Central Waterfront Travel Guide

Toronto

An ice skating rink with people skating, surrounded by modern buildings and a brick building labeled "The Power Plant".
A city skyline with a prominent tower, a large tree, and a building with a sign.
A waterfront with a bridge, boats, and tall buildings including a tower.
A marina at sunset with several sailboats docked, reflecting in calm waters, surrounded by buildings and trees.
A waterfront boardwalk with a covered seating area and a Ferris wheel in the background.

Stay near popular Central Waterfront attractions

A waterfront with a large ferry named Ste. Marie I, people sitting on benches, and a sailboat in the background.

Harbourfront Centre

8.8/10 (1,130 reviews)
Enjoy concerts and dance performances, food festivals and art exhibitions, at this multipurpose entertainment center situated on Toronto’s waterfront.
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Things to do

Picture 1 for Activity Ripley's Aquarium of Canada: Sharks After Dark Entry Ticket

Ripley's Aquarium: Sharks After Dark Entry (After 5PM)

฿1,094
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Ripley's Aquarium: Sharks After Dark Entry (After 5PM)
Toronto: Ripley's Aquarium of Canada Entry Ticket

Toronto: Ripley's Aquarium of Canada Entry Ticket

฿1,094
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Toronto: Ripley's Aquarium of Canada Entry Ticket
Hockey Hall of Fame Admission Ticket

Hockey Hall of Fame Admission Ticket

฿799
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Hockey Hall of Fame Admission Ticket
Toronto: Casa Loma Entry Ticket

Toronto: Casa Loma Entry Ticket

฿1,063
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Toronto: Casa Loma Entry Ticket
Art Gallery of Ontario: General Admission

Art Gallery of Ontario: General Admission

฿709
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Art Gallery of Ontario: General Admission
Arcadia Earth Toronto - An Immersive Art Experience

Arcadia Earth Toronto Admission

฿1,288
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Arcadia Earth Toronto Admission
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Top hotels in Central Waterfront

Queen Hotel DT

Queen Hotel DT

2 out of 5
Toronto ON
The price is ฿4,151 per night from 27 Jul to 28 Jul
฿4,151
฿7,593 total
27 Jul - 28 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Toronto. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, in-room washers/dryers and an in-room coffee maker. Popular attractions Scotiabank Arena and Ripley's Aquarium ...
8/10 Very good! (104 reviews)
"All was well. I just would have liked led a TV in the bedroom area."

Reviewed on 23 Jul 2026

Queen Hotel DT
The Westin Harbour Castle, Toronto

The Westin Harbour Castle, Toronto

4 out of 5
1 Harbour Sq Toronto ON
The price is ฿8,853 per night from 26 Jul to 27 Jul
฿8,853
฿10,854 total
26 Jul - 27 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this family-friendly hotel in Toronto. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), room service and a health club. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,293 reviews)
"We stayed in the renovated tower. Bathroom smelled wet and musty. Overall it was a nice place to stay."

Reviewed on 23 Jul 2026

The Westin Harbour Castle, Toronto
Radisson Blu Toronto Downtown

Radisson Blu Toronto Downtown

3.5 out of 5
249 Queen's Quay West Toronto ON
The price is ฿9,059 per night from 23 Aug to 24 Aug
฿9,059
฿10,851 total
23 Aug - 24 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Toronto. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff ...
9/10 Wonderful! (3,205 reviews)
"Clean Hotel, staff could be a bit friendlier upon leaving and arriving. Constant drilling noise, didnt know there was renovations being done until arrival, would of been nice to know at booking. Although work was only during day hours. Room service would of been a good option, lack of vending machines. ..."

Reviewed on 23 Jul 2026

Radisson Blu Toronto Downtown
Toronto Don Valley Hotel and Suites

Toronto Don Valley Hotel and Suites

3.5 out of 5
175 Wynford Drive Toronto ON
The price is ฿24,000 per night from 25 Jul to 26 Jul
฿24,000
฿29,425 total
25 Jul - 26 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this family-friendly hotel in Toronto. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant in ...
Toronto Don Valley Hotel and Suites
Chelsea Hotel, Toronto

Chelsea Hotel, Toronto

4 out of 5
33 Gerrard St W Toronto ON
The price is ฿6,462 per night from 26 Jul to 27 Jul
฿6,462
฿7,923 total
26 Jul - 27 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this family-friendly hotel in Toronto. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 indoor pools and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant in their ...
9/10 Wonderful! (709 reviews)
"This hotel is very family friendly! Many amenities for kids and it gives them a place to create and play! The only downside is the outside noise. So much traffic noise!"

Reviewed on 23 Jul 2026

Chelsea Hotel, Toronto
Fairmont Royal York

Fairmont Royal York

4 out of 5
100 Front St West Toronto ON
Fully refundable
The price is ฿9,345 per night from 3 Aug to 4 Aug
฿9,345
฿11,194 total
3 Aug - 4 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Toronto. Enjoy 3 restaurants, 3 bars/lounges and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant in their reviews. ...
Fairmont Royal York
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Where to stay in Central Waterfront

Find the best Central Waterfront areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A row of international flags in front of a historic building with ornate architecture.

Downtown Toronto

Known for its must-see aquarium and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Downtown Toronto. Check out top attractions like CF Toronto Eaton Centre and Scotiabank Arena, and jump on the metro at Dundas St West at Yonge St Stop or Dundas Station to see more of the city.

A modern building with a unique angular design, illuminated at dusk.
Photo by Leo Li
Open Photo by Leo Li

North York

Travellers love North York for its popular shops, and you can see more of Toronto by jumping on the metro at Sheppard West Station or Wilson Station. You might spend time checking out top sights like Yorkdale Shopping Centre and Rogers Stadium.

A nighttime city street with a moving train, illuminated buildings, and a sign for the Princess of Wales Theatre.

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.

A coastal landscape with cliffs, a small island, and calm waters at sunset.
Photo by ‎‎‎‎‎‎Princess Garcia
Open Photo by ‎‎‎‎‎‎Princess Garcia

Scarborough

You might take some time to check out the abundant dining options in Scarborough. Spend some time visiting top spots like Scarborough Town Centre, and catch the metro at Scarborough Centre Station or McCowan Station to see more of the area.

A pedestrian bridge with a white arch structure, surrounded by tall buildings and greenery.

Etobicoke

You might take some time to check out the abundant dining options in Etobicoke. Spend some time visiting top spots like Sherway Gardens, and catch the metro at Islington Station or Royal York Station to see more of the area.

Central Waterfront Travel Guide