Local Interest
About Toronto
Toronto, built on the coast of the smallest of the Great Lakes, Lake Ontario, is home to about 3 million people. One early Indigenous name for the area was “Tkaronto”, which is a Mohawk word meaning “where there are trees standing in the water”. Toronto is now a major North American metropolis, with a vibrant culture made up of people from all over the world.
Visitor information
Visiting Toronto - City of Toronto
Tourist Information Centre - City of Toronto
Attractions close to University of Toronto
CN Tower - The centerpiece of the Toronto skyline, the CN Tower is the tallest free-standing structure in North America. It houses several observation decks, a revolving restaurant, and an entertainment complex.
Royal Ontario Museum - Among the top 10 cultural institutions in North America, Canada’s largest and most comprehensive museum is home to a world-class collection of 13 million artworks, cultural objects and natural history specimens, featured in 40 gallery and exhibition spaces.
Art Gallery of Ontario - With a collection of more than 90000 works of art, the Art Gallery of Ontario is among the most distinguished art museums in North America and showcases iconic works from Canada and beyond.
Hockey Hall of Fame - Home of the Stanley Cup and the finest collection of hockey artifacts in the world with incredible interactives.
Rogers Centre - Home of the Toronto Blue Jays baseball team since 1989.
Theatre District - A bustling downtown neighbourhood that’s home to world-class theatre. Shows running this July include Wicked and Tina - The Tina Turner Musical.
Casa Loma - A Gothic Revival castle-style mansion and garden in midtown Toronto that is now a historic house museum and landmark.
Bata Shoe Museum - A remarkable collection of footwear from around the globe with over 4,500 years of history.
Ripley's Aquarium of Canada - Immerse yourself among thousands of awe-inspiring aquatic animals and get closer than ever before with interactive, hands-on experiences, unique animal encounters, and exciting events.
Allan Gardens Conservatory - The Conservatory at Allan Gardens dates back to 1910 and is made up of six display houses devoted to different climate zones which include plant collections spanning the globe.
Queen's Park - Canada’s first municipal park, built in 1860. The park is the site of the Ontario Legislative Building, which houses the Legislative Assembly of Ontario.
Spadina Museum - Spadina Museum, named from an Anishnaabemowin word ishpadina (“highland” or “ridge”), sits atop a ravine overlooking Toronto. Today this dazzling mansion is a portal into the triumphs and tribulations of Toronto from 1900 to the 1930s.
Fort York National Historic Site - Preserved as a 43-acre archeological park, Fort York is where British soldiers, First Nations warriors and Upper Canadian militia men stood together against the United States in the War of 1812.
Toronto Reference Library - Toronto's stunning landmark library, a 6-storey modernist masterpiece with a tiered atrium. This library is a branch of the Toronto Public Library system, one of the busiest library systems in North America.
Textile Museum of Canada - The only museum in Canada dedicated to exploring the human experience through textiles.The Museum ignites creativity, inspires wonder, and sparks conversation through the stories held within our global collection of textiles.
Kensington Market - A vibrant walkable neighbourhood known for showcasing local artisans and vintage boutiques. The Market is also home to a wide array of specialty grocers, bakeries and cheese shops.
Little Canada - The Little Canada exhibit takes you on an immersive journey through the sights and sounds of our country in miniature scale. It is a place that connects you to Canada in a deep and meaningful way.
Eataly - A bustling Italian marketplace with 50,000 square feet overflowing with three restaurants, nine take-away counters, and a cooking school dedicated to the same high-quality food and drink offered just steps away in the full market.
A little further afield
High Park - Toronto's largest public park featuring many hiking trails, sports facilities, diverse vegetation, a beautiful lakefront, convenient parking, easy public transit access, a dog park, a zoo, playgrounds for children, a couple of eateries, greenhouses, picnic areas, a bunch of squirrels and various events throughout the year.
Ontario Science Centre - One of the first interactive science museums in the world. More than a destination, the Science Centre is a space where visitors of all ages can learn-through-play and discover ways to think like a scientist every day.
The Distillery Historic District - The pedestrian-only Distillery District is set in 19th century buildings that once housed a large whiskey distillery. It draws crowds to its cobblestone streets lined with hip restaurants, bars, and boutiques.
St. Lawrence Market - A large and lively market complex. The South Market contains over 120 specialty vendors, known for the variety and freshness of their products, and is home to an exhibition space.The North Market is known for its Saturday Farmers' Market, a tradition begun on this site in 1803 and continuing today.
Toronto Zoo - Encompassing 287 hectares, the Toronto Zoo is the largest zoo in Canada. It is divided into seven zoogeographic regions: Indo-Malaya, Africa, Americas, Tundra Trek, Australasia, Eurasia, and the Canadian Domain.
Canada’s Wonderland - Canada's premier amusement park. With eighteen roller coasters, Canada's Wonderland has the second most of any theme park in the world.
Toronto Island Park - This park made up of several islands has something to offer for everyone. Go to the beach, check out Centreville amusement park or just head out on a hike.
Native Canadian Centre of Toronto - The Centre houses the largest collection of Canadian Indigenous artwork in the city of Toronto and offers tours exploring the deep Canadian Indigenous cultural roots of Tkaronto (Toronto).
Evergreen Brick Works - Fondly known as Toronto's backyard, Evergreen Brick Works is an oasis in the heart of Toronto where community and nature thrive side by side.
Rouge Valley Conservation Centre - Rouge Park is the largest urban park in
North America. The Centre focuses on environmental restoration, monitoring and research and offers interpretive walks and educational programs.
Edwards Gardens - Edwards Gardens sits adjacent to the Toronto Botanical Garden. This former estate garden features perennials and roses on the uplands and wildflowers, rhododendrons and an extensive rockery in the valley.
Niagara Falls - The iconic group of waterfalls on the Niagara River.
Niagara Wine Country - One of the most acclaimed grape-growing and winemaking regions in Ontario. Gently blanketing much of the Niagara countryside, the countless vineyards and wineries offer a wide array of one-of-kind, intimate experiences.
Kortright Conservation Centre - Located 10 minutes north of Toronto, on 325 hectares of pristine woodlands, the Kortright Centre for Conservation combines a natural oasis with some of the most leading-edge sustainable education programs and events in Canada.
McMichael Canadian Art Collection - Located on 100 acres of forested land along the Humber River, the McMichael is a major public gallery uniquely devoted to collecting the art of Canada.
What’s On in July
Toronto Theatre/Musical Calendar