Art Gallery of Ontario
Art indoors, sculpture just outside.
YOUR CITY. YOUR KIND OF ADVENTURE.
Toronto.
Art, a market lunch, and public places that invite a pause. Explore downtown in small clusters instead of crossing the whole city in a day.
Ontario, Canada City guide 028
Hello! Toronto.
Your pace EveryoneFamily, gentle & audio-friendly optionsAdjust +
How do you like to explore?
Choose a starting point. Make it yours.
Mix the landmarks with the little detours. Your day, your pace.
A GOOD PLACE TO START
Find your Toronto
6 discoveries
Toronto, at a glance6 places to explore
CultureFoodOutdoorsHidden gems
Approximate places; numbered labels may be offset. Check entrance and access details.© OpenStreetMap contributorsMap dataMap sources · ODbL
PICK A LITTLE ADVENTURE
Follow your curiosity.
A taste of Toronto 4 dishes to know +
ORDER A LITTLE CURIOSITY
Four Toronto tastes
A mix of local favorites and dishes carried here by different communities.
Read the local food guidePeameal bacon sandwich
Back bacon in a soft bun; a St. Lawrence Market favorite.
Jamaican patty
A flaky pastry with a savory filling, often gently or boldly spiced.
Butter tart
A small pastry with a rich, sweet filling.
Poutine
Fries, cheese curds, and gravy; a Québec-born dish found across Toronto.
Recipes vary. Ask your vendor about ingredients and allergens.
A LITTLE CITY SPIRIT · EXTERNAL SHOP
Life is Good T-shirts
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A LITTLE KNOWLEDGE. A RICHER TRIP.
Meet Toronto, one card at a time.
A friendly hello, a dish decoded, a story to notice. Take a minute before you head out.
Toronto / Local words01 — 06
A little local language
Start with a friendly hello.
Make a guess. A little curiosity goes a long way.
GO A LITTLE FURTHER
A day beyond Toronto
Choose one destination for the day. Compare the journey, leave room to explore and plan your return before setting out.
01With connectionsWaterfall day
Niagara Falls by GO
Trade Toronto's skyline for Niagara's broad riverfront viewpoints and waterfall mist.
2½–3½ hrIndicative time each way
Toronto Union → Niagara Falls GO by direct GO train where scheduled; connect by WEGO or local transport to the falls.
- Start with the main falls viewpoints.
- Walk a manageable stretch of Niagara Parkway.
- Choose one ticketed attraction if time allows.
Before you go
Confirm a direct train and return connection for your date; some journeys use a bus connection, and WEGO is not included in every GO ticket.
Access & pace
The station is away from the falls; check onward bus boarding and viewpoint access, and expect wet or icy pavement in cold weather.
02With connectionsLake Ontario & galleries
Burlington waterfront
Make a slower lakefront day around Burlington's parks, galleries, and downtown streets.
1–1¾ hrIndicative time each way
Toronto Union → Burlington GO on Lakeshore West; connect by Burlington Transit or taxi to the downtown waterfront.
- Walk Spencer Smith Park.
- Visit a downtown gallery or browse local shops.
- Have lunch near the lake.
Before you go
Check Lakeshore West works and the local bus return; allow time between downtown and Burlington GO.
Access & pace
The railway station is inland; plan the final transfer and check the waterfront route and gallery entrances for your needs.
Checked 7 September 2026. Journey times are broad planning estimates, not live timetables. Opening days, tickets, connections and access can change. Check the linked operators for your travel date.