There are a dizzying number of reasons why Toronto should be on your bucket list. It’s a world-class city yet still exudes cosy local vibes. As one of the leading multicultural cities in Canada, you’ll find a wonderful mix of diversity touchpoints around every corner. Whether you’re a photography enthusiast or avid sports fan, we hope this inspires you to book a trip to Toronto.
Around the world in 200 cuisines
Toronto has a whopping 200+ ethnicities dotted throughout the city. One of the best things about this is the mind-boggling number of cuisines you can tempt your tastebuds with. Enjoy the flavour bomb that is tender jerk chicken in Little Jamaica; peruse a local market in Chinatown; snack on sunshine-yellow pastel de nata in Little Portugal; and sip on a frappé pavement-side in Greektown on the Danforth.
Cosy bars for a nightcap
Whether you prefer a curated cocktail or a bold brew, Toronto has plenty of drinking spots for you to check out. The city’s nightlife is as varied as its neighbourhoods, offering you everything from hidden speakeasies to cosy pubs. From drag shows to live music, an evening out in Toronto is a must-do.
Festivals galore
Time your visit right and you may be lucky enough to attend one of Toronto’s annual festivals. Some of our favourites include Nuit Blanche in October – where buildings turn into interactive installments at night; Caribana in August – North America’s largest, and most colourful, Caribbean festival; and its most famous – the Toronto International Film Festival in September.
Sports for every season
Toronto is a proud sporting city! While they may not have many finals wins under their belts, locals still turn out for their home teams with gusto. Spend a hot summer’s day at Rogers Centre to watch the Blue Jays (baseball) score home runs; or if visiting in the shoulder seasons, you may catch a home game for the Maple Leafs (ice hockey) or Raptors (basketball).
Iconic attractions by the camera-load
Toronto presents a variety of unique landscapes, from urban city streets to lush nature scenes. Look to the sky for the 553-metres-tall CN Tower; take a short ferry ride for a day trip to Toronto Islands; or stroll through the Distillery District, a pedestrian-only area with historic Victorian-era industrial buildings that now houses shops, cafes and art galleries. Your camera roll will fill up quickly with the amount of snapping you’ll be doing!
In a nutshell – come hungry, stay curious and enjoy all that Toronto has to offer! Visit this buoyant and bustling city on a Globus or Cosmos tour.
