Free Things To Do In Toronto

Toronto is a huge city in Canada that’s known for its towering skyscrapers, eclectic city life, as well as plenty of vast open green spaces too.

If you’re travelling to the Canadian city on a budget but you’re not really sure if there’ll be anything you can do for free, then fear not as we have just the list for you!

Check out the 10 best free attractions in Toronto in our detailed guide below, as well as the top paid attractions and activities in Toronto if you decide you want to splash out a bit too!

Free Attractions in Toronto

Top Rated Toronto Attractions

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The Beaches

Aptly named, the Beaches is a neighbourhood in Toronto that stretches out across a long body of water.

Not only can you hang out on the actual beach where you can enjoy building sandcastles with the kids or enjoying a scrumptious ice cream while sunbathing, but you can also take advantage of the numerous other free attractions at the Beaches.

Take a leisurely stroll along the boardwalk or spend some time taking pictures of the...

Royal Ontario Museum Admission

clock Duration: 3 to 4 hou
  • The tour grants you express entry into the Royal Ontario Museum
  • It is a ticket to see Canada's largest museum of art, culture, and nature combined
  • The musuem offers world-class art collections from mummies, to Chinese artifacts and so on
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Nathan Phillips Square

This incredible urban plaza within the city centre of Toronto is named after the mayor of Toronto from 1955 to 1962; Nathan Phillips.

The square is home to the Toronto City Hall whose podium roof has been transformed into a beautiful public garden that offers great views of the city, as well as a tranquil haven away from the bustling streets.

Nathan Phillips Square is the ideal place in Toronto for the whole family as...

Hockey Hall of Fame Admission Ticket

clock Duration: 2 hours
  • It is an express entry tour of one of the worlds famous sporting events Hocky
  • It is a tour that takes you through the greatest collection of Hockey artifacts in the world
  • It is an opportnity to take photos standing next to the Holy Grail of Hockey the Stanley Cup'
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St. Lawrence Market

St. Lawrence Market has received the title as one of the top 25 best markets in the world so it’s safe to say that a visit to this prestigious market hall needs to be on your Toronto bucket list.

Inside the market, you’ll find a plethora of different food stalls and vendors, as well as professional fishmongers, butchers and bakers, all selling their delectable goodies.

St. Lawrence Market is a great place to eat in...

LEGOLAND® Discovery Centre Toronto

clock Duration: 3 hours
  • This is a a LEGOLAND discovery tour for families to experience
  • It is 3-hour tour where you and the kids get to build and learn from this LEGO Kingdom
  • This tour shows you some of Toronto's most famous attrcations in LEGO
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Kensington Market

While the naming of this free attraction in Toronto might confuse you somewhat, unlike the St. Lawrence Market, Kensington Market is actually just a neighbourhood and collection of stores in Toronto.

Situated in close proximity to Chinatown, Kensington Market allows you to explore the delights of Chinatown while experiencing the hip and happening vibes of its own streets too.

Kensington Market is a great place to pick up some...

Skip the Line: Bata Shoe Museum Admission Ticket

clock Duration: 1 to 2 hou
  • This is a tour of North Amarica's famous shoe musuem
  • A windown of opportunity to see tons of shoe artifacts in the thousands
  • It takes you through over 4,500 years of shoe making history
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Harbourfront Centre

The Harbourfront Centre is one of the best free attractions in Toronto that the whole family can enjoy.

If you want to step away from the bustling streets for a while, but still take in the views of the towering skyscrapers, then the Harbourfront Centre is the perfect place to do so.

It’s a cultural organisation that sits on the waterfront and offers numerous free attractions and activities that the whole family can...

Museum of Illusions Admission in Toronto

clock Duration: 1 hour
  • This is a ticket to the musuem of illusions in Toronto
  • It is an amazing experience with lots to see
  • A way to learn more about illusions and how it works
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Yonge-Dundas Square

Often compared to the likes of Times Square in New York City, Yonge-Dundas Square is a lively and vibrant area within the city centre of Toronto.

There’s also plenty of free events and shows hosted in Yonge-Dundas Square, you’ll just need to remember to check the website before travelling to Toronto to see which ones suit you!

The shining neon lights of the billboards in Yonge-Dundas Square definitely feels very...

Admission Ticket: Explore Canada in Miniature Scale

clock Duration: 60 to 90 m
  • Join us on a journey of discovery through a vast, highly detailed and animated miniature attraction. From captivating vistas to famous Canadian landmarks like the CN Tower, Niagara Falls, and the Bay of Fundy, explore and celebrate Canada under one roof, in the heart of downtown Toronto.

    It is the only attraction in the world that...read more

Museum of Illusions Admission in Toronto

clock Duration: 1 hour
  • This is a ticket to the musuem of illusions in Toronto
  • It is an amazing experience with lots to see
  • A way to learn more about illusions and how it works
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Admission Ticket: Explore Canada in Miniature Scale

clock Duration: 60 to 90 m
  • Join us on a journey of discovery through a vast, highly detailed and animated miniature attraction. From captivating vistas to famous Canadian landmarks like the CN Tower, Niagara Falls, and the Bay of Fundy, explore and celebrate Canada under one roof, in the heart of downtown Toronto.

    It is the only attraction in the world that...read more

Art Gallery of Ontario: General Admission

clock Duration: 2 to 3 hou
  • With a collection of more than 120,000 works of art, the Art Gallery of Ontario is among the most distinguished art museums in North America. Explore the many permanent galleries and rotating exhibitions on display featuring a number of works from artists around the world.

    Visitors 25 and under are free – all year,...read more

Niagara Falls Day and Evening Tour with Optional Boat & Dinner

clock Duration: 9 hours
  • It is an evening Niagara Falls tour
  • A chance to see fireworks and the lit-up falls
  • The tour takes you through many activities of learning
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Gray Line Toronto: Niagara Falls Day Trip from Toronto

clock Duration: 9 hours 30
  • A day trip to see the Canadian side of Niagara Falls from Toronto
  • A chance to marvel at the falls, cruise and enjoy lunch
  • A way to spend you whole day gazing at natures wonder
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1-Hour Toronto Harbour Tour with Live Narration

clock Duration: 1 hour
  • It is a Toronto Harbour cruise tour with commentary
  • An avenue for your to see the city's skyscrappers, water edges and iconic islands
  • It is the best way to get introduced to the city
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City Sightseeing Toronto Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

clock Duration: 2 hours 15
  • This is a two-day city sightseeing hop-on hop-off bus tour
  • An entirely different way of getting around Toronto city
  • It involves hopping off the bus and hopping back on at every stop of your choice
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