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10 Days in Toronto: Discovering the City's Hidden Gems

Victor Kimotho

Victor Kimotho

21 Dec 2023

Embark on an unforgettable journey through Toronto's rich history, vibrant culture, and breathtaking landscapes. From charming museums to stunning parks, this itinerary will take you on a whirlwind adventure like no other.

Trip to Toronto

Day 1Step Back in Time at Black Creek Pioneer Village and Uncover the Secrets of Spadina Museum
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$32

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$ 3

Black Creek Pioneer Village
1800s village featuring period buildings, artifacts, costumed guides & educational programs.
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$19
27 - 33 min

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Spadina Museum
Heritage home demonstrating domestic life in the 1920s & '30s, plus a Victorian-Edwardian garden.
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
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$13
Day 2Embrace Nature's Beauty at High Park and Immerse Yourself in Art at Gardiner Museum and Textile Museum of Canada
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$25

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$ 5

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
26 - 32 min

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Gardiner Museum
Besides exhibits, this ceramics museum offers classes, lectures & tours, plus a bistro & gift shop.
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
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$13
7 - 9 min

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Textile Museum of Canada
Displays on historic & ethnographic fabrics, plus contemporary art & hands-on exhibits.
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
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$13
Day 3Experience the Tranquility of Riverdale Park West, Get Up Close with Farm Animals at Riverdale Farm, and Explore the Fascinating Mackenzie House
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$13

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$ 3

Riverdale Park West
City park with a wading pool, a playground & a baseball field, plus a petite farm with sheep & pigs.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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Free
6 - 9 min

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Riverdale Farm
Farm offering livestock, gardens & craft programs set within a park with ponds & picnic areas.
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
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Free
12 - 15 min

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Mackenzie House
19th-century row house museum dedicated to historic politician & publisher William Lyon Mackenzie.
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
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$13
Day 4Unwind at Trinity Bellwoods Park, Dive into History at Campbell House Museum, and Celebrate Hockey at the Hall of Fame
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$38

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$ 3

Trinity Bellwoods Park
Spacious park with volleyball & tennis courts, an outdoor skating rink & indoor recreation centre.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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Free
9 - 11 min

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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
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$13
12 - 17 min

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Hockey Hall of Fame
A vast collection of hockey memorabilia, including famous gear, interactive games & the Stanley Cup.
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
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$25
Day 5Witness the Power of Democracy at Legislative Assembly of Ontario and Dive into Art and Culture at Royal Ontario Museum
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$25

Legislative Assembly of Ontario
Various school programs, guided tours & occasional exhibits in a historic legislative building.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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Free
9 - 14 min

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Royal Ontario Museum
Sprawling natural history & world cultures galleries, plus dinosaur fossil skeletons.
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
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$25
Day 6Discover the Beauty of Evergreen Brick Works, Enjoy a Serene Escape at Riverdale Park East, and Marvel at the Artistic Wonders of Guild Park & Gardens
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$7

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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
8 - 10 min

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Riverdale Park East
A popular tobogganing spot, this sizable park with skyline views offers an ice rink & sports fields.
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
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Free
29 - 35 min

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Guild Park & Gardens
Green space surrounding an estate, with baroque & neoclassical structures, flowers & walking trails.
12:30 PM - 2:30 PM
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Free
Day 7Embark on a Wild Adventure at Toronto Zoo
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$38

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
Day 8Step into History at Fort York National Historic Site, Soar to New Heights at CN Tower, and Explore the Fascinating Toronto Railway Museum
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$58

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$ 3

Fort York National Historic Site
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
10 - 12 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
3 - 4 min

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Toronto Railway Museum
Indoor-outdoor museum for local railroad history featuring vintage locomotives & a train simulator.
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
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$13
Day 9Immerse Yourself in the Harmony of Toronto Music Garden, Dive into the Underwater World at Ripley's Aquarium of Canada, and Unleash Your Inner Art Lover at The Power Plant Contemporary Art Gallery
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$46

Toronto Music Garden
Yo Yo Ma contributed to the design of this scenic garden with summer concerts & seasonal tours.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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Free
12 - 17 min

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Ripley's Aquarium of Canada
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
Day 10Escape to Toronto Islands and Indulge in Artistic Delights at Art Gallery of Ontario
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$32

Toronto Islands
Islands across from mainland Toronto with various recreational activities, beaches & a theme park.
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$13
Art Gallery of Ontario
Large gallery with huge Canadian collection, European masterworks & a major Frank Gehry renovation.
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
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$19

Budget breakdown: $329 In total

Activities & Food:$310
Transport:$19