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Top Tourist attractions in Toronto, Canada
Top Rated Tourist attractions in Toronto
Top Reviewed Tourist attractions in Toronto
Balmy Beach Club
Kew Gardens
Scarborough Museum
Toronto Metropolitan University Community Park
Toronto City Hall
Old Town Toronto
Wychwood Barns
Glendon Forest
Rouge National Urban Park
Observation Deck
Mackenzie House
Toronto Police Museum and Discovery Centre
Reviews
Nice place to visit. You can choose to walk right by the water or up in the trees. Nice lookout points and a couple of rest areas
Нічого особливого, ніякого старого Торонто ми не побачили. Лише стара пошта в якій є трохи історії про Торонто.
Важжаю марна трата часу.
Важжаю марна трата часу.
Located inside the Toronto Police HQ building is this awesome free museum filled with vintage and newer Toronto Police Service memrobillia. There are badges, uniforms, horses, motorcycles, cars, hats, plaques, and so much more. I was there for about 35 minutes and learnt a lot from the displays. There is also a gift shop just across where you can buy Toronto Police merch. When you enter HQ you will have to go through a security check point and then once in you go directly left down a wheelchair accesible ramp to the museum. Fun for all that have an interest in law enforcement.
The Toronto Police Service is one of the very first organised professional police forces in North America. This museum helps to highlight its (at times) unsavoury past. Overall, however, the Toronto Police are a well organised and effective force. It is helpful to have exhibits like this to highlight the achievements and advancements of the force over the years. Many men and women work hard and are dedicated to protecting the city. And we should not judge a few bad actors as a representation of the entire force. Visit this museum and get a sense of the rich history behind this force.
It has been a while since I visited city hall. The biggest change was after you get directions from the pleasant person at the information desk, you get to empty your pockets, go through the scanner, have your bag checked quickly by the security personnel and then go on your way. BUT on the positive side, you do not have to remove footwear.
This is a place in the museum to respect and honour the history of the Police Force in Toronto. This also has a place to honour the fallen officers in the line of duty.
This is a wonderful little museum dedicated to Toronto's first mayor and the Grandfather of Willian Lyon Mackenzie King. The house is in poor shape due to a flood, but the staff do a great job describing how the house used to look. The print shop is very interesting.
Free! Smaller museum, but was much more extensive than expected. The museum displays a vast amount of artifacts, displaying the development of police uniforms, technology, and vehicles throughout the century. There was an interesting exhibit about detective cases that have been solved over the years. Also, a real historic police station and jail cell.
Staff was friendly and helpful.
Staff was friendly and helpful.
Toronto's first mayor house. Very well maintained. Liked the vintage style printing machine still available and can get free name prints from them. The hosts are well trained and provide each detail patiently.
Cool place for my police obsessed son. There’s cool stories, very good read. Only bad thing is the gift store wasn’t open and we visited twice already. I guess we’ll go again in the summer and hope for the best.
Love this place! Staff are great and so is the food!
The staff was so nice and even though there wasn't any furniture, the guy that showed us around was so nice and fun and made the whole tour awesome. Also trying out the free print shop and printing press and taking something home made this place one of the best places I've ever been to in Toronto. 100% Would Recommend.
The museum showcased some of the living environment of the people living in Scarborough a few decades ago. The staff was super nice and she provided a free guided tour. However, the museums only consisted of a few houses and exhibitions. It's not worth coming from a far distance specifically for this, unless you happen to be passing by or have a strong interest in the topic.
The modern "new" City Hall is an attractive complex with an interesting architectural design - two curved towers around a central domed building, said to resemble a giant unblinking eye from above! It is free to enter the foyer of the complex and I would suggest you do, if only to view the Metropolis on the right side wall of the foyer area. It is an intriguing art piece fashioned from more than 100,000 nails!
I love this park. There are so many trails which you can explore and give you options to choose difficulty levels of hiking. My favorite one is the Vista trail starting near Twyn River Parking lot. It has got some elevation, there are a few points from which you can see the stunning forest growing downhill, and finally can catch the beautiful fall view from the Rouge platform.
After watching the construction of Toronto’s City Hall in 1965, I decided to finally take a look inside. The building still has that 1967 expo vibe when Canada celebrated its 100th year of confederation birthday with its large curved column and central podium.
But this modern building design had both praise and ridicule after being built. One mayor in the 70’s from Alberta called Toronto’s city hall looked like a large ‘Urinal’ and that nick name stuck for a few years. Now the building’s structure is referred to as an eye when looking down from above.
It is sort of fitting that public bathrooms have once again flushed itself back to become a hot topic for Toronto’s city hall.
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But this modern building design had both praise and ridicule after being built. One mayor in the 70’s from Alberta called Toronto’s city hall looked like a large ‘Urinal’ and that nick name stuck for a few years. Now the building’s structure is referred to as an eye when looking down from above.
