Best walking routes in Toronto

45 routes ranked on sights, efficiency, hills & length — real foot distance and elevation.

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#1
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Towers of Toronto Walk

Towers

5 stops4.1 km1 h 20 min

4.1 kmdistance1 h 20 minwith stops5stops+56 mgain
3.8 sights8.4 efficiency0.9 hills8.2 length
Stops & elevation
Walking only 55 min+56 m climb along route
  1. CN Tower
  2. Ripley's Aquarium of Canada
  3. Union Station
  4. Tower of former Fire Hall 3
  5. Hart House & Soldiers' Tower
66–109 m

Photo: ViewpointOaktree bCC BY-SA 4.0

5.3/10
#2
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Self-Guided Walking Tour of Toronto

Walking tour

11 stops6.7 km2 h 30 min

6.7 kmdistance2 h 30 minwith stops11stops+16 mgain
4.7 sights8.1 efficiency0.3 hills5.1 length
Stops & elevation
Walking only 1 h 30 min+ up to 2 h 40 min insides+16 m climb along route
  1. Bata Shoe Museum
  2. Royal Ontario Museum
  3. Queen's Park
  4. Art Gallery of Ontario
  5. Yonge Dundas Square
  6. Nathan Phillips Square
  7. TORONTO sign
  8. Union Station
  9. Roy Thomson Hall
  10. CN Tower
  11. Ripley's Aquarium of Canada
76–114 m

Photo: ViewpointChris WoodrichCC BY-SA 4.0

5.2/10
#3
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Toronto in One Day: Walking Itinerary

One day

20 stops10.4 km4 h 10 min~116 m stairs

Inside visits push a full day to ~6 h 10 min.

Inside: Royal Ontario Museum (~1 h) + Art Gallery of Ontario (~1 h). Estimates only.

10.4 kmdistance4 h 10 minwith stops20stops~6 h 10 minfull day+43 mgain~116 mstairs
3.4 sights7.6 efficiency0.7 hills9.6 length
Stops & elevation
Walking only 2 h 20 min+ up to 2 h 40 min insides+43 m climb along route
  1. Bata Shoe Museum
  2. Royal Ontario Museum (inside ~1 h)
  3. Queen's Park
  4. Arts and Letters Club
  5. Yonge Dundas Square
  6. Ed Mirvish Theatre
  7. Massey Hall
  8. Elgin Theatre
  9. Nathan Phillips Square
  10. TORONTO sign
  11. Toronto-Dominion Centre
  12. Brookfield Place
  13. Union Station
  14. Ripley's Aquarium of Canada
  15. CN Tower
  16. Roy Thomson Hall
  17. Royal Alexandra Theatre
  18. Princess of Wales Theatre
  19. Art Gallery of Ontario (inside ~1 h)
  20. Trinity Bellwoods Park
76–117 m

Photo: ViewpointOaktree bCC BY-SA 4.0

5.1/10
#4
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Toronto in 2 Hours on Foot

2 hours

10 stops4.7 km1 h 55 min

4.7 kmdistance1 h 55 minwith stops10stops+0 mgain
3.7 sights8.2 efficiency0.0 hills6.7 length
Stops & elevation
Walking only 1 h+ up to 2 h 40 min insides+0 m climb along route
  1. Bata Shoe Museum
  2. Royal Ontario Museum
  3. Queen's Park
  4. Art Gallery of Ontario
  5. Yonge Dundas Square
  6. Ed Mirvish Theatre
  7. Massey Hall
  8. Elgin Theatre
  9. Nathan Phillips Square
  10. TORONTO sign
85–114 m

Photo: ViewpointNeal JenningsCC BY-SA 2.0

4.9/10
#5
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One Hour in Toronto: A Short Walk

1 hour

6 stops2.7 km1 h 10 min

2.7 kmdistance1 h 10 minwith stops6stops+17 mgain
2.8 sights8.2 efficiency0.3 hills6.3 length
Stops & elevation
Walking only 35 min+ up to 2 h 20 min insides+17 m climb along route
  1. Bata Shoe Museum
  2. Royal Ontario Museum
  3. Gardiner Museum
  4. Queen's Park
  5. Buddies in Bad Times
  6. Panasonic Theatre
104–118 m

Photo: ViewpointThomas QuineCC BY 2.0

4.4/10
#6
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Museums of Toronto in 2 Hours

Museums

8 stops4.4 km1 h 40 min

4.4 kmdistance1 h 40 minwith stops8stops+12 mgain
2.5 sights7.7 efficiency0.2 hills7.4 length
Stops & elevation
Walking only 1 h+ up to 6 h insides+12 m climb along route
  1. Royal Ontario Museum
  2. Gardiner Museum
  3. Toronto Police Museum & Discovery Centre
  4. Gallery Arcturus
  5. Mackenzie House
  6. Friar's Music Museum
  7. Textile Museum of Canada
  8. Art Gallery of Ontario
85–118 m

