Tourist Attractions
Where the Journey Begins
NOTICE: Due to COVID-19, many services have changed their hours of operation. Please check the attraction websites for more or updated information.
Sunnybrook Park (Free)
Location: 1132 Leslie St.
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Sunnybrook Farm was the 154-hectare country estate of Joseph Kilgour in the late 1800s. It is located north of Leaside and south of the Bridle Path. After Kilgour's passing, his wife Alice donated Sunnybrook Farms to the city in 1928 to be used as a park. The Kilgour barns were preserved and currently serve as a public riding school. The Metropolitan Police stabled here until moving to the stables at Exhibition Place in 2005.
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Listed as a top spot for birdwatching
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Parking spots available at no cost
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Enormous dog park
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Can get to Edwards Garden and the horse stables
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It is conveniently located on the northwest corner of Eglinton and Leslie intersection.
Bluffer’s Park (Free)
Location: 1 Brimley Rd D
Bluffer Park in Scarborough is a beautiful sandy beach and a breathtaking view of the water. It offers bike trails, picnic sites, swimming, and sites to take photos. Bluffer’s Park is a perfect Saturday trip to take with your family and see what Toronto has to offer.
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Parking:
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Free only M-F until 5 pm
Niagra Falls (Free)
Location: Between the USA and Canadian border
Niagara Falls consists of two waterfalls on the Niagara River, which marks the border between New York and Ontario, Canada: the American Falls, located on the American side of the border, and the Canadian or Horseshoe Falls located on the Canadian side. There are ferry rides, and it is a major source of hydroelectric power as well as being one of the most famous waterfalls in the world.
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NOTE: Niagara Falls is a public location that can be accessed 24/7 all year but its surrounding services cost money.
Sugar Beach (Free)
Location: 11 Dockside Dr.
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Sugar Beach is a beautiful candy-themed location. It's an urban beach, with pink umbrellas, and a perfect area to soak up some sun! Perfect for Sunday trips!
Rouge Beach (Free)
Location: Rouge Beach Park is located at the eastern border of Toronto at 195 Rouge Hills Drive, Toronto.
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Rouge Beach is a beautiful sandy and swimmable beach. Great for barbecues and canoeing!
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Dusk till dawn
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No vehicle allowed after 11: 15 pm
The Toronto Inukshuk Park (Free)
Location: 789 Lake Shore Blvd W, Toronto, ON M5V 3T7
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Opening Hours: 24 hours
The Toronto Inukshuk Park is a legacy project for the world youth day in 2002. It is also a symbol for Canada's aboriginal people. The park holds a deep meaning and fresh scenery.
Graffiti Alley (Free)
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Location: The Fashion District runs south of Queen Street West from Spadina Avenue to Portland Street beginning at 1 rush lane, Toronto.
Blue Mountain ($$$)
Location: 190 Gord Canning Dr, The Blue Mountains, ON L9Y 1C2
Blue Mountain is a ski resort that offers many services in the winter and the summer! In the winter you can snowboard, ski, go snowshoeing, and sledding. In the spring and summertime, you can bike, go on trails, golf, hiking, rock climbing, a cascade putting course, ridge runner mountain, and many more! It also has a village where you can go shopping, buy candy, and souvenirs! Blue Mountain also holds private events such as weddings. Blue Mountain offers one-of-a-kind scenery and experience! Have a fun time with your family!
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Parking:
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The outdoor parking lot is free
TRAVEL TIMES (DRIVING)
Blue Mountain Resort to:
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Barrie, ON - 45 minutes, 66km
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Toronto, ON - 90 minutes, 157km
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Buffalo, NY - 180 minutes, 275km
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Windsor, ON - 300 minutes, 420km
Big Apple ($)
Location: 262 Orchard Rd Exit #497 Off Hwy 401, Colborne, Ontario K0K 1S0 Canada
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​Big Apple opened in 1960, as a roadside farmer landmark. Over time it has come to include a petting zoo, famous pie bakery, candy shop, and many fun amenities! Go check out this giant apple with your family!
