If you've got a limited time in the city, you really need to be selective with things, so we've sorted everything out for you in order to hit up all the important spots and not waste any of your time.
Take a look at how you should spend your time in Toronto, from restaurants to hot spots to visit.
Brunch at Mildred's Temple Kitchen
Price: 💸💸—💸💸💸
Address: 85 Hanna Ave #104, Toronto, ON M6K 3S3
Why You Should Go: Breakfast might be the most important meal of the day, but brunch is by far the most delicious.
Mildred's Temple Kitchen serves up some seriously tasty meals, like their iconic Mrs. Biederhof’s Wild Blueberry Buttermilk Pancake which are visually stunning and likely too leave you in a bit of a food coma afterwards, in the best possible way.
If you're more into savoury dishes, check out The Shak which is two eggs baked in an ooey-gooey delightful mess of tomato, red pepper, shak, harissa, cumin, coriander and smoked paprika topped with marinated feta.
And don't forget to grab a scone — they're baked fresh every morning with a recipe that's been perfected over 30 years.
Go up the CN Tower
Price: $43.00+ for adults
Address: 290 Bremner Blvd, Toronto, ON M5V 3L9
Why You Should Go: The CN Tower is one of the most identifiable landmarks in the city (if not the most!), and unlike other tourist traps, it's well worth it to go up to the top.
"Discover spectacular views, from the Main Observation Level at 346 m (1,136 ft.), and go even higher to The Top, located a thrilling 447m (1,465 ft.) high above the city," says the attraction's website. "The Top is the highest observation platform in the Western Hemisphere, 33 storeys higher than the Main Observation Level."
Once you're at the top, you can snap some seriously cute pictures and buy a beverage while gazing out at the city.
Check out the Distillery
Price: Free to wander the area
Why You Should Go: After that, head on over to the east end of the city to do some wandering in the pedestrian-only cobblestoned area known as The Distillery District.
There's a bunch of super cute cafes, restaurants, stores and museums to wander in and heritage buildings to take in as well as beautiful spots to pose in, like the the Big Heart on Tank House Lane. Don't forget to stop by the Mill Street Brew Pub for a beer or by Tartistry for a pastry — or do both!
Head over to Kensington Market for lunch and a wander
Price: Free to wander the area
Why You Should Go: You're likely working up an appetite at this point, so it just makes sense that your next stop should be Kensington Market as there's an incredibly wide array of international foods to choose from.
Momos, beef patties, tacos — take your pick! While you're nibbling on various delicious foods, you can admire the art spaces, boutiques and vintage shops. Depending on the time of year, there might be live music or artistic events happening, with Sunday being the day that usually happens.
Get some caffeine and a pastry at Cosette Coffee and check out High Park
Price: 💸
Address: 1715 Bloor St W, Toronto, ON M6P 1B2
Why You Should Go: Now that it's heading into the afternoon, you likely need a caffeine hit and to chill out a bit, so head to the west end of the city to grab a delicious latte and croissant at Cossette Coffee.
Once you have your treats, it's a short walk to High Park which is free to wander and is a great spot to people watch.
Take a spot on one of the benches, or go for a leisurely stroll and visit the petting zoo which is home to capybara, bison, llamas, rabbits and all kinds of delightful animal friends.
Eat dinner at Sugo
Price: 💸💸
Address: 1281 Bloor St W, Toronto, ON M6H 1N7
Why You Should Go: Next up, it's dinner time! Start heading back east and tuck into a delicious meal at Sugo.
"Located near the corner of Bloor and Lansdowne, we offer lunch and dinner menus serving classic sandwiches like veal parm, daily pastas and salads, and desserts such as house made tiramisu and gelato," says the restaurant.
"Sauce is our specialty. Whether you choose a traditional red, white or pink, we’re ready to make you rethink the importance of good sauce."
Everything they make is delicious, but in my opinion, their spaghetti with veal, pork and beef ragu is the winner.
Watch the Raptors or Leafs play
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Address: Scotiabank Arena, 40 Bay St., Toronto, ON M5J 2X2
Why You Should Go: Whether or not you're a sports person, it's really cool to watch the Leafs or Raptors play and get into the spirit of things.
The vibes when Toronto teams play at home are all kinds of patriotic, and even if you have no idea what's happening on the court or rink, i's still fun to cheer along.
Who knows, you might even catch a glimpse of Drake!
Grab a bottle of wine at Paradise Grapevine
Price: 💸💸
Address: 841 Bloor St W, Toronto, ON M6G 1M3
Why You Should Go: And lastly, finish your night up by grabbing a bottle of wine at Paradise Grapevine to take back to wherever you're staying.
"The first independent wine store in Ontario, we carry hundreds of bottles from everyday bangers to rare unicorns," they say of their selections.
You could go out to a bar, but let's be real — you've had a long day, all you should do now is pick up your vino, take off your pants, get into bed and scroll through your camera looking at all the memories you made during your day in Toronto.
Enjoy!
Breakfast at Evviva Breakfast and Lunch
Price: 💸💸
Address: 25 Lower Simcoe Street Toronto, ON M5J 3A1
Why You Should Go: Before you head out of the city, grab one last meal at Evviva Breakfast and Lunch.
You can get something decadent like their signature breakfast sandwich, or if you need something lighter before you hit the road, you can opt for a deliciously simple omelette.
Hopefully it was a great 24 hours!
Narcity does not condone the overconsumption of alcohol. If you're going to drink alcohol, please do so responsibly and only if you're of legal age.
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