Actually fun things to do in Toronto that aren't all your typical touristy activities!
Kensington Market is an eclectic and historic neighbourhood in Toronto, and it's the best place to go vintage clothing shopping in the city. There are a ton of different vintage stores there, offering all kinds of vintage and secondhand clothing piec...
Vintage shopping in Kensington Market
Get competitive with some board game fun at Snakes & Lattes. From Scrabble, to Settlers of Catan, they've got over 600 board games for you to choose from! They've got a few locations you can visit, and your $20 fee includes unlimited board games ...
Play board games at Snakes & Lattes
The Power Plant is such an underrated gallery in Toronto, and best of all… it's totally free to visit! This gallery is located along Toronto's stunning waterfront, and they change up the artwork throughout the year.
Wander around The Power Plant Contemporary Art Gallery
If you love Italian food, try your hand at an Italian cooking class at Eataly's Toronto outpost. This Italian grocery store offers up cooking classes in-store, from pasta, to pizza, to tiramisu.
Italian cooking class at Eataly Toronto
Get your creative juices flowing and do some painting at Paint Cabin. The staff will help you execute your vision, from mixing your perfect colour palette, to giving you tips on how to paint your design. It's such a fun time!
Painting at Paint Cabin
You've probably noticed people donning adorable keychains on their bags, and you can make your very own buddy keychain at Your Dream Desk in Toronto. You'll get to make your own bear or bunny from scratch, then dress it up!
Buddy workshop at Your Dream Desk
Lou-Lou's is a flower truck that goes around Toronto during the summer months, and they offer up hands-on workshops at their studio. Learn how to make your very own terrarium, and take it home with you afterwards!
DIY terrarium workshop at Lou-Lou's
Get in touch with your inner child at this adult-sized playground full of obstacle courses. There's over 30,000 square feet of fun in here, including a ball pit!
Get active at Pursuit OCR
If you're in the mood to just throw things, try your hand at axe throwing. BATL has a few locations in the city, and it's a super fun activity if you're feeling adventurous. It’s a little terrifying, but that’s what makes it so thrilling!
Axe throwing at BATL
Stop into Toronto's most epic arcade for some fun and games. Grab a game tag, then play games and collect reward points to earn prizes! There's even an in-house restaurant serving up delicious drinks and eats.
Play games at The Rec Room Toronto
I'm not much of a theatre person, but Come From Away is my all-time favourite show. It's a Canadian story, and it's set in Gander, Newfoundland during the events of 9/11. It's an amazing show for anyone to watch!
See Come From Away at Mirvish Productions
Going to the CN Tower is one of the most popular tourist activities in Toronto, but walking along the EDGE of the CN Tower is an experience that's totally unique. You get suited and strapped up and get to walk along the edge of the CN Tower!
EdgeWalk at the CN Tower
The Scarborough Bluffs is one of the most beautiful areas of Toronto, and you won't even feel like you're in the city. Stroll along the beach and admire the cliff views and waves crashing against the sand.