Canada

20 Best Things to Do in Canada

The places travelers rate highest across 11 Canada cities we cover, Toronto included.

Ranked by traveler review volume across 1122 tracked places in Canada, max 3 per city. Updated monthly.

  1. CN Tower

    Landmark · Toronto

    The CN Tower defined Toronto's skyline for decades and was the world's tallest free-standing structure until 2007.

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  2. Ripley's Aquarium of Canada

    Park & nature · Toronto

    Right at the foot of the CN Tower in downtown Toronto, Ripley's Aquarium is a slick, modern attraction built around Dangerous Lagoon, a long moving walkway that carries you through a glass tunnel as…

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  3. Granville Island

    Park & nature · VancouverFree entry

    Granville Island isn't really an island but a former industrial peninsula tucked under a bridge in the heart of Vancouver, reborn as one of the city's most enjoyable places to wander.

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  4. St. Lawrence Market

    Market · TorontoFree entry

    St. Lawrence Market is a beloved Toronto institution in the Waterfront Communities-The Island area, consistently ranked as one of the world's best food markets.

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  5. Old Montreal

    Landmark · MontrealFree entry

    Old Montreal (Vieux-Montréal) is the city's historic core, cobblestone streets, 17th- and 18th-century stone buildings, and a riverside old port that together feel closer to Europe than North America.

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  6. FlyOver Canada

    Entertainment · Vancouver

    FlyOver Canada is a immersive flight simulation ride located at Canada Place in Vancouver.

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  7. Sea Vancouver

    Landmark · Vancouver

    Sea Vancouver is a premier boat tour company located on Granville Island, right in the heart of Vancouver's bustling waterfront district.

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  8. Chinatown

    Neighborhood · MontrealFree entry

    Montreal's Chinatown is a small but bustling enclave located in the Ville-Marie district, centered around Rue de la Gauchetière and extending to nearby streets.

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  9. Place des Arts

    Park & nature · MontrealFree entry

    Place des Arts is Montreal's largest cultural complex, located in the Westmount area (though actually in the Quartier des Spectacles).

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  10. Victoria’s Chinatown National Historic Site

    Neighborhood · VictoriaFree entry

    Victoria’s Chinatown National Historic Site is the oldest Chinatown in Canada and one of the oldest in North America.

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  11. Rathtrevor Beach Provincial Park

    Park & nature · ParksvilleFree entry

    Rathtrevor Beach Provincial Park is a beloved natural retreat on Vancouver Island's eastern shore, near Parksville.

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  12. Burlington Waterfront Trail

    Park & nature · BurlingtonFree entry

    The Burlington Waterfront Trail is a beloved park and nature destination that stretches along the shores of Lake Ontario, providing a serene escape from city life.

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  13. Parksville Community Park and Skate Park

    Park & nature · ParksvilleFree entry

    Parksville Community Park and Skate Park is a vibrant recreational hub located along the shores of the Strait of Georgia on Vancouver Island.

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  14. CF Rideau Centre

    Market · OttawaFree entry

    CF Rideau Centre is a premier shopping destination in the heart of Ottawa, situated in the vibrant Byward Market neighborhood.

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  15. Devonian Gardens

    Park & nature · CalgaryFree entry

    Devonian Gardens is a unique urban oasis located on the fourth floor of the CORE Shopping Centre in downtown Calgary.

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  16. Murder Mystery Ottawa

    Entertainment · Ottawa

    Murder Mystery Ottawa is an immersive theatrical experience held at The Prescott hotel in Ottawa, Canada.

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  17. Paradise Fun Park

    Park & nature · Parksville

    Paradise Fun Park is a beloved family attraction located on Island Highway West in Parksville, British Columbia.

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  18. Rogers Place

    Landmark · Edmonton

    Rogers Place is a state-of-the-art arena located in downtown Edmonton, serving as the home of the Edmonton Oilers of the National Hockey League.

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  19. Salmon Arm Wharf

    Landmark · Salmon ArmFree entry

    The Salmon Arm Wharf is a beloved community landmark extending into Shuswap Lake from Marine Park.

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  20. Kingston City Hall

    Landmark · KingstonFree entry

    Kingston City Hall is an iconic neoclassical building located at 216 Ontario Street in the heart of downtown Kingston.

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By city: Toronto · Vancouver · Montreal · Ottawa · Parksville · Victoria · Kingston · Edmonton · Hamilton · Halifax · Brossard · Niagara-on-the-Lake — or check visa rules for Canada

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