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Toronto itinerary

7 days, hour by hour · CanadaOctober–May

Days
7
Stops
34
Per day
≈ 130 CAD
First stop
09:00

By TripWalkers · Updated:

Short answer

The TripWalkers Toronto itinerary runs 7 days and lays out 34 stops, hour by hour, for October–May. The first three days:

  1. Day 1 Downtown and CN Tower
  2. Day 2 Toronto Islands
  3. Day 3 Kensington, Chinatown and AGO

Staying less? Start with the first days — TripWalkers uses the opening days of this plan for shorter trips too. Day 5 is a day trip out of the city. Food, entry fees and local transport come to about 130 CAD a day (excluding accommodation and flights).

Day 1 · 09:00–18:00

Downtown and CN Tower

  1. Landmark

    CN Tower

    A 553 m tower with a glass floor and the LookOut. Book online (~45 CAD) and arrive at opening to skip the queue. EdgeWalk costs extra.

    ≈ 45 CAD per person

  2. Culture

    Ripley's Aquarium of Canada

    A shark tunnel at the foot of the tower. Included with CityPASS.

    ≈ 48 CAD per person

  3. Food

    St. Lawrence Market

    A market since 1803. Try the peameal bacon sandwich at Carousel Bakery. Closed Mondays.

    ≈ 15 CAD per person
  4. 30 min · travel, break, free time

  5. Landmark

    Distillery District

    A Victorian whisky distillery turned quarter: galleries, Soma chocolate and a Christmas market in December.

    Free
  6. 30 min · travel, break, free time

  7. Nature

    Harbourfront Centre

    A lakeside walk with canoes. Look out to the islands at sunset.

    Free
Plan B — if it's crowded or closed (2)
  • Cluny Bistro DistilleryA French bistro in the Distillery District.
  • Hockey Hall of FameHome of the Stanley Cup. An alternative to the aquarium.

Day 2 · 09:30–18:30

Toronto Islands

  1. Landmark

    Jack Layton Ferry Terminal

    The Centre Island ferry takes 15 minutes (~9 CAD return). Buy tickets online.

    ≈ 9 CAD per person

  2. Nature

    Centre Island

    Rent a bike, visit the Centreville amusement park and enjoy the skyline views.

    Free

  3. Nature

    Ward's Island Beach

    A winter walk with views of the icy lake.

    Free

  4. Food

    The Riviera Ward's Island

    An island café. Have lunch with a view of the lake.

    ≈ 20 CAD per person
  5. 2 h 30 min · travel, break, free time

  6. Nature

    Hanlan's Point Sunset

    The western tip of the island: sunset and planes from the airport. Catch the 19:00 ferry.

    Free
Plan B — if it's crowded or closed (2)
  • Toronto Island BBQ & Beer CoA garden venue on Centre Island.
  • Gibraltar Point LighthouseAn 1808 lighthouse said to be haunted. An alternative to the sunset.

Day 3 · 10:00–16:30

Kensington, Chinatown and AGO

  1. Shopping

    Kensington Market

    Vintage shops, Latin markets and graffiti. Car-free on Sundays (May to October).

    Free

  2. Landmark

    Chinatown Spadina

    One of Canada's largest Chinatowns. Come for dim sum.

    Free

  3. Food

    Rol San Chinatown

    A dim sum classic. Open 24 hours.

    ≈ 20 CAD per person

  4. Culture

    Art Gallery of Ontario

    Gehry's wooden spiral staircase, plus the Group of Seven and Rubens. Free on Wednesday evenings.

    ≈ 30 CAD per person

  5. Landmark

    Graffiti Alley

    Street art along Rush Lane in Queen West.

    Free
Plan B — if it's crowded or closed (2)
  • Seven Lives Tacos KensingtonBaja fish tacos. Expect a queue.
  • Bata Shoe MuseumA shoe museum. An alternative to the AGO.

Day 4 · 10:00–17:45

Yorkville, ROM and Casa Loma

  1. Culture

    Royal Ontario Museum

    Dinosaurs and Libeskind's crystal extension. Discounted on Tuesday evenings.

    ≈ 26 CAD per person

  2. Shopping

    Yorkville

    An upmarket neighbourhood with shops along Bloor Street.

    Free

  3. Food

    Sassafraz Yorkville

    Yorkville's brunch classic in a yellow house.

    ≈ 35 CAD per person
  4. 30 min · travel, break, free time

  5. Culture

    Casa Loma

    A Gothic castle with a secret tunnel and a tower. The gardens are open May to October.

    ≈ 40 CAD per person

  6. Culture

    Spadina Museum

    An Edwardian-era house next to Casa Loma.

    ≈ 10 CAD per person
Plan B — if it's crowded or closed (2)
  • Gardiner MuseumA ceramics museum opposite the ROM.
  • Bar Isabel Little ItalySpanish tapas for the evening.

