The CN Tower, St. Lawrence Market and the islands, then Casa Loma, the ROM and Kensington Market, and a day trip by train to Niagara Falls.
3 days, 19 stopsBalanced paceMay to Jun, Sep to OctApproved by TravPa Editors, Nov 4, 2026
Trip at a glance
Add your first day to see each day's date, weather, sunset and closing days.
Day 1: The waterfront, the CN Tower and the islands
The lakefront and the CN Tower, lunch at St. Lawrence Market, an afternoon on Toronto Island and dumplings in Chinatown.
Check the weekday. St. Lawrence Market is closed on Mondays.
1
9:00 AMHarbourfront CentreWalk the Queens Quay promenade and look into the free art exhibitions at the center before the crowds arrive.About 1 hour here
Free to visit
Walk about 10 min
2
10:15 AMBook aheadCN TowerObservation levels open at 10 AM. Walk on the glass floor and the outdoor terrace; allow about 1.5 hours.About 1 hour 45 min here
Timed General Admission, adult (14 to 64): CA$47 (about $34) · Book a timed ticket
4:30 PMOptionalDistillery Historic DistrictWander the lanes of 47 restored Victorian industrial buildings, now shops, galleries and cafes.About 1 hour 30 min here
Free to walk
Streetcar, about 30 min
6
6:30 PMChinatown (Spadina Avenue)Start at the dragon gateway at Spadina Avenue and Dundas Street West, then choose dim sum, noodles or dumplings.
Pay as you go
Before you go
Book these aheadCN Tower (day 1), Journey Behind the Falls, Niagara Falls (day 3): timed tickets, or tickets that often sell out.
Keep Mondays for NiagaraSt. Lawrence Market, the ROM and the Art Gallery of Ontario close on Mondays, so put days 1 and 2 on other weekdays.
Check the island ferry seasonToronto Island ferries run year-round, but only from mid-April to mid-October on all three routes; winter boats go to Ward's Island.
Buy a GO and WEGO comboA GO+WEGO combo ticket covers the round-trip GO train to Niagara Falls and the local WEGO buses between the attractions.
Expect tax at the tillOntario adds a 13% Harmonized Sales Tax to most purchases, and many listed prices, including Niagara Parks tickets, do not include it.
Tip 15 to 20% in restaurantsIf you are happy with the service, tip 15 to 20% of the pre-tax bill when dining out, and 10 to 15% for taxis.
Pay in Canadian dollarsMany Toronto businesses accept US dollars but give change in Canadian dollars at their own rate. ATMs are easy to find.
Where to stay for this plan
Stay downtown near Union Station: the waterfront, the ferry terminal and the Niagara GO train are all within walking distance.
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Plan last checked Nov 4, 2026. Check individual fee sources before you go. TravPa earns a commission when you book through a partner; your price stays the same.
