Toronto Attractions by Category

Brookfield Place (formerly BCE Place) is one of Toronto's most iconic office buildings. The complex contains 242,000 square metres (2,604,866 sq ft) of office space, and consists of two towers, the Bay Wellington Tower and the TD Canada Trust Tower, linked by the six-storey Allen Lambert Galleria. It is also the home of the Hockey Hall of Fame.

Casa Loma is Toronto's most prominent historic residence, bringing European elegance & high end living all under one roof. Though it is not as glamorous as European castles, it is still quite impressive and is considered Toronto's prime estate. This 98-room Castle features unique architecture and beautifully decorated suites, high ceilings, rich wood carvings and marble. Casa Loma is complete with decorated suites, secret passages, an 800-foot tunnel, towers, stables, and beautiful 5-acre estate gardens.

The CN Tower is one of the World’s Tallest Tower and one of Toronto’s most popular attractions. Standing at 553.3 meters (1,815.4 feet), it was once the world’s tallest free-standing structure and the world’s tallest tower. The CN Tower is more than just an observation tower. It features terrific dining, fantastic rides and a wonderful family environment.

The Hockey Hall of Fame (HHOF) is both a museum and a hall of fame dedicated to Canada’s favorite national past-time: hockey! The HHOF is home to the world’s largest collection of hockey memorabilia and a definite must-see for anyone who is a fan of the National Hockey League (NHL). There are many pieces of history on display, covering the complete history of hockey in North America. Located on Yonge Street, the Hockey Hall of Fame opened its doors to the public in 1993.

Toronto’s Ontario Place, located on the waterfront of Lake Ontario, is one of Toronto’s must-see attractions. Ontario Place contains more than 96 acres of family fun and entertainment for the entire family to enjoy. The Ontario Place contains 30 exciting rides and attractions, some of which include Froster Soak City, which happens to be Toronto’s only downtown water park, Bumper Boats and the F/X Adventure Theatre.

The St. Lawrence Market is a large market located in the heart of Toronto. St. Lawrence Market is a tourist's haven for the fresh produce of Toronto. This huge market has everything from poultry to baked goods to cheese and homemade souvenirs. The market is a great place to find produce, meats, cheeses, wines, baked goods and international foods.

Toronto City Hall is one of Toronto’s most recognizable and unique landmarks. Toronto City Hall is the head office for the municipal government and the corporate head office of the city of Toronto. Toronto's City Hall is most notably identified by the modern look of the two curved multilevel cross-section buildings. The city hall consists of two towers of unequal height. The East Tower has 27 floors while the West Tower consists of 20 floors.

Toronto's Eaton Center is the largest mall in downtown Toronto and Canada's premier shopping destination. The Eaton center spends several city blocks and contains more than 250 stores. The Toronto Eaton center is one of Toronto's must-see attractions, drawing millions of tourists from around the world each year. Many people visit the Eaton center for its world-class shopping, it's architecture, and it's urban atmosphere.

Union Station is Toronto’s central travel hub. Through Union Station, you can connect to TTC subways and streetcars, access GO Transit trains and buses as well as VIA Rail trains. There are also plenty of taxicabs outside of Union Station so finding a cab around Union Station is quite easy. Serving 200,000 passengers a day, it is the busiest passenger transportation facility in Canada.

The University of Toronto, also known as U of T and UToronto is Canada’s largest university, recognized as a global leader in research and teaching. Originally founded as King’s College, U of T was the first institution for higher learning in Canada. University of Toronto’s distinguished faculty, institutional record of groundbreaking scholarship and wealth of innovative academic opportunities continually attract outstanding students and academics from around the world. The university publishes more science research than any other public university in North America.

The Art Gallery of Ontario (AGO) is one of Toronto’s premiere museums and home to the world’s largest collection of Canadian Art. Containing more than 5,000 works of art in 110 galleries, the AGO is one of North-America's largest art museums.

