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Toronto City Guide #4sqCities

1. CN Tower

9.0
301 Front St W (at John St), Toronto, ON
Monument · Entertainment District · 382 tips and reviews

DHR.comDHR.com: No trip to Toronto is complete without visiting the world's tallest tower and one of the modern 7 Wonders of the World. Take amazing night photos here, when the other skyscrapers are illuminated.

Royal Ontario Museum is one of Toronto City Guide #4sqCities.

2. Royal Ontario Museum

9.0
100 Queen's Pk (at Bloor St. W.), Toronto, ON
Museum · University · 252 tips and reviews

DHR.comDHR.com: This is one of Canada's best museums concentrating on world culture and natural history. Enter through the amazing Crystal houses, and go around the museum's five major galleries.

Art Gallery of Ontario is one of Toronto City Guide #4sqCities.

3. Art Gallery of Ontario

9.2
317 Dundas St W (at Beverley St), Toronto, ON
Art Gallery · 203 tips and reviews

DHR.comDHR.com: The largest art gallery in Canada and home to the world’s largest collection of sculptures by Henry Moore. Explore by yourself or go on a guided tour, then dine/drink at caféAGO or Frank Restaurant.

Casa Loma is one of Toronto City Guide #4sqCities.

4. Casa Loma

8.9
1 Austin Terrace (at Walmer Rd), Toronto, ON
Castle · Casa Loma · 161 tips and reviews

Fast CompanyFast Company: This castle is also the site of an epic fight scene in the movie Scott Pilgrim vs. The World. Most of the film's visual effects were created by Double Negative (a 2011 Most Innovative Company).

5. CF Toronto Eaton Centre

8.5
220 Yonge St (btwn Queen & Dundas), Toronto, ON
Shopping Mall · Downtown Toronto, Toronto, ON · 358 tips and reviews

Rich B.Rich Bruce: Best shopping mall in Toronto

Rogers Centre is one of Toronto City Guide #4sqCities.

6. Rogers Centre

8.8
1 Blue Jays Way (at Front St), Toronto, ON
Baseball Stadium · Entertainment District · 302 tips and reviews

ESPNESPN: The roof, the roof, the roof is…retractable. The Skydome…er, Rogers Centre opened in 1989 with the world’s first-ever fully retractable roof. It takes twenty minutes to open & close the thing.

Scotiabank Arena is one of Toronto City Guide #4sqCities.

7. Scotiabank Arena

8.8
40 Bay St (at Lake Shore Blvd W), Toronto, ON
Basketball Stadium · Entertainment District · 284 tips and reviews

NHLNHL: Just down the street from the Air Canada Centre, the Stanley Cup rests at the Hockey Hall of Fame. Check it out at the corner of Yonge & Front!

Union Station (YBZ) is one of Toronto City Guide #4sqCities.

8. Union Station (YBZ)

7.0
65 Front St W (btwn Bay & York St), Toronto, ON
Rail Station · Financial District · 210 tips and reviews

Toronto Maple LeafsToronto Maple Leafs: Heading to a Leafs game? Follow all the people in blue & white jerseys. You're just minutes away from Air Canada Centre. Enjoy the game!

TIFF Lightbox is one of Toronto City Guide #4sqCities.

9. TIFF Lightbox

9.0
350 King St. W (at John St.), Toronto, ON
Movie Theater · Entertainment District · 115 tips and reviews

TIFFTIFF: The Film Reference Library is a valuable resource for scholars, filmmakers & the general public. The extensive collection of materials make it a rich source for everything cinema!

Coca-Cola Coliseum is one of Toronto City Guide #4sqCities.

10. Coca-Cola Coliseum

8.2
45 Manitoba Dr (at Nunavut Rd), Toronto, ON
Hockey Stadium · 42 tips and reviews

Toronto Maple LeafsToronto Maple Leafs: Welcome to Ricoh!! This is the home of the Toronto Marlies of the AHL, farm club of the Toronto Maple Leafs of the NHL. Every Game Is A Tryout!

Scotiabank Theatres is one of Toronto City Guide #4sqCities.