Photo: ViewpointAviad2001CC BY 2.5

4.3/10
#7
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Churches of Toronto in 2 Hours

Churches

5 stops3.8 km1 h 35 min

3.8 kmdistance1 h 35 minwith stops5stops+23 mgain
1.7 sights8.1 efficiency0.4 hills9.2 length
Stops & elevation
Walking only 50 min+ up to 1 h 20 min insides+23 m climb along route
  1. St. Paul's Basilica
  2. Cathedral Church of St. James
  3. St. Michael's Cathedral
  4. Church of the Holy Trinity
  5. Union Station
76–96 m

Photo: ViewpointRoger PutaPublic domain

4.3/10
#8
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Harbourfront-CityPlace, Toronto: Walking Route

DistrictHarbourfront-CityPlace

11 stops3.7 km1 h 50 min

3.7 kmdistance1 h 50 minwith stops11stops+6 mgain
1.8 sights7.6 efficiency0.1 hills9.3 length
Stops & elevation
Walking only 50 min+ up to 2 h insides+6 m climb along route
  1. Puente de Luz
  2. Chinese Railroad Workers Memorial
  3. CN Tower
  4. Ripley's Aquarium of Canada
  5. Roundhouse Park
  6. Toronto Railway Museum
  7. Harbourfront Centre
  8. Power Plant Contemporary Art Gallery
  9. Bill Boyle Artport
  10. Toronto Music Garden
  11. Spadina Quay Wetlands
74–83 m

Photo: ViewpointChris WoodrichCC BY-SA 4.0

4.2/10
#9
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Downtown Yonge East, Toronto: Walking Route

DistrictDowntown Yonge East

11 stops3.4 km2 h

3.4 kmdistance2 hwith stops11stops+16 mgain
1.4 sights7.6 efficiency0.3 hills9.8 length
Stops & elevation
Walking only 45 min+ up to 1 h 20 min insides+16 m climb along route
  1. Berczy Park
  2. Toronto Sculpture Garden
  3. St. Lawrence Hall
  4. Cathedral Church of St. James
  5. St. Michael's Cathedral
  6. Massey Hall
  7. Elgin Theatre
  8. Ed Mirvish Theatre
  9. Yonge Dundas Square
  10. Mackenzie House
  11. Equilibrium Mural
79–103 m

Photo: ViewpointArild VågenCC BY-SA 4.0

4.1/10
#10
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Moss Park, Toronto: Walking Route

DistrictMoss Park

6 stops3.5 km1 h 30 min

3.5 kmdistance1 h 30 minwith stops6stops+18 mgain
1.0 sights8.1 efficiency0.3 hills9.9 length
Stops & elevation
Walking only 45 min+ up to 20 min insides+18 m climb along route
  1. Underpass Park
  2. Queen Street Viaduct
  3. St. Paul's Basilica
  4. Kim's Convenience
  5. De La Salle Institute
  6. Allan Gardens
77–97 m

Photo: ViewpointDiego Silvestre from Sao Paulo, BrazilCC BY 2.0

4.0/10
#11
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Toronto Loop Walk from CN Tower

Loop

18 stops5.5 km2 h 50 min

5.5 kmdistance2 h 50 minwith stops18stops+35 mgain
1.9 sights6.8 efficiency0.6 hills7.7 length
Stops & elevation
Walking only 1 h 15 min+ up to 2 h 40 min insides+35 m climb along route
  1. CN Tower
  2. Roundhouse Park
  3. Toronto Railway Museum
  4. Amsterdam Bridge
  5. Bill Boyle Artport
  6. Power Plant Contemporary Art Gallery
  7. Harbourfront Centre
  8. Love Park
  9. Banksy mural
  10. Union Station
  11. Brookfield Place
  12. Hockey Hall of Fame
  13. Berczy Park
  14. Banksy art work
  15. Commerce Court
  16. Toronto-Dominion Centre
  17. TD Gallery of Indigenous Art
  18. Ripley's Aquarium of Canada
73–102 m

Photo: Viewpointshankar s. from Dubai, united arab emiratesCC BY 2.0

3.9/10
#12
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Spadina—Fort York, Toronto: Walking Route

DistrictSpadina—Fort York

11 stops7.4 km2 h 40 min~120 m stairs

7.4 kmdistance2 h 40 minwith stops11stops+51 mgain~120 mstairs
3.6 sights7.5 efficiency0.8 hills0.0 length
Stops & elevation
Walking only 1 h 40 min+ up to 1 h 45 min insides+51 m climb along route
  1. Trinity Bellwoods Park
  2. Fort York
  3. CN Tower
  4. Ripley's Aquarium of Canada
  5. Roy Thomson Hall
  6. Royal Alexandra Theatre
  7. Union Station
  8. Toronto-Dominion Centre
  9. TORONTO sign
  10. Nathan Phillips Square
  11. Art Gallery of Ontario
75–100 m

