How to Spend a Day in Toronto
How to Spend a Day in Toronto
Toronto is a multi-cultural city which exposes its dwellers to different lifestyles. Apart from being a business capital city of Canada, the city is clean and safe to find a home in it. It may be difficult to own a home in this city as real estate prices are high, but one can tour the city and enjoy what it has to offer.
Every tour needs a plan if you are to get the most out of it. Before you pack your bags and embark on a journey to tour the cleanest city in the world, there are things you should do prior to your visit; these include:
Prepare for the Journey
A tour that would have been fun may be ruined by lack of proper preparations. You should know the season your visits falls in to carry the right clothing. Carry light clothes if its summer and warm clothes in winter. You should include a raincoat and an umbrella to shield yourself in case it rains or from harsh weather.
You will need to book a hotel in advance if you will have a comfortable stay and also avoid last minute rush. There are various hotels that you can check out online to pick the one that suits you best.
Know the Places to Visit
There are many interesting sites to visit in Toronto and most of them are close to one another. A day is short and you need proper planning to maximize on your experience. A map tour on interesting sites to visit will save the day as you will spend little time figuring out your path.
A day tour in Toronto will not be complete without a visit to the CN Tower and enjoy being in one of the tallest buildings in the world. Purpose also to visit a vintage clothing shop, the best art gallery, historical Distillery District, Bata Shoe Museum, Contemporary Art Gallery and the most diverse Kensington market. A tour to the Ripley’s Aquarium of Canada will also be an exciting thing to do.
Figure Out Where to Get Food and Refreshments
It is a wise thing to think of where to eat and drink after a fun full day. After touring all the places within your reach, you will be hungry, thirsty and tired too. Though you might have carried enough refreshments and snacks, a proper meal at the end of the day will be welcome.
Restaurants are availed online for you to review prior to your visit. Locate the best restaurant with a variety of foods, best pricing, clean, best customer care and one with ample space. The last thing you want is to have a substandard meal or get to squeeze yourself into a restaurant to grab a drink or have a meal.
If you’re looking for a good place to grab a drink (or dance), come look at our guide to the best bars in Toronto.
Conclusion
A day in Toronto is a relieving break from your day to day hustles trying to make a living. There is so much to engage in when on a vacation or weekend-away in Toronto. When choosing places to visit, restaurant and hotels to get services from, it would be better if you consider the group accompanying you to have all engaged in the daily activities.
If you are just visiting, but want to live here full time, we can help with that. Or if you live in a neighbourhood but want a change, we can help with that too. Learn more here.
And if you’re looking for good neighbourhoods to explore, come take a look at our Top 5 Neighbourhoods in Toronto.