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Parking:
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Onsite parking
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Opening hours:
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Saturday- Sunday 8:00 am to 7:00 pm
Art Gallery of Ontario ($$)
Location: 317 Dundas St W, Toronto, ON M5T 1G4
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With more than 90,000 works of art, this museum is one of the most distinguished art museums in North America. Paintings, sculptures, photography, this gallery has it all! There are also event spaces, gift shops, a theatre, a lecture hall and a workshop.
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Cost:
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Adult: $25, for $10 more, you can get an annual pass
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Age 14- 25: Free annual pass
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The $35 AGO Annual Pass is valid for one full year from the date of sign-up and includes unlimited access to the AGO Collection and all special exhibitions. No more waiting in line for tickets! After registering you will receive a digital card for your smart phone. Visitors aged 14-25 can sign up for a free AGO Annual Pass. You can get unlimited access to the AGO Collection and all exhibitions for a whole year. The AGO Annual Pass is available in digital form and each Annual Pass requires a unique name and email address.
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Getting an AGO Membership:
As an AGO Member, you’ll have free unlimited admission to the Gallery to see incredible art collections and enjoy Member exclusive benefits from Members’ Previews, coat check to discounts and more. Your membership will help you engage in incredible art and learning.
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From the official AGO website
Nathan Phillips Square ($)
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Location: 100 Queen St W, Toronto, ON M5H 2N1
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Nathan Philps Square in downtown Toronto offers a captivating setting! It has both summer, winter activities and views to offer! In the winter a breathtaking skating rink right beside the Toronto sign, with rental skates available! In the summer a large waterfall and pond are available to listen to its soothing sounds!
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Opening hours:
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Friday: 10 a.m. - 10 p.m
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Saturday: 10 a.m. - 10 p.m
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Sunday: 10 a.m. - 10 p.m.
Hockey Hall of Fame ($$)
Location: 30 Yonge St, Toronto, ON M5E 1X8
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Opening hours: Currently closed due to COVID-19
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The Hockey Hall of Fame is a museum dedicated to preserving Canada's hockey history! The hall has famous players, National Hockey League, teams, records, Stanley's cup, and NHL trophies. It is an amazing place for hockey lovers to see!
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General:$20.00
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Youth (4yrs-13yrs): $14.00
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Senior (65 yrs): $16:00
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Children 3 & under: free
Algonquin Park ($$)
Location: Ontario 60, Ontario K0J 2M0
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Algonquin Provincial Park is near the Georgian Bay and the Ottawa River in Ontario. Algonquin Park has 1,000 vascular plants and is home to many wildlife such as Moses and deers. This park offers trails, hikes, camping sites, lakes, hotels, resorts, canoeing, swimming, and many other fun activities. Algonquin Park is a perfect place to travel with your family and see nature's beauty first hand.
Ontario Science Center ($$)
Location: 770 Don Mills Rd., North York, ON M3C 1T3
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Live science shows and demonstrations, hands-on exhibits, a rainforest, and a giant 3D dome theatre, the Ontario Science Centre has it all! Opened in 1969, this center is one of the first-ever interactive science and technology museums in the world. It aims to inspire passion for the adventure of discovery and spark children and youth innovation. There are over 500 exhibits to visit so if you are a new visitor to Toronto, this should be on your list of places to visit.
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Transportation:
Parking:
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There are two parking lots and a limited number of on-site parking spaces. Costs $10
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There are two electric vehicle charging stations in the North Parking Lot (enter through the main entrance driveway) which is available on a first-come-first-served basis
Cycling
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You can bike from downtown
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Free bike parking available near both the main and group entrance at the front of the building.
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Cost:
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Adults(18-64): 22 CAD
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Youth(13-17), Students and Seniors(65+): 16 CAD
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Child(3-12): 13 CAD
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Infant(2 & under): Free
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Parking: 10 CAD
Cost for group visits:
If you’re visiting with a group of 20 or more, book your tickets in advance and get:
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10% off general admission, IMAX® Dome Films and combo tickets
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One free ticket for every 20 paid tickets
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A group meal voucher program (optional add-on)
Toronto Zoo ($$)
Location: 2000 Meadowvale Rd, Toronto, ON M1B 5K7
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With a mission to connect people, animals and use conservation science to fight extinction, the Toronto Zoo is the largest in Canada, with over 5,000 animals and encompassing over 287 hectares. From the Kids Zoo to a waterpark, you can spend an entire day at the zoo and still have exhibits unvisited!
