Toronto can be expensive, but it doesn't have to be. The city offers countless free activities, from world-class museums on certain days to hidden parks and public art. Here's how to experience Toronto without spending a dime.
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Free Museum Days
- Art Gallery of Ontario - Free Wednesday evenings 6-9pm
- Royal Ontario Museum - Free third Tuesday of each month 5:30-8:30pm
- Bata Shoe Museum - Pay what you can Thursday 5-8pm
- Aga Khan Museum - Free Wednesdays
Parks and Nature
- High Park - Toronto's largest park with zoo, cherry blossoms, and hiking trails
- Toronto Islands - Free once you're there (ferry costs $9 return)
- Don Valley Trail System - 80km of trails through ravines
- Tommy Thompson Park - Urban wilderness on the Leslie Street Spit
- Scarborough Bluffs - Dramatic cliffs overlooking Lake Ontario
Waterfront Activities
- Harbourfront Centre - Free concerts, festivals, and exhibitions year-round
- Sugar Beach - Urban beach with pink umbrellas and Muskoka chairs
- Martin Goodman Trail - 56km waterfront cycling and walking path
Street Art and Culture
- Graffiti Alley - Rush Lane near Queen West covered in street art
- Kensington Market - Colourful murals throughout the neighbourhood
- Distillery District - Victorian industrial architecture and public sculptures
Free Events
- Pedestrian Sundays - Kensington Market car-free events (May-October)
- TIFF Bell Lightbox - Free screenings and exhibitions
- Nathan Phillips Square - Concerts, skating (winter), and events year-round
Check Toronto Events Calendar for more free happenings.
Views and Photo Spots
- Riverdale Park East - Best skyline view in the city
- Chester Hill Lookout - Hidden viewpoint in Playter Estates
- Polson Pier - Sunset views of the skyline
