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Toronto
Wide skies, city weekends, and quiet stretches of road — starting with a packed 48 hours in Toronto.
Know before you go
Best time & quick facts
- Best time
- May–September for patio weather and outdoor city wandering.
- Time zones
- Multiple (ET–PT); Toronto EST/EDT
- Budget
- $120–$260 USD/day
- Getting around
- Fly between provinces, VIA Rail for the scenic routes, and a rental car for the Rockies; Toronto, Montréal and Vancouver have good transit.
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Guides & stories
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48 Hours in Toronto: Iconic Sights, Hidden Gems, and Dinner in the SkyPlanning a short getaway to Toronto? Join me on a two-day adventure through the city’s most iconic spots—from Casa Loma and Nathan Phillips Square to a memorable dinner high above the skyline at the CN Tower. Here’s how to make the most of your time in Canada’s largest city!Explore the guides 
Toronto to Niagara Falls, Canada: 3-Day Ontario Road Trip ItineraryA detailed 3-day sample itinerary combining Toronto and the Canadian side of Niagara Falls, including Casa Loma, dinner at the CN Tower, Niagara Falls Marriott Fallsview Hotel & Spa, Journey Behind the Falls, the Niagara Falls boat ride, and Niagara-on-the-Lake.Explore the guides
Highlights
- Casa Loma — Gothic Revival castle, rooms, and gardens
- Toronto sign selfie at Nathan Phillips Square
- Hockey Hall of Fame stop on the city loop
- Dinner high above the skyline at the CN Tower
- Two-day mix of historic charm and modern icons
Weather in Toronto
Four clear seasons in Toronto — snowy winters, lush springs, warm humid summers, and crisp colorful falls.
Best time to visit: May–September for patio weather and outdoor city wandering.
- Best
- Good
- Mixed
- Poor
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From the trip
48 hours in Toronto
Day 1
Historic charm and cultural landmarks
Morning at Casa Loma’s Gothic Revival rooms and gardens; afternoon selfie at the Toronto sign in Nathan Phillips Square; late stop at the Hockey Hall of Fame.
Day 2
Modern icons and dinner in the sky
Leisurely downtown stroll (Queen Street West or the PATH), afternoon at the Royal Ontario Museum, then sunset dinner at the 360 Restaurant in the CN Tower.