Toronto 1-day itinerary

Start in Kensington Market — Toronto's most eclectic neighborhood. Victorian houses converted into vintage shops, record stores, spice markets, and cafes. Walk Augusta Avenue past graffiti murals and independent boutiques. Grab breakfast at Jimmy's Coffee (C$5–7) or Seven Lives Tacos for Baja-style fish tacos (C$7 each). Cross Spadina Avenue into Chinatown for dim sum at Rosewood Chinese Restaurant (C$4–6 per plate) — one of the last traditional cart-service dim sum spots.

Take the TTC subway to Union Station and walk to the CN Tower (C$43 general admission) — Toronto's iconic 553-meter communications tower. The LookOut level at 346 meters has a glass floor and views to Niagara Falls on clear days. The EdgeWalk (C$225) lets you walk hands-free on the outside ledge at 356 meters. Walk south to the Harbourfront Centre on Lake Ontario — free art exhibitions, live music, and the waterfront promenade. Lunch at St. Lawrence Market (C$8–15) — peameal bacon sandwiches at Carousel Bakery are Toronto's signature food.

Walk east to the Distillery District — a pedestrian-only historic district of beautifully restored 1830s whiskey distillery buildings now housing galleries, restaurants, breweries, and shops. The cobblestone streets, Victorian industrial architecture, and art installations are stunning. Dinner at El Catrin for Mexican in a gorgeous setting (C$18–28 mains) or Cluny Bistro for French (C$22–36). Mill Street Brew Pub serves craft beer (C$8–10) brewed on-site. Browse the galleries and chocolate shops.