Background
Trip Planner Logo

10 Days in Toronto: A Journey of Urban Parks and Cultural Gems

Nasimul Hasan

Nasimul Hasan

24 Dec 2023

Embark on a 10-day adventure in Toronto, where urban parks and cultural gems await. Discover the beauty of Riverdale Park East and the charm of Riverdale Farm. Immerse yourself in the tranquility of Humber River and explore the vibrant Bloor-Yorkville Business Improvement Area. Get lost in the natural wonders of Humber Bay Park East and Rouge National Urban Park. Uncover the city's history at Spadina Museum and Mackenzie House. Marvel at the architectural splendor of Toronto Old City Hall and the CN Tower. This is a journey you won't want to miss!

Trip to Toronto

Day 1Exploring Nature's Oasis at Riverdale Park East and Riverdale Farm
+

$0

·

$ 15

Embassy Suites by Hilton Toronto Airport

Depart from your stay 🏨

26 - 32 min

~

Directions

Riverdale Park East
A popular tobogganing spot, this sizable park with skyline views offers an ice rink & sports fields.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
•
Free
11 - 16 min

~

Directions

Riverdale Farm
Farm offering livestock, gardens & craft programs set within a park with ponds & picnic areas.
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
•
Free
Day 2Unveiling the Beauty of Humber River and Bloor-Yorkville
+

$0

·

$ 29

Embassy Suites by Hilton Toronto Airport

Depart from your stay 🏨

15 - 18 min

~

Directions

Humber River
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
•
Free
39 - 47 min

~

Directions

Bloor-Yorkville Business Improvement Area
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
•
Free
21 - 26 min

~

Directions

Humber Bay Park East
Natural lakeside park & butterfly habitat on reclaimed land with cycling trails & ponds.
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
•
Free
Day 3Delving into History at Spadina Museum and High Park
+

$38

·

$ 8

Embassy Suites by Hilton Toronto Airport

Depart from your stay 🏨

32 - 39 min

~

Directions

Spadina Museum
Heritage home demonstrating domestic life in the 1920s & '30s, plus a Victorian-Edwardian garden.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
•
$38
High Park
Sprawling park with hiking trails, a zoo, sports fields & a large children's playground.
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
•
Free
Day 4Discovering Art and Heritage at Guild Park & Gardens and Mackenzie House
+

$38

·

$ 22

Embassy Suites by Hilton Toronto Airport

Depart from your stay 🏨

39 - 47 min

~

Directions

Guild Park & Gardens
Green space surrounding an estate, with baroque & neoclassical structures, flowers & walking trails.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
•
Free
33 - 40 min

~

Directions

Mackenzie House
19th-century row house museum dedicated to historic politician & publisher William Lyon Mackenzie.
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
•
$38
Day 5Roaming the Wilderness of Rouge National Urban Park and Toronto Old City Hall
+

$0

·

$ 22

Embassy Suites by Hilton Toronto Airport

Depart from your stay 🏨

35 - 42 min

~

Directions

Rouge National Urban Park
Park featuring a sandy beach, forests & rolling hills where visitors can hike, swim, canoe & fish.
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
•
Free
37 - 45 min

~

Directions

Toronto Old City Hall
Built in 1899, this Richardsonian romanesque civic building showcases a clock tower & gargoyles.
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
•
Free
Day 6Immerse in Art and Culture at the University of Toronto and Campbell House Museum
+

$38

·

$ 22

Embassy Suites by Hilton Toronto Airport

Depart from your stay 🏨

33 - 40 min

~

Directions

Art Museum at the University of Toronto - Justina M. Barnicke Gallery
Gallery showcasing contemporary Canadian artists, plus select historical works.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
•
Free
7 - 9 min

~

Directions

Campbell House Museum
Tours of this 1822 mansion, decorated in period furniture, offer insight into early life in Toronto.
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
•
$38
Day 7Embarking on a Wild Adventure at Toronto Zoo
+

$113

·

$ 15

Embassy Suites by Hilton Toronto Airport

Depart from your stay 🏨

34 - 41 min

~

Directions

Toronto Zoo
Immense zoo with outdoor pavilions housing hundreds of species, plus a large botanical collection.
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
•
$113
Day 8Escaping to Tranquility at Toronto Islands
+

$38

Embassy Suites by Hilton Toronto Airport

Depart from your stay 🏨

Toronto Islands
Islands across from mainland Toronto with various recreational activities, beaches & a theme park.
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
•
$38
Day 9Embracing Nature at Trinity Bellwoods Park and Evergreen Brick Works
+

$19

·

$ 22

Embassy Suites by Hilton Toronto Airport

Depart from your stay 🏨

30 - 36 min

~

Directions

Trinity Bellwoods Park
Spacious park with volleyball & tennis courts, an outdoor skating rink & indoor recreation centre.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
•
Free
21 - 26 min

~

Directions

Evergreen Brick Works
Eco-oriented complex with a weekend farmer's market, a gardening store, event space & nature trails.
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
•
$19
Day 10Reaching New Heights at CN Tower, Toronto Railway Museum, and Gibraltar Point Lighthouse
+

$137

·

$ 8

Embassy Suites by Hilton Toronto Airport

Depart from your stay 🏨

23 - 28 min

~

Directions

CN Tower
Landmark, over 553-metre tower featuring a glass floor & a revolving eatery with panoramic views.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
•
$99
3 - 4 min

~

Directions

Toronto Railway Museum
Indoor-outdoor museum for local railroad history featuring vintage locomotives & a train simulator.
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
•
$38
Gibraltar Point Lighthouse
19th-century lighthouse surrounded by trees, reachable by footpath & shrouded in legend.
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
•
Free

Budget breakdown: $573 In total

Activities & Food:$418
Transport:$156