Photo: ViewpointKen Lund from Reno, Nevada, USACC BY-SA 2.0

3.8/10
#13
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University, Toronto: Walking Route

DistrictUniversity

11 stops3.8 km1 h 50 min

3.8 kmdistance1 h 50 minwith stops11stops+12 mgain
1.8 sights6.0 efficiency0.2 hills9.2 length
Stops & elevation
Walking only 50 min+ up to 2 h 40 min insides+12 m climb along route
  1. Terrence Donnelly Centre for Cellular & Biomolecular Research
  2. Sandford Fleming Building
  3. Convocation Hall
  4. Knox College
  5. University College
  6. Front Campus
  7. Hart House & Soldiers' Tower
  8. Justina M. Barnicke Gallery
  9. Royal Ontario Museum
  10. Bata Shoe Museum
  11. Trinity-St. Paul's United Church
107–116 m

Photo: ViewpointStakaCC BY-SA 4.0

3.8/10
#14
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Old Town of Toronto in 2 Hours

Old town

8 stops4.9 km1 h 50 min

4.9 kmdistance1 h 50 minwith stops8stops+24 mgain
1.7 sights7.5 efficiency0.4 hills6.0 length
Stops & elevation
Walking only 1 h 5 min+ up to 40 min insides+24 m climb along route
  1. Memorial to Al Waxman
  2. Statue of Queen Victoria
  3. Mary Pickford Memorial
  4. Church of the Holy Trinity
  5. Yonge Dundas Square
  6. St. Michael's Cathedral
  7. Old City Hall
  8. Nathan Phillips Square
83–107 m

Photo: ViewpointToronto History from Toronto, CanadaCC BY 2.0

3.7/10
#15
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Kensington-Chinatown, Toronto: Walking Route

DistrictKensington-Chinatown

7 stops1.9 km1 h

1.9 kmdistance1 hwith stops7stops+11 mgain
1.8 sights7.4 efficiency0.2 hills5.3 length
Stops & elevation
Walking only 25 min+ up to 1 h insides+11 m climb along route
  1. Campbell House
  2. The Grange
  3. Sharp Centre for Design, OCAD University
  4. Uplifting Each Other - Alley murals
  5. Art Gallery of Ontario
  6. Dragon artwork
  7. Chinatown murals
88–99 m

Photo: ViewpointOwen Byrne from Ottawa, CanadaCC BY 2.0

3.6/10
#16
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Wellington Place, Toronto: Walking Route

DistrictWellington Place

8 stops2.6 km1 h 10 min

2.6 kmdistance1 h 10 minwith stops8stops+8 mgain
1.3 sights7.5 efficiency0.1 hills7.3 length
Stops & elevation
Walking only 35 min+ up to 40 min insides+8 m climb along route
  1. Draper Street - Victorian houses
  2. Graffiti Alley
  3. Thimble
  4. Princess of Wales Theatre
  5. Royal Alexandra Theatre
  6. 48th Highlanders Museum
  7. Canada's Walk of Fame
  8. Roy Thomson Hall
83–94 m

Photo: ViewpointKerthiCC BY-SA 3.0

3.6/10
#17
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Yonge-Bay Corridor, Toronto: Walking Route

DistrictYonge-Bay Corridor

10 stops2.7 km1 h 30 min

2.7 kmdistance1 h 30 minwith stops10stops+18 mgain
1.4 sights6.8 efficiency0.3 hills7.7 length
Stops & elevation
Walking only 35 min+ up to 1 h insides+18 m climb along route
  1. Mary Pickford Memorial
  2. Textile Museum of Canada
  3. Osgoode Hall
  4. TORONTO sign
  5. Nathan Phillips Square
  6. Old City Hall
  7. Church of the Holy Trinity
  8. Yonge Street map
  9. Arts and Letters Club
  10. College Park
83–99 m

Photo: ViewpointRichard Kang from CanadaCC BY 2.0

3.6/10
#18
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Bay-Cloverhill, Toronto: Walking Route

DistrictBay-Cloverhill

11 stops2.5 km1 h 25 min

2.5 kmdistance1 h 25 minwith stops11stops+0 mgain
1.2 sights7.2 efficiency0.0 hills7.1 length
Stops & elevation
Walking only 35 min+ up to 1 h 20 min insides+0 m climb along route
  1. Gardiner Museum
  2. Annesley Hall
  3. Old Vic
  4. Burwash Hall
  5. Queen's Park
  6. Statue of Edward VII
  7. Statue of Queen Victoria
  8. Ontario Legislative Building
  9. Mural about Portuguese exploration of the New World
  10. Toronto Police Museum & Discovery Centre
  11. Tower of former Fire Hall 3
97–119 m

