8 Days in Toronto: A Journey of Art, History, and Natural Beauty

Jonathan Arley López Guerrero

16 Dec 2023

Embark on an unforgettable adventure through Toronto, a vibrant city brimming with cultural treasures, stunning architecture, and picturesque parks. Discover iconic landmarks like the CN Tower, immerse yourself in art at the Art Gallery of Ontario, and wander through the lush greenery of High Park. From historic sites to contemporary museums, this itinerary offers a perfect blend of exploration and relaxation.

Trip to Toronto

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1Majestic Castles and Artistic Wonders

$50

$ 10

Toronto Marriott City Centre Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

18 - 22 min

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Grand 1914 castle featuring regular tours & gardens that are open seasonally.

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$25

11 - 14 min

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Besides exhibits, this ceramics museum offers classes, lectures & tours, plus a bistro & gift shop.

11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

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$13

7 - 9 min

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Displays on historic & ethnographic fabrics, plus contemporary art & hands-on exhibits.

1:30 PM - 2:30 PM

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$13

Day 2Reaching New Heights and Art Appreciation

$52

$ 8

Toronto Marriott City Centre Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

4 - 6 min

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Landmark, over 553-metre tower featuring a glass floor & a revolving eatery with panoramic views.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$33

9 - 11 min

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Large gallery with huge Canadian collection, European masterworks & a major Frank Gehry renovation.

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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$19

7 - 9 min

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Spacious park with volleyball & tennis courts, an outdoor skating rink & indoor recreation centre.

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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Free

Day 3Lakeside Delights and Eco-Friendly Escapes

$25

$ 8

Toronto Marriott City Centre Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

11 - 16 min

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Lakeside cultural hub with dance, modern art, craft & theatre spaces, plus many annual events.

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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Free

19 - 23 min

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Museum noted for its bright white, contemporary architecture & exhibits tracing Islamic culture.

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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$19

11 - 14 min

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Eco-oriented complex with a weekend farmer's market, a gardening store, event space & nature trails.

12:30 PM - 2:30 PM

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Day 4Wildlife Encounters and Legal Marvels

$38

$ 8

Toronto Marriott City Centre Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

32 - 39 min

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Immense zoo with outdoor pavilions housing hundreds of species, plus a large botanical collection.

8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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$38

38 - 46 min

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Architecturally significant 19th-century building currently housing law offices & courts.

12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

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Free

Day 5Nature's Oasis and Canadian Art Extravaganza

$25

$ 8

Toronto Marriott City Centre Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

Sprawling park with hiking trails, a zoo, sports fields & a large children's playground.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

40 - 48 min

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Gallery set amid 40 acres of woodland, offering works from the Group of 7 & other Canadian artists.

10:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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$25

47 - 57 min

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Contemporary, iconic structure housing the mayor's office & offering guided tours.

2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

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Free

Day 6Contemporary Art Marvels and Cultural Gems

$38

$ 8

Toronto Marriott City Centre Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

17 - 21 min

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Museum of Contemporary Art Toronto Canada

Modern works by new & established artists are on display at this leading international art gallery.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$13

21 - 26 min

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Sprawling natural history & world cultures galleries, plus dinosaur fossil skeletons.

10:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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$25

Day 7Historic Forts, Museums, and Farm Adventures

$38

$ 10

Toronto Marriott City Centre Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

10 - 12 min

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43-acre landmark with original War of 1812 buildings & 1813 battle site, plus a visitors' centre.

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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$13

14 - 17 min

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Tours of this 1822 mansion, decorated in period furniture, offer insight into early life in Toronto.

10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

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$13

18 - 22 min

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Farm offering livestock, gardens & craft programs set within a park with ponds & picnic areas.

12:00 PM - 1:30 PM

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Free

23 - 28 min

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Indoor-outdoor museum for local railroad history featuring vintage locomotives & a train simulator.

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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$13

Day 8Stately Mansions, Aquatic Wonders, and Modern Art

$58

$ 5

Toronto Marriott City Centre Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

18 - 22 min

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Heritage home demonstrating domestic life in the 1920s & '30s, plus a Victorian-Edwardian garden.

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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$13

18 - 22 min

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Expansive, modern aquarium with many species & habitats on display, plus events & classes.

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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$33

8 - 11 min

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The Power Plant Contemporary Art Gallery

Industrial-style art gallery featuring avant-garde works, along with an array of programs & events.

12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

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$13

Budget breakdown: $381 In total

Activities & Food:$323

Transport:$59