Sentimental Journey
A slower pace serves to enhance your enjoyment of unique Toronto areas and activities. Suggested Time: 1 - 2 days
Day 1
Morning
Eat a hearty breakfast and prepare for a day filled with history, vibrancy and a standing ovation.
Unionville
Beautiful historic buildings, mills and churches line Unionville’s Main Street, showcasing the 18th century legacy of the town’s first settlers. Peppered with boutiques, cafés and galleries, Main Street delights all the senses. Enjoy a refreshing walk along storefronts or forested pathways that wind their way around the village. Unionville is also home to quaint festivals and “pedestrian-friendly” holiday shopping days. Horse-drawn carriage rides, a heritage railway and open-air performances add to the joyful, relaxing atmosphere you’ll find just minutes away from Toronto.
Afternoon
From casual to decadent, treat yourself to lunch at one of Unionville’s many restaurants. Then continue exploring the town’s diversions in the afternoon.
Location:
North off of Hwy. 7, between Warden Ave. and Kennedy Rd.
Getting There:
By car: Take Hwy. 401 East or West, exit at Warden Ave. and drive north to Hwy. 7. Turn right and take Hwy. 7 east to Main St. Click here for a map.
Evening
Entertainment District
As the undisputed entertainment capital of Canada, the Entertainment District is a lively concentration of stages, restaurants, nightspots, retail shops, and attractions — all located in the vibrant city core. Walk along King Street to see Canada’s Walk of Fame, where our stars of stage, screen, song and specialty are honoured. In Toronto there’s always a show to see ― thanks the city’s ever-increasing community of imaginative actors, musicians, dancers, comedians, singers and more.
A night in the Entertainment District means noshing on fabulous cuisine, enjoying choice seats at the theatre and then sipping après-show coffees at cozy club. Click here for a listing of shows and events.
Location:
the area roughly from University to Spadina Avenues between Richmond and Front Streets
Getting there:
By car: The Entertainment District is in the heart of downtown Toronto. Click here for a map and directions
By TTC: exit at Union or St. Andrew subway stations and walk east along Front or King Streets
Day 2
Morning
Make an early start to get the most out of your day.
Golf
The Greater Toronto Area scores well with over 300 golf courses within an hour’s drive of downtown, including signature courses designed by some of the world’s top golf architects. Enjoy the great outdoors and a challenging round at your own pace, whether playing nine holes or the full course.
Click here for a listing of must-play courses within a short drive of the city.
Afternoon
West Queen West
Toronto's distinctive West Queen West Art and Design District is a neighbourhood full of unique boutiques, restaurants and a diverse collection of galleries. Over the past decade, this area has been revitalized by an influx of custom retailers, designers and artists ― rewarding shoppers with original fashions, art and home furnishings. This eclectic street is home to antiques and Art Deco, beautiful Trinity Bellwoods Park and inspiring meals at intimate cafes and laid back bistros. It’s a chic yet friendly community, bustling with culture and creativity for all to enjoy.
Location:
Queen Street West, between Bathurst St. and Gladstone Ave.
Getting there:
By car: Click here for a map and directions
By TTC: exit at Queen or Osgoode subway stations, then take the Queen streetcar west.