Photo: ViewpointJeff Hitchcock from Seattle, WA, USACC BY 2.0

3.5/10
#19
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Easy Flat Walk in Toronto (Kids & Stroller Friendly)

Easy walk

11 stops6.1 km2 h 30 min

6.1 kmdistance2 h 30 minwith stops11stops+29 mgain
2.1 sights7.8 efficiency0.5 hills2.4 length
Stops & elevation
Walking only 1 h 20 min+ up to 1 h 40 min insides+29 m climb along route
  1. Toronto Necropolis
  2. Allan Gardens
  3. Mackenzie House
  4. St. Michael's Cathedral
  5. Massey Hall
  6. Elgin Theatre
  7. TORONTO sign
  8. Nathan Phillips Square
  9. Ed Mirvish Theatre
  10. Yonge Dundas Square
  11. Queen's Park
84–117 m

Photo: ViewpointF. W. MicklethwaitePublic domain

3.4/10
#20
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Toronto Museum Walk

Museums

11 stops8.6 km2 h 50 min

8.6 kmdistance2 h 50 minwith stops11stops+94 mgain
2.3 sights8.2 efficiency1.6 hills0.0 length
Stops & elevation
Walking only 1 h 55 min+ up to 8 h insides+94 m climb along route
  1. Redpath Sugar Museum
  2. Power Plant Contemporary Art Gallery
  3. Toronto Railway Museum
  4. Roundhouse Park
  5. 48th Highlanders Museum
  6. TD Gallery of Indigenous Art
  7. Mackenzie House
  8. Art Gallery of Ontario
  9. Bata Shoe Museum
  10. Gardiner Museum
  11. Royal Ontario Museum
73–116 m

Photo: ViewpointJason Baker from Surrey, BC, CanadaCC BY 2.0

3.4/10
#21
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Parks of Toronto in 2 Hours

Parks

7 stops4.5 km2 h 10 min

4.5 kmdistance2 h 10 minwith stops7stops+26 mgain
0.9 sights7.3 efficiency0.4 hills7.1 length
Stops & elevation
Walking only 1 h+26 m climb along route
  1. Berczy Park
  2. Toronto Sculpture Garden
  3. Sugar Beach Park
  4. Pier 27
  5. Love Park
  6. H<sub>T</sub>O Park
  7. Spadina Quay Wetlands
65–91 m

Photo: ViewpointBettie MartindaleCC BY-SA 4.0

3.4/10
#22
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Islands of Toronto Walk

Signature Islands

5 stops4.7 km1 h 55 min

4.7 kmdistance1 h 55 minwith stops5stops+12 mgain
1.2 sights7.4 efficiency0.2 hills6.6 length
Stops & elevation
Walking only 1 h 5 min+12 m climb along route
  1. Ward's Island Beach
  2. Ward's Island
  3. Algonquin Island
  4. Toronto Centre Island Pier
  5. Olympic Island
74–80 m

Photo: ViewpointK6kaCC BY-SA 4.0

3.4/10
#23
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Gardens of Toronto on Foot

Gardens

5 stops5.3 km1 h 55 min

5.3 kmdistance1 h 55 minwith stops5stops+44 mgain
1.0 sights8.0 efficiency0.7 hills4.8 length
Stops & elevation
Walking only 1 h 10 min+ up to 40 min insides+44 m climb along route
  1. Toronto Music Garden
  2. Roundhouse Park
  3. Toronto Sculpture Garden
  4. Allan Gardens
  5. College Park
66–99 m

Photo: Viewpointshankar s. from Dubai, united arab emiratesCC BY 2.0

3.3/10
#24
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Annex, Toronto: Walking Route

DistrictAnnex

8 stops2.1 km1 h 20 min

2.1 kmdistance1 h 20 minwith stops8stops+7 mgain
1.0 sights7.6 efficiency0.1 hills6.0 length
Stops & elevation
Walking only 30 min+ up to 20 min insides+7 m climb along route
  1. Ramsden Park
  2. Courtyard murals
  3. Hazelton Avenue, Yorkville
  4. Love Negotiation
  5. Heliconian Hall
  6. Old York Lane
  7. Village of Yorkville Park
  8. Church of the Redeemer
111–121 m

Photo: ViewpointDennis G. JarvisCC BY-SA 2.0

3.3/10
#25
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St Lawrence-East Bayfront-The Islands, Toronto: Walking Route

