Toronto Things To Do: Attractions, Sports, and Tours

Casa Loma Castle Admission

Casa Loma Exterior

When you visit Casa Loma - Canada's Majestic Castle ' you return to a period of time where elegance and splendor could be viewed in every aspect of a residence.

Home to one of the most ethnically diverse populations in the world, situated right on Lake Ontario, the city of Toronto treats vsitors to an endless list of things to do. As the cultural, educational, entertainment, and financial center of Canada, Toronto has many attractions, sports, and tours for visitors to enjoy.

Toronto Castles, Cruises, and Cubs

Among the many popular attractions in Toronto, one of the best is Casa Loma Castle, the only true castle in North America. Sitting atop a high hill, this medieval palace overlooks the city, and its 98-rooms brim with the finest antique furnishings. With ornate architectural elements and woodwork, the castle itself is a work of art. Another family-oriented attraction in Toronto is the Marineland Tour. You'll get to enjoy all the animals, shows, and rides at Marineland Park, plus a narration describing the sites you'll see on your motorcoach transportation route to and from Marineland. If you like taking short trips within your vacation, be sure to book a Midland 30,000 Island Cruise. You'll see the town of Midland on Georgian Bay, an Indian Village, a European fortress, and of course, the 30,000 islands of Muskoka. One attraction especially fun for the kids is the Toronto Zoo, housing 5,000 animals. It has 6 miles of walking trails and 6 zoogeographic regions, including Gorilla Rainforest, Sumatran Tiger Cubs, and Zellers Discovery Zone.

Toronto Football, Baseball, Hockey, And Basketball

In addition to all the attractions Toronto has to offer, the city also has its share of sports teams and facilities. Professional teams include: Toronto Argonauts Football, Toronto Blue Jays Baseball, Toronto Maple Leafs Hockey, and Toronto Raptors Basketball. If you'd rather participate than spectate, perhaps you'd enjoy teeing up at one of the city's numerous golf courses. Toronto is home to the #1 ranked Canadian golf course (also frequently in the top 100 in the world): St. George's Golf & Country Club, in addition to the many other city- and privately-owned courses. A third way to enjoy Toronto to its fullest in terms of recreation is the network of 1,500 city parks dispersed throughout the city, including spots for camping, hiking, fishing, nature study, and picnics. One park you won't want to miss is Rouge Park, North America's largest Environmental Park.

Toronto Tours

If the idea of such a big city is a little daunting to you, why not turn over your worries to the professionals and book an organized tour? There are many tours of Toronto's sights, ranging from a few hours to all day: Grand City Tour, Toronto City Tour, Toronto Daily Combination Tour, and Toronto Inner Harbour Tour. If you're eager to see the famous Niagara Falls, there are also tours to see this natural wonder: Niagara Falls A La Carte Tour, Niagara Falls Freedom Tour, Day Tour of Niagara Falls, and Niagara Falls Evening Light Tour. Or, perhaps you've seen the city from earth and would enjoy a look at it from above! In this case, be sure to take off on a Vertical Reality Helicopter Tour and you'll get to soar high above the city at 100 miles per hour -- and take home a souvenir photo of yourself to prove you did it!

You might be surprised to learn about all of the fun things to do in Toronto. Most people think of Canada as a dark and frozen land — but with its modern, cosmopolitan flair and acres of parks and attractions, Toronto, Ontario is really a warm and exciting place to be!