[Merged] What else is there to do in Toronto!?!?

[darkprince]

What else is there to do in Toronto?

I have been to the beaches, the movie theaters, CN Tower, Ontario Science Centre, ROM, Rogers Centre, Harbor Front, basically all the malls including Square 1 and VaughMills.


Is there anything else to do in this boring city? The news mention that tourists in Toronto has went down, since there's isn't anything to do here.

Did i forget to go somewhere? If so please suggest something.

Thanks

[jadoocian]

What else is there to do in Toronto?

I have been to the beaches, the movie theaters, CN Tower, Ontario Science Centre, ROM, Rogers Centre, Harbor Front, basically all the malls including Square 1 and VaughMills.


Is there anything else to do in this boring city? The news mention that tourists in Toronto has went down, since there's isn't anything to do here.

Did i forget to go somewhere? If so please suggest something.

Thanks

(gta)

zoo
wonderland
night life on the weekends
go kart racing
take a date to center island
drive or bus to niagra falls, (casino there too if ur old enough)

[darkprince]

(gta)

zoo
wonderland
night life on the weekends
go kart racing
take a date to center island
drive or bus to niagra falls, (casino there too if ur old enough)

been done
planning to go there AGAIN (nothing unusual)
got out of the clubbing thing ages ago
INTERESTING, where do you recommend?
been done
been done

[heatowns]

playdium
go karting
hockey hall of fame
any sport game
visit the bluffs in scarbro
Center island
Medieval Times Dinner
Black Creek Pioneer Village
Bata Shoe Museum
St Lawrence Market
High Park
clubs
queen street
yorkville

hope that helps

[mrbeng]

There is the many China towns and Pacific Mall
Kensington Market
AGO
Yorkville
tons of theatres
bike the many trails along the lake
See a soccer game
Walk Yonge Street
Leave a message on Message Corner at the CityTV building
Eat every kind of food possible in this town!

[Riffer]

Lol!

I've been here for 20+ years and not done half of what you have done:!:

Besides, your profile says your a student. You should be studying:razz:

[frogger]

Ride a segway in the distillery district

[dubey]

What else is there to do in Toronto?

I have been to the beaches, the movie theaters, CN Tower, Ontario Science Centre, ROM, Rogers Centre, Harbor Front, basically all the malls including Square 1 and VaughMills.


Is there anything else to do in this boring city? The news mention that tourists in Toronto has went down, since there's isn't anything to do here.

Did i forget to go somewhere? If so please suggest something.

Thanks
Toronto is a boring city? lol

I'm assuming you are ~14 years old based upon all the attractions you are visiting

[AzN_RiverdaleCI]

Paint ballin

[darkprince]

There is the many China towns and Pacific Mall
Kensington Market
AGO
Yorkville
tons of theatres
bike the many trails along the lake
See a soccer game
Walk Yonge Street
Leave a message on Message Corner at the CityTV building
Eat every kind of food possible in this town!

Been to those places and PMall especially is soo boring after stepping in the for 20mins.

Lol!

I've been here for 20+ years and not done half of what you have done:!:

Besides, your profile says your a student. You should be studying:razz:

yes, i am student, but that doesn't meant i want to be a hermit. =D

Walking down Queen St W. is cool, once in a while you might get someone famous at MoD. My g.f works on Queen St W; so I try to catch her in between breaks ;)

Very cute. But i think me and my gf walked from Dundas & Yonge, down to Queen, King, Adelaide to harbor front. 100x already

Ride a segway in the distillery district

Aren't those thing illegal in Ontario. Well not illegal but required some sort of permit? I would love to ride those a around.

Toronto is a boring city? lol

I'm assuming you are ~14 years old based upon all the attractions you are visiting

So you have to be 14 years old to goto those places? :confused: I dunno how old are you. but i am going to assume you're 65 year old that just retired. So where do you old ppl go for fun? Beside walking in the park talking to birds and squirrels and calling kids "Whipper Snappers!!!" when they out run you when you're on your motorize cart. =P

Paint ballin
I would love that! But friends always back out on this event. *sigh* And i don't want to go public games b/c the pros use their custom guns *scary*

[frogger]

Aren't those thing illegal in Ontario. Well not illegal but required some sort of permit? I would love to ride those a around.


