Built in the early 20th century, the Gothic Revival castle-style mansion of Casa Loma draws visitors from far and wide to explore its museum and gardens. Today the mansion invites visitors to explore ornate rooms, the stables, wine cellar, gardens and interesting exhibits. The castle even features a vintage car exhibition, with cars dating to the early 1900s. While visiting, be sure to stop by the gift shop and Castle Café. © Anderm | Dreamstime.com

For all things art, world culture and natural history, head to the Royal Ontario Museum. One of the largest museums in North America and the largest in Canada, the museum houses more than 13 million items and 40 galleries spanning historical periods across the world, as far back as the dinosaurs. The museum is especially known for its extensive collection of Art Deco artifacts. © Sunju1004 | Dreamstime.com

In need of some retail therapy? Queen West is the heart of cutting-edge boutiques, art galleries and even restaurants in Toronto. While in the area, stop by Graffiti Alley, parallel to Queen Street West, where some of the best examples of Toronto’s street art and mural culture are on display. © Jon Bilous | Dreamstime.com

The St. Lawrence Market, established in the early 20th century, is so large, it encompasses two sites. Visitors today can wander the stalls selling everything from flowers to pastries, beverages to cheese, art to coffee. © Thevirex | Dreamstime.com

Once the site of a large, 19th-century whiskey distiller, the Distillery District today features 40 heritage buildings across 13 acres and 10 streets. The Distillery District represents the largest collection of Victorian-era industrial architecture in North America. The district especially comes to life in winter with the Toronto Christmas Market. © Chrisstanley | Dreamstime.com

Coordinate your trip to Toronto with a Toronto Raptors basketball game. Their home arena, Scotiabank Arena, located in the South Core district, also hosts the Toronto Maple Leafs of the National Hockey League. © Wwphoto | Dreamstime.com

Scanning Toronto’s skyline, you’ll see CN Tower, a communications and observation tower stretching more than 1,800 feet tall. The 147-floor tower features EdgeWalk, where visitors can walk on and around the roof of the main pod of the tower. The structure, boasting the world’s highest full-circle, hands-free walk, is also home to 360 Restaurant. © Chu-wen Lin | Dreamstime.com