A Full-Day Itinerary to Experience the Best of Toronto, Canada

  • 9:00 AM: St. Lawrence Market
    5 minutes (0.3 miles) from King Street East

    Toronto's famous marketplace for over 200 years. The market offers fresh produce, meats, cheese, bakery items, and other specialty foods. It is perfect for a quick breakfast or for buying picnic supplies.

  • 10:00 AM: CN Tower
    10 minutes (2.3 miles) from St. Lawrence Market

    The CN Tower is one of the most famous landmarks in Toronto. It is a 553.3 m tower with observation decks and revolving restaurant offering 360-degree views of the city. The tower also has interesting special exhibitions about the city's architecture and history.

  • 12:00 PM: Art Gallery of Ontario
    6 minutes (1.5 miles) from CN Tower

    Canada's oldest and largest art gallery, containing a collection of more than 95,000 works by artists such as Turner, Monet, and Van Gogh. The gallery also has contemporary exhibits throughout the year which offer a unique look at contemporary art trends.

  • 2:00 PM: Graffiti Alley
    11 minutes (2.5 miles) from Art Gallery of Ontario

    Toronto's most famous alleyway filled with artistic graffiti and street art. The area is rapidly becoming a popular destination for those interested in street art and graffiti culture. The art changes constantly, so it's worth revisiting to see something new.

  • 4:00 PM: Kensington Market
    6 minutes (1.0 mile) from Graffiti Alley

    One of Toronto's most vibrant and diverse neighborhoods, Kensington Market is perfect for those interested in unique and independent shops, vintage items, and street food. The area boasts cafés, bars, patios, and parklets for the visitor to rest a bit, listen to music or watch the locals.

Time and Costs Estimates

  • St. Lawrence Market (1 hour, free)
  • CN Tower (2 hours, $38 for general admission ticket)
  • Art Gallery of Ontario (2 hours, $20 for general admission ticket)
  • Graffiti Alley (1 hour, free)
  • Kensington Market (2 hours, costs will vary by purchase)
  • Total Estimated Costs: $58

Transportation

If you are staying in downtown Toronto, you can walk or bike to all these locations. If you prefer, you can take taxis or Ubers as well. The fare should vary between CAD 6 to CAD 12. Parking can be found near all these locations, but it can be challenging and chargeable.

Useful Tips

If you have more time, consider taking a walk along the Harborfront, enjoying the serene beauty of Lake Ontario, or visiting the Royal Ontario Museum to learn more about natural history and cultural events. If you have less time, skip a visit to the Art Gallery of Ontario or Kensington Market, as each location requires some time investment.

Airports

Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) is the main airport located in Mississauga, which is about 30 kilometers from downtown Toronto, and you can take taxis or public transit to reach the city center.

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