The largest zoo in Canada (15x the size of the Philadelphia zoo!), the Toronto Zoo is an AZA-accredited facility with an incredibly diverse collection. Located in Scarborough, on the eastern edge of Toronto.

I (Adonis) worked here for a season in the Australasia pavilion, and can give some behinds the scenes facts and info on some of the Australasian animals if you let me know before your visit!

Canada's leading museum, home to exhibits on art, culture, and natural history. Located just minutes from the Bata Shoe Museum and the Gardiner Museum (as well as Hart House!)

Toronto's aquarium, includes all the essentials (sharks, cool jellyfish, and stingray petting)

Our favorite of Toronto's many parks, in Toronto's west end. It features both curated gardens and multiple ecosystem types, including rare oak savannas. In the center of the park is a mini zoo, which includes bison, llamas, highland cattle, and emus!

Our first date was in High Park :)

A little museum dedicated to textile arts of all kinds. Currently hosting an exhibit celebrating their 50th anniversary! Located close to the Art Gallery of Ontario, Chinatown, Kensington Market, and Yonge-Dundas Square

A museum all about shoes! Not just their designs, but also their history and what shoes can tell you about the people who wear them. Located close to the Royal Ontario Museum and the Gardiner Museum.

A must-see neighborhood in downtown Toronto for foodies and vintage lovers! Our favorite spot in the neighborhood is the Arch Cafe, which serves Middle Eastern brunch and coffee.

Located across the street from the Royal Ontario Museum, the Gardiner is a museum all about ceramics.

One of our favorite restaurants! Storm Crow Manor is a bar themed after all things nerdy and geeky, with delicious food and incredible cocktails.

Located in Church and Wellesley, Toronto's gayborhood.