Why go à TORONTO?
The good reasons to go à TORONTO
Skyscrapers as far as the eye can see
Toronto's ubiquitous skyscrapers invite you to take a stroll with your nose in the air.
An ultra cosmopolitan city
A true cultural melting pot, the Ontario city offers a diversity unmatched in the country.
Lively, dynamic neighborhoods
Gentrification obliges, many neighborhoods have been remade and are worth a visit.
A top culinary destination
With renowned chefs, flavors of the world, numerous food trucks and tutti quanti.
The birthplace of Canadian ice wine
On the Niagara Peninsula, frozen harvested grapes make a delicious ice wine.
Shopping galore
From the charming little shops in Kensington Market to the luxury boutiques of Yorkville.
The Great Lakes at your fingertips
With its clear turquoise waters and endless beaches, it's a great place to get away from it all.
Great falls
Do they still need a presentation, with their millions of visitors every year?
The meeting place for movie stars
Every year, Toronto rolls out the red carpet for the 7th art at the highly acclaimed TIFF festival.
Professional sport in abundance
Whether you want to experience hockey fever or see the former NBA champions.
Good to know when visiting 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.
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Discover TORONTO
Flanked by countless skyscrapers and the CN Tower, the tallest in the Western Hemisphere, Toronto has the air of a North American city. The city's dynamism is unrivalled, making it the country's leading tourist destination and largest city. Ethnic diversity is also on the agenda, with an incredible wealth of culinary delights to tantalize the taste buds, making it possible to savour the world all over the city. Performing arts, culture and street art are also omnipresent, not to mention a very pleasant nightlife, even if it doesn't finish particularly late. If you want to catch your breath, the city's large parks, islands (with a breathtaking view of Toronto's waterfront ) and beaches are the perfect place to take it easy in a city that lives at the frenetic pace of North America's major metropolises.
