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Toronto, Canada

Toronto

Canada · 43.65°, -79.38°

Canada's largest city and multicultural hub. CN Tower icon, diverse neighborhoods, and Niagara Falls access. Food scene rivals global capitals. Four seasons with snowy winters.

I · What there is to see17 documented places

Le quartier de la Distillerie

Quarante-sept bâtiments victoriens de la distillerie Gooderham & Worts, la plus grande du monde en 1860, restaurés en rues piétonnes de galeries, d’ateliers et de cafés. Marché de Noël en décembre.

Le marché St. Lawrence

La halle sud, ouverte en 1803 et logée dans l’ancien hôtel de ville, réunit cent vingt marchands. Le samedi, le marché des fermiers occupe le bâtiment nord depuis deux siècles.

Les îles de Toronto

Quinze îles à quinze minutes de ferry, sans voitures : plages, canaux, un phare de 1808 et la meilleure vue sur la ligne d’horizon de la ville.

Le Kensington Market

Un quartier de maisons victoriennes devenu marché à ciel ouvert au fil des vagues d’immigration : juive, portugaise, antillaise, latino-américaine. Piétonnier certains dimanches d’été.

Le musée Aga Khan

Ouvert en 2014 dans un bloc de granit blanc de Fumihiko Maki : mille pièces d’art islamique de mille ans, un jardin persan à quatre bassins, et un auditorium à l’acoustique réputée.

La Art Gallery of Ontario

Cent dix mille œuvres, dont le premier fonds mondial d’art canadien, dans une extension de verre et de bois signée Frank Gehry — qui a grandi dans la rue d’à côté.

Le parc High Park et les cerisiers

Cent soixante et un hectares, le plus grand parc du centre, avec un étang, un petit zoo gratuit et deux mille cerisiers offerts par le Japon en 1959, en fleur fin avril.

Le quartier grec de Danforth

La plus forte concentration de tables grecques d’Amérique du Nord sur une avenue, et le festival Taste of the Danforth chaque août, qui ferme la rue à un million de personnes.

Le Fort York

Le fort de 1793 qui donna naissance à la ville, détruit pendant la bataille d’York en 1813 puis reconstruit : huit bâtiments d’époque, les plus anciens de Toronto.

La plage de Scarborough Bluffs

Quinze kilomètres de falaises d’argile et de sable, hautes de quatre-vingt-dix mètres, au-dessus du lac Ontario — un dépôt glaciaire vieux de douze mille ans, et une plage au pied.

CN Tower

Iconic 553m tower and Toronto symbol! Glass floor EdgeWalk 356m up for thrill-seekers. 360 Restaurant revolves. SkyPod observation deck offers 160km views on clear days.

Ripley's Aquarium of Canada

World-class aquarium at CN Tower base! 20,000 marine animals. Dangerous Lagoon underwater tunnel with sharks and rays. Touch tanks and jellyfish gallery. Perfect for families!

II · Where to sleep, where to eat16 verified addresses
Where to sleep
  • Hotel X Toronto

    Waterfront luxury resort hotel on Exhibition Place grounds. Multiple pools including rooftop, tennis courts, spa, and 5 restaurants. Toronto's most amenity-rich hotel with stunning lake views.

  • Fairmont Royal York

    Historic grand hotel since 1929. Elegant rooms, rooftop beehives, and prime downtown location. Toronto landmark and Canadian hospitality at its finest.

  • The Broadview Hotel

    Beautifully restored 1891 corner hotel in trendy Leslieville. Rooftop bar with panoramic city views, acclaimed restaurant, and thoughtfully designed rooms. A Toronto design icon.

  • The Drake Hotel

    Hip boutique in trendy West Queen West. Art-filled rooms, rooftop bar, and live music venue. Toronto's coolest hotel.

  • Gladstone House

    Artist-designed rooms, each unique! Gallery, events, and rooftop Melody Bar. Victorian building reimagined as art hotel.

  • Chelsea Hotel Toronto

    Canada's largest hotel with indoor waterslide, family pool, and central location steps from the Eaton Centre. Good value for families and groups visiting downtown Toronto.

  • Planet Traveler Hostel

    Eco-friendly hostel in Kensington Market. Solar-powered, rooftop garden, and community vibe. Clean and sustainable.

  • Canadiana Backpackers Inn

    Budget hostel near CN Tower. Basic but clean, friendly staff, and unbeatable location. Great for meeting travelers.

Where to eat
  • Alo Restaurant

    Toronto's only Michelin-starred restaurant! Sophisticated French tasting menu, impeccable service, and refined atmosphere. Book months ahead.

  • Canoe

    54th-floor restaurant with stunning city views. Contemporary Canadian cuisine showcasing seasonal ingredients. Toronto skyline backdrop.

