April 2024

I particularly liked the waterfront parks, the Luminiere exhibit was lovely. CN tower was so-so, but the Aquarium was excellent. The Princess of Wales Theater is a lovely, contemporary theater and the production of Les Miserables that I attended was fantastic. Food very good - particularly at Vagabondo Italian, and Dessert Lady coffee shop.

Mary
Mary United States
6.0

For non American / Canadians Toronto is expensive.

5 April 2024

For non American / Canadians Toronto is expensive. For restaurants bars etc you can pretty much add 50% to what you think you are going to pay by the time the tax is added then the pretty compulsory tip (Gratuity) Public transport is good and reliable and not too expensive.

Paul
Paul Ireland

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