Toronto itineraries

Tower, Market, Distillery

Step off at Union, stand on the CN Tower's glass floor, eat a peameal bacon sandwich at St. Lawrence Market, then wander the brick lanes of the Distillery. On a first visit this order gets you the most.

West End and the Islands

Day one is the art gallery, Kensington's lanes, Graffiti Alley and a neighbourhood brewery. Day two is the ferry to the Islands for the skyline, then back along the waterfront. For people who like to walk.

Museums, Niagara, Parks

Stay on Bloor in Yorkville: museum row and Casa Loma on day one, Niagara Falls and wineries on day two, High Park and the Aga Khan Museum on day three. Two nights that cover the whole city.

Festivals & seasons

• 1 — Deep-winter low season
• 1 — Winterlicious
• 5 — High Park cherry blossoms
• 6 — Pride Toronto
• 7 — Summer peak
• 8 — Toronto Caribbean Carnival (Caribana)
• 8 — Canadian National Exhibition (The Ex)
• 9 — Toronto International Film Festival
• 10 — Nuit Blanche
• 10 — Fall colours
• 11 — Distillery Winter Village
• 11 — Cavalcade of Lights

Souvenirs

• Maple syrup
• Icewine
• Roots hoodie or sweatshirt
• Maple Leafs or Raptors jersey
• Tim Hortons coffee and maple cookies
• Butter tarts
• Kensington vintage and indie finds