The Islands

One of Toronto's most important symbols and well-known landmarks is the CN Tower. The tower's top level is where the world's highest observation deck is located, offering visitors a stunning view of Toronto's skyline. The tower's third level houses a high-class restaurant with spectacular vistas, and a cafe occupies the level below. The tower serves a practical purpose, too - it is a major Canadian telecommunications hub.

This major museum is made up of three buildings with multiple arts, archaeology, and science exhibits spread out throughout its rooms and halls. Royal Ontario is one of the largest museums in North America that attracts hundreds of thousands of visitors throughout the year.

Subdivided into several different zoogeographic areas, Toronto Zoo is the largest zoo in Canada. The displays include animals inside tropical pavilions, as well as naturalistic ones, where animals live in an imitation of their natural environment. Toronto Zoo´s idea is to be Canada’s national leader in saving wildlife to guarantee the rich variety of nature for upcoming generations.

This historic district is home to the best Victorian architecture collection in all of North America. It is not only drawing visitors with its architecture, but also for the entertainment options - numerous art and design venues, bars and restaurants dot the area, making it a very attractive spot for locals and travellers alike.

An interactive experience from which any age group will learn, the Ontario Science Centre is full of fascinating exhibits and holds daily science shows. For the younger ones, there is KidSpark, where children can play, explore and be engaged in sciences. Don't miss the IMAX theater showing movies about our planet, sea and nature or the adjacent Space Hall that houses Toronto's planetarium.

A fun adventure for the whole family, Ripley's Aquarium houses thousands of sea animals and with interactive and educational exhibits, kids and adults will keep themselves busy for few hours. Don't miss out the tunnel, when walking through all kinds of marine creatures will swim by and above (the aquarium is especially known for its multitude of shark species). Daily dive shows are held every two hours.

This huge amusement park houses the largest variety of roller coasters in all of North America, and also contains a 20-acre water park (for those who don't mind making a splash). The park promises loads of fun for the whole family, and season passes are available.

Toronto's central square has been compared to New York's Times Square, due to the abundance of colorful billboards and shining lights. Located in the very midst of downtown, it is a sight to behold both day and night - the square teems with people and enticing shopping and dining venues.

The Simcoe WaveDeck is a public space inspired by Lake Ontario's waves. It has been quite the popular waterfront hang out venue, and the WaveDeck itself makes for a great background for some memorable photos from your trip.

Sherbourne Common is a park and public space that serves a purpose - it houses storm-water treatment facilities and makes for some great photos thanks to its unique "Light Showers" sculptures. The Sugar Beach is also located in the area.

Brookfield Place is a postmodern architectural complex that is primarily an office complex, but still remains a tourist attraction due to the exhibitions and installations it frequently hosts. Come here to admire art and architecture, shop, and take some unique photographs.

The Conservatory features six greenhouses and hosts multiple species of flora, such as orchids, cacti, banana and palm trees, and more. Events at the Conservatory are often marked with beautiful flower and plant arrangements.

This Hindu temple was the first of its kind in Canada. Craftsmen in India hand-carved limestone and marble and shipped parts of the temple to Toronto, where volunteering artisans from India assembled the parts and built the temple, all while living on site for 2 years; what came out is a stunning piece of Hindu temple architecture.