Don Mills Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Don Mills which includes a fountain and a garden
Don Mills showing a river or creek, a bridge and a garden
Toronto Botanical Garden showing a park and flowers
Don Mills
Don Mills
In spite of constant and exciting development, one of greater Toronto’s most multicultural districts remains a warm and friendly place.

Visit the impressive mall that brings modern style and appeal to the idyllic landscapes and architecture of Don Mills. Use the fantastic local facilities to play tennis and soccer or amble along secluded trails and through charming gardens.

After frequently undergoing changes since its original opening in 1960, Shops at Don Mills has transformed from a strip mall to an indoor mall to a characterful open-air shopping experience. Head to this delightful town within a town to find plenty of North America’s leading brands, including Calvin Klein, New Balance and Pandora.

Stop for a break in the pretty central square to rest your legs and enjoy a coffee or meal. Check out the peculiar clock tower and gaze at the fountain that shoots plumes of spray into the sky twice an hour. Designed by Canadian artist and author Douglas Coupland, the strange symbols on the clock tower, Supernova, represent the different types of houses found in the Don Mills area.

Away from the retail hub, stay active in green spaces such as Bond Park and Ames Park, offering baseball fields and tennis courts. Alternatively, rent a bicycle and explore the 6-mile (9-kilometer) paved trail that follows the scenic western valley of the Don River east toward Scarborough and Warden Woods Park.

Edwards Gardens, next to the Toronto Botanical Garden, was once the garden of an estate. Visit it in the spring to see wildflowers and rhododendrons and in the summer for roses and perennials. Cross the stream on a quaint bridge and listen to the sound of a small waterfall. See the Canadian geese grazing and look at the rookery in the garden valley.

Don Mills is in the North York district of Greater Toronto, a 30-minute drive north of the city itself. The area has a handful of fairly basic hotels and plenty of restaurants of all types in and around the town center.


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Our pick of the best Don Mills Hotel Deals

Toronto Don Valley Hotel and Suites
Toronto Don Valley Hotel and Suites
3.5 out of 5
175 Wynford Drive, Toronto, ON
The price is AU$222 per night from 20 Mar to 21 Mar
AU$222
includes taxes & fees
20 Mar - 21 Mar
Book a stay at this family-friendly hotel in Toronto. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant ...
7.2/10 Good! (5,505 reviews)
"This property was more convenient to visit family in the Beaches area. Price was excellent."

Reviewed on 16 Mar. 2025

Toronto Don Valley Hotel and Suites
Pan Pacific Toronto
Pan Pacific Toronto
4 out of 5
900 York Mills Rd, Toronto, ON
The price is AU$234 per night from 17 Apr to 18 Apr
AU$234
includes taxes & fees
17 Apr - 18 Apr
Book a stay at this golf hotel in Toronto. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our ...
8/10 Very Good! (2,819 reviews)
"Close to all major highways"

Reviewed on 15 Mar. 2025

Pan Pacific Toronto
Chelsea Hotel, Toronto
Chelsea Hotel, Toronto
4 out of 5
33 Gerrard St W, Toronto, ON
The price is AU$222 per night from 23 Mar to 24 Mar
AU$222
includes taxes & fees
23 Mar - 24 Mar
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Toronto. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 indoor pools, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant in our ...
8/10 Very Good! (10,806 reviews)
"I won a free night stay for 2 during bingo night. Definitely a lot of fun."

Reviewed on 17 Mar. 2025

Chelsea Hotel, Toronto
Holiday Inn Toronto Downtown Centre by IHG
Holiday Inn Toronto Downtown Centre by IHG
3.5 out of 5
30 Carlton Street, Toronto, ON
Fully refundable
The price is AU$236 per night from 30 Mar to 31 Mar
AU$236
includes taxes & fees
30 Mar - 31 Mar
Stay at this 3.5-star eco-certified hotel in Toronto. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (3,709 reviews)
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Reviewed on 15 Mar. 2025

Holiday Inn Toronto Downtown Centre by IHG
One King West Hotel & Residence
One King West Hotel & Residence
4 out of 5
1 King Street West, Toronto, ON
The price is AU$324 per night from 23 Mar to 24 Mar
AU$324
includes taxes & fees
23 Mar - 24 Mar
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified aparthotel in Toronto. Enjoy free WiFi, room service, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the restaurant and the bar in ...
9/10 Wonderful! (9,682 reviews)
"From the moment we arrived, the staff went above and beyond to make us feel welcome and comfortable. Their attention to detail and willingness to assist with anything we needed was truly impressive. The food was another highlight – each meal was delicious, with a great variety of options to suit ..."

Reviewed on 18 Mar. 2025

One King West Hotel & Residence
Cambridge Suites Toronto
Cambridge Suites Toronto
4 out of 5
15 Richmond St E, Toronto, ON
The price is AU$217 per night from 23 Mar to 24 Mar
AU$217
includes taxes & fees
23 Mar - 24 Mar
Book a stay at this eco-certified hotel in Toronto. Enjoy free WiFi, parking (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (5,992 reviews)
"Great location, easy parking spacious rooms."

Reviewed on 17 Mar. 2025

Cambridge Suites Toronto
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Other neighbourhoods around Don Mills

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East York

Travellers enjoy East York for its riverfront and sporting events. Consider checking out Sunnybrook Park while you're in the area.

East York
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Midtown Toronto

If you're spending time in Midtown Toronto, check out sights like Toronto Public Library or Downtown Yonge and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Davisville Station or Avenue Stop.

Midtown Toronto
Toronto Zoo showing rides and a playground as well as a large group of people

Scarborough

5/5(1 area review)

You might take some time to check out the abundant dining options in Scarborough. Spend some time visiting top spots like Scarborough Town Centre, and catch the metro at Scarborough Centre Station or McCowan Station to see more of the area.

Scarborough
Toronto Botanical Garden which includes a garden

North York

5/5(1 area review)

Travellers love North York for its popular shops, and you can see more of Toronto by jumping on the metro at Sheppard West Station or Wilson Station. You might spend time checking out top sights like Chesswood Arena and Scotiabank Pond.

North York
Yorkville which includes heritage architecture, an administrative building and a city

Yorkville

5/5(2 area reviews)

Take time in Yorkville to visit attractions like Toronto Public Library and Downtown Yonge. You might also appreciate the abundant dining options, and you can hop on the metro at Bay Station to see more of the city.

Yorkville
Toronto showing outdoor art, a park and flowers

Bay Street Corridor

While you're in Bay Street Corridor, take in top sights like CF Toronto Eaton Centre or Downtown Yonge, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Dundas St West at Chestnut St Stop or Dundas St West at Bay St Stop.

Bay Street Corridor

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