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The CN Tower, with a spectacular aerial view of Toronto from the 440-metre (1465-foot) Space Deck, is the tallest free-standing structure in the world, while the Harbourfront Culture and Recreation Centre below stretches for almost a mile. An extremely inviting city, Toronto can also claim world-class status for the Toronto Symphony Orchestra, National Ballet of Canada and the Toronto International Film Festival, as well as offering fine shopping, theatre, concerts and opportunities to participate in winter sports.

Toronto Attractions

Distillery Historic District
55 Mill Street, Toronto, Ontario MSA 3C4
Tel: +1 416 364 1177

The Distillery District is Toronto's new centre for arts, culture and entertainment. A pedestrian-only village with internationally acclaimed galleries, artists' studios and workshops, restaurants, bars and cafes, as well as live music, The Distillery has also been the location for over 800 film and television productions in the past decade, including Chicago, X-Men, Against The Ropes and The Hurricane, making it the most popular film location in Canada. The former Gooderham and Worts Distillery is Canada's finest collection of Victorian era industrial architecture and the District hosts numerous festivals and special events.

Royal Ontario Museum
100 Queen's Park, Toronto, Ontario M5S 2C6
Tel: +1 416 586 8000

Galleries feature exhibits on social history, natural history, art, archaeology, animals and various seasonal exhibits.

Ontario Science Centre
770 Don Mills Road, Toronto, Ontario M3C 1T3
Tel: +1 416 696 1000

More than 800 exhibits in 13 exhibit halls on subjects that include space, sports, the human body and the infinite wonders of science and technology.

CN Tower
301 Front Street West, Toronto, Ontario M5V 2T6
Tel: +1 416 868 6937 | Fax: +1 416 601 4722

A genuine boast for Toronto, the CN Tower is the tallest free-standing structure in the world.

Harbourfront Centre
235 Queens Quay West, Toronto, Ontario M5J 2G8
Tel: +1 416 973 4000

A non-profit organisation aimed at promoting the arts, featuring concerts, dance performances, films and children's shows throughout the year.

Casa Loma
1 Austin Terrace, Toronto, Ontario M5R 1X8
Tel: +1 416 923 1171 | Fax: +1 923 5734

Toronto's medieval-style castle is surrounded by five-acre gardens. The summer season brings a richness of colour and special events.

McMichael Canadian Art Collection
10365 Islington Avenue, Kleinburg, Ontario L0J 1C0
Tel: +1 905 893 1121 | Fax: +1 905 893 0692

Art collection of works by nationally and internationally acclaimed Canadian artists.

Bradley Museum and Benares Historic House
1620 Orr Road, Mississauga, Ontario L5J 4T2
Tel: +1 905 822 1569 | Fax: +1 905 823 3591

A 19th-century salt-box style farmhouse, once the home of United Empire Loyalist Lewis Bradley, his wife and seven children, has been restored to demonstrate the everyday lives of early Toronto settlers.

Hockey Hall of Fame
BCE Place, 30 Yonge Street, Toronto, Ontario M5E 1X8
Tel: +1 416 360 7735 | Fax: +1 416 360 1501

A museum tribute to the fastest popular sport on earth. The displays incorporate cutting-edge technology and interactive multimedia presentations.