http://www.segwayofontario.com/distillerytours.htm

[Rx-87]

go biking

[molala]

get a job and save some money..if you still have enough energy to go out and have some crazy fun at the end of the wk....perhaps u need more than one job..people only appreciate entertainment after the harsh wk...not when there's nothing to do besides sitting at home picking ur a$$

[fungling]

Casa Loma
Shopping on Orfus Rd
Ribfest (http://www.redflagdeals.com/forums/showthread.php?t=456656)
Putting Edge
LaserQuest
Ideas from Attractions Ontario (http://www.attractionsontario.ca/index.cfm?DSP=Section&ID=30)

[corrupt123]

Write Mr. Miller and tell him to do some interesting ****. The damn reflecting pond at City Hall for example... that thing is ****ing boring. Put in a cool fountain or something.

[darkprince]

get a job and save some money..if you still have enough energy to go out and have some crazy fun at the end of the wk....perhaps u need more than one job..people only appreciate entertainment after the harsh wk...not when there's nothing to do besides sitting at home picking ur a$$

I asked for some entertainment, not a life coach.

[yao416]

Btw guys, Where do you guys go for Go Karting?
What's the price like etc?

[flexwong]

many beautiful golf courses in the area, go golfing. chances are, if you've been living in toronto all your life, you've done everything so obviously everything will be "boring".

[sexpuppet6000]

all this talk about things to do in toronto just makes toronto sound extremly boring.

[Roseburger]

Toront is boring? Is there a better city in Canada with better attractions? Like your not going to have unlimited attractions in any city if thats what your asking for

[whampoa]

Go in to a bar at the corner of Church and Wellesley Street.

Ask for Joe, he will show you some lady friend and make sure you'll have a good' ole time.

Believe you me, after this experience you will see Toronto in a whole new light.

[theurbancanadian]

Go in to a bar at the corner of Church and Wellesley Street.

Ask for Joe, he will show you some lady friend and make sure you'll have a good' ole time.

Believe you me, after this experience you will see Toronto in a whole new light.

:D :D :D

After watching Attack of the Show on 4/20 :twisted: I want to check out THC.

[moebius]

There's a festival in Toronto every week. If you find most of the places you visit boring then maybe you need to think about what you are looking for.
There's always something new to see in places you've already been to. AGO has new exhibits, same with other galleries and museums. There's loads of outdoor events. And if you are really bored with Toronto, there's also Ontario, then Canada...

:confused:

[Piccolo]

I like doing things that I have done before. I always enjoy spending times at Edwards Gardens, taking a walk in The Beach (aka The Beaches), biking around the Leslie Spit and up through the bike trails in toronto.

While I am in Markham I enjoy walking around Unionville, but there is only so much to see there.

Two things I haven't done yet, which are on my list:
Scarborough Bluffs
Play at High Park in the Outdoor Theatre (June)

[Piccolo]

Do you this by yourself usually? Just want to know if my theory stands true.
Sometimes by myself, sometimes with my finance, sometimes with friends. It Depends.

You are right though - you can have a great time just spending time with people who are fun and entertainting doing nothing but hanging out.

[Digital_Domain]

Two things I haven't done yet, which are on my list:
Scarborough Bluffs
Play at High Park in the Outdoor Theatre (June)
IMO, the bluffs aren't that great. Sure they're nice, but yeah, been there one too many times I guess. They're nice if you're a photographer or you bring a bike - going down the huge hill is the best part. One thing I've always wanted to do though, is go down the hill in the winter on like a GT or something.

Bike along the board walk, you can go all the way up to like Pickering and further (I think).

[Ix2L]

Toronto isn't about all the attractions.
it's about the city and what's really in the city already, which are your family and friends.
Spend time with them anywhere and you'll have a good time.
That's why Toronto is most often regarded as a great place to live because it's densely populated in various cultures.

[KorruptioN]

INTERESTING, where do you recommend?

Formula Kartways, up in Brampton. They're not the same slow go-karts you're used to seeing at Wonderland.

http://www.formulakartways.com/

[babysham]

What else is there to do in Toronto?

I have been to the beaches, the movie theaters, CN Tower, Ontario Science Centre, ROM, Rogers Centre, Harbor Front, basically all the malls including Square 1 and VaughMills.

Is there anything else to do in this boring city? The news mention that tourists in Toronto has went down, since there's isn't anything to do here.

Did i forget to go somewhere? If so please suggest something.

