Top 10 Free Things To Do and Attractions in Pickering

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Top 10 Free Things To Do and Attractions in Pickering

Casa Loma
Casa Loma
4.5 (19221 ratings)4.5 (6895 ratings)
Grand 18th-century castle featuring regular tours & gardens that are open seasonally.
1 Austin Terrace, Toronto, ON M5R 1X8, Canada
MuseumSights & LandmarksCastleEvent venueHistorical landmarkArchitectural BuildingsHistoric SitesSpecialty Museums
CN Tower
CN Tower
4.6 (45447 ratings)4.5 (22714 ratings)
Landmark, over 553-metre tower featuring a glass floor & a revolving eatery with panoramic views.
290 Bremner Blvd, Toronto, ON M5V 3L9, Canada
Sights & LandmarksEvent venueTower communication serviceArchitectural BuildingsObservation Decks & TowersPoints of Interest & Landmarks
St. Lawrence Market
St. Lawrence Market
4.6 (23115 ratings)4.5 (12769 ratings)
Spacious market with 100+ vendors, bakers, butchers & artisans, with produce & antiques on weekends.
93 Front St E, Toronto, ON M5E 1C3, Canada
MarketSights & LandmarksFarmers' marketFresh food marketHistorical landmarkArchitectural BuildingsFlea & Street MarketsPoints of Interest & Landmarks
Mentioned by Condé Nast Traveler
19 Best Things to Do in Toronto
"St. Lawrence Market is perhaps the most famous market in Toronto, and locals regularly shop its stalls for produce, meats, cheeses, and more. While the focus of your trip should be browsing the dozens of food stalls, it’s interesting to take a look at the architecture of the St. Lawrence Market, too. Though the current main building was erected in 1902, part of the Old City Hall, which dates to 1845, was incorporated into it."
Mentioned by VacationIdea
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"It serves as the place of work for 120 vendors, artisans, and merchants, many of them from families that have been shopping at the market for generations. The market consists of three main buildings. South Market hosts more than 120 shops selling fruit and vegetables, meat and fish, baked goods, dairy products, and much more."
Mentioned by Spoon University
50 Places to Eat in Toronto Before You Die
"With over 100 vendors, the St. Lawrence Market offers the best quality foods in all of Toronto. There’s just so much here, so start with some of my personal faves: veal sandwiches at Uno Mustachio, Buster’s Sea Cove for the lobster roll lineup, and the iconic Bacon Sandwiches at the Carousel Bakery."
Nathan Phillips Square
Nathan Phillips Square
4.6 (24772 ratings)4 (921 ratings)
Lively public space in front of city hall hosting events year-round & a busy ice rink in the winter.
100 Queen St W, Toronto, ON M5H 2N1, Canada
PlazaSights & LandmarksPoints of Interest & Landmarks
Mentioned by Globe Guide
A photography guide to the best spots in Toronto, Ontario
"The ingenious minds behind Nathan Phillips Square clearly had photographers in mind when they designed the urban plaza. Anchored by a massive fountain, the water creates striking reflections of new City Hall and the Toronto sign that frames the square. Nathan Phillips Square"
Toronto City Hall
Toronto City Hall
4.3 (591 ratings)4 (573 ratings)
Contemporary, iconic structure housing the mayor's office & offering tours.
100 Queen St W, Toronto, ON M5H 2N2, Canada
City HallSights & LandmarksArchitectural BuildingsGovernment BuildingsPoints of Interest & Landmarks
East Point Park
East Point Park
4.5 (796 ratings)
Park with lake views, trails & wildlife (birds & Monarch butterflies) plus a softball pavilion.
101 Copperfield Rd, Scarborough, ON M1E 3T9, Canada
Park
Mentioned by Myticketstoindia (CANADA)
Provincial Parks Near Me | Best Parks in Toronto city
"Situated astride Lake Ontario, East Point Park is one of Toronto’s largest parkland places spreading across an area of 136 acres. It is home to more than 178 species of birds and is also a migratory staging area for monarch butterflies. The unparalleled view of the landscape made up of meadow, beach, forest, and wetland is worth watching."
The Cathedral Church of St. James
The Cathedral Church of St. James
4.6 (783 ratings)4.5 (198 ratings)
An 1853 Gothic Revival cathedral, this Anglican parish holds services & offers concerts & events.
106 King St E, Toronto, ON M5C 2E9, Canada
Anglican churchSights & LandmarksCathedralSacred & Religious Sites
Kidstown Water Park
Kidstown Water Park
4.3 (677 ratings)4.5 (9 ratings)
3159 Birchmount Rd, Scarborough, ON M1V 1S4, Canada
Water parkWater & Amusement ParksPark
Mentioned by Culture Trip
Great Things to Do and See in Toronto With Kids
"During summer, there’s no better place to beat the heat than at Kidstown Water Park in Scarborough. The only water park operated by the City of Toronto, it offers free aquatic activities for young children including a tipping bucket, spray rings, squirting aquatic animals and a wading pool. With a large grassy area to picnic on, Kidstown is open from mid-June until the Sunday of Labour Day weekend."
Enoch Turner Schoolhouse Museum and Special Events Venue
Enoch Turner Schoolhouse Museum and Special Events Venue
4.4 (137 ratings)4.5 (8 ratings)
106 Trinity St, Toronto, ON M5A 3C6, Canada
MuseumSights & LandmarksHistorical placeHistorical landmarkHistory museumWedding venueHistoric Sites
Christie Pits Park
Christie Pits Park
4.6 (3523 ratings)4 (10 ratings)
Lively recreational area with ball fields & courts, children's play areas & a community garden.
750 Bloor St W, Toronto, ON M6G 3K4, Canada
ParkNature & Parks
Mentioned by TripSavvy
There's a Park for Every Interest in Toronto
"Conveniently located right across from Christie subway station, you’ll find multifaceted Christie Pits Park. This large patch of green space has a lot going for it and is justifiably popular all year round thanks to the Alex Duff Memorial Pool (complete with water slide) in the summer and toboggan-worthy hills in the winter. The park is also home to three baseball diamonds, a multi-sport field, basketball and volleyball courts, an artificial ice rink, a children's playground and labyrinth, a splash pad, a wading pool, and a community garden."
Mentioned by Myticketstoindia (CANADA)
Provincial Parks Near Me | Best Parks in Toronto city
"An 8.9-hectare park located at 750 Bloor Street West and Christie Street, the Christie Pits Parks is named after the famous Christie sand pits that were there until the early 1900s. The park is home to the Alex Duff Memorial Pool, basketball and volleyball courts, an artificial ice rink, a splash pad, a wading pool, and a multi-sport field. Besides, there is also a community area along with fire pit facilities."
Mentioned by destinationtoronto.com
Best Parks and Green Spaces in Toronto | Destination Toronto
"Covering an area of about 22 acres, Christie Pits is centrally located at the intersection of Bloor Street West and Christie Avenue. Originally called Willowvale Park, the area was nicknamed Christie Pits after the Christie Sand Pits which were housed here until the early 1900s. The park features a unique layout, sunken down below street level with sloping sides."

