Toronto Attractions

It would be impossible (and overwhelming) to list all of the sights and activities around Toronto, but we have pulled together a few suggestions that might be of interested to visitors from out of town. More information is available at the Destination Toronto website.

Note: east/west designations on Toronto streets indicate whether the address is east or west of Yonge Street.

CN Tower

290 Bremner Blvd.

Downtown Toronto at night © All rights reserved. The City of Toronto.

Downtown Toronto at night © All rights reserved. The City of Toronto.

Toronto’s best-known landmark, with observation towers and a revolving restaurant

(Note: Some parts of observation level may be closed for renovations during the conference. Check the website for details.)
Admission from $43

Wheelchair accessible

https://www.cntower.ca/

Ripley's Aquarium

290 Bremner Blvd.

Large aquarium next to the CN Tower
Admission from $44, combo tickets with CN Tower available

Wheelchair accessible

https://www.ripleyaquariums.com/canada/

Art Gallery of Ontario

317 Dundas St. West

Permanent collection of Canadian and Indigenous art, as well as temporary exhibits (on in June: Mary Cassatt and Helen McNicoll);

Admission $30 for adults, free for visitors under 25 years and Indigenous Peoples

Approx. 1.5 km walk from TMU or take 501 streetcar along Dundas

Wheelchair accessible

https://ago.ca/

Toronto Reference Library

789 Yonge Street

Interior of the Toronto Reference Library. © All rights reserved. The City of Toronto.

Main branch of Toronto Public Library, has special exhibits and collections.

Free admission

Approx. 2 km walk from TMU, or take the subway to Bloor/Yonge station.

Wheelchair accessible

https://www.torontopubliclibrary.ca/torontoreferencelibrary/

Riverdale Park/Farm and Necropolis Cemetery
201 Winchester St.

© All rights reserved. The City of Toronto.

Walk around the east and west sections of the park (great views), a family-friendly farm, and one of the cities oldest cemeteries. Connects to the Don Valley Trail, for those looking for a longer walk. Approx. 2 km walk from TMU to west entrance or take the 501 streetcar across Dundas.