Toronto: Latest 2025 Travel Guide

🏙️ Toronto Travel Guide


📍 Must-see attractions in Toronto

1. CN Tower

  • Toronto's most iconic landmark, 553 meters high.
  • You can go up to the observation deck and overlook the entire city and Lake Ontario.
  • If you want to challenge your courage, you can try EdgeWalk (walking around the outside of the tower with a safety rope).

2. Royal Ontario Museum (ROM)

  • One of Canada's largest museums, it houses exhibits of natural history, art, and culture.
  • The crystal glass design of the building's exterior is itself a check-in point.

3. Art Gallery of Ontario (AGO)

  • The museum houses over 90,000 works of art, ranging from European masterpieces to works by local Canadian artists.

4. Distillery District

  • Red brick streets + hipster cafes + small art galleries + handmade shops.
  • The Christmas markets are especially romantic!

5. Toronto Islands

  • It's a 15-minute ferry ride away and is perfect for picnics, cycling, and beach walks.
  • The view of the city skyline from the island is stunning.

6. St. Lawrence Market

  • A world-renowned market selling fresh produce and specialty snacks.
  • It’s a foodie’s paradise.

7. Casa Loma

  • The Gothic Revival-style castle makes you feel like you are in Europe.
  • It was once the filming location for the movie "X-Men".

8. Maple Leaf Stadium & Sports Experience

  • Baseball: Rogers Centre, home of the Blue Jays.
  • Ice Hockey: Scotiabank Arena, home of the Toronto Maple Leafs.

🍴 Must-eat food in Toronto

1. Peameal Bacon Sandwich

  • A representative snack in Toronto, savory and savory bacon sandwich.
  • Recommended place: Carousel Bakery in St. Lawrence Market.

2. Poutine

  • Canada's national dish: French fries + cheese curds + gravy.

3. Butter Tart

  • A classic Canadian dessert with a creamy syrup filling, crispy on the outside and soft on the inside.

4. Multicultural cuisine

  • Toronto is known as a "miniature world" and offers authentic cuisine from around the world:
    • Chinese food (Spadina Chinatown)
    • Little India
    • Little Italy
    • Greektown

5. Ice Wine

  • Ontario is known for its ice wine, which is sweet and aromatic and perfect with desserts.

🚇 Toronto Transportation Guide

✈️ Airport

  • Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) : Main international flights.
    • You can take the UP Express directly to the city center (approximately 25 minutes).
  • Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ) : A small airport in the city center, convenient for domestic flights.

🚇 City transportation

  • TTC (Toronto Transit Commission) : A comprehensive network of subways, streetcars, and buses.
  • PRESTO Card : A stored-value transportation card, valid for TTC, GO Transit (commuter trains/buses), and UP Express.

🚶 Walking & 🚲 Cycling

  • The city center is full of attractions and you can walk or rent a bicycle to get around.
  • Toronto has the Bike Share Toronto public bicycle service.

💡 Editor's Note

  • Best travel season : Spring and autumn are the most comfortable, summer is suitable for outdoor activities, and winter has Christmas markets and ice skating.
  • Shopping recommendations : Eaton Centre, Yorkdale Mall.
  • Pace of life : Although Toronto is large, the public security is relatively safe and it is very comfortable to walk in the city center.
  • Sightseeing Pass : Toronto CityPASS can integrate multiple major attractions and is more cost-effective than buying them separately.

👉 Summary: Toronto is a diverse and vibrant city, a perfect blend of nature and urban splendor . Climb the CN Tower for a panoramic view during the day, then enjoy a drink in the Distillery Historic District at night. Spend the day exploring museums, afternoons taking a boat tour of the Toronto Islands, and evenings enjoying a pea and bacon sandwich—this is authentic Toronto living!

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