Thanks

You're complaining about being bored? Take a second look at the places you've mentioned....the CN Tower, the Science Centre, ROM..are you kidding me? The last time I visited those places was for school trips when I was about 12 years old. No wonder you're bored.

[Muncher]

You're bored? Go do some volunteer work and help others ... and it will put a smile back on your face.

[darkprince]

You're complaining about being bored? Take a second look at the places you've mentioned....the CN Tower, the Science Centre, ROM..are you kidding me? The last time I visited those places was for school trips when I was about 12 years old. No wonder you're bored.

Good for you. I just went there b/c i couldn't figure out where to go.

You're bored? Go do some volunteer work and help others ... and it will put a smile back on your face.

yeah, i do, but i want to do something else then watch lil kids for 4 hours every thursdays =)

[rangermcfadden]

There's a festival in Toronto every week.

I agree with this answer. In my opinion the key to enjoying Toronto is to visit the festivals or events throughout the summer. These are free unless noted.

Some of them include:
- HotDocs documentary festival (April) (Not free)
- OCAD open house (it was last week) (Pay what you can)
- Doors Open Toronto (http://www.toronto.ca/doorsopen/) - 150 buildings that are normally off-limits are open to you. (May, one week after the Victoria Day weekend)
- CONTACT Photography Festival (http://www.contactphoto.com/) (Throughout May) (Some things might not be free; I haven't checked)
- Newmindspace (http://www.newmindspace.com/) will occasionally do cool things. (Pillow fight on May 31, 2008)
- Look out for these neighbourhood street festivals (food not free) (July and August, the link is for 2007): http://torontoist.com/2007/07/summer_tastes_o.php
- There's a Chinese festival at Kennedy & Steeles in Markham. Personally I attended last year and didn't care for it, but others might. (food not free) (I think it was in June or July)
- There are rock music festivals, but I don't know much about them. (not free)
- Woofstock (http://www.woofstock.ca/) (June)
- Pride week (June)
- Toronto Fringe Festival (http://www.fringetoronto.com/) (plays, not free) (July)
- Jazz performances in the Distillery District on the weekend before the Beaches Jazz Festival (July)
- Beaches Jazz festival (July)
- Taste of the Danforth (http://www.toronto.com/TasteOfTheDanforth) - Danforth Ave. is closed for a weekend in August to sample Greek food. Some say the festival has become too generic and commercialized (http://torontoist.com/2007/08/test_of_the_dan.php). (the food is not free) (August)
- Beerlicious (http://www.beerfestival.ca/) - Buy your tickets early for this one. (not free) (August)
- Caribana (August)
- Toronto International Film Festival (http://www.tiff08.ca) (September) (not free)
- Nuit Blanche (http://wx.toronto.ca/inter/it/newsrel.nsf/7017df2f20edbe2885256619004e428e/47069913abbb7729852574040057a79f?OpenDocument). One night of contemporary art exhibitions around the central city. (October)

I look at the listings in Now, Eye, and Torontoist (http://www.torontoist.com/) to find these things.


On the non-festival or event front:
- Take in a sporting event (not free)
- The Museum and Arts pass (http://www.tpl.toronto.on.ca/spe_ser_museum_arts_pass.jsp)
- Watch a play (fringe or not). I think the big corporate theatres have some rush seats. (not free)
- MOCCA (http://www.mocca.toronto.on.ca/)
- Drive to the Albright Knox Gallery in Buffalo (not free)
- Camping (not free)


Still looking for something more? Then perhaps the Go Abroad Fair (http://www.goabroadfair.ca/) is for you. (September)

[zero_2003]

I agree with this answer. In my opinion the key to enjoying Toronto is to visit the festivals or events throughout the summer. These are free unless noted.