Day 5 · 10:00–17:00Day trip

Niagara Falls

  1. Nature

    Niagara Falls Table Rock

    Take the GO train and bus (2 hours) or a tour (~90 CAD). Stand at the foot of Horseshoe Falls. Free.

    Free

  2. Nature

    Niagara City Cruises Hornblower

    In winter the boat does not run, but you can take the Journey Behind the Falls tunnel (25 CAD).

    ≈ 35 CAD per person

  3. Nature

    Niagara Parkway Walk

    A riverside park. The Clifton Hill amusement area is touristy.

    Free

  4. Food

    Table Rock Market Lunch

    A dining floor with views of the falls.

    ≈ 20 CAD per person
  5. 1 h · travel, break, free time

  6. Landmark

    Niagara-on-the-Lake

    A Victorian town among vineyards. Try icewine tastings (Inniskillin). Take the WEGO bus.

    Free
Plan B — if it's crowded or closed (2)
  • Inniskillin WineryIcewine tasting. An alternative to the town.
  • Skylon TowerA tower overlooking the falls. Go if the boat is closed.

Day 6 · 09:30–18:00

East: Beaches and Leslieville

  1. Nature

    The Beaches Boardwalk

    A winter walk by the shore, with snow and the lake.

    Free

  2. Shopping

    Queen Street East Beaches

    Neighbourhood shops and cafés.

    Free

  3. Food

    Lady Marmalade Leslieville

    Brunch in Leslieville. Expect a queue.

    ≈ 22 CAD per person
  4. 1 h · travel, break, free time

  5. Nature

    Evergreen Brick Works

    A park and Saturday market in a former brick factory. Walk into the Don Valley.

    Free
  6. 30 min · travel, break, free time

  7. Nature

    Riverdale Park East Lookout

    The best free sunset view of the city skyline.

    Free
Plan B — if it's crowded or closed (2)
  • Bonjour Brioche LeslievilleA French bakery.
  • Tommy Thompson ParkAn artificial peninsula in the lake with birdlife. An alternative to Brick Works.

Day 7 · 09:30–14:15

Queen West: a gentle farewell

  1. Nature

    Trinity Bellwoods Park

    A hipster park with white squirrels.

    Free

  2. Shopping

    Queen Street West

    Boutiques near MOCA, plus Ossington.

    Free

  3. Food

    Aunties and Uncles

    A classic brunch diner for a farewell meal.

    ≈ 18 CAD per person
  4. 30 min · travel, break, free time

  5. Landmark

    Union Station UP Express

    The UP Express to Pearson takes 25 minutes. Time to say goodbye.

    Free
Plan B — if it's crowded or closed (2)
  • Bang Bang Ice CreamIce cream sandwiches on Ossington.
  • Museum of Contemporary Art TorontoContemporary art in the Junction. An alternative to Queen West.

Getting around: get a PRESTO Card

Valid on the TTC subway, streetcars and buses, and on GO trains. A contactless bank card works too.

Good to know: 6 things that make a Toronto trip easier

  1. Pay for the TTC with a PRESTO or contactless card. The UP Express to Pearson takes 25 minutes. For Niagara, take the GO train (direct in summer) or a tour.
  2. Winter brings -10°C and snow. Use the PATH underground walkway network (30 km), the Nathan Phillips ice rink and the Distillery Christmas market (November to December). Niagara's falls partly freeze.
  3. CityPASS costs 130 CAD for 5 attractions. Museums cost 25-30 CAD and the CN Tower 45 CAD. Tax (13%) is not included in prices, and tips are 18-20%.
  4. St. Lawrence Market is closed on Mondays. Kensington is pedestrian-only on Sundays.
  5. Try poutine, peameal bacon sandwiches and butter tarts. The cuisine is multicultural (Chinatown, Little Italy, Greektown).
  6. The islands ferry gets very busy in summer. Book timed tickets online.

Spending: ≈ 910 CAD per person for 7 days

  • Food420 CAD
  • Entry and tours320 CAD
  • Local transport90 CAD
  • Other80 CAD

Excludes accommodation and flights. 2026 price estimate, per person.

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Frequently asked questions

How many days do you need in Toronto?

This itinerary is built for 7 days. With 3 days, do the first 3 — TripWalkers uses the opening days of the plan for shorter trips too. The day trip is on day 5; skip it on a short stay.

How much does a day in Toronto cost?

In this plan, food, entry fees and local transport come to about 130 CAD per person per day. Accommodation and flights are not included. Figures are 2026 estimates.

What time should you start the day in Toronto?

The first stop is at 09:00. Most days start early so you arrive before the crowds, and evenings end with dinner.

Which season is this itinerary for?

This page covers October–May. There is a separate plan for June–September: opening hours, the sea and the weather change the route.