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Royal Ontario Museum
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Royal Ontario Museum

9.3
4.6/5
475 reviews
The Royal Ontario Museum is located in downtown Toronto, adjacent to Queen's Park and the University of Toronto. Planned in 1912 and officially opened in 1914, it is a comprehensive museum integrating art, world culture, and natural history, with a collection totaling in the tens of millions, making it one of the largest in North America. The museum building itself is an attraction: the century-old classical facade features exquisite stone carvings, while the "Crystal" new wing, completed in 2007 and designed by architect Daniel Libeskind, consists of several tilted and interlocking metal-glass crystals wedged directly into the old structure. This clash of old and new styles has made it a city landmark in Toronto, with the crystal facade and front steps being popular photo spots. Floor distribution: For Chinese visitors, the Asian art section on the first floor deserves ample time: the entrance to the China gallery displays an entire relocated tomb complex of Ming dynasty general Zu Dashou from Beijing, complete with stone statues, tomb gates, and burial mounds—a rare sight in overseas museums. The Bishop White Chinese temple art hall features the massive Yuan dynasty mural "The paradise of Maitreya" alongside Buddhist statues and porcelain from various dynasties, presenting a comprehensive thread of Chinese art. The adjacent Japanese and Korean galleries are worth a quick visit. On the second floor, the dinosaur hall showcases the nearly 24 m-long skeleton of "Gordo" the Barosaurus spanning the room—one of the museum's highlights—while nearby mammal and bird specimen exhibits, the biodiversity gallery, and bat cave are popular with children. The third floor's ancient Egypt exhibit displays sarcophagi and mummies, while the Greek, Roman, and European galleries gather sculptures, glassware, and other artworks. The top floor hosts rotating special exhibitions—check the current schedule before visiting. The museum also features mineral and gemstone displays, meteorite exhibits, hands-on exploration areas for children, and theaters.Toronto · 1.9 km from downtown
Niagara Falls
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Niagara Falls

9.2
4.8/5
1.3k reviews
Niagara Falls is a transnational waterfall located on the Niagara River in New York State, United States and Ontario, Canada. It is a great waterfall on the Niagara River in northeastern North America. The waterfalls have their own attractions in the United States and Canada. In Niagara Falls in Canada, you can enjoy the waterfalls from another angle. Visitors who come to watch on the American side will be shocked by the abundant and vast water vapor and majestic momentum of the waterfall..Niagara Falls · 68.2 km from Toronto
Casa Loma
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Casa Loma

8.8
4.5/5
376 reviews
Casa Loma Castle was built in 1911 as the private mansion of the famous financier Sir Henry Pellatt. This medieval-style castle cost $3.5 million and took 3 years to build. It consists of ornately decorated suites, 800-foot tunnels, ancient Towers, stables and 5 acres of gardens. Floor distribution: The first floor of the castle is the hall, the second floor is the bedroom and suite, the third floor is the Queen's Rifle Museum, in addition to the underground wine cellar, outdoor garden and high tower. The hall ceiling on the first floor is beautiful plaster and intricately carved, inspired by Elizabethan palaces. The garden greenhouse is a more beautiful place, the floor is Italian marble, and the magnificent stained glass dome is very beautiful. The bookcases in the library hall are high to the ceiling, and the decoration of the banquet hall is also very gorgeous. The second floor is dominated by living rooms, suites and guest rooms. Among them, the Chinese-style suites are furnished with many Chinese lacquered wood furniture and porcelain, and the walls are also decorated with Chinese patterns. On the ceiling of the master bedroom, the delicate blueberry carving is crumbling and very realistic, and the tiger skin rug shows the identity and status of the owner. On the third floor, various guns, weapons and materials are currently on display. The cellar in the basement is now a replica, the corridors are lined with movie posters filmed here, and the audio guide and souvenir shop are also located on this floor. An underground tunnel leads to the stables, garage and greenhouse. Along the narrow spiral staircase, you can climb to the upper floors of the ancient tower, and you can enjoy the city view of Toronto through the small window. Standing here, you can still hear the howling wind.Toronto · 3.5 km from downtown
Art Gallery of Ontario
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Art Gallery of Ontario