DistrictSt Lawrence-East Bayfront-The Islands

11 stops5.4 km2 h 35 min

5.4 kmdistance2 h 35 minwith stops11stops+30 mgain
1.4 sights7.6 efficiency0.5 hills4.5 length
Stops & elevation
Walking only 1 h 10 min+ up to 40 min insides+30 m climb along route
  1. Corktown Common
  2. Distillery District
  3. Canadian Sculpture Centre
  4. Sherbourne Common
  5. Sugar Beach Park
  6. Redpath Sugar Museum
  7. Pier 27
  8. Yonge Street plaque
  9. Banksy art work
  10. St. Lawrence Market
  11. Union Station
64–86 m

Photo: ViewpointDillan PayneCC BY-SA 4.0

3.3/10
#26
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Hidden Gems of Toronto in 2 Hours

Hidden gems

8 stops5.0 km1 h 55 min

5.0 kmdistance1 h 55 minwith stops8stops+19 mgain
0.8 sights7.2 efficiency0.3 hills5.8 length
Stops & elevation
Walking only 1 h 5 min+ up to 1 h 40 min insides+19 m climb along route
  1. Philosopher's Walk
  2. Gardiner Museum
  3. Panasonic Theatre
  4. Buddies in Bad Times
  5. Equilibrium Mural
  6. Gallery Arcturus
  7. Church of the Holy Trinity
  8. Sharp Centre for Design, OCAD University
85–120 m

Photo: ViewpointSimonPCC BY-SA 3.0

3.1/10
#27
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Toronto—St. Paul's, Toronto: Walking Route

DistrictToronto—St. Paul's

11 stops6.8 km2 h 30 min

6.8 kmdistance2 h 30 minwith stops11stops+76 mgain
1.6 sights8.1 efficiency1.3 hills0.7 length
Stops & elevation
Walking only 1 h 30 min+ up to 2 h 20 min insides+76 m climb along route
  1. Eaton Mausoleum
  2. Massey Mausoleum
  3. Mural by Phlegm
  4. Glen Gould's former residence
  5. Amsterdam Square
  6. Glen Gould Park
  7. Spadina House
  8. Casa Loma
  9. Casa Loma Parkette
  10. Ernest Hemingway's former residence
  11. Holy Blossom Temple
134–175 m

Photo: ViewpointEvelyncyuzuCC BY-SA 4.0

3.1/10
#28
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University—Rosedale, Toronto: Walking Route

DistrictUniversity—Rosedale

11 stops10.0 km3 h 20 min

10.0 kmdistance3 h 20 minwith stops11stops+39 mgain
2.0 sights8.3 efficiency0.7 hills0.0 length
Stops & elevation
Walking only 2 h 15 min+ up to 2 h 20 min insides+39 m climb along route
  1. Christie Pits
  2. Bata Shoe Museum
  3. Memorial to Al Waxman
  4. Chinatown murals
  5. Uplifting Each Other - Alley murals
  6. Queen's Park
  7. Philosopher's Walk
  8. Royal Ontario Museum
  9. Gardiner Museum
  10. St. Paul's Bloor Street
  11. Prince Edward Viaduct
78–120 m

Photo: ViewpointPaul dexxusCC BY 3.0

3.1/10
#29
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Monuments & Memorials of Toronto

Monuments Memorials

5 stops6.0 km1 h 35 min

6.0 kmdistance1 h 35 minwith stops5stops+29 mgain
0.9 sights8.4 efficiency0.5 hills2.9 length
Stops & elevation
Walking only 1 h 20 min+29 m climb along route
  1. Princes' Gates
  2. Chinese Railroad Workers Memorial
  3. Memorial to Al Waxman
  4. Mary Pickford Memorial
  5. Statue of Queen Victoria
77–110 m

Photo: ViewpointNo machine-readable author provided. ExPlaceLover~commonswiki assumed (based on copyright claims).Public domain

3.0/10
#30
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Cabbagetown-South St.James Town, Toronto: Walking Route

DistrictCabbagetown-South St.James Town

11 stops2.7 km1 h 35 min

2.7 kmdistance1 h 35 minwith stops11stops+0 mgain
0.9 sights5.4 efficiency0.0 hills7.6 length
Stops & elevation
Walking only 35 min+ up to 40 min insides+0 m climb along route
  1. St. James' Cemetery
  2. Laurier Ave
  3. Wellesley Cottages
  4. Alpha Avenue
  5. Salisbury Ave
  6. Winchester Street
  7. Dermott Place
  8. Millington Street/Sackville Place
  9. Cabbagetown residential area
  10. Riverdale Farm
  11. Toronto Necropolis
103–122 m

Photo: ViewpointSimonPCC BY-SA 3.0

3.0/10
#31
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Exhibition Place, Toronto: Walking Route

DistrictExhibition Place

6 stops2.1 km55 min

2.1 kmdistance55 minwith stops6stops+0 mgain
0.8 sights6.9 efficiency0.0 hills5.9 length
Stops & elevation
Walking only 30 min+ up to 45 min insides+0 m climb along route
  1. Princes' Gates
  2. Coca-Cola Coliseum
  3. BMO Field
  4. Shriners' Peace Memorial
  5. Fort Rouillé
  6. Scadding Cabin
78–84 m

