Things to do in Toronto this weekend
A locals-first shortlist of what's worth your time in Toronto this weekend — from outdoor escapes to standout food and live music.
Top spots in Toronto
Toronto Islands
OutdoorsHarbourfront
Ferry over for bike rides, hidden beaches and skyline picnics.
Trinity Bellwoods Park
OutdoorsWest Queen West
Sunday hangs, drum circles and the city's best people-watching.
Kensington Market
Food & DrinkKensington
Pedestrian Sundays, vintage stalls and global street food.
Distillery District
CultureOld Town
Cobblestone galleries, patios and pop-up markets year-round.
Cherry Beach
FamilyPort Lands
Lake Ontario swims and Sunday DJ sets in the trees.
Nathan Phillips Skate
FamilyDowntown
Free skating under the giant TORONTO sign.
High Park Cherry Blossoms
OutdoorsHigh Park
Hundreds of sakura trees peak for ~10 magical days.
Evergreen Brick Works
OutdoorsDon Valley
Wetlands, farmer's market and fall colour walks.
Where to eat
Alo
$$$$French tasting · Spadina
Top of Canada's 100 — book a month out.
Pai Northern Thai
$$Thai · Entertainment District
Lively, chili-fueled, packed nightly.
Bar Raval
$$Spanish tapas · Little Italy
Gaudí-meets-pintxos, standing-room only.
Lee Restaurant
$$$Asian fusion · King West
Susur Lee's signature singapore slaw.
Live & on stage
Drake — OVO Fest
Budweiser Stage · Aug 3 · Hip-Hop
Arkells
Budweiser Stage · Jul 18 · Rock
Caribana Festival
Exhibition Place · Aug 1–4 · Caribbean
TIFF Tribute Gala
Roy Thomson Hall · Sep 7 · Film
Cavalcade of Lights
Nathan Phillips Sq · Nov 29 · Free / Family
Frequently asked
- Locals' favourites right now: Toronto Islands, Trinity Bellwoods Park, Kensington Market. The full list is curated weekly and balances outdoor, food, culture and live music picks.