8.6
4.6/5
152 reviews
The Art Gallery of Ontario is located in downtown Toronto. Founded in 1900 by a group of private art enthusiasts, it houses over 100,000 works spanning from the 1st century AD to contemporary times, making it one of the large-scale art museums in North America. The gallery building itself is architecturally striking, and visitors can enjoy a panoramic view of Toronto from the top floor. The art gallery reopened in 2008 after renovation and expansion led by Toronto-born architect Frank Gehry: the street-facing facade is wrapped in a glass and wooden corridor, resembling a glass ship drifting into the city, with lights shining through the curtain wall at night, making it particularly striking; the wooden spiral staircase in the atrium and the cantilevered titanium spiral staircase outside the tower were also designed by Gehry. At the street corner near the main entrance stands the bronze sculpture "Couch monster" by Canadian Indigenous artist Brian Jungen, while British sculptor Henry Moore's renowned bronze work "Large two forms" was relocated to the lawn of Grange Park on the south side of the art gallery. Floor distribution: The art museum has five floors. Upon entering the lobby, you can see the spiral staircase, a design that fully showcases Frank Gehry's talent. The collection is centered on two main themes: European art and Canadian art. The first-floor galleries display European paintings and sculptures from the Middle Ages to the early twentieth century, featuring works by artists such as Rembrandt, Hals, and Monet. The masterpiece "Massacre of the Innocents" by Rubens, donated by collector Ken Thomson, is considered the museum's signature piece. The Gothic boxwood miniatures he left behind depict intricate scenes within a tiny space, and the lower level also displays over a hundred of his ship models, ranging from merchant ships and warships of the age of sail to modern vessels, spanning several centuries with exquisite craftsmanship, making them worth slowing down to admire. The second floor showcases Canadian art in a concentrated display, featuring Tom Thomson's masterpiece "The West Wind," the Group of Seven's landscape paintings, and Inuit sculptures and prints, offering a comprehensive view of Canada's visual art heritage. Hundreds of works donated by Moore during his lifetime are housed here, with the dedicated Henry Moore Sculpture Centre providing a serene space to appreciate his forms. The upper levels of the south tower focus on modern and contemporary art, including works by Andy Warhol, Claes Oldenburg, and Yayoi Kusama's "Infinity Mirror Room."Toronto · 751m from downtown
CN Tower
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CN Tower

8.5
4.5/5
808 reviews
CN Tower stands on the shores of Lake Ontario in downtown Toronto. Its slender, towering structure makes it an iconic landmark on the Toronto skyline. Ride the glass-fronted elevator to reach the main observation level in less than 1 minute. Through the floor-to-ceiling windows, you can enjoy panoramic views of the Toronto cityscape and Lake Ontario. The main observation level also features a transparent glass floor. Stepping onto it allows you to look down at the ground below, an experience many visitors come specifically to try. A higher observation level is located at 447m, offering an even wider view. On clear days, you can even see in the direction of Niagara Falls. Thrill-seekers can participate in the EdgeWalk, an outdoor walking experience around the exterior of the tower at 116 stories high. The tower also features amenities such as the 360 Restaurant, the Maple Leaf Cinema, and a souvenir shop. After dark, the tower's exterior LED lighting system illuminates and changes colors, making the tower a striking feature of the Toronto night skyline.Toronto · 1.2 km from downtown
Ripley's Aquarium of Canada
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Ripley's Aquarium of Canada

8.1
4.5/5
172 reviews
Opened in 2013, Ripley's Aquarium is located next to the National Television Tower and exhibits more than 16,000 marine and freshwater animals. There are the longest shark watching tunnels in North America, the largest jellyfish camp in the world, and daily diving shows. The aquarium is divided into World Waters (WatersofTheWorld), Canadian Waters Gallery, Rainbow Reef, PlanetJellies, LifeSupportSystems, DangerousLagoon and RayBay.Toronto · 1.3 km from downtown
St. Lawrence Market
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St. Lawrence Market

7.6
4.7/5
68 reviews
St. Lawrence Market is located in the heart of Old Town Toronto and has been operating as a city market since 1803. The market consists of three buildings: theSouth Market, the North Market, and St. Lawrence Hall. It houses numerous vendors offering fresh produce, artisanal baked goods, specialty meats and cheeses, international cuisine, and handicrafts. South Marketis the main area of the market. The ground floor features various food stalls and restaurants, while the second floor houses the Market Gallery, which hosts rotating exhibitions related to Toronto's art, culture, and history. The North Market hosts a farmers market every Saturday morning, where local farmers bring their own meat, cheese, and produce to sell; on Sundays, it transforms into an antique market, offering everything from vintage furniture to small trinkets, making for a unique weekend experience in Toronto. The market also features many specialty stalls, allowing you to taste flavors from several continents in one visit. If you're inspired to learn, the market also offers ongoing cooking classes for all skill levels.Toronto · 1.1 km from downtown
University of Toronto
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University of Toronto

