Marriott Downtown at CF Toronto Eaton Centre

The best time to visit Toronto is from late May to early October, with June and September offering the most pleasant weather: warm days, lower humidity, and fewer rain days. July and August are the hottest and rainiest months, with frequent afternoon showers. Spring (April) and fall (November) are cooler and wetter, while winter is cold with occasional snow. The Toronto International Film Festival in early September is a famous draw, but the city is enjoyable throughout the summer and early fall.

Downtown Toronto suits first-timers, with the CN Tower, Ripley's Aquarium, and easy transit. Yorkville is upscale and walkable, near the Royal Ontario Museum and boutique shops. The Entertainment District is lively, close to theaters and the St. Regis or Shangri-La. The Harbourfront offers lake views and a relaxed pace, with the Radisson Blu nearby.

Start with the CN Tower for skyline views, then Ripley's Aquarium of Canada for its underwater tunnel. The Royal Ontario Museum offers natural history and world cultures, while Casa Loma is a castle with gardens and towers. is the civic heart with its reflecting pool and Toronto sign. The holds a strong Canadian and European collection.