Food, Art and Culture: How to Get the Most out of Toronto
Known as one of Canada’s best cities for culture, Toronto has an abundance of art, history, culture and food to offer on its streets.
You only have to look at Toronto’s beautifully graffitied city walls, live music venues and wealth of trendy restaurants to know that the capital city of Ontario is one of Canada’s most cultured hubs. Visitors travel to this city from all over the country in order to experience its lively hub of art, music and food. From historic districts and streets hiding unsavoury stories of the past, to lively food and art markets, you will never be at a loss for cultural experiences in this town. Here’s our pick of the best free and outdoor food, art and culture experiences in Toronto.
1. The Distillery Historic District
Distillery, Market
2. St Lawrence Market
Market, Food Court, American, Seafood, Mediterranean
3. Old Town History Tour Toronto
Architectural Landmark, Historical Landmark
With stories of fires, riots, outbreaks, duels, battles and tornadoes, Toronto has a history that is as dark as it is fascinating. Exploring the history of this city is a must for any visitor, and for those on a limited timeframe, a history tour is the perfect opportunity to absorb as much knowledge as possible. The Old Town History Tour Of Toronto is a free walking tour through some of the city’s most interesting landmarks, visiting the sites of some of Toronto’s greatest tragedies and disasters. The tours cost nothing to attend, however visitors must book a spot of the walking tours website beforehand.
4. Kensington Market
Market
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