Michelle & Eric
Things To Do
Distillery District
The pedestrian-only Distillery District, set in quaint 19th century buildings that once housed a large whiskey distillery, is one of the groom's favourite spots in Toronto. Explore the galleries, outdoor sculptures, restaurants, and boutiques. Visit during the wedding weekend to check out Artfest and the Summer Music Series.
Niagara Falls and Niagara-on-the-Lake
Visit the famous Niagara Falls, about a 1.5 hour drive from downtown Toronto. Be sure to visit the picturesque town of Niagara-on-the-Lake, which is known for its wineries, while you're there.
CN Tower
Ride up the the top of the iconic CN Tower to experience panoramic views of the city. For the adventurous, take a walk 356m/1168ft up around the outside of the tower and experience the Edgewalk (advanced booking at https://www.cntower.ca/en-ca/plan-your-visit/attractions/edgewalk/edgewalk-overview.html strongly recommended for this experience).
Ripley's Aquarium of Canada
Visit Ripley's Aquarium and immerse yourself in a world of 20,000 aquatic animals. The bride's brother highly recommends a stop here and it's right next door to the CN Tower.
Casa Loma
Casa Loma is a Gothic Revival style mansion and garden in midtown. It was constructed from 1911 to 1914 as a residence for financier Sir Henry Pellatt which was converted to a historic house museum and landmark after the owner was driven to near-bankruptcy. The bride and groom LOVE visiting Casa Loma and highly recommend a stop here.
Art Gallery of Ontario
The Art Gallery of Ontario is one of the largest art galleries in North America. Its collection includes close to 95,000 works spanning the first century to the present day.
Hockey Hall of Fame
Dedicated to the history of ice hockey, the Hockey Hall of Fame holds exhibits about players, teams, National Hockey League records, memorabilia and NHL trophies, including the Stanley Cup.
Royal Ontario Museum
The Royal Ontario Museum is the largest museum in Canada and includes art, world culture and natural history exhibitions. Two special exhibitions will be running over Labour Day weekend: Treasures of a Desert Kingdom and In The Age Of Rembrandt.
Harbourfront
The Harbourfront area on the shores of Lake Ontario offers waterfront parks and trails, galleries, theatres, and literary events at the Harbourfront Centre. See their website for information about special events.
Yorkville
Fashionable Yorkville houses high-end boutiques, galleries and design studios, especially on Bloor Street's "Mink Mile." The area features chic cafes, polished bars and fine-dining restaurants. Side streets are lined with picture-postcard Victorian homes with ornamental gardens.
Canadian National Exhibition
The Canadian National Exhibition (also known as the CNE or the Ex) is an annual event that takes place at Exhibition Place for 18 days during the summer including Canadian Labour Day, the first Monday in September. It is host to rides, games, food, shopping, and special events, including an Air Show over Labour Day weekend.
Bata Shoe Museum
The Bata Shoe Museum is a footwear museum collects, researches, preserves, and exhibits footwear from around the world. Current exhibits include All About Shoes: Footwear Through the Ages, WANT: Desire, Design and Depression Era Footwear, The Gold Standard: Glittering Footwear from Around the Globe, and Art and Innovation: Traditional Arctic Footwear.
Toronto Islands
The Toronto Islands are a chain of 15 small islands in Lake Ontario. Activities on the islands include a giant maze, amusement park, farm, beaches and a splash pad.
St. Lawrence Market
Named the best food market in the world by National Geographic in 2012, St. Lawrence Market is a fantastic place to browse some of the best eats in the city, from fresh produce and artisan cheeses, to prepared foods, baked goods and meat. The market, which celebrated its 200th anniversary in 2003, is a Toronto institution, popular with both locals and visitors.