See and Do in Toronto

Often described as Canada's 'world within a city’, Toronto has an array of outstanding attractions, charming neighbourhoods and beautiful natural scenery for expat residents to enjoy. There are always things to see and do in Toronto, no matter the weather. Popular attractions include one of the world’s tallest buildings (the CN Tower), museums such as the Gardiner and Royal Ontario, and the peaceful Toronto islands.
 

Recommended sightseeing in Toronto

Gardiner Museum of Ceramics
The Gardiner Museum of Ceramics offers a glimpse into a collective art form spanning centuries, with over 3,000 historical and contemporary ceramic pieces on display.
www.gardinermuseum.on.ca
Tel: (416) 586 8080
 
Harbourfront Centre
The Harbourfront Centre is a great place to spend the day visiting galleries, relaxing at a café or strolling along the waterfront. The Harbourfront Centre is also the venue for numerous live shows.
www.harbourfrontcentre.com
Tel: (416) 973 4000
 
Toronto Islands
Just off the city’s Lake Ontario shores are the Toronto islands, a quiet natural haven where expats can spend time away from the city enjoying gorgeous views and lovely beaches.
www.toronto.ca/parks/island/summerschedule.htm
Tel: (416) 392 8193
 
Kensington Market
Founded in the early 1900s by Jewish and Italian ‘expats’ (immigrants), the Kensington Market now hosts traders, artists and craftsmen from the Caribbean, China, East Africa and Vietnam.
www.kensington-market.ca
 
Distillery Historic District
This pedestrianised village is home to dozens of art galleries, restaurants, bars and live music venues for expat residents to enjoy. The Distillery Historic District often hosts film shoots, festivals and special events.
www.thedistillerydistrict.com
Tel: (416) 364 1177
 
Casa Loma
Dating back to 1911, Casa Loma is an impressive medieval-style castle with secret passageways, a very long tunnel (244m) and beautiful gardens to explore – a wonderful attraction for expat families.
www.casaloma.org
Tel: (416) 923 1171
 
Royal Ontario Museum
Famous for its golden mosaic ceiling, the Royal Ontario Museum has over 40 separate galleries displaying art, archaeology and science exhibits. With dinosaurs, a bat cave and a jewel room, this is a very interesting place to visit.
www.rom.on.ca
Tel: (416) 586 8000
 
Hockey Hall of Fame
Toronto's Hockey Hall of Fame, a shrine to Canada's national sport, showcases ice-hockey memorabilia and artefacts spanning decades. Not to mention, the interactive display is a great place to try your hand at the game.
www.hhof.com
Tel: (416) 360 7765
 
CN Tower
The landmark CN Tower stands at 1,815ft (553m) and is the tallest building in the Western Hemisphere, and perhaps the most impressive contender on any list of things to see and do in Toronto! There are 4 observation decks on the tower, and two phenomenal eateries.
www.cntower.ca
Tel: (416) 868 6937