10 Days in Toronto: A Journey of Discovery

Ananya Talukdar

12 Dec 2023

Embark on a thrilling 10-day adventure in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Explore iconic landmarks, immerse yourself in history, and discover hidden gems in this vibrant city. From museums to parks, art galleries to zoos, this itinerary has it all. Get ready for an unforgettable experience!

Trip to Toronto

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1Hockey Hall of Fame, Harbourfront Centre, Trinity Bellwoods Park

$50

$ 5

A vast collection of hockey memorabilia, including famous gear, interactive games & the Stanley Cup.

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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$50

13 - 20 min

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

10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

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Free

14 - 17 min

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

12:00 PM - 1:30 PM

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Free

Day 2Riverdale Farm, CN Tower, Fort York National Historic Site

$91

$ 10

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

20 - 24 min

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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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$66

8 - 10 min

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

12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

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$25

Day 3Toronto Railway Museum, Campbell House Museum, Mackenzie House

$75

$ 5

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

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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$25

12 - 15 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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$25

12 - 17 min

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19th-century row house museum dedicated to historic politician & publisher William Lyon Mackenzie.

12:00 PM - 1:30 PM

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$25

Day 4Ripley's Aquarium of Canada, The Power Plant Contemporary Art Gallery, Brookfield Place, Toronto City Hall

$91

$ 5

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$66

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.

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

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$25

13 - 20 min

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Modern office tower complex with the Allen Lambert Galleria, a food court & the Hockey Hall of Fame.

12:30 PM - 1:30 PM

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Free

12 - 17 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

23 - 28 min

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City park on Lake Ontario offering a beach, a splash pad, picnic spots & an off-leash dog zone.

No time set

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Free

Day 5Aga Khan Museum, Evergreen Brick Works, Textile Museum of Canada

$75

$ 10

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$38

11 - 14 min

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

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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$13

14 - 17 min

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

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

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$25

Day 6Toronto Zoo

$125

$ 10

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

8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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$75

32 - 39 min

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Small museum with optical illusions & holograms for selfies, plus logic games & a vortex tunnel.

No time set

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$50

14 - 17 min

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Used by walkers & cyclists, this modern lakeshore bridge is part of the Martin Goodman Trail.

No time set

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Free

Day 7Osgoode Hall, Art Gallery of Ontario, Art Museum at the University of Toronto - Justina M. Barnicke Gallery

$38

$ 5

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

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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Free

10 - 15 min

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

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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$38

6 - 8 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.

12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

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Free

Day 8Gardiner Museum, Royal Ontario Museum, Spadina Museum

$100

$ 10

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

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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$25

3 - 4 min

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

10:00 AM - 1:00 PM

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$50

10 - 12 min

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

1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

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$25

25 - 30 min

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Lakefront park popular for kiteboarding & windsurfing, with an off-leash dog area.

No time set

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Free

Day 9High Park, McMichael Canadian Art Collection

$50

$ 10

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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$50

50 - 60 min

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Built in 1899, this Richardsonian romanesque civic building showcases a clock tower & gargoyles.

No time set

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Free

Day 10Museum of Contemporary Art Toronto Canada, Casa Loma

$75

$ 10

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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$25

15 - 18 min

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

10:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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$50

11 - 14 min

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Various school programs, guided tours & occasional exhibits in a historic legislative building.

No time set

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Free

Budget breakdown: $845 In total

Activities & Food:$770

Transport:$76