Toronto district, Ontario, Canada

Places to visit near Toronto

Toronto is a city in Toronto district, Ontario, Canada, home to about 2,600,000 people. Within 50 km by road there are 292 places to visit — 79 parks, 64 churches, 37 forts & heritage and 11 temples. The must-see places are Holy Blossom Temple (1 km), Beth Tzedec Synagogue (1 km) and Cedarvale Park (2 km).

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Toronto at a glance

Location
Toronto district, Ontario, Canada
Population
about 2,600,000
Coordinates
43.7001° N, 79.4163° W
Places within 50 km
292 (292 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for parks and churches

Top places to visit near Toronto

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Toronto: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Parks near Toronto

79 parks within 100 km of Toronto. The closest is Cedarvale Park (2 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Churches near Toronto

64 churches within 100 km of Toronto. The closest is Grace Church-on-the-Hill (2 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Toronto

37 forts & heritage within 100 km of Toronto. The closest is Casa Loma (3 km). Best time: october to february.

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Temples near Toronto

11 temples within 100 km of Toronto. The closest is Holy Blossom Temple (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near Toronto

11 museums within 100 km of Toronto. The closest is Bata Shoe Museum (5 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Toronto

10 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Toronto. The closest is Princess Margaret Fountain (9 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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A one-day trip from Toronto

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 9 km on the road.

  1. Start in Toronto
  2. 1 km Holy Blossom Temple · temple, Toronto
  3. 1 km Cedarvale Park · park, Toronto
  4. 1 km Holy Rosary Church · church, Toronto
  5. 1 km Grace Church-on-the-Hill · hill, Toronto
  6. 3 km Eglinton Park · park, Toronto
  7. 2 km Back to Toronto

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    Within 15 km of Toronto

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Toronto by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Parks7979Cedarvale Park (2 km)
    Churches6464Grace Church-on-the-Hill (2 km)
    Other attractions5252Beth Tzedec Synagogue (1 km)
    Forts & heritage3737Casa Loma (3 km)
    Temples1111Holy Blossom Temple (1 km)
    Museums1111Bata Shoe Museum (5 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs1010Princess Margaret Fountain (9 km)
    Beaches & coast88Hanlan's Point Nude Beach (11 km)
    Mosques & dargahs77Jami Mosque (8 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens77Reptilia (21 km)
    Treks22Path (8 km)
    Buddhist sites22Fo Guang Shan Temple (36 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves11Ookwemin Minising (10 km)
    Waterfalls11Niagara Falls Ontario Canada (41 km)

    Toronto: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Toronto?

    Holy Blossom Temple (temple, about 1 km), Beth Tzedec Synagogue (attraction, about 1 km), Cedarvale Park (park, about 2 km), Eglinton Park (park, about 2 km), Grace Church-on-the-Hill (hill, about 2 km), Shaarei Shomayim Congregation (attraction, about 2 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Toronto?

    292 places on Spotwander: 79 parks, 64 churches, 52 other attractions, 37 forts & heritage, 11 temples.

    Which is the nearest park to Toronto?

    Cedarvale Park, about 2 km by road; Eglinton Park (2 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Toronto?

    Grace Church-on-the-Hill, about 2 km by road; Holy Rosary Church (2 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Toronto?

    Casa Loma, about 3 km by road; Equestrian Statue of Edward VII (6 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Toronto?

    Start in Toronto, visit Holy Blossom Temple, then Cedarvale Park, then Holy Rosary Church, then Grace Church-on-the-Hill, then Eglinton Park, and drive back — about 9 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Toronto?

    October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for parks and churches.

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    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Toronto’s location and population from GeoNames. Data sources & credits.