On the northwestern shore of Lake Ontario, Toronto has a beautiful skyline of giant high-rises, including one of the world's tallest structures. Surrounding the skyscrapers are diverse neighborhoods filled with comfortable hotels, excellent restaurants, great activities for young and old and some of the best shopping in Canada. Decide where to stay to be near shopping, dining, entertainment and family activities that will fill many hours of the day during a fun vacation to this northern capital city.
Where to stay
in Toronto
Best Areas to Stay for Family Activities
Toronto has great family activities across all its neighborhoods. A North York hotel is very convenient for one of the city's most popular family attractions, the Ontario Science Centre. Stay in Scarborough to be close to the Toronto Zoo, a favorite for kids of all ages. Also in this neighborhood, Rouge National Urban Park is an exceptional wilderness treat with wetlands, meadows and forests just a short ride from Downtown Toronto. Hotels in the Old Town section of Toronto are walking distance to numerous attractions with great appeal for kids, including the CN Tower, the Hockey Hall of Fame, Raptors basketball, Blue Jays baseball and the Toronto Harbourfront. Vaughan is a good place for families to stay, where kids can enjoy thrills at theme parks and adults can find bargains at shopping malls.
North York
Yorkdale Shopping Centre and Chesswood Arena are top sights in North York, and you should be sure to explore the popular shops. Hop aboard the metro at Sheppard West Station or Wilson Station to see more sights in the area.
Recommended hotels in North York
Scarborough
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.
Recommended hotels in Scarborough
Downtown Toronto
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.
Recommended hotels in Downtown Toronto
Toronto Old Town
Toronto Old Town is known for its ample dining options, and you can get around the area by hopping on the metro at King St East at Sherbourne St Stop.
Recommended hotels in Toronto Old Town
Harbourfront
Known for its fantastic lake views and captivating waterfront views, there's plenty to explore in Harbourfront. You can visit top attractions like Harbourfront Centre and Queen's Quay Terminal, and jump on the metro at Queens Quay West at Rees St West Side Stop or Queens Quay West at Rees St Stop to see more of the city.
Recommended hotels in Harbourfront
Vaughan
Canada's Wonderland and Vaughan Mills Mall are top sights in Vaughan, and you should be sure to explore the popular shops. Hop aboard the metro at Vaughan Metropolitan Centre or Highway 407 Station to see more sights in the area.
Recommended hotels in Vaughan
Great Neighborhoods for Food
As a large global city, Toronto has numerous international restaurants to serve its diverse residents and visitors. The hotels of the Downtown Financial District are in the heart of the dining scene, with Japanese, Italian, French, Argentinean, Colombian and many other restaurant choices. For a unique food experience, stay near the PATH Underground Shopping Mall and visit its coffee shops, bakeries and lunch spots during breaks from shopping experiences. West of Downtown, Etobicoke is a great neighborhood for eclectic restaurant choices from south Asian to Caribbean. Stay in Chinatown, one of the largest in North America, where restaurants serve authentic dim sum and noodles all day.
Financial District
Financial District is highly notable for its popular shops, and you might want to visit top sights like Hockey Hall of Fame and Four Seasons Centre. See more of Toronto by jumping on the metro at King St West at Bay St West Side Stop or York St At King St West Stop.
Recommended hotels in Financial District
Etobicoke
Consider exploring the abundant dining options in Etobicoke. If sightseeing is on the list, Sherway Gardens is a top attraction. Hop on the metro at Islington Station or Royal York Station to see more of the area.
Recommended hotels in Etobicoke
Chinatown
Consider exploring the abundant dining options in Chinatown. If sightseeing is on the list, Spadina Avenue Shopping District is a top attraction. Hop on the metro at Spadina Ave at Dundas St West South Side Stop or Dundas St West at Spadina Ave Stop to see more of the area.
Recommended hotels in Chinatown
Where to Stay for Shopping
Toronto draws visitors from around the world for its excellent shopping, ranging from luxury brands to outlet bargains. One of Downtown Toronto's most famous shopping venues is the huge Toronto Eaton Centre in the Yonge Street Shopping District. Aboveground hotels here are also great for access to the PATH Underground Shopping Mall, with more than 1,200 shops, a perfect spot for comfortable shopping even on the coldest winter day. Stay farther north on Yonge Street in the Midtown neighborhood of Bloor-Yorkville, where upscale boutiques and art galleries fill beautifully preserved Victorian buildings. Book a hotel in suburban Vaughan to shop at the large premier outlet mall, Vaughan Mills, with nearly 250 stores.
Downtown Toronto
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.
Recommended hotels in Downtown Toronto
Vaughan
Canada's Wonderland and Vaughan Mills Mall are top sights in Vaughan, and you should be sure to explore the popular shops. Hop aboard the metro at Vaughan Metropolitan Centre or Highway 407 Station to see more sights in the area.
Recommended hotels in Vaughan
Recommended hotels in Downtown Yonge
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