Impress out-of-town visitors at these Toronto hotspots

Entertaining out-of-towners in the big city? Impress visiting friends and relatives with these unique Toronto experiences.

Impress out-of-town visitors at these Toronto hotspots
Jessica Emma Napier By

Chill Ice House

1
82 Bathurst St, Toronto, ON M5V 2P5

Beat the summer heat in the city at this cool icehouse on Bathurst Street. The frozen fantasyland features almost 200,000 pounds of ice used to create walls, furniture and even drinking glasses. The not-so-hot spot appeals to crowds of all age, serving as a family-friendly attraction during the day and a trendy ice lounge in the evening. Guests are provided with hooded parkas and gloves to wear while they chill out and peruse the ornate customized ice sculptures and martini luges.

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CN Tower

2
301 Front St W, Toronto, ON M5V 2T6

Taking your visiting friends and family up the CN Tower is an obvious choice, but what about taking them for a sky-high walk around the outside of it? Daredevil out-of-towners will get the best view of the city from atop our local landmark. The unforgettable EdgeWalk experience features a 30-minute hands-free walk around the circumference of the tower, 1,168 feet above the downtown core. Ticket prices include printed photos and a keepsake video of your daring adventure.

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St Lawrence Hall

3
157 King Street East, Toronto, ON M5E 1C4

Farm fresh produce and ready-to-eat dishes await hungry visitors at this famed farmers market in old town. Initially built in 1803, the historic market is home to butchers, bakers, cheese mongers, fisherman, farmers and hundreds of food-focused vendors offering everything from Montreal-style bagels to Berkshire pork sausages and everything in between. Don’t leave without stopping by the counter at the Carousel Bakery; the iconic bakery serves up Toronto’s most famous sandwich, the award-winning pea meal bacon on a bun.

Casa Loma

4
1 Austin Terr, Toronto, ON M5R 1X8

Take a step back in time at one of Toronto’s most recognizable landmarks. History buffs will love this architecturally unique and Gothic Revival style house on the hill that once belonged to Canadian financier Sir Henry Pellat. Guided tours lead visitors through the secret passageways, opulent suites, stables and the lavish estate gardens offering picturesque views of the city below.

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Aramark Entertainment Service Inc

5
1 Blue Jays Way, Toronto, ON M5V 1J3

Root, root, root for the home team at this iconic sports stadium (eternally known as the SkyDome to Toronto locals) at the base of the CN Tower. Home plate for the Toronto Blue Jays, the open-air arena seats over 48,000 fans during baseball games. The retractable roof opens up to the sky during the warm summer months, which means you can take in a game while catching some sun. Numerous concession stands serve classic ballpark fare like hot dogs, beer and nachos.

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Jessica is a writer, editor and self-professed foodie. She loves exploring the city on two wheels, spends almost all of her disposable income at restaurants and never apologizes for Instagramming her food. After living in Toronto for almost a decade, she traded YYZ for YVR and is now the Vancouver City Editor for YP.
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