Toronto On A Budget: 3-Day Adventure

Discover Toronto without breaking the bank: budget-friendly adventure awaits you!

21 June 2023

Exploring Toronto on a budget can be an ideal option for budget travelers. One can explore the stunning city’s top attractions, like the CN Tower and the Toronto Islands, without breaking the bank. With various free activities, affordable accommodation, and cheap eats the trip to Toronto is budget-friendly.

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Travel plan

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Day 1

City Sights and Local Eats

  • Check in at the budget-friendly HI Toronto Hostel
  • Stroll the vibrant streets of Kensington Market
  • Visit the iconic CN Tower for panoramic views
  • Nibble on street food at St. Lawrence Market
  • Savor authentic Chinese food at Rol San Restaurant
  • Catch a show or movie at TIFF Bell Lightbox
Day 2

Culture and Nature

  • Take a ferry to Toronto Islands for a relaxed day in nature
  • Explore the Royal Ontario Museum for Canadian and international art and history
  • Walk through Graffiti Alley for some of the city's best street art
  • Head to the Distillery District for a fun and unique shopping experience
  • Have dinner at The Rex Jazz & Blues Bar for great music and food
Day 3

Sports and Nightlife

  • Visit Hockey Hall of Fame to learn more about Canada's favorite sport
  • Take a walk along Lake Ontario and see the city skyline
  • Have lunch at Poutini's House of Poutine for a classic Canadian dish
  • Tour the Steam Whistle Brewery for tasty beer and views
  • Go to Queen Street West for live music and bars like The Drake and The Horseshoe Tavern.

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How to get there

Plane

The best way to get to Toronto by plane is to fly into Toronto Pearson International Airport, which has connections to many major cities around the world.

Car

Driving to Toronto is a viable option from various cities across North America. From New York City, it takes approximately 8 hours to reach Toronto via I-90E and over the Niagara Falls border crossing.

Train

There is the VIA Rail train service from Montreal to Toronto that provides scenic views of the countryside and the journey takes approximately 4-5 hours.

Boat

There are currently no direct boat routes to Toronto, however, you can take a ferry from Rochester, NY to Toronto Island Airport and then take a short flight to Toronto's Billy Bishop Airport.

Bus

Taking a coach bus from New York City's Port Authority Bus Terminal is a popular way to get to Toronto. Bus companies like Greyhound and Megabus provide direct services to Toronto's Bus Terminal.

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Toronto

Toronto - the city that's always bragging about being the centre of the universe, but at least they make a mean poutine and apologize for it afterwards.

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Toronto On A Budget: 3-Day Adventure

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