The Greater Toronto Area is the biggest metropolitan in Canada. With a population of 6 million people, and over 140 languages spoken, in my opinion, Toronto is the place to be. But it can also be a little overwhelming to explore such a big city on a budget. Here are my Top 5 list of things you can do and places you can explore without breaking the bank!
Toronto Islands
Escape the hustle and bustle of the city! You don’t have to venture far if you are looking for a day at the beach. Simply take the ferry and in minutes you will be transported to a beautiful island. You can have a nice picnic, BBQ, or even play a volleyball game by the beach.
Everything you need to know about planning your next trip to the Toronto Islands can be found here.
ROMwalks
The Royal Ontario Museum hosts weekly guided walking tours across the city. Get a little exercise as you explore various neighbourhoods in Toronto and learn about the history and architecture the city has to offer. Theses guided tours take place from May to mid-October. In 2016, 36 walks will be free and will take you around 9 different neighbourhoods. All you have to do is find the walk that interests you, meet at the designated location, and look for the purple umbrella! Don’t forget to wear comfortable shoes.
Click here for a list of upcoming ROMwalks.
Scarborough Museum
Located just east of Toronto, Scarborough is a city that must be explored. Any type of cuisine you might be looking for, you can be sure to find it in Scarborough! But their culinary richness isn’t the only thing that makes this city a great place to visit. There is also a lot of history to be discovered. Hidden within the Thomson Memorial Park you can find the Scarborough Museum. You can learn about the history of the city as well as take in incredible exhibits. Admission is optional, you pay what you can.
Click here for everything you need to know about the Scarborough Museum.
High Park
Visit the largest park in the city. The park features a zoo, playgrounds, picnic areas, hiking trails, and much more. A guaranteed day of fun for everyone in the family. Take a stroll on Grenadier Pond or visit the beautiful Japanese Cherry trees. Bring along your furry best friend and take them to the dog park so they can also enjoy the day. A natural gem in the city, the park can easily be accessed by TTC or by car.
Here is everything you need to know for your next visit.
Rouge Beach Scarborough
Another great escape in the city! This is a great post from my U of T classmate’s blog. You can explore everything Rouge Beach has to offer. Fishing, Kayaking, these are just a couple of activities you can do. If you are looking for a nice quiet space to take in the great weather and have a little escape from the chaos of the city, I think you will enjoy Rouge Beach!
Read the post on Toronto Frugal.
Useful Links
August is just around the corner, which means there are only a few weeks left before fall comes knocking on our doors. Here are a couple of great websites where you can find free activities around the city.
To Do Canada
This post outlines activities happening every day this summer.
Toronto Frugal
My classmate has a great blog about enjoying the city while keeping yourself on a budget. You can also follow her on Twitter @torontofrugal
Toronto Girl Discovers 
Thanks for the tips! I like that you represent Scarborough – my home borough or city or town or whatever we call it nowadays!
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