3 Days in Toronto
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3 Days in Toronto

Three days in Toronto covers the waterfront, the world's most multicultural neighbourhoods and a blockbuster view from the CN Tower. Eat your way around the world, one block at a time.

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Overview

Three days in Toronto covers the waterfront, the world's most multicultural neighbourhoods and a blockbuster view from the CN Tower. Eat your way around the world, one block at a time.

Get oriented first: the Toronto destination guide covers the layout, what to see and how long the city needs.
Day by day

The full plan

Day 1
Downtown & the waterfront
Morning

Ride the CN Tower's glass floor, then walk the Harbourfront.

Lunch

Lunch at the St. Lawrence Market (a peameal-bacon sandwich is mandatory).

Afternoon

Visit the Royal Ontario Museum or the Art Gallery of Ontario.

Dinner

Eat in the Entertainment District or King West.

Evening

Catch a show in the Theatre District or the CN Tower lights at dusk.

Where to stay

Downtown hotel near the waterfront (e.g., the Westin Harbour Castle).

Day 2
Neighbourhoods & Kensington Market
Morning

Walk Chinatown and Spadina Avenue's markets.

Lunch

Graze Kensington Market's global food stalls and vintage shops.

Afternoon

Explore the Distillery District's cobblestones and galleries.

Dinner

Eat Italian on College West or Greek on the Danforth.

Evening

Drinks on a Queen West patio or a live-music venue on Ossington.

Where to stay

Same downtown base.

Day 3
Islands, Casa Loma & the Ravine
Morning

Ferry to the Toronto Islands for skyline views and car-free trails.

Lunch

Picnic on Centre Island or brunch back on the mainland.

Afternoon

Tour Casa Loma castle and walk the ravine system to Edwards Gardens.

Dinner

End with a tasting menu at Alo or a Chinatown dim sum dinner.

Evening

A nightcap in Yorkville before heading home.

Where to stay

Final night at your downtown hotel.

Lodging

Where to stay

Stay downtown near the waterfront or the Entertainment District for walkable access.

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