11. Scotiabank Theatres

8.5
259 Richmond St. W (John St), Toronto, ON
Movie Theater · Entertainment District · 158 tips and reviews

National PostNational Post: You don’t have to fly the friendly skies to preview the short films in the EnRoute Film Festival: Take in a free screening of the year’s best from the backs of seats. Oct. 13. More at the link: Read more.

The Distillery Historic District is one of Toronto City Guide #4sqCities.

12. The Distillery Historic District

9.3
btwn Front, Cherry, Gardiner & Parliament, Toronto, ON
Historic and Protected Site · Distillery · 106 tips and reviews

Sanja P.Sanja Pecenovic: must see in Toronto!!

Yorkdale Shopping Centre is one of Toronto City Guide #4sqCities.

13. Yorkdale Shopping Centre

8.9
3401 Dufferin Street, Toronto, ON
Shopping Mall · 169 tips and reviews

Frankie S.Frankie Snips: Best spot to find parking is along the Bay or Sears sides of the mall. Everything else is usually jammed. Weekends are worse.

Hockey Hall of Fame is one of Toronto City Guide #4sqCities.

14. Hockey Hall of Fame

8.9
30 Yonge St. (at Brookfield Pl.), Toronto, ON
Museum · Financial District · 78 tips and reviews

NHLNHL: Make sure you check out the puck Sidney Crosby scored gold medal goal with at Vancouver 2010 Olympics.

Centre Island is one of Toronto City Guide #4sqCities.

15. Centre Island

Toronto Island, Toronto, ON
Island · 39 tips and reviews

Jarvis E.Jarvis Emerald: Rent a bike from the Bicycle Rental place near the beach area. It's the best way to tour the island

Ontario Place is one of Toronto City Guide #4sqCities.

16. Ontario Place

6.6
955 Lakeshore Blvd West (Ontario Dr), Toronto, ON
Amusement Park · 22 tips and reviews

She-Travels ..She-Travels .com: During the summer months, it's usually FREE admission, you will only need to purchase the ride tickets. I got one for my 4 yr old and it only cost me $18.00, and he was there ALL DAY!

17. Budweiser Stage

8.8
955 Lakeshore Blvd. W (at Ontario Place), Toronto, ON
Music Venue · 84 tips and reviews

VH1VH1: Relax and enjoy the atmosphere at our onsite bar and rooftop patio. Open before and after the show. – Team Live Nation

BMO Field is one of Toronto City Guide #4sqCities.

18. BMO Field

9.0
170 Princes' Blvd (at Ontario Dr), Toronto, ON
Soccer Stadium · 100 tips and reviews

Toronto FCToronto FC: Welcome to BMO Field. Thanks for supporting Toronto FC. Hold your scarf up high & sing the Canadian National Anthem before the match! Enjoy the match!

Toronto Zoo is one of Toronto City Guide #4sqCities.

19. Toronto Zoo

8.5
361 Old Finch Av (at Meadowvale & Toronto Zoo Rds), Scarborough, ON
Zoo · 130 tips and reviews

nicolenicole: Go visit Charles! :)

Ontario Science Centre is one of Toronto City Guide #4sqCities.

20. Ontario Science Centre

8.1
770 Don Mills Rd (at St Dennis Dr), Toronto, ON
Science Museum · 114 tips and reviews

Alina D.Alina D: Kidspark is fun and educational. Their demonstration on electric static that makes your hair stand is awesome

Royal Alexandra Theatre is one of Toronto City Guide #4sqCities.

21. Royal Alexandra Theatre

8.7
260 King St W (at Duncan St), Toronto, ON
Theater · Entertainment District · 18 tips and reviews

Sebastian Mark K.Sebastian Mark Kadey: Built in 1907, the Royal Alex is the oldest continuously operating legitimate theatre in North America

The Burger's Priest is one of Toronto City Guide #4sqCities.

22. The Burger's Priest

7.4
1636 Queen St. E. (btwn Coxwell Ave. & Kingston Rd.), Toronto, ON
Fast Food Restaurant · The Beaches · 131 tips and reviews

Metro NewsMetro News: Unholy goodness! The Priest keeps it straight-forward and simple — plain white buns, fries, few gourmet frills. Go for "The Option," with panko-crusted, cheese-stuffed portobello. Read more.