It is sort of fitting that public bathrooms have once again flushed itself back to become a hot topic for Toronto’s city hall.
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We were fortunate enough to be given a tour of Mackenzie house by a knowledgeable male presenting staff member. While I don't regularly visit museums or historical buildings, I left Mackenzie house with more knowledge about the "rebel" mayor than I entered with. I also printed a free Christmas card for my nephew with the printing press they showed me how to use. How cool is that ?
Went here for a Simbang Gabi event, and although the place is cozy and space is limited, there were still enough attendees and vendors that made the night fun!
The print shop is beautiful. Unfortunately, aside from that room, the house is empty right now. The staff was very nice and shared very interesting facts about Toronto. They do organize workshops and events that I think are worth checking out. Overall, I enjoyed my time at the museum. I would definitely recommend a 1-hour visit!
I come here all the time, it's a peaceful place and a great spot if you have dogs or kids ☺️
This spot was not as nice as it can be. But is a decent overview of the forest.
Beautiful place for a good rugged trail walk.
The scenic views and sounds are worth many trips.
The hilly area and gorgeous colours of fall are attractive.
Its a huge area so take your time to enjoy the place. Take a few handy snacks and drinks for the walk.
There are signs which say dogs need to be leashed but sometimes the owners don't pay heed to this and it gets troublesome for people like me who are scared of dogs (no judgement please)
The scenic views and sounds are worth many trips.
The hilly area and gorgeous colours of fall are attractive.
Its a huge area so take your time to enjoy the place. Take a few handy snacks and drinks for the walk.
There are signs which say dogs need to be leashed but sometimes the owners don't pay heed to this and it gets troublesome for people like me who are scared of dogs (no judgement please)
Still being restored after a flood so not so much to look at in the main house, but the guides more than offset that with their stories. The printing demonstration (which you can try) is worth the trip by itself. There's also a great walking tour (self-guided) that you can do from there to learn about remarkable Toronto women in history.
Let me share with you a set of photos of Toronto in the summer. After reading these photos, you should be able to understand why people like Toronto, right? [doge] Summer in Toronto is full of energy and laughter. In Toronto, a very tolerant city, you can always find a place where you can feel comfortable.
Una gozada callejear por esta zona y ver sus tiendas y sus bares. Sobre todo en dias soleados. Me encantó.
Visited there during the night time. It was great because of the light they had. The city center has an amazing views of great building architecture of city hall surrounded by landmark structures. It’s a great place to go for a walk and experience Toronto downtown.
A good place to sit around and breathe in fresh oxygen in summer. You can do walks around the guad for exercise. There is also the university gym underground.
Peaceful location, not too high in elevation and isn't much to see except the vegetation.
City Hall Beautiful design in a civics space always looks futuristic all these years later
Toronto Public Library branch and a nice cafe on site with the large Nathan Phillips Square out front which often hosts cultural activities
All staff were extremely helpful and friendly
I love my city Toronto 🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦
Toronto Public Library branch and a nice cafe on site with the large Nathan Phillips Square out front which often hosts cultural activities
All staff were extremely helpful and friendly
I love my city Toronto 🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦
This is such a beautiful place to visit. It's a neat and compact museum which contains many interesting collections of Toronto's past. There is a police bike, a cut side if an 80's Plymouth police car with some interesting interiors, hats or medals of police officers who sacrificed their lives and interesting artifacts from various crimes committed within the city.
My son was thrilled with the Plymouth Car. There is so much to see and admire about the city's police at this place. Everything is very well detailed and informative as well. Also the place is very well maintained.
There is also a donation box which the many of the citizens have duly and rightly donated. There is also a tiny shop too. Unfortunately not many people visit this place.
Admire the efforts of Toronto City's Police.
My son was thrilled with the Plymouth Car. There is so much to see and admire about the city's police at this place. Everything is very well detailed and informative as well. Also the place is very well maintained.
There is also a donation box which the many of the citizens have duly and rightly donated. There is also a tiny shop too. Unfortunately not many people visit this place.
Admire the efforts of Toronto City's Police.
Visited this place so many times and it feels new each time I visit. This place is home for many events during summer and has a nice big rink for ice skating in winter. One of the must visit places in Toronto.
Beautiful views and building. However very few people of ethnic backgrounds in the club. Not diverse at all.
Food is also mediocre at best, not worth it, especially considering the price!
Food is also mediocre at best, not worth it, especially considering the price!
nice place and park beside it was there for a glutenfree event witch I think has out grown the space over the last ten years it have been running but really do like this place although not much parking nearby. they also have a sand volleyball court witch I have never seen other then at the beach areas around Toronto
Printing workshop is so lovely and interesting. The hosts are the guys who spread the love for what they do and involve you to this small part of Toronto history and the fate of the first mayor Mckenzie. Recommended for visiting, eventhough the house itself is under renovation right now.