Photo: ViewpointUnknown authorUnknown authorPublic domain

3.0/10
#32
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Financial District, Toronto: Walking Route

DistrictFinancial District

6 stops1.2 km45 min

1.2 kmdistance45 minwith stops6stops+15 mgain
1.5 sights7.1 efficiency0.2 hills3.3 length
Stops & elevation
Walking only 15 min+ up to 40 min insides+15 m climb along route
  1. TD Gallery of Indigenous Art
  2. Brookfield Place
  3. Hockey Hall of Fame
  4. Commerce Court
  5. Toronto-Dominion Centre
  6. Canada Permanent Trust Building
85–101 m

Photo: ViewpointAlexpankratzPublic domain

3.0/10
#33
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Toronto Centre, Toronto: Walking Route

DistrictToronto Centre

11 stops6.8 km2 h 40 min

6.8 kmdistance2 h 40 minwith stops11stops+37 mgain
1.5 sights8.3 efficiency0.6 hills0.4 length
Stops & elevation
Walking only 1 h 30 min+ up to 1 h 40 min insides+37 m climb along route
  1. Toronto Necropolis
  2. Allan Gardens
  3. Panasonic Theatre
  4. Yonge Dundas Square
  5. Mackenzie House
  6. St. Michael's Cathedral
  7. Massey Hall
  8. Ed Mirvish Theatre
  9. Elgin Theatre
  10. Berczy Park
  11. Brookfield Place
78–114 m

Photo: ViewpointF. W. MicklethwaitePublic domain

3.0/10
#34
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Easy Museums Walk in Toronto

Museums

11 stops7.5 km2 h 35 min

7.5 kmdistance2 h 35 minwith stops11stops+95 mgain
1.5 sights7.8 efficiency1.6 hills0.0 length
Stops & elevation
Walking only 1 h 40 min+ up to 7 h 40 min insides+95 m climb along route
  1. Redpath Sugar Museum
  2. Power Plant Contemporary Art Gallery
  3. Toronto Railway Museum
  4. Roundhouse Park
  5. 48th Highlanders Museum
  6. TD Gallery of Indigenous Art
  7. Friar's Music Museum
  8. Mackenzie House
  9. Toronto Police Museum & Discovery Centre
  10. Textile Museum of Canada
  11. Art Gallery of Ontario
68–104 m

Photo: ViewpointOaktree bCC BY-SA 4.0

2.9/10
#35
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2 Days in Toronto: Walking Itinerary

Multi-day

2 days59 stops32.6 km

15.7 kmdistance6 h 35 minwith stops31stops+66 mgain~115 mstairs
2.0 sights7.9 efficiency1.1 hills0.0 length
Stops & elevation
Walking only 3 h 30 min+ up to 4 h 5 min insides+66 m climb along route
  1. Allan Gardens
  2. Equilibrium Mural
  3. Gallery Arcturus
  4. Mackenzie House
  5. Yonge Dundas Square
  6. Church of the Holy Trinity
  7. Elgin Theatre
  8. Ed Mirvish Theatre
  9. Massey Hall
  10. St. Michael's Cathedral
  11. Cathedral Church of St. James
  12. Banksy art work
  13. Berczy Park
  14. Brookfield Place
  15. Union Station
  16. Toronto-Dominion Centre
  17. Canada Permanent Trust Building
  18. TORONTO sign
  19. Nathan Phillips Square
  20. Art Gallery of Ontario
  21. Princess of Wales Theatre
  22. Royal Alexandra Theatre
  23. Roy Thomson Hall
  24. Ripley's Aquarium of Canada
  25. CN Tower
  26. Puente de Luz
  27. Fort York
  28. Princes' Gates
  29. Trinity Bellwoods Park
  30. Mod Club
  31. Christie Pits
75–112 m

Photo: ViewpointKen Lund from Reno, Nevada, USACC BY-SA 2.0

2.9/10
#36
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Arcades, Passages & Porticoes of Toronto

Signature Arcades Passages

5 stops6.8 km1 h 50 min

6.8 kmdistance1 h 50 minwith stops5stops+52 mgain
1.6 sights7.5 efficiency0.9 hills0.6 length
Stops & elevation
Walking only 1 h 30 min+52 m climb along route
  1. Victoria Courtyard
  2. Ripley's Aquarium of Canada
  3. Graffiti Alley
  4. Uplifting Each Other - Alley murals
  5. Courtyard murals
66–119 m

Photo: ViewpointEuroCarGTCC BY-SA 4.0

2.9/10
#37
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Toronto Old Town Walking Tour