Harbourfront is one of Toronto City Guide #4sqCities.

23. Harbourfront

8.9
Toronto, ON
Neighborhood · 16 tips and reviews

Jasmine M.Jasmine M: Best walks are done here.

Canada's Wonderland is one of Toronto City Guide #4sqCities.

24. Canada's Wonderland

9.1
1 Canada's Wonderland Dr (btwn Rutherford Rd & Major Mackenzie Dr), Vaughan, ON
Amusement Park · 163 tips and reviews

August L.August Lain: The Behemoth is hands down the best ride in the park Read more.

RS - Real Sports is one of Toronto City Guide #4sqCities.

25. RS - Real Sports

8.1
15 York St (at Bremner Blvd), Toronto, ON
Sports Bar · Entertainment District · 173 tips and reviews

AskMenAskMen: Bills itself as the city’s largest sports bar which includes 112 taps, 29 beers and North America’s largest indoor HD screen. We're sold. Read more.

Smoke's Poutinerie is one of Toronto City Guide #4sqCities.

26. Smoke's Poutinerie

7.4
218 Adelaide St. W (btwn Duncan & Simcoe St.), Toronto, ON
Poutine Restaurant · Entertainment District · 81 tips and reviews

National PostNational Post: Nathalie Atkinson: "It's 1:30 in the morning: do you know where your AWOL TIFF talent is? Trying to pre-empt a hangover at Smoke's Poutinerie, that's where."

The Guvernment is one of Toronto City Guide #4sqCities.

27. The Guvernment

132 Queens Quay E (at Jarvis St.), Toronto, ON
Night Club · Downtown Toronto · 44 tips and reviews

StilezStilez: Bring your dancing shoes, because you are guaranteed to work up a sweat.

Kinka Izakaya Original is one of Toronto City Guide #4sqCities.

28. Kinka Izakaya Original

8.7
398 Church St (McGill Street), Toronto, ON
Japanese Restaurant · Downtown Toronto · 217 tips and reviews

National PostNational Post: Chuck E. Cheese for grownups. The mission statement: Get drunk & have fun. Saucy food bites include giant oysters with garlic mayo, fried Brie in mango/blueberry sauce — great with sake. Read more: Read more.

The Fairmont Royal York is one of Toronto City Guide #4sqCities.

29. The Fairmont Royal York

8.7
100 Front St W (btwn York St & Bay St), Toronto, ON
Hotel · Financial District · 118 tips and reviews

Joseph T.Joseph Thornley: Staying at the Fairmont Royal York? Join the Fairmont President's Club. Free WiFi for those who stay as little as 10 nights/year. Read more.

Canadian National Exhibition is one of Toronto City Guide #4sqCities.

30. Canadian National Exhibition

210 Princes' Blvd. (at Lakeshore Ave. W), Toronto, ON
Amusement Park · 97 tips and reviews

JenabeeJenabee: Traditional every year! New for 2011: krispy kreme burger, deep fried cheese curds, coke, kool aid...can you say heart attack carnival food! Love love love!

Fort York is one of Toronto City Guide #4sqCities.

31. Fort York

8.4
btwn Railways, Bathurst, Lakeshore & Strachan, Toronto, ON
Historic and Protected Site · 11 tips and reviews

Stephe E.Stephe E: Try the historic cooking. All food is based on original recipes. "Google has been a boon to us for out of print recipes".

C'est What is one of Toronto City Guide #4sqCities.

32. C'est What

8.3
67 Front St E (at Church St), Toronto, ON
Beer Bar · St. Lawrence · 111 tips and reviews
The 3 Brewers is one of Toronto City Guide #4sqCities.

33. The 3 Brewers

7.5
275 Yonge St (btwn Dundas St. E & Shuter St.), Toronto, ON
Beer Bar · Downtown Toronto · 160 tips and reviews

Abdallah A.Abdallah Al-Hakim: Order the beer meter. It is AWESOME

barVolo is one of Toronto City Guide #4sqCities.

34. barVolo

587 Yonge St (at Dundonald St), Toronto, ON
Beer Bar · Church and Wellesley · 87 tips and reviews

Ryan B.Ryan Bradley: $5 pints on Mondays are a deal that cannot be beat!

