Discover Toronto Division for your trip

If you’re looking for a hotel in Toronto Division, you can make your choice based on the things you want your stay to focus on: trails and green spaces, historic sites, museums or getting around the city. The attractions offer different highlights, from the waterfront promenade on Toronto Island to the historic buildings of Fort York. First consider which of these interests matters most for your trip; this will help you choose a suitable base for your stay without treating the different destinations as interchangeable.

Parks, Waterfronts and Trails

Toronto Island Park is connected by numerous shared pathways, trails and bridges. Along the waterfront, you can enjoy a 1.5-kilometre walk with views of Lake Ontario, Tommy Thompson Park and Ward’s Island Beach. Toronto Island also has a network of paved and unpaved trails. Ferries run year-round from the Jack Layton Ferry Terminal; check the current schedule before travelling.

The Scarborough Bluffs stretch for about 15 kilometres along the shores of Lake Ontario. The parks along the bluffs offer trails, beaches, gardens, and sports and recreational facilities. High Park brings together tallgrass savanna, prairie and woodland across about 23 hectares. Six paved trails and/or walkway access points are listed for the park. As access arrangements may change, check them before your visit.

Wildlife and Walking Trails

The High Park Animal Display is Canada’s oldest animal facility. The Toronto Zoo offers a different scale: it is home to more than 5,000 animals, and its grounds have more than 10 kilometres of walking trails. If nature and wildlife experiences are an important factor in your hotel choice, these two destinations differ both in their respective animal facilities and in the stated trail lengths. When planning, also check the current status of visitor offerings.

History and Architecture

Fort York is where the Battle of York reached its violent climax in 1813 during the War of 1812. Seven historic buildings still stand there, all built between 1813 and 1815. Visitors can explore the buildings on guided tours and through special programs. This makes Fort York a specific point of interest for travellers who want to include a historic site in their stay.

The Distillery Historic District offers a different architectural scene: the car-free area is characterised by Victorian architecture and cobblestone streets. Casa Loma, in turn, invites you to explore opulent rooms, secret passages and manicured gardens. Those interested in distinctive rooms and historic design will find a different focus here than in Fort York’s early 19th-century buildings.

Museums, Art and Special Views

The Royal Ontario Museum presents art, culture and nature from around the world and across different eras. The Aga Khan Museum in Toronto has a growing permanent collection of more than 1,200 masterpieces: manuscripts, paintings, ceramics and textiles dating from the 9th to the 21st century. The collection may continue to grow. The two museums thus offer different ways to explore art and culture across time and subject matter.

The Clark Centre for the Arts offers nearly 85 accessible art programs each year, including courses, workshops and lectures. Program numbers and offerings may change. At the CN Tower, the main level of the observation deck features floor-to-ceiling windows and a glass floor. These differences can help you choose what suits your interests: would you rather explore collections and art programs, or include an observation point?

City Routes and Connections

To get around Toronto, the Toronto Transit Commission, or TTC, operates subways, streetcars and local buses; it is the city’s main public transit operator. Union Station and the Union Station Bus Terminal are directly connected to local transit, taxis, car-sharing, airport services and regional transit. The PATH is a mostly underground pedestrian walkway in the downtown area. Spanning 27 kilometres, it connects underground shopping, transit and entertainment options. These city transit and walking options are a distinct consideration you can factor into your plans alongside parks and culture.

More City Highlights

The St. Lawrence Market Complex has more than 120 merchants and farmers; the mix may change. The market is a culinary destination, while the parks, museums and historic sites appeal to other interests.

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