Central Waterfront Travel Guide
Toronto





Visit Central Waterfront
Popular places to visit

Harbourfront Centre
Enjoy concerts and dance performances, food festivals and art exhibitions, at this multipurpose entertainment center situated on Toronto’s waterfront.

Queen's Quay Terminal
During your trip to Toronto, you can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Queen's Quay Terminal. Experience the acclaimed art galleries and entertainment choices in this vibrant area.

HTO Park
Why not spend a care-free afternoon at HTO Park during your travels in Toronto? Discover the top-notch restaurants and acclaimed art galleries in this vibrant area.
Toronto Music Garden
Toronto Music Garden is just one of the places to see in Toronto, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Experience the entertainment choices and acclaimed theatre scene in this vibrant area.
Jack Layton Ferry Terminal
Explore the waterfront in Toronto with a trip to Jack Layton Ferry Terminal. Discover the top-notch restaurants and acclaimed art galleries in this vibrant area.
Ireland Park
Explore the great outdoors at Ireland Park, a lovely green space in Toronto. Discover the top-notch restaurants and acclaimed art galleries in this walkable area.
Things to do

City Sightseeing Toronto Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

Toronto: Ripley's Aquarium of Canada Entry Ticket

Hockey Hall of Fame Admission Ticket

Niagara Falls Day Tour From Toronto with Maple Syrup Tasting Experience

Art Gallery of Ontario: General Admission

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Top hotels in Central Waterfront

Radisson Blu Toronto Downtown
Room clean , great staff
Reviewed on 12 Feb 2026

The Westin Harbour Castle, Toronto
All of the above. The wait staff in the breakfast restaurant were exceptional. One waiter remembered me from the last time I was here three years ago. A good visit and my family said next time they come they would book here for sure.
Reviewed on 9 Feb 2026

Chelsea Hotel, Toronto
I love the Chelsea hotel for many reasons, the location is close to places to eat, shop and transit ttc( streetcar or subway on college street). The staff are welcoming, attentive and friendly it's one of the best hotels in the city, beds are comfortable .I got a room upgrade which gave me an nessspresso ...
Reviewed on 14 Feb 2026

Hotel Riu Plaza Toronto
Room was gorgeous and clean, staff was incredibly friendly. Will absolutely stay here again when I’m in the city.
Reviewed on 9 Feb 2026

Holiday Inn Toronto Downtown Centre by IHG
good ambience
Reviewed on 14 Feb 2026

One King West Hotel & Residence
Excellent stay overall, just the blanket between the sheets acting a duvet was yellow and not an actual duvet but not a deal breaker for a future stay.
Reviewed on 13 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Central Waterfront

Toronto Entertainment District
Travellers choose Toronto Entertainment District for its popular aquarium. Hop aboard the metro at Spadina Ave at Bremner Blvd North Side Stop or Spadina Ave at Front St West North Side Stop and check out top sights like Rogers Centre.

Financial District
Gourmet restaurants great entertainment and top sights from Hockey Hall of Fame to Four Seasons Centre – discover Financial District, a destination also famous for its shopping.

CityPlace
If you're spending time in CityPlace, check out sights like Rogers Centre or The Path and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Spadina Ave at Bremner Blvd Stop or Spadina Ave at Bremner Blvd North Side Stop.

Wellington Place
If you're spending time in Wellington Place, check out sights like Spadina Avenue Shopping District or The Path and hop on the metro to see more of the city at King St West at Portland St East Side Stop or King St West at Spadina Ave West Side Stop.

St. Lawrence
While you're in St. Lawrence, take in top sights like St. Lawrence Market or Meridian Hall, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at King St East at Jarvis St East Side Stop or King St East at Jarvis St West Side Stop.

Old Toronto
If you're spending time in Old Toronto, check out sights like CF Toronto Eaton Centre or CN Tower and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Dundas St West at Bay St Stop or Queen St West at Bay St Stop.
