The Perfect One Day in Toronto Itinerary For 2024

Having lived in Toronto for 20 years, we have explored every corner of the fourth largest city in North America. While traveling full-time, we had the opportunity to pop in and visit Toronto as tourists, getting a different point of view. While this beautiful city on the shores of Lake Ontario can’t be fully explored in 24 hours, we understand that a lot of people only have one day in Toronto.
So, we’ve created the perfect one day in Toronto itinerary to help you see the best of the city while having a few adventures to make the most of your short stay.

1 Day in Toronto Itinerary

Getting around Toronto for this itinerary is easy with the TTC (Toronto Transit Commission), the city’s public transit. You will either walk or hop on the streetcar or subway. If you really want to see a lot, Ubers are readily available. Make sure to get a PRESTO Card so you can easily use public transport during your one-day stay in Toronto. It is good for the Subway, Streetcars, and Buses. We have a map at the bottom of this one-day Toronto Itinerary that you can download and follow along with.

Morning

This itinerary is going to take you to the top Toronto attractions that tourists will want to see. Since it is only a one day itinerary for people coming into Toronto for a day trip or for people who have a short time, we’re sticking to the downtown core and most popular attractions. If this is your first visit to Toronto, you are going to want to see all of these places before you branch out.

Explore the Distillery District

Starting in the East End of Toronto, head to the nearby Distillery District, a pedestrian-only village filled with Victorian-era buildings, art galleries, boutique shops, and charming cafes. Grab a coffee to go at Balzac’s And enjoy a leisurely stroll, photography, and trying some of the treats such as Soma Chocolatemaker for handmade chocolates.

The Distillery District is one of the top year-round tourist attractions in Toronto, with an awesome Christmas Market in the winter and plenty of restaurants, boutique shops, and breweries to enjoy. When you visit Toronto, this is not to be missed. Morning is a nice to visit before the crowds get too busy.

When you finish in the Distillery District, start walking into town along the Esplanade where you care going to enjoy your next stop and to grab some breakfast.

Start with a Coffee at St. Lawrence Market

Who doesn’t love starting at a market? I think wherever we go in the world begins…