Best things to do in Toronto

Toronto's Absolute Essentials

Toronto’s essential sites span cultural history and expansive green spaces. The Royal Ontario Museum showcases world cultures and natural history, while St. Michael's Cathedral Basilica stands as one of the city's oldest architectural landmarks. For nature, High Park offers diverse recreational facilities and trails. The Toronto Island Park provides a car-free escape with skyline views, accessible through the Jack Layton Ferry Terminal. This selection highlights the city's balance of historic institutions and accessible waterfront landscapes.

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Royal Ontario Museum

The Royal Ontario Museum is a museum of art, world culture and natural history in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

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Toronto Island Park

The Toronto Islands are a chain of 15 small islands in Lake Ontario, south of mainland Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

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High Park

High Park is a municipal park in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. High Park is a mixed recreational and natural park, with sporting facilities,…

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St. Michael's Cathedral Basilica

St. Michael's Cathedral Basilica is the cathedral church of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Toronto, Canada, and one of the oldest…

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Jack Layton Ferry Terminal

The Jack Layton Ferry Terminal is the ferry slip for Toronto Island ferries operated by the City of Toronto Parks, Forestry and Recreation…

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