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How many days do you need in Toronto?
A straight answer, then what each trip length really gets you.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
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Quick answer
4 days is the sweet spot for Toronto, and 3 days is the minimum to see the main sights. Three days covers the CN Tower, the waterfront and islands, the ROM or AGO and Kensington Market. A fourth day adds Niagara Falls; with a week you can add Niagara-on-the-Lake, Stratford or autumn colour in Algonquin Park.
Key facts
- Ideal
- 4 days
- Minimum
- 3 days
- Day trips available
- 5
- Daylight
- 8.9 h (Dec) to 15.4 h (Jun)
What each trip length gets you
| Trip | Pace | What you can see |
|---|---|---|
| 1 day | Rushed | CN Tower, Ripley's Aquarium of Canada, Royal Ontario Museum and Art Gallery of Ontario |
| 2 days | Rushed | Art Gallery of Ontario, St. Lawrence Market and Distillery District |
| 3 days | Good | Toronto Islands, Kensington Market and Casa Loma |
| 5 days | Relaxed | The highlights plus a day trip to Niagara Falls |
| 7 days | Plenty | A slow trip with day trips such as Niagara Falls and Niagara-on-the-Lake |
How long the top sights take
The 12 best-known sights in Toronto add up to roughly 22–29 hours of visiting time — about 3–4 days at seven sightseeing hours a day, before travel between them and meals. The biggest time commitments are Toronto Islands (Half a day to a full day), Ripley's Aquarium of Canada (2–3 hours) and Royal Ontario Museum (3 hours).
| Sight | Time needed | Area |
|---|---|---|
| CN Tower | 1.5–2 hours | Entertainment District |
| Ripley's Aquarium of Canada | 2–3 hours | Entertainment District |
| Royal Ontario Museum | 3 hours | Yorkville |
| Art Gallery of Ontario | 2–3 hours | Grange Park |
| St. Lawrence Market | 1–2 hours | Old Town |
| Distillery District | 1.5–2 hours | Distillery District |
| Toronto Islands | Half a day to a full day | Toronto Harbour |
| Kensington Market | 2 hours | Kensington Market |
| Casa Loma | 2 hours | The Annex |
| High Park | 2–3 hours | High Park |
| Hockey Hall of Fame | 1.5–2 hours | Financial District |
| Nathan Phillips Square | 30 minutes | Downtown |
By type of trip
| Trip | Days | Why |
|---|---|---|
| First visit | 4 days | The main sights at a comfortable pace |
| Short break / repeat visit | 3 days | Focus on CN Tower and Ripley's Aquarium of Canada |
| With children | 5 days | Slower days and time for Ripley's Aquarium of Canada |
| With day trips | 6 days | Add Niagara Falls and Niagara-on-the-Lake |
Daylight changes the maths
Sightseeing days are much shorter in December (about 8.9 hours of daylight) than in June (about 15.4 hours). In winter, allow an extra day or plan museum-heavy afternoons.
Ready-made itineraries
Combining Toronto with other destinations
| Destination | Distance | Suggested stay |
|---|---|---|
| Montreal | About 504 km | 4 days |
| New York City | About 550 km | 5 days |
| Boston | About 692 km | 4 days |
Questions travellers ask
+Is 3 days enough in Toronto?
It covers the main sights at a brisk pace; 4 days is more comfortable. Three days covers the CN Tower, the waterfront and islands, the ROM or AGO and Kensington Market. A fourth day adds Niagara Falls; with a week you can add Niagara-on-the-Lake, Stratford or autumn colour in Algonquin Park.
+Is a week too long in Toronto?
No — a week leaves time for day trips such as Niagara Falls and Niagara-on-the-Lake.