7.3
4.6/5
574 reviews
University of Toronto was founded in 1827 and is a well-known public research university in Canada. The St. George campus is the main campus and has no walls, blending into downtown Toronto's neighborhoods. The campus features century-old Romanesque revival buildings alongside modernist new structures, and the contrast between old and new creates a unique charm. Entering the campus and crossing the open green leads to the main building of University College, a mid-19th-century Romanesque revival structure that is one of the campus's iconic views, with its heavy stone exterior and arched doors and windows conveying the solemn dignity of a classical university. On the side of the lawn, Hart House is another classic building, housing reading rooms, galleries, and student activity spaces, and its Gothic revival style is worth a close look. The campus is dotted with sculptures and green spaces, and it is common to see students in small groups discussing or relaxing on the lawn, creating a strong academic atmosphere. Strolling across the campus along King's College Circle to the Hart House lawn offers a concentrated way to appreciate the campus scenery shaped by generations of interwoven architecture.Toronto · 1.5 km from downtown
Chinatown
No. 8 of Best Things to Do in Toronto

Chinatown

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4.2/5
266 reviews
Chinatownis located in downtown Toronto, Ontario, with its core area at the intersection of Spadina Avenue and Dundas Street West. It is one of the oldest and most well-known Chinese communities in the area. It began to take shape in the late 19th century, when early Chinese immigrants opened laundries, restaurants, and grocery stores here. As the city developed, the community moved to its current location and continued to expand. Strolling through the streets, you will see bilingual Chinese and English street signs and shop signs. Chinese supermarkets, roast meat restaurants, dim sum teahouses, Chinese bakeries, and produce stalls are packed side by side. Streetcars clang as they pass through the center of the street, and the sounds of Cantonese can be heard all around, creating a vibrant, bustling atmosphere.Toronto · 1.2 km from downtown
Toronto Zoo
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Toronto Zoo

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4.3/5
124 reviews
The Toronto Zoo is Canada's largest zoo with hundreds of species and more than 5,000 animals. The park is divided into indoor and outdoor parks, including Penguin Park, Greenhouse Rainforest Pavilion, African Park and American Field Park. Black bears in America, little penguins in Antarctica, giraffes in Africa, and the ubiquitous Canada geese are all popular stars.Toronto · 24.2 km from downtown

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Toronto City, Film Locations and Harbour Day Tour Small Group Max 12
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Toronto Film & TV Tour | University of Toronto + City Hall + Distillery District + CN Tower + Harbourfront Stroll
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Small group with no more than 13 people | 1-Day Toronto City Sightseeing Tour/TC1
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Action Film and Television Locations Half Day Tour in Toronto
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Canada Toronto + Scarborough Bluffs + Casa Loma private charter 1-day tour / customizable
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Small group with no more than 13 people | 1-Day Toronto City Sightseeing Tour
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Secret Food Tour: Toronto Express Tour
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Toronto Private Custom Tour with a Local Highlights and Hidden Gems
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Hockey Hall of Fame Admission Ticket
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Toronto: Guided Tour of Scotiabank Arena
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Toronto: Art Gallery of Ontario General Admission Ticket
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Toronto Kensington Market & Chinatown Walking Tour
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1-day round-trip tour from Toronto to Niagara Falls with optional upgrade to behind the falls tour/cruise
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1-day tour to Niagara Falls from Toronto, Canada | multiple packages optional
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YoYo_1I8Q7O5OSeptember 1, 2026
5.0
The Royal Ontario Museum's glass spire, like a crystal drill bit stuck into an old building, was rather jarring. Inside, in the Egyptian gallery, a mummy lay sprawled, its shroud torn in several places, the accompanying sign barely legible. Dinosaur skeletons reached the ceiling, and children craned their necks, babbling excitedly. In the Chinese gallery, several Buddha statues were missing arms and legs, their colors faded, which ironically added to their charm compared to those in good condition. When my legs were aching from walking around, I discovered a mineral display case in a corner; the various stones glittered under the lights, and I squatted there for a while, gazing at them. When I came out, the sun was blinding, and the steps were filled with people eating sandwiches.

