Top 10 Things to Do in Toronto During Your Weekend Getaway

Top 10 Things to Do in Toronto During Your Weekend Getaway, Toronto, Canada

Over the past three decades, I’ve traveled to Canada’s largest city four times. From my first visit as a 10-year-old on a family vacation to my most recent as professional travel and food writer, I’ve experienced a wide range of Toronto’s diverse attractions and activities. With a variety of museums, unique neighborhoods, and a diverse dining scene, Toronto offers plenty to explore for a weekend getaway.

If you are visiting Toronto for the first time, I hope you’ll find my list of top 10 things to do in Toronto a helpful starting point for planning your trip. I’ve also included some bonus ideas if you have extra time, are a return visitor seeking an activity off the beaten path, or are road tripping and could add a destination near Toronto as a day trip.

As you read this post, one thing to note is all prices are listed in Canadian dollars. At the moment, the Canadian loonie is worth 82 cents in U.S. currency. For my fellow American travelers, right now is a financially beneficial time to visit our northern neighbors.  ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).
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Guide Name: Top 10 Things to Do in Toronto During Your Weekend Getaway
Guide Location: Canada » Toronto
Guide Type: Self-guided Walking Tour (Article (B))
Author: Erin Klema
Read it on Author's Website: http://www.epicureantravelerblog.com/top-10-things-to-do-in-toronto/
Sight(s) Featured in This Guide:
  • CN Tower
  • 360 Restaurant
  • St. Lawrence Market
  • Canada’s Walk of Fame
  • Ed Mirvish Theatre
  • Aga Khan Museum
  • Art Gallery of Ontario
  • Bata Shoe Museum
  • Gardiner Museum
  • Power Plant Contemporary Art Gallery
  • Princess of Wales Theatre
  • Royal Alexandra Theatre
  • Textile Museum of Canada
  • Young Center for the Performing Arts
  • Nathan Phillips Square
  • Graffiti Alley
  • Ontario Science Centre
  • Amsterdam BrewHouse
  • Steam Whistle Brewing
  • Birreria Volo
  • Granite Brewery & Tied House
  • Sweet Jesus
  • La Carnita
  • RUDY
  • Drake One Fifty
  • Baro

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