Toronto holidays

Why go to Toronto

Canada’s largest metropolis boasts cultural diversity, a wealth of cutting-edge museums and a dining scene that many larger cities would envy. As such, holidays in Toronto are anything but boring. The city is big, but the downtown area is compact enough to be explored with ease during a short break. Marvel at the imposing CN Tower that looms over the skyline, head out to the Toronto Islands on a ferry, or soak up a little culture at one of the many art museums and galleries.

Around the world in one city

Contrast and compare Toronto’s distinctive and eclectic neighbourhoods, from Chinatown and Little Italy to the historic Distillery District and West Queen West (a strip of hip restaurants, bars and galleries).

You can dine on everything from Canadian comfort food to French cordon bleu, Lebanese delights to authentic Chinese food, then wash it all down with a beer from one of the city’s up-and-coming brew houses.

Chill-out time

If your main aim is relaxation, Toronto can offer it by the bucketful.

There are plenty of parks dotted around the urban sprawl, and if you head out to the Toronto Islands, you can enjoy a car-free atmosphere and wonderful views back to the city. The boardwalk overlooking Lake Ontario in the laidback Beaches neighbourhood is a great place to potter for a few hours.

If you need to put even more distance between you and the metropolitan din, drive an hour or two north to Lake Simcoe or Georgian Bay, or east to Prince Edward County, where spa-equipped lakeside lodges offer all-inclusive package holidays close to Toronto’s buzz.