Morning (9am-12pm): Start at St. Lawrence Market for breakfast (peameal bacon sandwich). Explore market vendors. Walk to nearby Distillery District (15 minutes), wander cobblestone streets, browse galleries and shops.
Afternoon (12pm-5pm): Lunch in Distillery District. Take streetcar/Uber to CN Tower (pre-booked tickets). Spend 1.5-2 hours enjoying views, glass floor, SkyPod. Walk to nearby Ripley's Aquarium for 2 hours of marine exploration.
Evening (5pm-9pm): Dinner in Entertainment District or Harbourfront. Evening stroll along waterfront. Optional: Catch sunset from Toronto Islands (if ferry schedules permit) or waterfront.
Morning (10am-1pm): Visit Royal Ontario Museum (arrive at opening). Focus on dinosaurs, Ancient Egypt, or Bat Cave. Allow 2-3 hours. Coffee break at ROM cafe.
Afternoon (1pm-5pm): Lunch on Bloor Street. Walk south to Kensington Market (20 minutes or quick streetcar). Explore vintage shops, international groceries, street art. Continue to nearby Chinatown for browsing and snacks.
Evening (5pm-9pm): Walk or streetcar to Queen Street West. Explore boutiques, galleries, Trinity Bellwoods Park. Dinner at trendy restaurant. Optional: Live music venue or cocktail bar.
Morning (9am-12pm): Ferry to Toronto Islands from Jack Layton Ferry Terminal (arrive early). Rent bikes. Cycle to Ward's Island and Hanlan's Point for skyline photography.
Afternoon (12pm-5pm): Beach time or picnic lunch on Centre Island. Visit Centreville if traveling with kids. More cycling or walking trails. Return via ferry mid-afternoon.
Evening (5pm-9pm): Explore Harbourfront Centre - galleries, shops, waterfront promenade. Sunset harbor cruise (pre-booked). Dinner at waterfront restaurant with patio.
Morning (10am-1pm): Visit Art Gallery of Ontario at opening. Explore Canadian collection, Group of Seven, European masters. Allow 2-3 hours.
Afternoon (1pm-6pm): Lunch in Chinatown or Kensington Market nearby. Uber/taxi to Casa Loma. Explore castle, gardens, tunnels (2-3 hours). Stop by gift shop.
Evening (6pm-9pm): Explore nearby Yorkville neighborhood. Window shop luxury boutiques. Dinner at upscale restaurant. Evening stroll through village.
Option A - Niagara Falls: Depart Toronto 8am (tour bus or rental car). Arrive Niagara 10am. Hornblower Cruise, Journey Behind Falls, lunch with view. Visit Niagara-on-the-Lake afternoon (wineries, historic town). Return Toronto by 8pm.
Option B - Local Exploration: Morning at High Park (hiking, Grenadier Pond, zoo). Afternoon in The Beaches neighborhood (boardwalk, Queen Street East shops). Dinner at beachfront restaurant. Sunset on beach.
Option C - Markets & Food: Food tour in Kensington Market or Chinatown (pre-booked, 10am-1pm). Afternoon at Aga Khan Museum. Evening in Little Italy (College Street) - dinner, gelato, café culture.
Itinerary Tips: Book major attractions online in advance. Use PRESTO card for seamless transit. Build in flexibility for weather changes. Allow buffer time between activities. Peak season requires more advance planning. Winter itineraries should emphasize indoor attractions with PATH connections.