List of tourist attractions in Toronto facts for kids

The amazing CN Tower in Toronto.

Toronto is a super cool city in Ontario, Canada! It's famous for having tons of awesome places to visit. Some of these spots are even known all around the world!

Awesome Places to Visit in Toronto

Main Attractions You Can't Miss

• The CN Tower

Toronto's most famous landmark is the CN Tower. It's a giant steel and concrete tower, 553 meters (1,815 feet) tall! You can go up to the observation deck for an amazing view. It's one of the tallest structures in the world.

• Ripley's Aquarium of Canada

Dive into an underwater adventure at Ripley's Aquarium of Canada! You can see all sorts of sea creatures, from sharks to colorful fish.

• Cool Sports Stadiums

The Rogers Centre is a huge sports arena with a roof that can open and close! It's home to the Toronto Blue Jays baseball team. Nearby, the Scotiabank Arena is where the Toronto Maple Leafs (ice hockey), the Toronto Raptors (basketball), and the Toronto Rock (box lacrosse) play. There's also BMO Field, where the Toronto FC soccer team and the Toronto Argonauts Canadian football team play.

• Toronto's City Hall

Toronto's City Hall is a really unique building. It looks very modern and has even been used in movies to show a city from the future! Right in front is Nathan Phillips Square, a big public space. You can find concerts, art shows, and even a farmers' market here. In winter, the reflecting pool turns into a popular ice skating rink!

• Yonge-Dundas Square

Yonge-Dundas Square is a bright and busy public square, kind of like a mini Times Square. It's right across from the Toronto Eaton Centre, a huge and popular shopping mall. This mall is so long it has two subway stops! Another fancy mall is the Yorkdale Shopping Centre, which is a bit outside the city center. You can also visit Queen's Park, a beautiful historic park surrounding Ontario's government building, the Legislative Assembly.

• The Toronto Islands

The Toronto Islands are a special place where no cars are allowed! You can get there by ferry. The Islands have a big park and even a children's amusement park called Centreville. Toronto also has many large parks, like High Park in the west. The city has a cool network of ravines that are mostly untouched. The Martin Goodman Trail runs along the lake, and part of it is a boardwalk through the Beaches area. The Scarborough Bluffs are impressive cliffs along the shores of Scarborough.

• Historic Cathedrals

You can visit Toronto's oldest cathedrals, like the Roman Catholic St. Michael's Cathedral and the Anglican St. James' Cathedral. Both are on Church Street.

• The Distillery District

The Distillery District is a cool area with old, restored buildings from the 1800s. Now, you can find art, shops, and learn about Toronto's early industrial history here.

• Casa Loma

Casa Loma is a real castle right in North America! It's one of Toronto's main historic spots. Inside, you'll see beautiful Edwardian decorations, secret passages, and fancy rooms with old furniture. You also get a great view of Toronto from here.

The castle grounds are five acres big, with pretty sculptures, fountains, and lots of flowers.

There's an 800-foot tunnel connecting the castle to the stables and carriage house. This tunnel has an exhibit about Toronto's "Dark Side," showing old photos from tough times like Prohibition, the Great Depression, and the Great Toronto Fire. The carriage house also has an amazing collection of vintage cars from the early 1900s.

More Fun Places to See

• The Royal Ontario Museum (ROM)
• The St. Lawrence Market
• Hockey Hall of Fame
• St. Michael's Cathedral
• St. Paul's Basilica
• The Art Gallery of Ontario (AGO)
• The Ontario Science Centre
• The Leslie Street Spit
• Toronto Zoo
• Little Glenn

Toronto is also a big city for theatre! Many shows, from small plays to huge musicals, are always happening. Big shows like Jersey Boys and Bat Out Of Hell the Musical have played here, often with talented Canadian actors.

Adventures Near Toronto

• Historic Unionville

In Markham, just outside Toronto, you can visit historic Unionville. It's a charming place with beautiful old buildings that many tourists love to see.

• Canada's Wonderland

Located in Vaughan, Canada's Wonderland is Canada's biggest theme park! It has tons of thrilling rides and attractions for all ages.

• Niagara Falls

Even though it's about 50 miles away on the border with the US, Niagara Falls is often considered one of Toronto's must-see attractions. These powerful waterfalls are truly amazing!