Visit Toronto

A key part of Toronto’s skyline, the CN Tower is Canada’s most iconic symbol. Before gaining all this fame, this engineering masterpiece was built for practical purposes. Toronto’s first skyscrapers were built in the 1960s and 1970s, but many households experienced significant reception issues. Read more

A major construction project on former railway lands, the Skywalk is an enclosed walkway in Toronto's PATH network – something that locals know well. It’s a 30-kilometer-long underground network of pedestrian tunnels connecting subway stations, office buildings, shops, hotels, and shopping malls throughout Toronto. Read more

A celebration of music in Toronto, Roy Thomson Hall opened its doors in 1982. Its distinctive circular glass architecture has been home to the city's internationally renowned symphony orchestra since 2002. So musical performances must be the main attraction in the Hall’s programme, right? Read more

In a city where we always want to look up, gazing at one towering skyscraper to the next, it might feel odd to focus on the ground—but trust us, it’s worth it. Established in 1998, Canada’s Walk of Fame honours the achievements and contributions of great Canadian personalities through a series of stars. Read more

A surprising piece of history, lost in the city’s ultra-modern glass landscape, St Andrew’s Church immediately catches our eye. Designed in 1876 by a Canadian architect and businessman, this religious building is a place of worship for a Presbyterian congregation, where laypeople are elected to lead. Read more

Queen Street West is one of Toronto’s most famous areas, and its numerous dining spots, independent shops, and art galleries are constantly buzzing with energy. This street and its neighbourhood are more renowned than any other part of the city – so iconic, Read more

When we think of contemporary architecture, our mind goes to towering glass skyscrapers, rather than to a structure like this. Far from ordinary, the Sharp Centre for Design opened in 2004 as part of an expansion project for the OCAD University campus, Ontario’s College of Art and Design. Read more

Known as one of the most beautiful museums in North America, the Art Gallery of Ontario is far from being housed in an old building, contrary to what we might think. The gallery was created in 1990, but not by the municipality or a public institution. Read more

You may be able to tell from the small blue signs around you... But you’ve just crossed the threshold of University Avenue. A significant number of the city’s most prestigious institutions line both sides of this wide, eight-lane road. The street is actually named after one of these buildings: the University of Toronto. Read more

At the heart of the hustle and bustle, with dazzling lights and a vibrant atmosphere, Yonge-Dundas Square is one of Toronto’s busiest intersections. Opened to the public in 2003 as part of a downtown revitalisation project, this square is a unique gathering place for the 56 million people who visit each year. Read more

Dividing the city from north to south, Yonge Street is Toronto’s main thoroughfare. Designed by John Graves Simcoe, the first Lieutenant Governor of Upper Canada and the founder of Toronto, the street was part of the concession road system planned by the colonial government in Ontario. Read more

Known as the oldest and most prestigious concert hall in the country, Massey Music Hall rejuvenated Toronto’s music industry. It first opened its doors in 1894, thanks to the vision of one man: Hart Massey. A wealthy industrialist and city native, he built this venue as a tribute to his son Charles, who passed away from typhoid fever. Read more

An example of modernism, Toronto City Hall is one of the most recognisable landmarks of the town. Inaugurated in 1965, this impressive structure was born from the largest architecture competition ever held by a city. Read more

More than just the forecourt of City Hall, Nathan Phillips Square—named in honour of a former mayor of Toronto—is THE central plaza of the city. Inaugurated in 1965 on the grounds of a former 20th century immigrant neighbourhood, known as The Ward, this place is one of the main venues for festivals and various seasonal events. Read more

Far from being as modern as its successor, Toronto’s Old City Hall is one of the most emblematic monuments in the city's history. Inaugurated in 1899 after ten years of construction, this neo-Romanesque building was the largest municipal structure in all of North America at the time. Read more

It’s hard to miss the numerous skyscrapers that make up Toronto’s renowned Financial District. While Montreal remains the hub of Canada’s financial industry, Toronto has increased its financial influence through a series of skyscrapers built into its skyline. Read more

While it primarily serves as a pedestrian walkway between the two Brookfield towers, the Allen Lambert Galleria—named in honour of the former Toronto-Dominion Bank president—is a masterpiece of modern architecture. Its spectacular steel-and-glass roof is one of the most photographed spots in Toronto’s financial district. Read more

Since 1993, the Hockey Hall of Fame has been housed in the former Bank of Montreal building. A tribute to Canada’s national sport, it was meant to open over 200 km away in Kingston, the city believed to be the birthplace of hockey, but the Hall of Fame was ultimately established in Toronto on August 26, 1961. Read more

The Gooderham Building is an iconic part of Toronto, with an irresistible old-world charm. Before its grand opening in 1891 at the intersection of Front and Wellington Streets, the corner was occupied by its smaller and shorter predecessor, the Coffin Block. Read more