Royal Ontario Museum

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KkkaviaaaOctober 6, 2026
5.0
It's cheaper than buying tickets on-site. After purchasing tickets online, you'll receive an email with a confirmation slip, which you can print out or show to the staff at the ticket office on your phone. The boat ride isn't crowded, and they provide raincoats. It offers a close-up experience of the falls and is highly recommended!

Niagara Falls

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ran8699May 11, 2023
5.0
If you go there in March, you must rent a Chinese guide on the underground floor for 5 yuan to fully understand this luxurious castle. There are number signs everywhere in the castle. Click on the numbers on the guide to listen to the explanation. Climb the stairs to the top of the two towers to see the surrounding scenery. Be sure to walk through the corridor to see the four classic cars in the garage.

Casa Loma

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Anonymous userOctober 14, 2026
5.0
Online ticketing is convenient; staff simply scan the code for entry, saving you the hassle of foreign currency cash and credit card fees. The museum is fantastic; one day isn't enough to see everything. I caught the Monet exhibition and saw over a dozen original works, as well as Rembrandt pieces, various European sculptures, and exquisite handicrafts.

Art Gallery of Ontario

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AlanSpivackJanuary 11, 2026
5.0
the CN Tower is a must for anyone touring Toronto. when it was completed in the mid 70’s it was the tallest structure in the world. great views of Toronto from three different levels. Also a nice revolving restaurant and a few places for coffee and lunch as well

CN Tower

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xiaorennnnAugust 19, 2025
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Hours to spend: 3-4 hoursLOVE THEIR UNDERWATER TUNNEL! Recommend to plan this visit after your visit at CN tower or Cruise. Very educational experience that shows you the aquatic life in Canada’s waters. Very children friendly and accessible to those with disabilities. Gift shop have very unique items, NO ENTRANCE FOR PUBLIC. So do check things out before you leave.

Ripley's Aquarium of Canada

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Shi KwokNovember 9, 2024
4.0
St Lawrence Market is a nice place to go in Toronto. It is near downtown Toronto. I enjoyed some delicious fresh salmon sashimi at a very affordable price. More shops are open during weekend, it is better to go there during weekend.

St. Lawrence Market

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圣热尔韦昂瓦列尔周勃July 13, 2023
5.0
The University of Toronto is in a good location, adjacent to the bustling city center, and life is extremely convenient; the buildings on campus are antique and quaint. Of course, the most important thing is that it is still a top university in the world [like it]

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M25***40December 19, 2020
4.0
The main street in Chinatown is Spadina Avenue. There are many Chinese restaurants and some other Asian restaurants. Some of the buildings and alleys have impressive murals on their exteriors. There are several stores selling cheap T-shirts and other clothing.

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Saleh zamanNovember 21, 2024
5.0
The Toronto Zoo is a zoo located in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Encompassing 287 hectares (710 acres),the Toronto Zoo is the largest zoo in Canada averaging around 1.2 million visitors a year.The zoo is divided into seven zoogeographic regions: Indo-Malaya, Africa, Americas, Tundra Trek, Australasia, Eurasia, and the Canadian Domain. Some animals are displayed indoors in pavilions and outdoors in what would be their naturalistic environments, with viewing at many levels.

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Don't miss these attractions in Toronto: Royal Ontario Museum, Niagara Falls, and Casa Loma. If you like Day tours, try Toronto City, Film Locations and Harbour Day Tour Small Group Max 12. If you enjoy Cultural experiences, try Toronto Private Custom Tour with a Local Highlights and Hidden Gems.

You can give Toronto Niagara Falls 1-day tour with cruise and lunch (English-speaking group) and Toronto, Canada Giulietta Popular Restaurant Reservation Service a try. Before you go, please check their opening hours and menus online. Reservations are recommended, especially during peak hours.

When choosing a tour, start with how much time you have and the kind of experience you're looking for. Trending options right now include Toronto City, Film Locations and Harbour Day Tour Small Group Max 12, 1-day tour from Toronto to Niagara Falls (join-in tour, admission ticket not included), and Toronto Film & TV Tour | University of Toronto + City Hall + Distillery District + CN Tower + Harbourfront Stroll. Check the real-time availability and itinerary before you book.

As of October 24, 2026, the reference price for day tours and activities in Toronto is around NZD 84.9 – NZD 818.03. Rates vary by duration, group size, transportation, tickets, meals, and any special admission requirements. Before you book, please confirm the billing currency and whether the price is quoted per person or per group.

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