Popular Attractions in Toronto

Toronto, Canada's largest city, offers a diverse mixture of Canadian culture. Influenced by the many immigrants that make the city home as well as the aboriginal people, Toronto is home to world class hockey, British colonial history and a wide variety of small museums highlighting the many facets of Canadian society. Toronto is also very easy city to navigate, thanks to the clean and efficient mass transit system.

Hockey Hall of Fame
Have you ever dreamed of seeing the Stanley Cup in person or playing goalie against the likes of Wayne Gretzky or Mark Messier? If so, you must visit the Hockey Hall of Fame. The 57000-square-foot museum and interactive visitors center features 15 exhibit areas, loaded with memorabilia from of professional hockey's great players. There are also highlight films and the "NHL Zone," a simulator where visitors can test their skill against the game's best.

The Hockey Hall of Fame is open 362 days a year (all except for Christmas, New Year's Day and Induction Day in early November). Hours vary seasonally. Admission discounts are offered to seniors (65+) and youth (4-13). Children under 3 are admitted free.

Hockey Hall of Fame
30 Yonge St.
Toronto, Ontario
Canada M5E 1X8
416- 360-7735

Casa Loma
Built in the early 20th century as the opulent home of an Ontario businessman and his family, Casa Loma has become a Toronto landmark. The three-story stone, Gothic Revival mansion sits high above the city, overlooking Toronto Harbor. Highlights of the self-guided tour include the French oak-paneled drawing room, the circular conservatory, the tunnel that connects the main house to the hunting lodge and stables, and the five acres of gardens.

Casa Loma is open daily, except for Christmas Day. Admission discounts are offered to seniors, youth and children.

Casa Loma
1 Austin Terrace
Toronto, Ontario
Canada M5R 1X8
416-923-1171

Royal Ontario Museum
Toronto's Royal Ontario Museum, located just north of downtown, is a huge facility with more than six million items and 40 galleries. The museum, the largest natural history museum in Canada, features sometime for every interest. You'll find the world's largest collection of Burgess Shale fossils, dinosaur skeletons, a gallery devoted to the aboriginal people of Canada, and even a display of contemporary street art.

The Royal Ontario Museum is open daily except for Christmas Day. Discounted admissions are offered to seniors (65+), students, children and those with disabilities.

Royal Ontario Museum
100 Queen's Park
Toronto, Ontario
Canada M5S 2C6
416-586-8000

Fort York
Fort York, located on Lake Ontario just west of downtown, was an important defensive stronghold for the British during the late 18th century and early 19th century. Today the National Historic Site has been restored and welcomes visitors to explore the officer's quarters, gunpowder magazines, barracks and blockhouses. During the summer, the Fort hosts a series of War of 1812 battle reenactments.

Fort York is open daily except for Good Friday and two weeks surrounding Christmas and New Year's Day. Discount admissions are offered to seniors (65 and older), youth (13-18 years) and children.

Historic Fort York
100 Garrison Road
Toronto, Ontario
Canada M5V 3K9
416-392-6907