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A Free Weekend in Toronto: Best Things to Do for $0

You don’t need to spend a cent — the best free things to do in Toronto this weekend.

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SaturdaySat, May 30

≈ 7 hrs · 5 stops

Morning

landmark
9:00 AM
10:00 AM
Distillery Historic District

Distillery Historic District

Stroll the historic cobblestone lanes, pop into galleries, and enjoy the ambiance.

55 Mill St

Directions

≈ 10 min by transit

attraction
10:00 AM
11:30 AM
Ripley’s Aquarium of Canada

Ripley’s Aquarium of Canada

See thousands of aquatic animals, including sharks and rays, at this aquarium.

288 Bremner Blvd

Directions

≈ 5 min walk

landmark
11:30 AM
12:30 PM
CN Tower

CN Tower

Visit Toronto's iconic tower for free views from the ground level and glass floor.

290 Bremner Blvd

Directions

Afternoon

≈ 15 min walk

attraction
12:30 PM
2:00 PM
Graffiti Alley

Graffiti Alley

Walk through this ever-changing outdoor gallery of street art in Queen West.

Rush Lane, off Queen St W

Directions

≈ 10 min walk

museum
2:00 PM
4:00 PM
Art Gallery of Ontario

Art Gallery of Ontario

Explore Canadian and Indigenous art at this world-class museum—free admission.

317 Dundas St W

Directions

SundaySun, May 31

≈ 7 hrs · 4 stops

Morning

park
9:00 AM
11:00 AM
High Park

High Park

Enjoy Toronto's largest park—hike trails, visit the zoo, or relax by Grenadier Pond.

1873 Bloor St W

Directions

≈ 20 min by transit

landmark
11:00 AM
12:00 PM
Nathan Phillips Square

Nathan Phillips Square

End the weekend at the civic square with its reflecting pool and city hall backdrop.

100 Queen St W

Directions

Afternoon

≈ 15 min walk

park
12:00 PM
2:00 PM
Allan Gardens

Allan Gardens

Wander through the Victorian greenhouses and tropical plants in this downtown oasis.

19 Horticultural Ave

Directions

≈ 25 min by transit

museum
2:00 PM
4:00 PM
Aga Khan Museum

Aga Khan Museum

Discover Islamic art and culture in this serene museum with beautiful architecture.

77 Wynford Dr, North York

Directions

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