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1. Vaughan Metropolitan Centre
Canada’s Wonderland
Ideal if you’re traveling to Congress with kids — or if you want to be one of the first to try the new Tundra Twister.
Balzac’s at VPL
In Ontario, we love our Balzac’s Coffee Roasters. If you need a break from campus, take the TTC up to Vaughan Metropolitan Centre where you can check out the new Vaughan Public Library location and try a highly recommended matcha latte from Balzac’s.
2. Pioneer Village
Pioneer Village Museum
Step back into the 1860s and explore historic buildings, beautiful nature, and old trades at Black Creek Pioneer Village.
3. Yorkdale
Yorkdale Mall
Indulge in some retail therapy at Yorkdale Shopping Centre — Canada’s first indoor mall!
R Bakery Café
Visit this family-owned Portuguese bakery and be sure to try the Portugeuse custard tarts!
Highly recommended.
Mashu Mashu Mediterranean Grill
Dutch Dreams Ice Cream
Cedarvale Park
Grab a great meal, follow it with some ice cream, and explore the gorgeous greenery of Midtown Toronto.
Casa Loma
A majestic castle in the middle of the city, Casa Loma is a treasured heritage landmark that’s a must see when visiting!
Spadina House
This historical Toronto mansion offers a glimpse into early 1900s Toronto. Gorgeous gardens surround the house. Make sure to check out Dis/Mantle, the art exhibit on display until May 28!
7. St. George University of Toronto, St. George campus
Home to 40,000+ undergraduate students, the St. George campus integrates historical architecture and inviting green spaces as a backdrop to a truly remarkable community.
8. Museum
Royal Ontario Museum
No trip to Toronto is complete without a stop at the Royal Ontario Museum! We recommend the current Canadian Modern exhibition. Gardiner Museum
Directly across the street from the ROM, enjoy a museum dedicated to clay and ceramics.
9. Queen’s Park
U of T Bookstore
Word On The Street (May 27-28)
During the early days of Congress, take the TTC down to Queen’s Park to attend Word On the Street (WOTS), an annual outdoor celebration of books! You should also stop by the U of T Bookstore to support a fantastic local indie bookseller.
10. St Patrick Art Gallery of Ontario
4. Glencairn 5. St. Clair West 6. Dupont11. Osgoode
Nathan Phillips Square
12. St. Andrew
See a performance at Roy Thompson Hall, Royal Alexandra Theatre, and Princess of Wales Theatre.
13. Union
Ripley’s Aquarium of Canada
Dive into the underwater world of Ripley’s Aquarium of Canada and immerse yourself in a world of 20,000 aquatic animals from across the globe.
Blue Jays game
The Milwaukee Brewers are in town during Congress and the Rogers Centre was recently upgraded. Take yourself and your colleagues out to a ballgame!
CN Tower
If you’re afraid of heights, it’s still worth a visit to one of the most Instagrammable spots in the city!
14. King
St. Lawrence Market
Named by National Geographic as one of the best food markets in the world, this is where most foodies end up when visiting our city.
Distillery District
If the weather cooperates, make sure to wander the cobblestone streets in the historic Distillery District.
15. Dundas
Eaton Centre
Located in the heart of downtown Toronto, go check out the city’s largest indoor shopping mall with over 230 stores and a tasty food court.
16. College
Allan Gardens
A walk away from College station, take some time to appreciate this beautiful indoor botanical garden featuring colourful plants and flowers from around the world.
17. Bloor-Yonge
Toronto Reference Library; Balzac’s
One of Toronto’s architectural wonders. We recommend checking out the Arthur Conan Doyle collection and then stopping downstairs at Balzac’s for a Parisian Mist (their version of a London Fog).
18. St. Clair
Union Social Eatery
19. Finch
Shout Karaoke
Sing your hearts out in private karaoke rooms in Koreatown North (also just a bus ride away from Congress).
BLOOR-DANFORTH LINE
Bay
Bloor-Yorkville
This iconic neighbourhood is filled with gorgeous shops, chic restaurants, and the occasional celebrity sighting!
High Park
High Park
This beautiful municipal park spans 161 hectares and provides a delightful natural retreat within the city.