It’s my hood so I’m there lots. The quad is a lovely urban oasis. And a nice safe place for late night dog walks in what has become a very sketchy part of town.
Came here for the Stop Farmers' Market, which takes place every Saturday. The vendors here sell a variety of goods, including mochi (Japanese rice cakes), fresh bread, vegetables, fish, candles, and chocolate. I mainly came for the mochi daifuku, which is sold by Natural JapanEats. They have a range of flavours to choose from and the flavours change every week. I bought a box of 6 daifuku for $26. The flavours I got were coconut, sakura leaf, fig cream, matcha, and pomelo. They all tasted delicious and fresh. Natural JapanEats also sells kiri mochi and sushi. The women working at the booth were very friendly. I'm glad that I got to try their products because fresh mochi can be hard to find in Toronto, especially mochi in unique flavours. I highly recommend checking out Natural JapanEats at the Stop Farmers' Market.
It has really good view as well as it looks amazing during the fall season, must visit place and also has paid parking and it’s very close from parking area.
Amazing Canada 🇨🇦
A small museum with lots of potential! (Especially given that the museum does not actually receive funding from the Police Service.) The concept is excellent and I passed by the curator by chance and had a little chat. She is a very friendly and warm person and you could tell she is dedicated to the museum! I enjoyed the interactive features; for example, you could ride on the motorcycle and have your photo taken. However, many of the lights in the gallery were not open/broken, making it difficult to see many of the exhibits/read the descriptions. And as another reviewer pointed out, some of the cases were dusty and the exhibits overall could use some updates. I understanding that it's challenging given the limited funding, so I'm really hoping that the museum receives more funding, as it's really neat to trace the history of a type of service that is so relevant and crucial to our everyday lives. Note that for individual visits, you no longer need to book in advance; just come by during its opening hours and pass through security at the front entrance. The gift shop closed early during my visit (not sure if that's a more long-term hour change), but I'd love to come back to the gift shop and take a look.
Our Toronto City Hall is in the shape of a UFO! That alone puts it on the map for a destination location. Nathan Philip Square boasts the public skating rink in the winter as well as a huge Christmas Tree, which has been a holiday tradition for as long as I can remember. In the summer the NPS hosts numerous events and on Queen Street you’ll find a vast array of food trucks. I have attended my best friends wedding at City Hall and when you leave the space ship, well, there are those moments where you feel transported at times. The Toronto sign along with the Indigenous Wheel and Maple Leaf, those are photo ops waiting to happen. If you’re visiting Toronto I highly recommend City Hall and Nathan Philip Square for some classic but distinguishable tourist shots and if you live here, same rules apply! 📸🛸🍁
Its located fairly close to the parking lot. You can see the canopy of trees and the river below. The view would look great with the fall leaves.
A perfectly fine university! It’s been fun to watch it grow and expand over the last few years.
Some buildings are prettier than others- the main campus is gorgeous with a lovely green and lush courtyard.
Some buildings are prettier than others- the main campus is gorgeous with a lovely green and lush courtyard.
Here are some views from the summer and fall. Observation Deck is really the best part of this trail.
I like how accessible it is to the parking lot. The creek looks particularly beautiful.
You can find birds, butterflies and ticks here (so beware!).
Dogowners, the place does allow dogs!
And hikers, please don't litter, there are bins near the parking lot!
I like how accessible it is to the parking lot. The creek looks particularly beautiful.
You can find birds, butterflies and ticks here (so beware!).
Dogowners, the place does allow dogs!
And hikers, please don't litter, there are bins near the parking lot!
Easy scenic trail that connects to Sunnybrook grounds. Great spot for escaping the city and going for a walk or jog
A must visit during the fall. The absolute BEST place to see fall colours if you time it right. During the autumn season, timing is everything.
Visited the Mackenzie House today for a workshop on the printing press. The two ladies who gave the presentation shared incredible insight on the history behind the printing press and our first ‘rebel mayor.’ They also guided us through the steps in making our own posters and bookmarks which we were able to take home. Overall, a fun while educational experience for the kids and myself.
Fun time. Music, food and beach views at this private club.
Beautiful view above the beach and walking path. Lovely staff. Food is excellent especially the burger. And the drinks are reasonably priced. Lovely spot to hang out if a member.
We walked up and down the three main streets and saw nothing to do here. I don't know if we missed it or what?
Great place for kids and adults to have a great time skating.
The variety of businesses and walking tours offered in this part of the city is amazing. There's something for everyone, whether it's the St Lawrence Market, the Historic Distillery District, or St James Park - a great neighbourhood to explore for families and foodies on your own or with a tour guide!
Beautiful place. Would go back. Walked the puppy there and she loves it. Lots of other dogs there too.