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There are approx. 1.3 million visitors per year and the Zoo is divided into seven zoogeographic regions: Africa (Rainforest and Savanna), Americas, Australasia, Canadian Domain, Eurasia Wilds, Indo-Malaya, and Tundra Tre. The Zoo has four main pavilions (African Rainforest, Americas, Australasia, and IndoMalaya) and several other indoor exhibits, plus greenhouses and administration and service buildings behind-the-scenes. Food services include two restaurants and four snack bars (open seasonally). There are also over 10 km (6 miles) of walking trails and a Zoomobile runs seasonally.
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Cost:
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General (13-64) : $29.00 ($25.66 + $3.34 HST)
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Seniors(65+): $24.00 ($21.24 + $2.76 HST)
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Child(3-12): $19.00 ($25.66 + $3.34 HST)
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Young child (3 and under): Free
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Casa Loma ($$)
Location: 1 Austin Terrace, Toronto, ON M5R 1X8
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Casa Loma is a historic site built in 1914 by financier Sir Henry Pellatt, and a prime example of Toronto’s commitment to its history; it is also known as the treasured heritage landmark. Casa Loma offers a variety of services such as wedding/ social events, refined dining, exhibits, gallery, as well a beautiful estate backdrop. It also provides a gift shop for its visitors to collect memorial items to remember their experience! Casa Loma provides one of a kind experience to its visitors and takes you back into the past!
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Parking:
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Paid parking onsite
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Flat rate of $15 (cash, debit, and credit accepted)
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Tickets Info:
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Adult (18- 64): $32.49 ($30.00 + $2.49 Fees )
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Youth (14-17): $27.32 ($25.00 + $2.32 Fees )
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Senior (65+): $27.32 ($25.00 + $2.32 Fees )
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Child (4-13): $22.15 ($20.00 + $2.15 Fees )
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Timing:
Open Daily 9:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Average Visit Time: 2-3 hours
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VAVA Toronto ($$)
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Location: 5451 Yonge St, North York, ON M2N 5S1
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Aiming to bring the best claw machine experience to Toronto, VAVA Toronto has a variety of machines to play; from the basic claw machines to “cut the string” types. This place makes the perfect setting for “VSCO” pictures as hot pink fills the store and you can win plushies to Fendi lipsticks. Another thing to note is that they never restock on toys so what you see is what you get!
Ripley’s Aquarium of Canada ($$$)
Location: 5451 Yonge St, North York, ON M2N 5S1
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Fish, sharks, manta rays and jellyfish... Ripley's got it all! There are over 2000 aquatic animals to explore and you can even pet various animals like sharks and sting-rays with the help of aquarium employees. The aquarium features North America's longest underwater viewing tunnel with more than 5.7 million litres of water and over 100 interactive opportunities. It is located in downtown Toronto, just southeast of the CN Tower.
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Cost:
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Adult : $39.00.
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Youth (6-13) : $26.00.
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Child (3-5) : $13.00.
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Senior (65+): $26.00.
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Time:
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2 - 2.5 hours to get through the entire aquarium
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On weekends, holidays and throughout the summer season, the peak hours are 11am – 4pm. Peak hours for weekdays during our off-season are 11am-2pm.
Aga Khan Museum ($$$)
Location: 77 Wynford Dr, North York, ON M3C 1K1
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The Aga Khan Museum displays Islamic and Iranian art, as well as the Muslim culture. It is the first Muslim museum in Canada! It has a beautiful interior, open space concept, and is surrounded by glass walls. This museum is a captivating setting and is amazing for photography.
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Opening Hours:
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Monday-Wednesday: closed
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Thursday- Sunday: 10:00 am to 5:30 pm
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Tickets:
