Head to Toronto for city vibes and budget-friendly fun. Affectionately known as the downtown of Canada, Toronto offers all the international flair, eclectic dining and sporty excitement you need, but with the added growing live music scene you want.
Save your pennies for a great dinner and live show, cocktails at a swanky bar or a fun tour by hitting up all the free activities you can throughout the day.
Tour the city on a free, 90-minute walking excursion and get your bearings, take in the sites and get a little background information and lay of the land for free. Tour Guys offer free walking tours through Toronto with options downtown, along the waterfront, in Old Town, ghost tours and more.
Depending on the time of year, Toronto has a few fun and free film festivals to check out. During the summer, travelers head to the open-air Christie Pits Film Festival held Sundays June 30–Aug. 25, and Regent Park Film Festival, hosted Nov. 20–23.
Check out some fun live music and entertainment July 5–28 at the Beaches Jazz Festival. This free and wholesome event brings near month-long workshops and concerts to the heart of Toronto. Plan your stay along with the free event and maximize your “free” time in the city.
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