Brazen Head Irish Pub is one of Toronto City Guide #4sqCities.

35. Brazen Head Irish Pub

6.4
171 East Liberty St. (at Lynn Williams St.), Toronto, ON
Pub · Liberty Village · 103 tips and reviews

Meg K.Meg Kerr: The best spot for post-game beers and nachos.

Bier Markt King West is one of Toronto City Guide #4sqCities.

36. Bier Markt King West

600 King St W (at Portland St), Toronto, ON
Belgian Restaurant · Fashion District · 72 tips and reviews
The Madison Avenue Pub is one of Toronto City Guide #4sqCities.

37. The Madison Avenue Pub

8.0
19 Madison Ave. (at Bloor St. W), Toronto, ON
Pub · The Annex · 71 tips and reviews

Robert J.Robert Jackiewicz: Go to the piano room. You're sure to have a good time.

180 Panorama is one of Toronto City Guide #4sqCities.

38. 180 Panorama

55 Bloor Street W. (Manulife Centre), Toronto, ON
Lounge · 85 tips and reviews

Marc T.Marc Talbot: It's all about the view

Sneaky Dee's Restaurant & Concert Venue is one of Toronto City Guide #4sqCities.

39. Sneaky Dee's Restaurant & Concert Venue

8.8
431 College St (at Bathurst St), Toronto, ON
Bar · Kensington Market · 192 tips and reviews

Jason A.Jason Ades: BEST NACHOS EVER!!!!

Beerbistro is one of Toronto City Guide #4sqCities.

40. Beerbistro

8.8
18 King St. E (at Yonge St.), Toronto, ON
Gastropub · St. Lawrence · 130 tips and reviews

AskMenAskMen: On any given night, you and your buddies can sample several fancy beers on the financial district's best patio. The Beer Bistro is one of those bars where you fell in love with drinking beer. Read more.

Toronto City Hall is one of Toronto City Guide #4sqCities.

41. Toronto City Hall

8.1
100 Queen St. W. (at Bay St.), Toronto, ON
City Hall · 53 tips and reviews

Kaiyu T.Kaiyu Tam: You don't have to be the mayor of Toronto to be the mayor of city hall!

Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) is one of Toronto City Guide #4sqCities.

42. Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ)

7.1
Airport Rd (at Hwy 409), Mississauga, ON
International Airport · 1158 tips and reviews

danieldaniel: Free wifi now. :)

43. Mill St. Brew Pub

7.8
21 Tank House Ln (at Pure Spirits Mews), Toronto, ON
Pub · Distillery · 217 tips and reviews

Paul D.Paul Dayco: IPA! They only sell it on premises. Can't get it anywhere else.

Vaughan Mills is one of Toronto City Guide #4sqCities.

44. Vaughan Mills

8.3
1 Bass Pro Mills Dr (at Hwy 400), Vaughan, ON
Shopping Mall · 116 tips and reviews

Allan P.Allan Pollett: Take your kids to Bass Pro Shop..they'll love seeing the fish.

CF Shops at Don Mills is one of Toronto City Guide #4sqCities.

45. CF Shops at Don Mills

8.8
1090 Don Mills Rd. (at Lawrence Ave E), Toronto, ON
Shopping Mall · Sunnybrook - York Mills · 45 tips and reviews

Izabela M.Izabela M: An unexpectedly charming area in the warmer months.

Yonge-Dundas Square is one of Toronto City Guide #4sqCities.

46. Yonge-Dundas Square

8.5
1 Dundas St E (at Yonge St), Toronto, ON
Plaza · Downtown Toronto · 169 tips and reviews
Kensington Market is one of Toronto City Guide #4sqCities.

47. Kensington Market

Toronto, ON
Neighborhood · 87 tips and reviews

Hostelling InternationalHostelling International: One of the coolest, most laid back areas of Toronto. Great bars, shops, and restaurants. From May to October, during the last Sunday of every month the streets are closed off for pedestrians only.

Yorkville is one of Toronto City Guide #4sqCities.

48. Yorkville

Toronto, ON
Neighborhood · 28 tips and reviews
High Park is one of Toronto City Guide #4sqCities.