Old town

11 stops12.8 km3 h 50 min

12.8 kmdistance3 h 50 minwith stops11stops+38 mgain
1.4 sights8.1 efficiency0.6 hills0.0 length
Stops & elevation
Walking only 2 h 50 min+ up to 1 h 45 min insides+38 m climb along route
  1. St. Paul's Bloor Street
  2. St. Michael's Cathedral
  3. St. Paul's Basilica
  4. Yonge Dundas Square
  5. Church of the Holy Trinity
  6. Nathan Phillips Square
  7. Amsterdam Bridge
  8. Chinese Railroad Workers Memorial
  9. Fort York
  10. Memorial to Al Waxman
  11. College Street United Church
69–116 m

Photo: ViewpointDillan PayneCC BY-SA 4.0

2.8/10
#38
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Easy Old Town Walk in Toronto

Old town

11 stops9.0 km3 h

9.0 kmdistance3 hwith stops11stops+31 mgain
1.4 sights8.1 efficiency0.5 hills0.0 length
Stops & elevation
Walking only 2 h+ up to 1 h insides+31 m climb along route
  1. Memorial to Al Waxman
  2. College Street United Church
  3. Trinity-St. Paul's United Church
  4. St. Paul's Bloor Street
  5. Statue of Edward VII
  6. Statue of Queen Victoria
  7. Church of the Holy Trinity
  8. Yonge Dundas Square
  9. St. Michael's Cathedral
  10. Old City Hall
  11. Nathan Phillips Square
83–120 m

Photo: ViewpointToronto HistoryCC BY 2.0

2.8/10
#39
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Fort York-Liberty Village, Toronto: Walking Route

DistrictFort York-Liberty Village

10 stops5.2 km2 h 5 min

5.2 kmdistance2 h 5 minwith stops10stops+6 mgain
0.9 sights6.4 efficiency0.1 hills5.2 length
Stops & elevation
Walking only 1 h 10 min+ up to 1 h 30 min insides+6 m climb along route
  1. Scadding Cabin
  2. Fort Rouillé
  3. Shriners' Peace Memorial
  4. BMO Field
  5. Coca-Cola Coliseum
  6. Fort York
  7. Queen's Wharf Lighthouse
  8. Princes' Gates
  9. Trillium Park
  10. Echo Beach
75–84 m

Photo: ViewpointSecondarywaltzCC BY-SA 3.0

2.8/10
#40
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3 Days in Toronto on Foot

Multi-day

3 days88 stops43.6 km

18.5 kmdistance6 h 15 minwith stops23stops+74 mgain
1.6 sights8.3 efficiency1.2 hills0.0 length
Stops & elevation
Walking only 4 h 5 min+ up to 5 h 30 min insides+74 m climb along route
  1. Fort Rouillé
  2. Princes' Gates
  3. Fort York
  4. Puente de Luz
  5. Draper Street - Victorian houses
  6. Graffiti Alley
  7. Thimble
  8. Art Gallery of Ontario
  9. Trinity Bellwoods Park
  10. Mod Club
  11. Christie Pits
  12. Bata Shoe Museum
  13. Philosopher's Walk
  14. Royal Ontario Museum
  15. Queen's Park
  16. Gardiner Museum
  17. St. Paul's Bloor Street
  18. Panasonic Theatre
  19. Buddies in Bad Times
  20. Gallery Arcturus
  21. Allan Gardens
  22. Dermott Place
  23. Equilibrium Mural
76–120 m

Photo: ViewpointMaksim Sokolov (maxergon.com)CC BY-SA 4.0

2.7/10
#41
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Churches & Cathedrals of Toronto Walk

Churches

9 stops8.8 km3 h 15 min

8.8 kmdistance3 h 15 minwith stops9stops+32 mgain
0.9 sights8.3 efficiency0.5 hills0.0 length
Stops & elevation
Walking only 2 h+ up to 2 h 20 min insides+32 m climb along route
  1. College Street United Church
  2. Trinity-St. Paul's United Church
  3. Church of the Redeemer
  4. St. Paul's Bloor Street
  5. St. Basil's Church
  6. Church of the Holy Trinity
  7. St. Michael's Cathedral
  8. Cathedral Church of St. James
  9. St. Paul's Basilica
82–120 m

Photo: ViewpointRichiepipCC BY-SA 4.0

2.6/10
#42
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Street Art & Murals of Toronto

Signature Street Art

7 stops7.7 km2 h 15 min

7.7 kmdistance2 h 15 minwith stops7stops+42 mgain
1.0 sights7.9 efficiency0.7 hills0.0 length
Stops & elevation
Walking only 1 h 40 min+42 m climb along route
  1. Banksy mural
  2. Graffiti Alley
  3. Chinatown murals
  4. Uplifting Each Other - Alley murals
  5. Mural about Portuguese exploration of the New World
  6. Equilibrium Mural
  7. Courtyard murals
73–120 m

