Summer is here which means it’s time to check several things off your Toronto bucket list!
Whether it’s watching a sports game, drinking in a park, or visiting the CN Tower, there are things that every Torontonian MUST do to ensure their summer is complete!
Check out our full list below!
Drinks in a park
What’s better than enjoying some sun in the park? How about drinks in the park! Grab an iced cold beer or a glass of wine and unwind in some of Toronto’s best parks. Whether its Trinity Bellwoods, or Riverdale, the city has drafted a list of 54 parks where you can have fun with an alcoholic beverage in hand. Check out a list here!
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Paddle boarding at Harbourfront
You can’t let the summer season pass without getting out onto the water, and the Harborfront Centre’s Kayak and Canoe Centre is making it way easier to do so! Whether it’s Paddle boarding, kayaking, or canoeing, the centre offers rentals all summer long to get you and your friends out on Lake Ontario, with a scenic view of Downtown Toronto. Click here to learn more.
Canada’s Wonderland
What screams summer in southern Ontario? How about screaming at the top of Leviathan! Take a short trip outside of the city to Canada’s Wonderland! Canada’s largest amusement park offers everything from fun rides, games, performances, and good eats. This is a destination that will give you the adrenaline rush you’ve been waiting for. Buy tickets here.
Cycling along the Waterfront
The city’s waterfront is always a hustling and bustling spot in the summer with scenic views of downtown and Lake Ontario, so take a ride along the shore on your own bike or some of the CityTO Bikes. Luckily for cyclists there are dedicated bike lanes along the waterfront to make your ride safe, chill and easy going. Learn more about the city’s bike share program here.
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Watching a sports game
Calling all sports fans! Enjoy summer in Toronto by cheering on the city’s best and brightest sports teams. Head over to the Rogers Centre for a Jays game, or BMO Field for a Toronto Argonauts game and Toronto FC game, or catch the Scarborough Shooting Stars shoot some hoops at the Toronto Pan Am Sports Centre. The city always comes alive and comes together when it’s cheering on its favourite sports teams!
CN Tower
Nothing screams Toronto like the CN Tower, so why not pay a visit to the city’s most famous and iconic structure? It’s more than just a tower, guests can dine in the sky at the famous 360 The Restaurant, test their bravery by participating in an Edge Walk, or simply stay outside and take aesthetically pleasing pics in front of the tower. So, what are you waiting for, grab a friend and head over to the CN Tower today!
Toronto Zoo
Never seen a Polar Bear before? Well, that’s about to change, head over to the Toronto Zoo and immerse yourself into a world filled with wildlife and nature. From tigers to horses and even kangaroos, the Toronto Zoo offers an experience like none other. Don’t wait, grab tickets here.
The Toronto Islands
Nothing screams a Toronto summer like a trip to the Toronto Islands. Grab your ferry ticket and explore the beautiful islands on Lake Ontario, from Centre Island to Wards Island.The islands are a fun time filled with beautiful parks, scenic trails, and several beaches including the iconic nude beach at Hanlan’s Point. Learn more about what you can do on the islands here.
