Independent in Downtown Toronto from AU$112

Downtown Toronto is an urban, business-friendly neighbourhood with convenient options for restaurants. The neighbourhood's architecture, friendly people, and college atmosphere are just some of its charming qualities. You can satisfy your cultural palate with art and theatre. With hotels to suit everyone's tastes, Downtown Toronto serves as a good starting point for exploring the greater Toronto area.

Sightseeing around Downtown Toronto

Some top local attractions include the museums, theatres, and university. Study the collections at Bata Shoe Museum, Art Gallery of Toronto, or Art Gallery of Ontario. You can check out the local talent at Bad Dog Comedy Theatre, Lower Ossington Theatre, and Royal Conservatory of Music. Kiever Synagogue, Knox Presbyterian Church, and Provincial Legislature are well-known local landmarks. Take a tour of campus around University of Toronto, Ontario College of Art and Design, or Ryerson University. Hours of family fun are waiting at Ripley's Aquarium of Canada, Ontario Place, and Centreville Amusement Park.

Many visitors like to do some shopping while in town, but there are a number of other activities. You'll find the great outdoors at parks like Christie Pits Park, Trinity Bellwoods Park, and Grange Park. Humber Bay Park East, Tommy Thompson Park, and Humber Bay Park West are beautiful places to appreciate nature. With a shopping trip to Honest Ed's, Chinatown Centre, or Toronto Eaton Centre, you might find that perfect souvenir. Varsity Stadium, Maple Leaf Gardens, or Ricoh Coliseum will provide yet another welcomed diversion.

A few of the most popular sights in the area include CN Tower, Canada's Wonderland, and Royal Ontario Museum. You can also head to Queen's Park, Museum of Contemporary Canadian Art, and 401 Richmond.

Getting around Downtown Toronto

If you want to get around the city, Bathurst Station is the closest metro stop. Others nearby include Christie Station and Spadina Station. To see the sights outside of town, hop aboard a train. Toronto Exhibition Station is the closet train station, but Toronto Union Station and Toronto Bloor Station are also nearby.

The closest major airport is Toronto, ON (YTZ-Billy Bishop Toronto City), located 3.1 km (1.9 miles) from Downtown Toronto. You can also fly in and out of Toronto, ON (YYZ-Pearson Intl.), which is located 16.5 km (10.2 miles) away.