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8 Days in Toronto: A Journey of Sights and Flavors

Karla H

Karla H

1 Dec 2023

Embark on an unforgettable adventure through Toronto, where ancient marvels meet mouthwatering delicacies. Explore historic sites, lush parks, and iconic landmarks. Indulge in diverse cuisines that will tantalize your taste buds. Get ready for an extraordinary journey of sights and flavors in the heart of Canada.

Trip to Toronto

Day 1Epicure Delights and Historic Wonders
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$68

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$ 17

Airbnb

Depart from your stay 🏨

23 - 28 min

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The Epicure Shop
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$19
8 - 12 min

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Riverdale Farm
Farm offering livestock, gardens & craft programs set within a park with ponds & picnic areas.
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
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Free
18 - 22 min

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Union
Opened in 1927, this transportation hub offers bus, rail & bicycle services plus shops & eateries.
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Free
10 - 12 min

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Simit & Chai Co
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
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$21
12 - 17 min

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Fort York National Historic Site
43-acre landmark with original War of 1812 buildings & 1813 battle site, plus a visitors' centre.
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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$13
11 - 14 min

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Trinity Bellwoods Park
Spacious park with volleyball & tennis courts, an outdoor skating rink & indoor recreation centre.
4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
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Free
15 - 18 min

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High Park
Sprawling park with hiking trails, a zoo, sports fields & a large children's playground.
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
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Free
7 - 9 min

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La Cubana
8:30 PM - 10:00 PM
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$15
Day 2Majestic Castles and Artistic Treasures
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$118

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$ 10

Airbnb

Depart from your stay 🏨

24 - 29 min

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Ezra's Pound
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$9
9 - 14 min

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Casa Loma
Grand 1914 castle featuring regular tours & gardens that are open seasonally.
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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$25
12 - 15 min

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Cafe Plenty
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
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$28
4 - 5 min

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Art Gallery of Ontario
Large gallery with huge Canadian collection, European masterworks & a major Frank Gehry renovation.
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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$19
8 - 10 min

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Roundhouse Park
Part of the railway museum, the park offers restored train equipment & miniature steam train rides.
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
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Free
12 - 18 min

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Brookfield Place
Modern office tower complex with the Allen Lambert Galleria, a food court & the Hockey Hall of Fame.
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
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Free
2 - 3 min

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Chotto Matte
7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
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$12
3 - 4 min

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Hockey Hall of Fame
A vast collection of hockey memorabilia, including famous gear, interactive games & the Stanley Cup.
9:00 PM - 10:30 PM
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$25
Day 3Breakfast Bliss and Island Escapades
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$94

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$ 5

Airbnb

Depart from your stay 🏨

26 - 32 min

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Evviva Breakfast Restaurant
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$19
4 - 6 min

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Toronto Railway Museum
Indoor-outdoor museum for local railroad history featuring vintage locomotives & a train simulator.
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
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$13
Centreville Amusement Park
Quaint Centre Island park with 30+ rides for kids & adults, including a 1907 carousel & hobby farm.
11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
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$25
Miku
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2:30 PM - 4:00 PM
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$25
Toronto Island Park
Scenic vistas of the Toronto skyline are a main attraction at this lush, grassy recreation area.
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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Free
IQ Food Co
8:30 PM - 10:00 PM
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$12
7 - 10 min

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Harbourfront Centre
Lakeside cultural hub with dance, modern art, craft & theatre spaces, plus many annual events.
8:00 PM - 9:30 PM
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Free
Day 4Zoo Adventures and Aquatic Wonders
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$134

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$ 8

Airbnb

Depart from your stay 🏨

27 - 33 min

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Sunny Joes
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$17
5 - 6 min

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High Park Zoo
Fenced-off grassy areas for animals like capybaras & bison, plus llamas & rabbits kids can pet.
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
Toronto Islands
Islands across from mainland Toronto with various recreational activities, beaches & a theme park.
10:30 AM - 1:30 PM
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$13
Toca
Indulge in gourmet handcrafted Italian cuisine in downtown Toronto, Canada when dining at TOCA. We proudly use fresh, locally-sourced seasonal ingredients and feature custom cocktails and an extensive wine list.
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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$26
8 - 11 min

