Tourist Attractions & Monuments Toronto

Timetable

In urban centers like Toronto, most points of interest are open year-round. In the regions, however, they are often seasonal, open from May to October. While they are open every day in summer, the schedule is often reduced from Patriotes Day (Monday before May 25) to June 24, and from Labour Day (^1st Monday in September) to Thanksgiving (^2nd Monday in October).

To be booked

Reservations are rarely required, except for guided tours, immersive shows, or special workshops and activities in museums and galleries. However, since the pandemic, many attractions recommend or even require advance reservations.

Budget & Tips

Entrance fees for adults generally range from CAN$19 to CAN$46. Children, students and seniors almost always benefit from discounts or even free admission. For example, access to national parks and historic sites is always free for under-18s. Many points of interest are also completely free of charge, although some require a voluntary contribution.

If you don't want to break the bank, get the Toronto City Pass. Available at a cost of CAN$140.40 per adult (CAN$94.60 for 4-12 year-olds), it gives you access to six of the city's major attractions: Casa Loma, Toronto Zoo, Ripley's Aquarium of Canada, Royal Ontario Museum, CN Tower and a cruise departing from the Port of Toronto. A saving of almost 40%! The pass is valid for 9 days from first use. More info at: en.citypass.com/toronto

Main events

Many festivals and events take place in Toronto each year, with themes as varied as documentaries, music, ethnic diversity, humor and auto racing. Among the main and most famous are the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF), which is one of the most important in the world, and the Toronto Caribbean Festival, known for its exoticism and its very festive events.

Guided tours

All kinds of guided tours are offered in Toronto, from traditional bus tours to free walking tours with a greeter. Themes for all tastes are also part of the offer: brewery tours, gourmet stops in an emerging neighborhood, street art discovery in Graffiti Alley, etc. You can also set sail on Lake Ontario or take a gourmet trip to the Niagara Peninsula. The choice is yours!

Smokers

Whether on a guided tour or in a museum, smoking is prohibited. For outdoor points of interest, such as interpretive sites and national historic sites, smoking areas are sometimes provided.