Top 10 Ways to be a Tourist in Your Own Backyard

  1. Olympic Games Opening Weekend

Come cheer on your favourite olympic hopefuls at The Dock Ellis with Weihenstephan Women in Sport Bar Take Over. Thursday to Sunday 25-28 July 2024. Face Painting and Tattoo Artists 1-3pm. FREE pitcher of Weihenstephan beer to sport teams, conditions apply.

2. Distillery District Chocolate Tour

Follow our self-guided chocolate tour of the distillery using the Tandem App, learn about the district's transformation from a 19th-century distillery to a bustling arts and entertainment village.

3. Spadina Museum

Skip the house and go straight to the gardens of this historic home from the 1920s and 30s. Admission is FREE.

4. Kensington Market Cheese Tour

Try out our self-guided cheese tour. We recommend going on pedestrian Sunday when the streets are closed to traffic.

5. St. Lawrence Market

Spend a morning wandering through this iconic market, sampling peameal bacon sandwiches from Carousel Bakery, Portuguese custard tarts from Churrasco of St. Lawrence, and fresh seafood from Buster’s Sea Cove.

6. Craft Beer Crawl

Start at Bellwoods Brewery on Ossington Avenue, then head to Burdock Brewery, and wrap up at Blood Brothers Brewing. Each spot offers unique brews and cozy atmospheres.

7. Toronto Islands

Bring your bike on the ferry (or rent one) from Toronto Island Bicycle Rental and explore the islands' trails and beaches. Have a picnic at Ward’s Island or Centre Island, and enjoy a sunset view of the city skyline.

8. Scarborough Bluffs

Hike along the Bluffs’ trails for stunning views of Lake Ontario. Bluffers Park offers a great spot for a picnic and a swim.

9. TIFF Bell Lightbox

Attend a screening or special event at the home of the Toronto International Film Festival. Check their schedule for film premieres, Q&As with filmmakers, and unique movie experiences.

10. Toronto Outdoor Picture Show

Our favourite way to enjoy movie night under the stars. See their website for upcoming locations and show schedule.


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