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Ripley's Aquarium of Canada
Expansive, modern aquarium with many species & habitats on display, plus events & classes.
3:30 PM - 5:30 PM
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$33
1 - 2 min

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CN Tower
Landmark, over 553-metre tower featuring a glass floor & a revolving eatery with panoramic views.
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
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$33
6 - 9 min

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IQ Food Co
8:30 PM - 10:00 PM
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$12
Day 5Beachside Serenity and Cultural Gems
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$92

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$ 17

Airbnb

Depart from your stay 🏨

28 - 34 min

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Starbucks
At Starbucks Coffee Canada, we’re passionate about coffee & customers. It’s why our baristas handcraft delicious coffee & espresso beverages That’s #coffeelove
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$17
9 - 14 min

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Woodbine Beach
Vibrant in warm weather, this wide, curved beach offers swimming, volleyball courts & picnic areas.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
25 - 30 min

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Guild Park & Gardens
Green space surrounding an estate, with baroque & neoclassical structures, flowers & walking trails.
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
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Free
27 - 33 min

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Chipotle Mexican Grill
Chipotle is a restaurant that prepares burritos and tacos at reasonable prices. Our Food With Integrity philosophy includes unprocessed, sustainable, nutritious, responsibly raised, and organic foods where possible.
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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$14
5 - 6 min

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Aga Khan Museum
Museum noted for its bright white, contemporary architecture & exhibits tracing Islamic culture.
3:30 PM - 5:30 PM
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$19
7 - 9 min

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Toronto Botanical Garden
Serene site featuring 17 themed gardens over 4 acres, plus events, a seasonal cafe & a garden shop.
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
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$13
5 - 6 min

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Via Cibo
At Via Cibo, we are inspired by the very streets that are the lifeblood of the Italian social scene.
8:30 PM - 10:00 PM
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$29
Day 6Bakery Delights and Wildlife Encounters
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$118

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$ 15

Airbnb

Depart from your stay 🏨

21 - 26 min

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Lamanna's Bakery
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$19
7 - 9 min

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Toronto Zoo
Immense zoo with outdoor pavilions housing hundreds of species, plus a large botanical collection.
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
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$38
35 - 42 min

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Bamiyan Kabob
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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$19
5 - 6 min

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Ontario Science Centre
Popular interactive exhibits on science & technology, plus touring shows & an IMAX cinema.
3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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$31
7 - 9 min

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Charmaine Sweets
Bakery & Kitchen Studio
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$11
Day 7Sweet Treats and Botanical Wonders
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$75

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$ 15

Airbnb

Depart from your stay 🏨

15 - 18 min

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Charmaine Sweets
Bakery & Kitchen Studio
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$11
7 - 9 min

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Edwards Gardens
Former estate garden with wildflowers, perennials & fountains, plus a botanical garden & gift shop.
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
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Free
13 - 16 min

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Evergreen Brick Works
Eco-oriented complex with a weekend farmer's market, a gardening store, event space & nature trails.
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
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$6
11 - 14 min

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Golden Greek
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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$14
4 - 5 min

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Allan Gardens
Collection of plants from around the world housed in a cast-iron & glass building dating from 1910.
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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Free
11 - 16 min

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Yonge-Dundas Square
Bustling outdoor public space & live-event venue hosting concerts, movies & community events.
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
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Free
10 - 12 min

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Paramount Fine Foods
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
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$18
7 - 10 min

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Royal Ontario Museum
Sprawling natural history & world cultures galleries, plus dinosaur fossil skeletons.
7:30 PM - 10:30 PM
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$25
Day 8Thrilling Rides and Artistic Masterpieces
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$118

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$ 12

Airbnb

Depart from your stay 🏨

23 - 28 min

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St Phillips Bakery
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$12
19 - 23 min

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Canada's Wonderland
Massive amusement park with some 200 attractions, rides including roller coasters & a water park.
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
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$33
20 - 24 min

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Avenue Food Boutique Cafe
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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$26
12 - 18 min

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McMichael Canadian Art Collection
Gallery set amid 40 acres of woodland, offering works from the Group of 7 & other Canadian artists.
3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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$25
14 - 17 min

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Porcello Cantina
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$22

Budget breakdown: $908 In total

Activities & Food:$814
Transport:$94