I just discovered they have bouldering here and came for the first time. It wasn't very busy around 6 pm but gradually became more packed. Lots of friendly folks and you can boulder late with the lights from the surrounding buildings. You'll need to bring your own crash pad of course.
amazing scenery and nature! very great place to walk your dog or just go for a walk
Incredible scenery... walked through Sherwood past bayview then got to Glendon. They got mtn bike trails, we had to scoot to one side while some came through... still, very nice kids - got a pls and thanks as they whizzed by, point being that this side accommodates all types of activities. Trail itself is pretty casual, with kids in tow... they had an ez go of it... just mind loose gravel on some inclines. But gotta say, the views, some of which this local boy was quite surprised at. And.... it leads quite a lengthy path, connects, I think to wilket creek nearing Leslie and Sunnybrook athletic fields depending on your choice of routes or alternative paths. Much more for this guy to explore... but to close... go check it, family and or athletic types will enjoy. Heading back tomorrow to recon an ez 10k route to add to my select run options🤙Cheers n enjoy
If I didn't go to Glendon Forest once I'd never know there's something like this existed.
Glendon Forest is a nice easy trail. It has some good tree coverage and follows the nearby river. We'll worth a visit.
Love Vista Trail, the Observation Deck is about a 8 min walk from the parking lot. Pretty view, in the winter you can see the river frozen over and in the fall the colours are beautiful!
First I've every heard of Glendon Forest and guess I don't get out enough or it's only well known to locals and dog walkers. Very nice area to walk or hike. Some bikes were seen it the area but be tough to navigate unless mountain bikes. Over all very nice and lots of scenic areas.
It winds along a running creek that's not completely frozen over so you can hear the water all the way through.
It winds along a running creek that's not completely frozen over so you can hear the water all the way through.
Great rink in the winter. And when its not busy in the evening its nice for a calm skate conisdering this covid situation
Back to the Balmy Beach Area in the middle of January. The 15th of 2021. Wow I have never seen this area and beach during the winter. Always wondered each spring why the sand is so high and up so far near the beach club. Now today I have finally seen the true power of the waters around this area and it pushing debris and sand further up near the beach club. Even the sound of the water can be heard for miles.
Love the views at and around Kew Balmy Beach Club. Amazing sights from the patio. Friendly staff and all around great place.
Love the views at and around Kew Balmy Beach Club. Amazing sights from the patio. Friendly staff and all around great place.
I enjoyed this experience alot even it was the first time for me it was not hard and the stuff was good there equipment are so fancy and helpful for the first time, it was so much joy and of course i will repeat it more and more.
Went on market day and loved it!!! Tried some fresh onigiri and mochi, brought home cilantro olive sourdough bread and had a great chat with a few vendors. 10/10 morning.
My wife and I really enjoy visiting museums both large and small. We found what we consider a hidden gem of a museum in downtown Toronto. The Toronto Police Museum is located right in Police Headquarters on College St. This is a small museum but oh so full of the history of the Toronto Police Force from the 1800’s to the present day. We were given a tour of this facility by Norina, a fantastic guide with a deep knowledge of the workings of the Toronto Police.
This museum should be seen by all tourists and residents, for the great service the Police provides us. I am giving this a huge recommendation.
This museum should be seen by all tourists and residents, for the great service the Police provides us. I am giving this a huge recommendation.
There is a trail in Glendon Forest that runs between York University Glendon Campus and Sunnybrook Park. It's a nice, quiet walk though muddy after rains You could start at public parking at Sunnybrook Park or Parking for Northwest Trailheads if you are driving in.
Dropped by this weekend to check out the garlic fest and it was lovely! I would go back again in the future. I hear there are weekly farmers markets so if I am ever in need of locally grown fresh organic produce, I’ll be sure to stop by here.
This location is bliss, perfect for our nights to relax while we enjoyed the sunset. We had a few wonderful nights on the beach and I even proposed on the night these pictures where taken. She said yes by the way!! 🇨🇦💍🏴💍🇺🇸
This was a beautiful venue for our annual awards ceremony. Charlene was an absolute pleasure to work with. The views of the lake are stunning
Looking for a place to spend your warm summer days? Or skating rink in winter time? Then come to Ryerson community park !
Attended Halloween Howl with Solid and Rob with my little ones. Amazing show if you have not taken it in. The farmers market is not to be missed either. Highly recommended. It's a good way to meet other members of the community and it's important to teach our children how they can be part of the local community.
Airy spacious and luminous with plenty of natural light at the atrium. This is an impressive space for artists and designers to showcase and exhibit their products and pieces.
A beautiful park, sometimes farmer's market holds here
A nice way to connect with the neighborhood and community. One get authentic fish roti, Tibetan momo's, homemade sushi and miso soup, fresh pastries, baked goodies, cheese, meat and fruit and vegetables. The price is a bit high but it's worth it.