Toronto is full of incredible places and awesome venues to explore. Whether you're visiting for a day or you've lived here your whole life, there are tons of things to keep you busy and having fun. While major attractions like the CN Tower and Ripley's Aquarium can be exciting to visit, sometimes it's nice to step off the beaten path and adventure through some lesser-known areas of the city. These Toronto hidden places are tucked away from tourists and are perfect for people on the hunt for hidden gems. If you're looking for something a little different, take a trip to these Toronto locations. From concealed bars to gravity-defyingΒ rooms, exploring has never been so exciting! You'll want to keep these places on the down-low so you can keep sneaking back. You won't find long lines or huge crowds at these hidden spots around the city. Plus, many of them are free to check out, unlike many busy tourist attractions. Plan an awesome secret date or a hangout with friends at these undercover gems. If you love exploring, you can also journey to some lesser-known places around Ontario. It's always nice to see something new and out of the ordinary. Cloak Bar Price: πΈπΈ-πΈπΈπΈ Cuisine: Small plates, cocktails Address: 488 Wellington St. W., Toronto, ON Why You Need To Go: This speak-easy inspired bar is tricky to find. You have to take a hidden stairwell and search behind a velvet curtain to find it, but it's worth the hunt.Β View this post on Instagram Nothing like tucking into a beautiful, dark, cozy bar on a chilly Saturday night in Toronto. @thecloakbar A post shared by Katy Hill (@iamkatyhill) on Oct 21, 2019 at 10:48am PDT Menu Casa Loma TunnelΒ Price: $22.15 - $32.49 per person Address: 1 Austin Ter., Toronto, ON Why You Need To Go: Explore a secret 800 ft tunnel beneath Casa Loma which reveals a dark side of Toronto and tells stories of The Depression, The Plague, and more. View this post on Instagram Beneath the massive five acre property and gothic mansion of Sir Henry Pellatt "King of the Casa Loma" lies a very long underground tunnel that leads to his other house, garage and stables. Creepy indeed π¨ #melikey . . . Casa Loma, Toronto π¨π¦ #casaloma #casalomatunnels #casa #torontocastle #toronto #downtowntoronto #ilovecanada #Canada2018 A post shared by D O M I N I K K I ππ»ββοΈ (@travelingnikkiting) on May 1, 2018 at 12:30pm PDT Website Arthur Conan Doyle Collection Price: Free Address: 89 Yonge St., Toronto, ON Why You Need To Go: The Toronto Reference Library is home to a massive, and quite secret, collection of works by Arthur Conan Doyle, the man who wrote Sherlock Holmes. The library has an entire Sherlock-themed room dedicated to the collection that you can visit. View this post on Instagram Sherlock Holmes cadΓͺ vocΓͺ?π΅οΈββοΈ π΅οΈββοΈ π A post shared by Thiago Mittermayer (@tmittermayer) on Apr 17, 2019 at 5:04pm PDT Website Rainbow Tunnel Price: Free Address: East Don Trail, North York, ON Why You Need To Go: You can wander through this cheerful rainbow tunnel that once belonged to a railway. Now, it's a colourful hidden gem in the city. View this post on Instagram #pride A post shared by Christina (@chris13np) on Jun 23, 2019 at 2:20pm PDT Website Curiosa Price: Free Address: 1273 Queen St. W., Toronto, ON Why You Need To Go: Harry Potter lovers will want to explore this whimsical shop filled with all sorts of magical items. The inside will give you major Diagon Alley vibes. View this post on Instagram Could your day use a dose of magic?β£ Donβt fret, weβll be here from 11am - 8pm! πβ£ β£ #extraordinarythings #curiosasociety A post shared by Curiosa (@curiosasociety) on Aug 19, 2019 at 4:32am PDT Website Vog Vault Price: Free Address: 686 Queen St. W., Toronto, ON Why You Need To Go: This old bank building has been transformed into a unique gravity-defying shoe store, where you can shop and hang out on the ceiling too! View this post on Instagram Our friendship defies gravityβ¨ A post shared by Courtney Barrett (@thecourtbarrett) on Mar 16, 2018 at 4:12pm PDT Β Website Guild ParkΒ Price: Free Address: 201 Guildwood Pkwy., Scarborough, ON Why You Need To Go: This historic park is home to stunning gardens and incredible sculptures. Wander through serene nature and gaze upon impressive architecture you wouldn't have imagined finding in Toronto. View this post on Instagram Still round the corner there may wait, a new road or a secret gate. Happy Saturday everyone! Whatβs your plans for this weekend? ππ»π€π» βββββββββββββββββββββββββββ #electric_shotz #optimalmoments #creativeoptic #blogto #streetsoftoronto #snowbeach #torontoclx #night_shooterz #imagesofcanada #6ixgrams #dailyhiveto #citygrammers #narcitycanada #moodytoning #exploretocreate #way2ill #visualambassadors #torontolove #6ixwalks #city_features #canada #streetgrammer #illgrammer #canoncanada #toronto_insta #torontoliving #shotzdelight A post shared by π¨ππππ π΄πππππ | Toronto (@aryanmojiri) on Mar 9, 2019 at 8:46am PST Website There are stories everywhere. If you spot a newsworthy event in your city, send us a message, photo, or video @NarcityCanada on Twitter and Instagram.
