Toronto walking route: CN Tower to Casa Loma and the

Explore Toronto, Canada's largest city, with this 105 km route covering major attractions including the CN Tower, Toronto Harbour, Casa Loma, and the Entertainment District downtown.

Distance
105.0 km
Mode
route
Start
Scotiabank Arena
End
Hop on Hop Off Bus
Stops
15
Video author
travmap
Updated

Stops on this route

  1. Scotiabank Arena — Home of the Toronto Maple Leafs hockey team and Toronto Raptors basketball team, located in downtown Toronto's Entertainment District.
  2. Casa Loma — Gothic-style castle mansion standing seven stories high in Midtown Toronto, offering tours of its historic architecture and interiors.
  3. TORONTO Harbourfront
  4. St. Lawrence Market — Historic public market offering fresh produce, local goods, and diverse food vendors representing Toronto's culinary heritage.
  5. Toronto Metro — Rapid transit system connecting the city with efficient subway, streetcar, and bus routes for exploring neighborhoods.
  6. CITY HALL — Iconic modernist building with distinctive curved towers serving as Toronto's civic center and architectural landmark.
  7. Toronto Islands — Island archipelago in Lake Ontario featuring parks, beaches, and car-free zones accessible by ferry from downtown.
  8. Entertainment District — Downtown neighborhood concentrated around King Street West featuring theaters, performing arts centers, and cultural venues.
  9. UNION STATION — Major transportation hub offering VIA Rail passenger service to Montreal, Quebec City, and Vancouver across southern Canada.
  10. Toronto Zoo — Large zoological facility showcasing diverse animal species from around the world across expansive naturalistic habitats.
  11. Local Food — Diverse culinary scene blending Canadian cuisine with international flavors from the city's multicultural neighborhoods.
  12. Niagara Falls — Iconic natural wonder on the Canada-U.S. border, two hours from Toronto, with free viewing areas and year-round accessibility.
  13. Royal Ontario Museum — Canada's largest museum with 13 million art pieces, ranking among North America's top 10 cultural institutions.
  14. 8 Distillery District — Historic cobblestone village with preserved Victorian-era distillery buildings now housing shops, galleries, and restaurants.
  15. Hop on Hop Off Bus — Open-top tour bus service providing flexible sightseeing access to major attractions throughout Toronto.

Useful for your trip

Timing
Visit High Park and other city parks in late April to early May to see cherry blossoms.
Timing
Watch Maple Leafs hockey and Raptors games during winter, late fall, and early spring months.
Timing
Attend Blue Jays baseball games in summer at Rogers Center; the roof is retractable if it gets too hot.
Transport
Water taxi to Toronto Islands costs around $10 per ticket and takes 13 minutes.
Tip
CN Tower tickets range $50-$100 per person for the EdgeWalk experience; the restaurant takes 72 minutes for a full rotation.
Transport
Use the Toronto Metro subway system to escape harsh cold snowy weather; the city also has two light rail lines.
Timing
Visit Toronto Islands in summer for parks, festivals, activities, and beaches.
Transport
Book VIA Rail tickets in advance during summer as it gets expensive and busy; Toronto to Montreal takes around 5 hours.
Timing
Visit Nathan Phillips Square during New Year's, Cavalcade of Lights, or Remembrance Day for major celebrations.
Tip
For first-time visitors, take a hop-on hop-off bus tour to see main core areas and decide where to explore further.
Timing
Niagara Falls viewing park and area is open 365 days and free to access; visit the Canadian side for the best views.
Tip
Visit Distillery District on weekends or evenings for wine shops, outdoor environment, and live music.

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