What to see and do in Toronto

What to visit in Toronto · CN Tower, museums and Distillery District

• CN Tower · Toronto viewing points
• Royal Ontario Museum ROM
• Distillery Historic District

PLACES AND EXPERIENCES

What to do in Toronto · CN Tower, museums and Distillery District

viewpoint

CN Tower · Toronto viewing points

The tower next to Lake Ontario offers elevated views of downtown Toronto. Its platforms allow you to recognize the water front, the islands and the pattern of skyscrapers from different perspectives.

Activities for your visit

• Observe the lake and the center from the levels included in your ticket.
• Recognize the urban landscape from the viewpoints.

Tips for this place

• Choose the entry mode and check what levels it includes.
• Visibility changes over time; the restaurant and EdgeWalk are experiences of their own.

Book tickets ↗

Purchase admission to the viewpoint at the official ticket office. Check the level included, the date and the conditions of your modality.

Reference sources and location

• CN Tower · tickets and visit

indicative location of the place; it does not identify an entrance, a meeting point, or an accessible route.

Reference coordinates: 43.64275278, -79.38714722.

Wikidata · CN Tower

museum

Royal Ontario Museum ROM

The ROM brings together collections of art, cultures and natural history. You can combine its galleries with a look at the architecture of the building, where the historic facades and the expansion of angular shapes coexist.

Activities for your visit

• Choose galleries of natural history and cultures according to your interests.
• Observe the dialogue between the historical and contemporary parts of the museum.

Tips for this place

• Check the exhibitions included when choosing your ticket.
• Temporary samples can have a different input mode.

Book tickets ↗

Select the date and type of admission in the ROM store. Please check the exhibits included before paying.

Reference sources and location

• Royal Ontario Museum · visiting information

indicative location of the place; it does not identify an entrance, a meeting point, or an accessible route.

Reference coordinates: 43.66757222, -79.39468333.

Wikidata Royal Ontario Museum

heritage

Distillery Historic District

Former brick distillery buildings house workshops, galleries, shops and restaurants. The pedestrian neighborhood allows you to discover a historic industrial landscape adapted to the cultural life of Toronto.

Activities for your visit

• Walk the pedestrian streets and observe the industrial buildings.
• Discover galleries and shop windows according to their openings.

Tips for this place

• Check the venue's calendar if it coincides with a festival.
• Performances, guided tours and drinks are chosen separately.

Check access ↗

The usual walk through the neighborhood does not require a guided tour. Some events, such as the winter market, have their own entrance fees and restrictions.

Reference sources and location

• Destination Ontario · Distillery District

indicative location of the place; it does not identify an entrance, a meeting point, or an accessible route.

Reference coordinates: 43.6506, -79.3597.

Wikidata · Distillery District

A PROPOSAL TO ORGANIZE YOURSELF

2-day itinerary in Toronto · CN Tower, museums and Distillery District

1. Day 1

   CN Tower and urban front

   Visit the viewpoints with your ticket and dedicate the rest of the day to the surroundings of the center.

2. Day 2

   ROM and Distillery District

   Visit the selected galleries of the ROM and move to the historic neighborhood to stroll through its pedestrian streets.

Tips for visiting Toronto · CN Tower, museums and Distillery District

• Book CN Tower and ROM separately according to your interests.
• Check to see if Distillery District events change your usual access.

LOCAL FLAVORS

What to eat in Toronto · CN Tower, museums and Distillery District

A selection of regional classics: poutine and bagels from Quebec, butter tarts from Ontario and Nanaimo bars from the Pacific Coast. Photos show actual reference preparations; Each region preserves its own recipes and traditions.

Quebec · Fries, cheese and sauce

Poutine

French fries covered with fresh grain cheese and hot sauce. This Quebec classic is prepared with numerous variations; The photograph shows the traditional combination of these three ingredients.

Reference: Québec cité · Traditional specialties

Montréal · Heritage of Jewish bakeries

Montréal bagel

Ring-shaped bread that is boiled in water sweetened with honey and then baked with wood. Sesame and poppy seeds are two common toppings for this Montréal specialty.

Reference: Tourisme Montréal · The Montréal bagel

Montréal · Deli tradition

Smoked meat sandwich

Cured, seasoned and smoked beef, sliced and served on rye bread with mustard. The specialty is linked to the Jewish tradition of Montréal; The photo documents a version served in Calgary.

Reference: Tourisme Montréal · Guide to smoked meat

Quebec · Savory meat pie

Tourtière

Meatloaf covered in dough, associated with traditional Quebec cuisine and celebratory meals. The name and padding change between regions; There are versions with meat and potatoes. The photo shows the cake open.

Reference: Québec cité · Quebec comfort cuisine

Ontario Butter Tartlets

Butter tarts

Small dough tartlets with a sweet filling of butter, sugar, syrup and egg. In Ontario they are prepared with a firmer or more fluid filling and variants with raisins or dried fruits.

Reference: Destination Ontario · Canadian food to try

Nanaimo Vancouver Island, British Columbia

Nanaimo bars

Layered dessert with a base of crumbs, cocoa and coconut, a sweet cream in the center and a chocolate coating. It is named after Nanaimo, on Vancouver Island; the city publishes its own reference recipe.

Reference: City of Nanaimo · Nanaimo bars