This was a short trip in July 2025 and there is so much more to check out in Toronto!
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Attractions
Check out these fun attractions in Toronto. Most are walkable or you can use public transportation which is fantastic and easy to navigate.
This beautiful park in downtown Toronto makes you forget you are in the middle of a metropolitan city. Based on Bach's Suite No. 1 for Unaccompanied Cello, each movement corresponds to a different section of the garden. It is next to the waterfront a... It's a great place to have a picnic.
Toronto Music Garden — Garden Review | Condé Nast Traveler
The Empire Sandy is docked at the Toronto Waterfront. It is available for public cruises and private events. While it's docked, you can step onboard for a cocktail and relax while you watch the marina.
The Empire Sandy - Canada's Largest Sailing Tall Ship | Experience Toronto Sailing Adventures
If you want the best views of Toronto, this is a must see. Ride the elevator to the main observation level at 346 metres (1,136 feet). Go one floor down to experience the glass bottom floors. If you have a fear of heights, I would avoid this. For an ... It also looks amazing at night!
CN Tower
DO NOT CONFUSE THIS FOR THE ROGERS CENTRE!! We saw Coldplay here and luckily we realized the day before that the show was at Rogers Stadium (about 12mi outside Toronto) and not the Rogers Centre (downtown Toronto where the Blue Jays play). The venue ... I would definitley see another concert here and hopefully they can improve the crowd flow afterwards.
Rogers Stadium Tickets & Schedule | Toronto Concert Venue
This is a must-see if you're a hockey fan! Along with getting your picture taken with the current Stanley Cup, you can see the original one as well as the other hockey trophies. There are a lot of exhibits detailing hockey's history and interactive g...
Hockey Hall of Fame - Home of the Stanley Cup & Hockey at its Best.
Casa Loma is a beautiful castle where you can tour and learn about the founder, financier Sir Henry Pellatt. You can also learn about Canada's military history, tour an antique car collection and even a wax museum. The grounds are gorgeous and you ca...
About - Casa Loma
Dining
Toronto has an amazing food scene. We didn't even begin to scratch the surface.
I decided to try sushi for my birthday and Nome did not disappoint. The food is meant to be shared but you can order individual dishes as well. The Spicy Shrimp and Lobster Fantasy rolls were both fantastic. The Yuzu cheesecake is also a must have. Their cocktails are fabulous- highly recommend the Peach Blossom.
Nome Izakaya - Japanese Restaurant Toronto
Tim Horton's is a Canadian staple. Throw a stone and you'll probably hit one of the many locations. Solid coffee and donuts.
Tim Hortons
This brewery is located near the CN Tower. The Steam Whistle pilsner is crisp and delightful. The smash burger is also delicious!
Steam Whistle Brewing
The Senator is Toronto’s oldest restaurant in continuous operation at the same location. The New York Strip and chicken pot pie were fabulous. They make their own homemade desserts- the German Chocolate cake was out of this world. During the day they...