7 Reasons You Must Visit In Toronto

While Toronto is a happening destination in itself, there are more happening places near Toronto that you should not miss if you wish to gain more experiences on your Canadian holiday. The best thing about staying or living in Toronto is that you get the best of both worlds.

Whether you wish a quaint getaway from the hustle-bustle of the big city or backpacking in the country back, there are places near Toronto to visit for you. All you have to do is call your friends, make a plan, and hit the road to these places with your favorite road trip music on. After all, it is also about the journey as much as it is about the destination.

# You can experience epic views from the CN Tower

As you enter Toronto one of the first things you’ll see is the CN Tower which towers high over the city. Built-in 1976 and reaching up to 553 meters it was once one of the tallest towers in the world (until 2010). You can visit the CN Tower via its observation platform or by booking a table at the revolving restaurant. For those with a head for heights then you might also want to experience the EdgeWalk where you’ll be taken (safely) on an adrenaline-fuelled walk around the top of the main pod.

# See the skyline and beautiful Toronto Islands

The Toronto skyline is iconic and displays everything you might expect from a highly developed North American city. The skyline features a large number of skyscrapers accompanied by the CN Tower which stands tall and proud (which is very Canadian).

Directly opposite the downtown district is the Toronto Islands, which is a large park covering around 332 ha. These are a highlight of the city where you’ll find beaches, greenery and even the Centreville Amusement Park. To get to the Toronto Islands you can get a ferry from Jack Layton Ferry Terminal. There are also private boat taxi’s but these will cost considerably more.

# Wander around the city’s many parks

Toronto has a huge number of parks (over 1400). These are scattered throughout the city and you’ll often see signs saying ‘City within a park’. There is also a mix of nature, from open green spaces, lakes, ravines and beaches.

Popular parks in the city include High Park, which is located in the west of the city. Here you’ll find stunning cherry blossom trees for a short period in the Spring. As well as the fantastic Toronto Islands (one of the highlights in the city). Other favourites of ours include Riverdale Park West (for great skyline views), Tommy Thompson Park, Humber Bay Park East, Woodbine Beach and Bluffer’s Park.

# Enjoy delicious food at the restaurants

One thing you’ll definitely get in Toronto and that is great food and fantastic service. From takeaway joints to upscale restaurants the city has it all. You’ll find Canadian restaurants really try to go that extra mile therefore when ordering you’ll get a friendly waiter/waitress who will be more than happy to go through the menu and highlight some of the best dishes. The food can then come out cooked to perfection with twists on common dishes.

# Check out a baseball game at Rogers Centre

Baseball is one of the more popular sports in Canada, along with ice hockey and basketball. So if you decide to visit the city (in the summer) why not check out a game? The Rogers Center would be your best choice for this – located right next to the CN Tower in the center of downtown and the home of the Toronto’s Blue Jays. The Rogers Centre is also a popular place for hosting live concerts and other events too. Another cool feature of the Rogers Centre is that the roof can retract, so during certain games and when applicable this will be open air.

# Niagara Falls is easy to reach from Toronto

Another top reason to visit Toronto is that you can easily get to the mighty Niagara Falls. You can do this through a tour, bus, train or driving (read more via the link below). Niagara Falls is one of the most impressive waterfalls in the world, and at times over 168,000 cubic metres of water flow over its crest every minute. The Falls include several waterfalls which include the Horseshoe Falls (below), the American Falls and the Bridal Veil Falls. They are located along the Niagara River and at the border between Canada and the USA.

# A city with something for everyone

Toronto really is a city that has something for everyone. For those that love nature and being outside then you’ve got the parks and Toronto Islands, for those that like sport you have the Rogers Centre, Scotiabank Arena (previously called Air Canada Centre) and other options. For families, you have the beaches, Ripley’s Aquarium of Canada and plenty of museums. And for photographers, you have countless Instagram and photography spots, from the Toronto Islands, artistic and unique facades, to modern and stylish interiors.