Attractions in Toronto

Casa Loma is a Gothic Revival castle built by businessman Sir Henry Pellatt in 1914 — a 98-room fantasy of turrets, secret passages, and terraced gardens on a hilltop overlooking midtown Toronto.

Toronto's main civic plaza in front of Viljo Revell's curving New City Hall, Nathan Phillips Square is iconic for its arched TORONTO sign, the Peace Garden, and a large reflecting pool that becomes a skating rink in winter.

Fort York is the original 1793 military garrison that defended Toronto (then York) during the War of 1812. Eight restored barracks and blockhouses contain period weapons, uniforms, and daily historical demonstrations.

St. James Cathedral is an 1853 Gothic Revival church in the heart of old Toronto. Its 93 m spire was the tallest structure in Canada for decades, and the interior features Victorian stained glass and a Casavant Frères organ.

Harbourfront Centre is a waterfront cultural hub with year-round festivals, free outdoor concerts, a winter ice rink, craft studios, and spectacular Lake Ontario views.

Graffiti Alley is a 1-km laneway between Portland and Augusta streets covered end-to-end in vibrant street art, murals, and graffiti — Toronto's most colorful public art corridor.