49. High Park

9.4
1873 Bloor St W (at Parkside Dr), Toronto, ON
Park · 87 tips and reviews
Maple Leaf Gardens is one of Toronto City Guide #4sqCities.

50. Maple Leaf Gardens

60 Carlton Street, Toronto, ON
College Stadium · Church and Wellesley · 7 tips and reviews

Sebastian Mark K.Sebastian Mark Kadey: Its construction was announced in 1929, and the building was started and completed in 1931. It opened November 12, 1931

51. Honest Ed's

581 Bloor St. W (at Bathurst St), Toronto, ON
Department Store · Palmerston · 25 tips and reviews

Michael M.Michael Mior: Spend at least a couple hours browsing through all the crazy stuff. Make sure to check out the posters and sayings on the walls! Read more.

Ed Mirvish Theatre is one of Toronto City Guide #4sqCities.

52. Ed Mirvish Theatre

8.7
244 Victoria St. (btwn Dundas St E and Shuter St), Toronto, ON
Theater · Downtown Toronto · 47 tips and reviews

Downtown Y.Downtown Yonge: Check out the special photo display of Toronto icon Ed Mirvish outside the newly re-named Ed Mirvish Theatre (formerly Canon Theatre)!

Roy Thomson Hall is one of Toronto City Guide #4sqCities.

53. Roy Thomson Hall

8.9
60 Simcoe St (at King St W), Toronto, ON
Concert Hall · Entertainment District · 41 tips and reviews

Ama P.Ama Pod: You can buy $20 Rush seats for the TSO the day of the performance. Amazing seats available!

Steam Whistle Brewing is one of Toronto City Guide #4sqCities.

54. Steam Whistle Brewing

9.4
255 Bremner Blvd. (btwn Rees St. & Simcoe St.), Toronto, ON
Brewery · Entertainment District · 142 tips and reviews

Toronto Entertainment DistrictToronto Entertainment District: Check out the Newbie and Mayor Specials at the Steam Whistle !

Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts is one of Toronto City Guide #4sqCities.

55. Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts

8.9
145 Queen St. W (at University Ave.), Toronto, ON
Concert Hall · Financial District · 44 tips and reviews

Judith P.Judith Patterson: COC - Toronto is blessed with a good opera company and a lovely, modern, opera house. Lot of wonderful entertaiment happens here besides opera and ballet.

Hard Rock Cafe Toronto is one of Toronto City Guide #4sqCities.

56. Hard Rock Cafe Toronto

279 Yonge St (at Dundas Sq), Toronto, ON
Theme Restaurant · Downtown Toronto · 86 tips and reviews

Ariel P.Ariel Peters: Great food, lots of beer and good music. A beautiful view of Dundas Square. Read more.

Nathan Phillips Square is one of Toronto City Guide #4sqCities.

57. Nathan Phillips Square

9.0
100 Queen St W (at Bay St), Toronto, ON
Plaza · 114 tips and reviews

ChrisFizikChrisFizik: bring your skates during holiday times or winter months and go for a couple laps on the ice rink at NPS

Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ) is one of Toronto City Guide #4sqCities.

58. Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ)

8.2
Toronto Island, Toronto, ON
Airport · Centre Island · 263 tips and reviews

Oz L.Oz Lubling: best way to fly out of Toronto. Porter is an awesome airline and the lounge has free WIFI and snacks.

Old City Hall is one of Toronto City Guide #4sqCities.

59. Old City Hall

8.5
60 Queen Street West, Toronto, ON
Monument · 22 tips and reviews

David P.David Plant: Check out the gargoyles. Then cross the street to buy 'street meat' from the sausage vendors in front of City Hall. Try the Italian Hot sausage.

60. Medieval Times

7.6
10 Dufferin Street (at British Columbia Dr.), Toronto, ON
Theme Restaurant · 58 tips and reviews

Dishan W.Dishan W: I've never been to a dinner performance and this is a must for me. Read more.

Queen's Park is one of Toronto City Guide #4sqCities.

61. Queen's Park

8.8
University Ave. (at Wellesley Ave.), Toronto, ON
Park · 34 tips and reviews