Southern Ontario Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Casa Loma which includes a castle, a garden and heritage elements
Sunset Point Park featuring a garden and signage
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Royal Ontario Museum which includes street scenes, modern architecture and a city
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Where to stay in Southern Ontario

Downtown Toronto showing heritage architecture, a city and an administrative building

Downtown Toronto

4.5/5(123 area reviews)

Known for its must-see aquarium and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Downtown Toronto. Check out top attractions like Scotiabank Arena and CN Tower, and jump on the metro at Dundas St West at Yonge St Stop or Dundas Station to see more of the city.

Downtown Toronto
Toronto Botanical Garden which includes a garden

North York

5/5(1 area review)

Travellers love North York for its popular shops, and you can see more of Toronto by jumping on the metro at Sheppard West Station or Wilson Station. You might spend time checking out top sights like Yorkdale Shopping Centre and Chesswood Arena.

North York
Toronto Zoo showing rides and a playground as well as a large group of people

Scarborough

5/5(1 area review)

You might take some time to check out the abundant dining options in Scarborough. Spend some time visiting top spots like Scarborough Town Centre, and catch the metro at Scarborough Centre Station or McCowan Station to see more of the area.

Scarborough
Etobicoke which includes street scenes

Etobicoke

4/5(20 area reviews)

You might take some time to check out the abundant dining options in Etobicoke. Spend some time visiting top spots like Sherway Gardens, and catch the metro at Islington Station or Royal York Station to see more of the area.

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Toronto Entertainment District

Travellers choose Toronto Entertainment District for its popular aquarium. Hop aboard the metro at Spadina Ave at Bremner Blvd North Side Stop or Spadina Ave at Front St West North Side Stop and check out top sights like Rogers Centre.

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Old Toronto

If you're spending time in Old Toronto, check out sights like Scotiabank Arena or CN Tower and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Dundas St West at Bay St Stop or Queen St West at Bay St Stop.

Old Toronto
Chelsea Hotel, Toronto
Chelsea Hotel, Toronto
4 out of 5
33 Gerrard St W, Toronto, ON
The price is NZ$291 per night from 26 June to 27 June
NZ$291
26 June - 27 June
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Toronto. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 indoor pools, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant in our ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (11,387 reviews)
"They had a lot of people lining up for check-in and were quick, polite, efficient. The service has been excellent, not my first time staying and will not be my last."

Reviewed on 21 Jun. 2025

Chelsea Hotel, Toronto
Holiday Inn Toronto Downtown Centre by IHG
Holiday Inn Toronto Downtown Centre by IHG
3.5 out of 5
30 Carlton Street, Toronto, ON
The price is NZ$311 per night from 1 July to 2 July
NZ$311
1 July - 2 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star eco-certified hotel in Toronto. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Our guests praise the restaurant and the ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (4,162 reviews)
"The breakfast was everything!!!!"

Reviewed on 17 Jun. 2025

Holiday Inn Toronto Downtown Centre by IHG
Fairmont Royal York
Fairmont Royal York
4 out of 5
100 Front St West, Toronto, ON
The price is NZ$397 per night from 22 June to 23 June
NZ$397
22 June - 23 June
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star luxury hotel in Toronto. Enjoy a full-service spa, 3 restaurants, and 3 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant in our ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (6,605 reviews)
"Na"

Reviewed on 20 Jun. 2025

Fairmont Royal York
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
One King West Hotel & Residence
One King West Hotel & Residence
4 out of 5
1 King Street West, Toronto, ON
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified aparthotel in Toronto. Enjoy free WiFi, room service, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the restaurant and the bar in ...
9/10 Wonderful! (10,339 reviews)
"Good location! Central and convenient. Union station short walk away. Hotel is on major bus route and subway station is right outside front door!"

Reviewed on 19 Jun. 2025

One King West Hotel & Residence
Union Hotel
Union Hotel
4 out of 5
60 York St, Toronto, ON
Stay at this 4-star aparthotel in Toronto. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Popular attractions Scotiabank Arena and Ripley's Aquarium ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (483 reviews)
"What a gem! I love the art deco touches and everything I need was in the room. (Great kettle!) The location is ideal, as you are steps away from Union station. The staff are fantastic as well. I will definitely be back - this is my new go-to hotel in Toronto."

Reviewed on 20 Jun. 2025

Union Hotel
Life Suites Loft - CN Tower
Life Suites Loft - CN Tower
4.5 out of 5
20 John Street, Toronto, ON
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury aparthotel in Toronto. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and a fitness center. Popular attractions CN Tower and Ripley's Aquarium ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (2,221 reviews)
"Great place to stay for a bit, very convenient location a lot of essentials, can be found within a 5-10 minute walk. With fine dining on average 13 minutes. Loud area, it is downtown Toronto but didn’t feel unsafe due to the high number of police in the are because of how busy it is. Though the area ..."

Reviewed on 16 Jun. 2025

Life Suites Loft - CN Tower
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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