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8 Days in Toronto: A Journey of Discovery

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liam wood

22 Nov 2023

Embark on an unforgettable adventure through the vibrant city of Toronto. Immerse yourself in the rich culture, explore stunning parks, visit iconic landmarks, and indulge in mouthwatering cuisine. Get ready for an epic journey filled with excitement and wonder!

Trip to Toronto

Day 1Urban Oasis and Scientific Wonders
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$38

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$ 5

Evergreen Brick Works
Eco-oriented complex with a weekend farmer's market, a gardening store, event space & nature trails.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$6
11 - 14 min

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Ontario Science Centre
Popular interactive exhibits on science & technology, plus touring shows & an IMAX cinema.
10:30 AM - 1:30 PM
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$31
25 - 30 min

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Guild Park & Gardens
Green space surrounding an estate, with baroque & neoclassical structures, flowers & walking trails.
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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Free
Day 2Wildlife Encounters and Historic Gems
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$50

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$ 5

Toronto Zoo
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
21 - 26 min

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Edwards Gardens
Former estate garden with wildflowers, perennials & fountains, plus a botanical garden & gift shop.
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
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Free
17 - 21 min

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Mackenzie House
19th-century row house museum dedicated to historic politician & publisher William Lyon Mackenzie.
2:30 PM - 4:00 PM
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$13
3 - 4 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
Day 3Farm Life, Market Delights, and City Landmarks
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$0

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$ 8

Riverdale Farm
Farm offering livestock, gardens & craft programs set within a park with ponds & picnic areas.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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Free
15 - 18 min

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St. Lawrence Market
Spacious market with 100+ vendors, bakers, butchers & artisans, with produce & antiques on weekends.
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
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Free
11 - 16 min

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Scotiabank Arena
Large arena hosting pro hockey, basketball & lacrosse, plus many visiting big-name music acts.
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
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Free
9 - 11 min

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Toronto Old City Hall
Built in 1899, this Richardsonian romanesque civic building showcases a clock tower & gargoyles.
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
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Free
3 - 4 min

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Nathan Phillips Square
Lively public space in front of city hall hosting events year-round & a busy ice rink in the winter.
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
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Free
11 - 14 min

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Trinity Bellwoods Park
Spacious park with volleyball & tennis courts, an outdoor skating rink & indoor recreation centre.
5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
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Free
Day 4Nature's Retreat and Majestic Castles
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$25

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$ 8

High Park
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
18 - 22 min

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Casa Loma
Grand 1914 castle featuring regular tours & gardens that are open seasonally.
10:30 AM - 1:30 PM
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$25
17 - 21 min

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Brookfield Place
Modern office tower complex with the Allen Lambert Galleria, a food court & the Hockey Hall of Fame.
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
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Free
14 - 17 min

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Riverdale Park West
City park with a wading pool, a playground & a baseball field, plus a petite farm with sheep & pigs.
3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
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Free
Day 5Beachside Fun and Amusement Park Thrills
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$38

Woodbine Beach
Vibrant in warm weather, this wide, curved beach offers swimming, volleyball courts & picnic areas.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
Centreville Amusement Park
Quaint Centre Island park with 30+ rides for kids & adults, including a 1907 carousel & hobby farm.
10:30 AM - 1:30 PM
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$25
Harbourfront Centre
Lakeside cultural hub with dance, modern art, craft & theatre spaces, plus many annual events.
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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Free
8 - 11 min

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Toronto Railway Museum
Indoor-outdoor museum for local railroad history featuring vintage locomotives & a train simulator.
4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
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$13
Day 6Museums, Sky-High Views, and Island Escape
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$58

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$ 3

Campbell House Museum
Tours of this 1822 mansion, decorated in period furniture, offer insight into early life in Toronto.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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$13
12 - 17 min

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CN Tower
Landmark, over 553-metre tower featuring a glass floor & a revolving eatery with panoramic views.
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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$33
Toronto Islands
Islands across from mainland Toronto with various recreational activities, beaches & a theme park.
12:30 PM - 3:30 PM
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$13
4 - 5 min

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Gibraltar Point Lighthouse
19th-century lighthouse surrounded by trees, reachable by footpath & shrouded in legend.
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
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Free
Day 7Underwater Wonders and Artistic Treasures
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$77

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$ 5

Ripley's Aquarium of Canada
Expansive, modern aquarium with many species & habitats on display, plus events & classes.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$33
8 - 10 min

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Art Gallery of Ontario
Large gallery with huge Canadian collection, European masterworks & a major Frank Gehry renovation.
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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$19
5 - 6 min

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Art Museum at the University of Toronto - Justina M. Barnicke Gallery
Gallery showcasing contemporary Canadian artists, plus select historical works.
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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Free
6 - 9 min

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Royal Ontario Museum
Sprawling natural history & world cultures galleries, plus dinosaur fossil skeletons.
3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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$25
Day 8Parks Galore and Nature's Serenity
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$0

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$ 3

Chinguacousy Park
Park with a range of activities, including mini-golf, a petting zoo, paddle boats & a skate park.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
30 - 36 min

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Parc Downsview Park
A former military base now home to a sports complex, forests, a lake & a variety of events.
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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Free

Budget breakdown: $318 In total

Activities & Food:$285
Transport:$33