Casa Loma is Toronto's most prominent historic residence, bringing European elegance & high end living all under one roof. Though it is not as glamorous as European castles, it is still quite impressive and is considered Toronto's prime estate. This 98-room Castle features unique architecture and beautifully decorated suites, high ceilings, rich wood carvings and marble. Casa Loma is complete with decorated suites, secret passages, an 800-foot tunnel, towers, stables, and beautiful 5-acre estate gardens.

The Hockey Hall of Fame (HHOF) is both a museum and a hall of fame dedicated to Canada’s favorite national past-time: hockey! The HHOF is home to the world’s largest collection of hockey memorabilia and a definite must-see for anyone who is a fan of the National Hockey League (NHL). There are many pieces of history on display, covering the complete history of hockey in North America. Located on Yonge Street, the Hockey Hall of Fame opened its doors to the public in 1993.

The Ontario Science Centre is Toronto’s most popular science museum and Ontario's largest educational attraction. The Ontario Science Centre is dedicated to promoting science to the public in a fun & exciting environment. The OSC is divided into major sections, including Sports, space, communication, a question of truth, kidspark, the Living Earth, Technology & Transportation, Science Arcade, Human Body, and Matter, Energy & Change.

The Royal Ontario Museum (ROM) opened in 1914 and is now the largest collection of natural history and world cultures in Canada, with a focus on Canadian art and history. The ROM features a vast collection of artifacts from all over the world, covering art, culture , history, archeology, and the natural sciences. Located in the heart of Toronto, the ROM’s collections span both world cultures and natural history. There are numerous permanent and traveling exhibits.

Centre Island is a peaceful oasis located just outside of downtown Toronto. It is a wonderful island with over 600 acres of parkland just across the harbor from the city of Toronto. The island features bike and rollerblading trails, and if you are taking the kids, be sure to stop by the centre island amusement park. Highlights include a Ferris wheel, water park, miniature golf course, picnic area, train rides and a petting zoo. Centre Island is a car-free, public-transit-free area so there are no vehicles are allowed.

Riverdale Farm is a scenic 7.5 acres (3 hectares) working farm located in the heart of Toronto. The farm features wooded areas, ponds and various gardens and green spaces along with various farm animals. Riverdale farm is a fun attraction for the entire family, especially the kids who will love watching cows, goats, pigs, turkeys and other farm animals up-close and personal. Since Riverdale Farm is a working farm, many of the farmer’s chores, such as milking cows and goats, collecting eggs and grooming horses can be seen by visitors. The farm is located in the heart of Cabbagetown, inside downtown Toronto.

The Toronto Zoo is Toronto’s popular zoo, located in the north-eastern part of Toronto. Encompassing 710 acres (287 hectares), the Toronto Zoo is one of the largest in the world. It is divided into various zoo-geographic regions with numerous indoor pavilions and outdoor exhibits. The zoo is home to over 5,200 animals representing over 450 distinct species. The goal of the Toronto Zoo is to provide a dynamic and exciting action center that inspires people to love, respect and protect wildlife and wild spaces.

Nathan Philips Square is Toronto’s public square located in the downtown core of Toronto. It is a public urban plaza located directly in front of Toronto’s New City Hall building. Nathan Philips Square is home to various free outdoor concerts and shows. New Year's Eve celebrations, concerts, charity events, speeches and demonstrations are all held at this square.

Yonge-Dundas Square is Toronto’s central hub that provides a unique gathering place in downtown for locals and visitors to come together. Affectionately known as Toronto’s Times Square, Younge-Dundas Square is one of Toronto’s busiest common areas and an excellent place for people-watching and for catching free outdoor concerts throughout the summer. The square can accommodate community events, theatre events, promotions, concerts and special events.

The St. Lawrence Market is a large market located in the heart of Toronto. St. Lawrence Market is a tourist's haven for the fresh produce of Toronto. This huge market has everything from poultry to baked goods to cheese and homemade souvenirs. The market is a great place to find produce, meats, cheeses, wines, baked goods and international foods.