Best things to see in Toronto

[smolek]

I have some unexpected guests arriving for the weekend aged around 23 years old. I have compiled a list so far of things I will suggest for them to see, but if anyone can add to it, I would appreciate it. Thanks.

- CN tower
- ROM
- Yonge/Dundas Square
- Osgoode Hall Library (they are all lawyers)

[CoffeeAddict]

osgoode hall is actually a good idea
but are 23-year-olds really gonna wanna just do sightseeing all day?
to me a 23-year-old is someone who wants to see the "cool" stuff in the city or the underbelly of the city.

A great "tour" i saw on the NYTimes travel section for toronto was to walk west along queen street starting from say osgoode hall. It would probably take a good two hours to walk to around dufferin/queen but I think they'd enjoy seeing the shops, the galleries, and the people. There's decent eats as well on queen street and in the surrounding areas.

Do this walk on like a friday/saturday night starting at 5pm or so and you can shop, eat, drink and then hit the clubs/lounges/bars afterwards

Of course this is all assuming that they'd be into something like this

EDIT: other neighborhoods worth seeing i think:

- college between bathurst and ossington
- king between blue jays way and bathurst
- kensington/chinatown
- leslieville for good atmosphere and good eats
- beeches
- yonge/eg north to yonge/lawrence
- harbourfront as they just opened the marketplace stalls and the food tent

[dre145]

you can tell them to check out dundas square and eatons center

[Aristophanes]

Luminato is happening right now. Could be an option if they're into art.
Clubs district at night if they're into that.
Yorkville for a glimpse of their (potential) future lifestyle
Jays are playing this weekend vs Orioles

[Sct4]

The Distillery District is good area

www.thedistillerydistrict.com

[GangStarr]

A stop at St. Lawrence market for a peamale sandwhich is a must. It helps to be hung over.

Toronto Island?

[3weddings]

A ferry ride to center island is memorable
http://www.toronto.ca/parks/island/

A walk along our boardwalk in the Beaches
http://www.torontobeach.ca/beaches/beach.jsp?id=9
I just spent the day there with my kids and had forgotten how wonderful the Beaches are!

A stroll through High Park
http://www.toronto.ca/parks/parks_gardens/highpark.htm

Casa Loma
CN Tower
Yorkville Area
Greek Town....aka The Danforth

[smolek]

Thank you everyone for the responses they are very helpful.

[funkylist]

Check out some of the items on this list
Places to take your kids, family and friends in Ontario (http://www.**************/ViewList.aspx?id=134&name=Places+to+take+your+kids%2c+family+and+friend s+in+Ontario)

[gmark2000]

Toronto is good for eating and shopping. The entertainment has diminished a bit (i.e. Broadway shows, concert scene). The sightseeing is limited.

[geronimo]

Yorkville/Bloor Street West
Rogers Centre/ACC (sports)
Fancy restaurants
Eaton Centre
City Hall
Beaches
Parks
etc...

[sprung]

the City Pass (http://www.citypass.com/city/toronto.html)is a great way to save on admission provided you're able to visit almost all the places it'll get you access to.

[pmc]

If they're "hot" and single FEMALES they can see me :)

seriously now:

If they're females or mixed bunch...malling then sightseeing.

If they're guys...they're on their own :lol:

[Pete_Coach]

The "You are now leaving Toronto" sign on the highway :)






OK, OK, lighten up, it is a joke.....:)

[Grassgreen]

Hockey Hall of Fame!

[ashpanash]

Hi,
I as well have friends visiting next week and have taken advice from all of you. Does anyone happen to know where i can get cheap tickets to the attractions? (I would like to avoid the city pass if possible)
If you could help me out i would appreciate it!

[vtec260]

I think I would be buying city pass to see some of what Toronto has to offer. Where would be the best area to stay that is central to these attractions since I am not too familiar with the city? Also, whereabouts is Korea town? Thanks.

Hockey Hall of Fame
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Casa Loma
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CN Tower
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Ontario Science Center
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Royal Ontario Museum
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Toronto Zoo

Buying city pass from Costco.ca sounds pretty cheap.