Toronto is filled with exciting things to do and see. Whether you live there or you're just visiting, you're probably familiar with the main attractions. Many of us have climbed the CN Tower, visited Casa Loma, wandered through the ROM, and more. While these things are all amazing to check out, the city also has a plethora of strange and unusual events and attractions you may not know about. Explore a new side of the area by visiting these bizarre Toronto activities.
These nine things to do and see around the city are far from normal. Run through the streets in your bathing suit, or drink cocktails inspired by your favourite comic book superhero. You can pass by a house totally decked out in old toys, and indulge in a very unusual ice cream flavour.
It's nice to step away from the mainstream attractions to explore some lesser-known places once and a while. You can also check out some hidden destinations that tourists don't know about around the city. You'll be taken through a rainbow tunnel and into a Sherlock Holmes themed room.
Whether you're looking for places to eat, things to do, or areas to wander through, these spots will have you uncovering new things throughout Toronto.
Toronto Santa Speedo Run
Price: Raise $250 in donations
When: December 14, 2019, 1:30 p.m.
Address: 142 Cumberland St., Toronto, ON
Why You Need To Go: In support of the Toronto Hospital for Sick Children Toys and Games fund, this annual event sees tons of bathing suit-clad 'Santas' running through the streets.
Bata Show Museum
Price: $5 - $14
Address: 327 Bloor St. W., Toronto, ON
Why You Need To Go: Explore over a thousand shoe-related artifacts at this unusual museum.
Tchotchke House
Price: Free
Address: 37 Bertmount Ave., Toronto, ON
Why You Need To Go: This Toronto home is completely covered with dolls and all sorts of other toys. It's certainly something you don't see every day. Unless you live in the neighbourhood, of course.
Eat Pizza Gelato at Lamanna's Bakery
Price: 💸
Cuisine: Desserts, Italian cafe
Address: 6758 Kingston Rd., Scarborough, ON
Why You Need To Go: You can actually eat pizza flavoured gelato in Toronto, and if that isn't bizarre we don't know what is.
Rage Room
Price: $45 - $120
Address: 26 Ashwarren Rd., North York, ON
Why You Need To Go: Everything in this room is meant to be broken. You can pay to go in and completely destroy it all with a range of weapons.
The Squirrel Worship Statue
Price: Free
Address: 10 Thompson St., Toronto, ON
Why You Need To Go: This unusual statue presents four little squirrels all worshipping a giant acorn in Joel Weeks Park.
Visit Figures
Price: 💸💸💸
Cuisine: Cocktails, Canadian fare
Address: 137 Avenue Rd., Toronto, ON
Why You Need To Go: This resto-lounge is totally dedicated to your favourite comic books. With themed cocktails and nostalgic decor, this spot is worth a visit.
Necropolis Cemetery
Price: Free
Address: 200 Winchester St., Toronto, ON
Why You Need To Go: Toronto's oldest and most historic cemetery is filled with picturesque scenery and architecture. Rumors of hauntings and ghost sightings surround this unique spot.
The Skull Store
Address: 1193 Weston Rd., York, ON
Why You Need To Go: This eerie store is filled with skulls from both animals and humans. You can wander through the remains of various once-living creatures for a totally bizarre adventure.
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