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Free things to do in Toronto
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items Toronto can be an expensive City, but if you know where to look, there are actually many hidden free-of-charge gems. here are some of my fave things to do in Toronto, all of which are completely free.
Having a drink and picnic with friends in Christie Pitts is truly the best summer and fall experience.
Christie Pits Park
This contemporary art museum is right at Harbourfront, which is always a lovely area for a walk, and is completely free year round.
The Power Plant Contemporary Art Gallery
The Toronto Reference Library has so many cool services that are free, like 3D printing, workshops, and kids events. It's also a stunning library, with the coolest elevators.
Toronto Public Library - Toronto Reference Library
Once a month and every weekend in October & November, the ROM offers free access to their main floor. It's a stunning museum on the inside and out, and the dinosaurs are especially cool!
Royal Ontario Museum
Every Wednesday evening the AGO offers free admission. The second floor has stunning wooden pannelling, and their collection of Indigenous art is spectacular.
Art Gallery of Ontario
Each Holiday season there's an incredible Christmas Market in the Distillery District. It is ticketed on weekends and in evenings, but if you get there in the late afternoon you don't have to pa an entry fee, and if you stay long enough, you get to s...
The Distillery Historic District
Woody's is an amazing place to see Drag free of charge! Unlike most other clubs in the City, there is no cover for entry, so as long as you're willing to wait in line or get there early, you can see incredible Drag for just the price of a drink.
Woody's and SAILOR
Allan Gardens is a beautiful free indoor conservatory-style garden that is free to enter. I used to go here on dates a lot hehe and it's the best!
Allan Gardens
Glad Day has moved to a new location, so be sure to check their website for more info. Glad Day was the first Queer Bookstore in the world, and is a great place to go look at books, read, and if it's in your budget, grab a coffee.
Glad Day Bookshop
High Park is absolutely stunning in all seasons. Take a walk through the park and visit the High Park Zoo, which is completely free. And fun fact: when I was in University, one of the capybaras from the Zoo escaped and was walking loose around Toront...
High Park