Photo: ViewpointRaysonho @ Open Grid Scheduler / Grid EnginePublic domain

2.5/10
#43
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Hidden Gems of Toronto: Off-the-Beaten-Path Walk

Hidden gems

11 stops9.0 km3 h 10 min

9.0 kmdistance3 h 10 minwith stops11stops+104 mgain
0.7 sights7.7 efficiency1.7 hills0.0 length
Stops & elevation
Walking only 2 h+ up to 2 h insides+104 m climb along route
  1. Puente de Luz
  2. Princess of Wales Theatre
  3. Canada Permanent Trust Building
  4. Berczy Park
  5. Church of the Holy Trinity
  6. St. Michael's Cathedral
  7. Mackenzie House
  8. Allan Gardens
  9. Panasonic Theatre
  10. St. Paul's Bloor Street
  11. Gardiner Museum
76–120 m

Photo: ViewpointOleg YunakovCC BY-SA 4.0

2.4/10
#44
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Easy Hidden Gems Walk in Toronto

Hidden gems

11 stops9.1 km3 h 20 min

9.1 kmdistance3 h 20 minwith stops11stops+73 mgain
0.7 sights7.7 efficiency1.2 hills0.0 length
Stops & elevation
Walking only 2 h+ up to 1 h 40 min insides+73 m climb along route
  1. Puente de Luz
  2. Princess of Wales Theatre
  3. Canada Permanent Trust Building
  4. Berczy Park
  5. St. Paul's Basilica
  6. St. Michael's Cathedral
  7. Mackenzie House
  8. Church of the Holy Trinity
  9. Buddies in Bad Times
  10. Allan Gardens
  11. Equilibrium Mural
76–108 m

Photo: ViewpointSimonPCC BY-SA 3.0

2.4/10
#45
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Toronto Parks Walk

Parks

10 stops10.4 km4 h

10.4 kmdistance4 hwith stops10stops+38 mgain
0.9 sights7.3 efficiency0.6 hills0.0 length
Stops & elevation
Walking only 2 h 20 min+38 m climb along route
  1. Sherbourne Common
  2. Sugar Beach Park
  3. Pier 27
  4. Berczy Park
  5. Toronto Sculpture Garden
  6. Allan Gardens
  7. Joel Weeks Park
  8. Underpass Park
  9. Biidaasige Park
  10. Cherry Beach
64–99 m

Photo: ViewpointTheTrolleyPoleCC0

2.3/10

Hills: higher = steeper along the walk. Stairs (when shown): metres of mapped stairways near the route — approximate, not a step countvisit times are estimates.

Toronto walking stats

From the 48 rated routes547 stops total160 unique places.

Most climb2 Days in Toronto: Walking Itinerary — Day 2+119 m along route
Most stops / kmFinancial District, Toronto: Walking Route5.2 stops per km
Least climbToronto in 2 Hours on Foot+0 m along route
Most stairs3 Days in Toronto on Foot — Day 2~145 m mapped stairways (approx., not step count)
Longest / shortest18.5 km1.2 km3 Days in Toronto on Foot — Day 1 / Financial District, Toronto: Walking Route
Places on routes160unique stop ids
How we score. Same formula for every route: Sights 50% (how notable the stops are)Efficiency 25% (less backtracking between stops)Hills 10% (how steep the walk is)Length fit 15% (distance vs the kind of walk). Stairs stay a fact in metres, not a quality bar. Avg score in the hero is the mean across all ranked walks.

Toronto FAQ

Short answers from this city’s data.

Best first-visit walk?
Towers of Toronto Walk (4.1 km, 1 h 20 min with stops) ranks #1 here.
Best months to walk Toronto?
May, Jun, Sep, Oct are usually the nicest months for walking.
Shortest walk?
Financial District, Toronto: Walking Route1.2 km, walking 15 min.
One hour in Toronto?
One Hour in Toronto: A Short Walk: walking 35 min, with stops 1 h 10 min, 6 stops.
One-day plan?
Toronto in One Day: Walking Itinerary: 20 stops, ~4 h 10 min on-route; suggested insides on marked stops; full day ≈ 6 h 10 min. Visit times are estimates.
Stairs and hills?
Hills is 10% of the score (higher = steeper along the walk). Stairs are not scored — when shown, they are metres of mapped stairways near the route (approximate; not a step count). Example: stairways ≈ 0 m.
Can I change stops?
Yes — open in Maps, edit, then paste into Lineo for a cleaner order.
Why are some Google Maps links split?
Google Maps caps how many stops fit in one directions link (we use 11). Longer walks are split into numbered buttons (1/2, 2/2, …). Open them in order — each part starts where the previous one ended.