  • Ufficio

    Outstanding neighbourhood Italian in the Ossington strip. House-made pastas, wood-fired dishes, and a natural wine list that punches well above its price point. One of Toronto's favourite date-night spots.

  • Richmond Station

    Chef Carl Heinrich's farm-to-table restaurant. Station Burger is Toronto's best. Seasonal menu, local ingredients, converted train station setting.

  • Imanishi Japanese Kitchen

    Counter-culture Japanese izakaya on Dundas West. Inventive small plates, creative cocktails, and exceptional ramen served until late. The chicken katsu sando has cult status in Toronto.

  • Pai Northern Thai Kitchen

    Chef Nuit Regular's bustling northern Thai kitchen in downtown Toronto. Fragrant curries, spicy larbs, and exceptional pad-see-ew draw long lineups. Toronto's best Thai by a wide margin.

  • St. Lawrence Market

    National Geographic's #1 food market in the world! Peameal bacon sandwiches at Carousel Bakery legendary. Fresh produce, cheese, and international foods.

  • Poutini's House of Poutine

    Authentic Quebec poutine - fries, gravy, and cheese curds! Classic and creative variations. Essential Canadian fast food experience.

These addresses are surveyed one by one. The automatically generated lists — a “Grand Hotel” and a “Table de” in every city — have been removed: they did not exist.

III · What the site knows about it
Working from here

79 out of 100 on the Nomad Score. 3 working hours shared with Western Europe.

The eight criteria in detail
When to go

May-October

The exact week, in La Fenêtre
The country

Canada

The Cercle’s Carnet

169 addresses in this city, 20 of them cafés.

IV · In pictures
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V · Book on the spot6 tours

Best of Niagara Falls Canada Premium Tour: Behind Falls and Boat

Your first stop is Skylon Tower, you’ll head up 520 ft. in a glass elevator to the observation deck where you will be treated to an incredible, birds-eye view of all three Niagara Falls, the Niagara River & surrounding area.

4.8(3,505)4 h
Free cancellation
from €144

Niagara Falls Day Tour from Toronto

Enjoy a day trip from Toronto to Niagara Falls that includes stops at Niagara Falls, the Floral Clock (seasonal), the Niagara Whirlpool, and a viewpoint overlooking the Niagara River. You'll travel aboard a modern coach and have a minimum of three hours in Niagara Falls to explore independently. Tours are conducted by licensed Niagara Parks Commission Tour Guides, so you'll learn interesting information with commentary given throughout the day. On the day of the tour, you have the option to purchase a Niagara Hornblower City cruise up the Niagara River to the base of Niagara Falls. You will also have the option to go up the Skylon Tower giving amazing views overlooking Niagara Falls from above.

4.8(3,096)9 h 30
Free cancellation
from €51

Niagara Falls Canada Day Tour From Toronto + Boat Cruise Option

Round-trip tour from Toronto to Niagara Falls. Includes the Horseshoe, American and Bridal Veil Falls. Upgrade for express admission to a Boat Cruise and Journey Behind the Falls. Depart between 7:30 and 8:05 AM to avoid morning traffic and arrive early in Niagara before the big crowds.

4.8(3,046)9 h
Free cancellation
from €48

Toronto to Niagara Falls Tour: Skip-the-Line Boat & Journey

Leave the hustle of Toronto behind and experience one of Canada’s most iconic destinations on this full-day, Tour to Niagara Falls. Travel in a comfortable minibus with a friendly, knowledgeable guide and enjoy key attractions such as the Hornblower Niagara Cruise, Journey Behind the Falls, and the Skylon Tower. Visit a local maple syrup factory and a chocolate factory, where you'll enjoy complimentary tastings. With a small group size, you'll get a more personalized and relaxed experience from start to finish.

4.8(2,648)9 h
Free cancellation
from €62

Niagara Falls Tour from Toronto: Boat Ride & Journey Behind Falls

Take our most competitive and reward winning Niagara Falls day tour with Skip the line option to Niagara City Cruise & Journey Behind the falls ! Travel 125 Ft below and Walk thru limestone Tunnels construed 130 Years Ago. take photos of Falls from the observation Deck located 30 Stories Below the River. Also have the opportunity to enjoy the Niagara falls from below by boarding the Famous Niagara City Cruise ( former Maid of the Mist)

4.8(1,711)9 h
Free cancellation
from €61

Niagara Falls Day Tour Includes Boat Cruise, Winery Stop & Lunch

Discover the wonders of Niagara Falls on our full-day tour from Toronto. Indulge in a wine tasting, savor a three-course lunch while marveling at the Falls, experience the thrill of the world-famous Hornblower boat ride (May-November), and explore historic Niagara-on-the-Lake.

4.6(1,969)10 h
Free cancellation
from €142

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VI · Nearby

Also surveyed: 5 shops and 5 means of transport.