Some of them include:
- HotDocs documentary festival (April) (Not free)
- OCAD open house (it was last week) (Pay what you can)
- Doors Open Toronto (http://www.toronto.ca/doorsopen/) - 150 buildings that are normally off-limits are open to you. (May, one week after the Victoria Day weekend)
- CONTACT Photography Festival (http://www.contactphoto.com/) (Throughout May) (Some things might not be free; I haven't checked)
- Newmindspace (http://www.newmindspace.com/) will occasionally do cool things. (Pillow fight on May 31, 2008)
- Look out for these neighbourhood street festivals (food not free) (July and August, the link is for 2007): http://torontoist.com/2007/07/summer_tastes_o.php
- There's a Chinese festival at Kennedy & Steeles in Markham. Personally I attended last year and didn't care for it, but others might. (food not free) (I think it was in June or July)
- There are rock music festivals, but I don't know much about them. (not free)
- Woofstock (http://www.woofstock.ca/) (June)
- Pride week (June)
- Toronto Fringe Festival (http://www.fringetoronto.com/) (plays, not free) (July)
- Jazz performances in the Distillery District on the weekend before the Beaches Jazz Festival (July)
- Beaches Jazz festival (July)
- Taste of the Danforth (http://www.toronto.com/TasteOfTheDanforth) - Danforth Ave. is closed for a weekend in August to sample Greek food. Some say the festival has become too generic and commercialized (http://torontoist.com/2007/08/test_of_the_dan.php). (the food is not free) (August)
- Beerlicious (http://www.beerfestival.ca/) - Buy your tickets early for this one. (not free) (August)
- Caribana (August)
- Toronto International Film Festival (http://www.tiff08.ca) (September) (not free)
- Nuit Blanche (http://wx.toronto.ca/inter/it/newsrel.nsf/7017df2f20edbe2885256619004e428e/47069913abbb7729852574040057a79f?OpenDocument). One night of contemporary art exhibitions around the central city. (October)

I look at the listings in Now, Eye, and Torontoist (http://www.torontoist.com/) to find these things.


On the non-festival or event front:
- Take in a sporting event (not free)
- The Museum and Arts pass (http://www.tpl.toronto.on.ca/spe_ser_museum_arts_pass.jsp)
- Watch a play (fringe or not). I think the big corporate theatres have some rush seats. (not free)
- MOCCA (http://www.mocca.toronto.on.ca/)
- Drive to the Albright Knox Gallery in Buffalo (not free)
- Camping (not free)


Still looking for something more? Then perhaps the Go Abroad Fair (http://www.goabroadfair.ca/) is for you. (September)

I took some pictures of the woofstock event if you want to check it out:
http://www.redflagdeals.com/forums/showthread.php?t=749979

[alex2]

not sure if you have already tried different types of ethnic food, Toronto GTA is all about multiculturalism and diversity, it's a great opportunity to go try different types of wonderful ethnic food, there are a lot of cheap-eat places around.

[jedijome]

haha make a list and try a different ethnic food every weekend.
go check out the different neighbourhoods
check out some of the awesome patio's we have

grab a few friends, sit on a patio and enjoy the summer, the food, the drinks and people watching. i can't honestly think of anything that's more relaxing or better than that to be honest.

[alex2]

haha make a list and try a different ethnic food every weekend.
go check out the different neighbourhoods
check out some of the awesome patio's we have

grab a few friends, sit on a patio and enjoy the summer, the food, the drinks and people watching. i can't honestly think of anything that's more relaxing or better than that to be honest.


+1 yes, patios are great in the summer, I love it!

[user01]

You can go to Lake Ontario and do this..

http://kasparazurnals.files.wordpress.com/2009/03/fail-owned-titanic-fail.jpg

[DuDe1411]

boring city eh... well i think we can show you the exit :cheesygri

[stealth]

I think most of it has been covered. Maybe casino's, African Lion Safari in Guelph, go see some sports, or some live bands...Jazz festival, Wakestock, Woofstock, theres a festival for whatever you're into.

And ya, a lot of it is more for kids, and some of it can lose its novelty after a while.
but thats life. its Toronto, not Mardi Gras. Every place gets boring. I get bored after a week or 2 on vacation. heck even Manhattan got boring after going there 5-6 times.

what sort of things do you enjoy, or are looking for?

Maybe you're answering your own question...what you need to do is travel some more, and see more of the world instead of expecting one city to be everything for everyone. Some people are best described as "citizens of the world", if only for a period of their life.

Or just get some friends together, a couple hundred bucks, some snacks, and enjoy this city's lax enforcement of marijuana posession.

[rjones416]

you need some hobbies.
what else do you expect from a city? go visit la, ny, chicago, or any other big city and its basically all the same thing. maybe its you thats boring and not toronto.

[artsreview]

How about driving out to the country on weekends? Plenty of great outdoor activities nearby in, among others, Algonquin Park, Ottawa region, etc.