Top Rated Concerts and Shows in Pickering

Ed Mirvish Theatre
Ed Mirvish Theatre
4.6 (3582 ratings)4.5 (1339 ratings)
Historic, opulent venue with 2 grand balconies, offering large-scale touring musicals & stage shows.
244 Victoria St, Toronto, ON M5B 1V8, Canada
Performing arts theaterConcerts & ShowsEvent venueTheaters
Buddies in Bad Times Theatre
Buddies in Bad Times Theatre
4.6 (552 ratings)4.5 (13 ratings)
Venue for bold gay & lesbian theatrical expression that doubles as a vibrant bar & nightclub.
12 Alexander St, Toronto, ON M4Y 1B4, Canada
Performing arts theaterConcerts & ShowsNight clubTheaters
Mentioned by Nomadic Boys
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"an apt Celine-inspired tagline for this super quirky queer gem!. Buddies is a queer theatre space by day and on weekends transforms into one of Toronto's best gay nightclubs. And greatly needed, we might add!"
Bad Dog Comedy Theatre
Bad Dog Comedy Theatre
4.7 (428 ratings)4.5 (14 ratings)
Snug, contemporary venue for unscripted sketch & improv performances, plus classes & workshops.
875, Second Floor, Bloor St W, Toronto, ON M6G 1M4, Canada
Comedy clubConcerts & ShowsTheaters
Mentioned by canadiancomedy.ca
Top 5 Comedy Clubs in Toronto – Canadian Comedy
"The longest-running show of Toronto is considered the lousy dog theatre show where comedians are on a professional level, and home-in programs occurred. Almost 30years, this club train their comedian and specialized art of unscripted and unpremeditated performances held at the spot by any age of the person—the theatre train for excellent and affordable concerts and comedy. As theatres are small in size, but the laughter is enormous there."
Mentioned by YellowPages.ca
Great Toronto comedy clubs with improv classes | YP Smart Lists
"They have workshops for all levels of skill and confidence, whether you’ve never stood in front of a mic before or you’re fine-tuning a skill years in the making. The main focus at all classes is just having fun, so you’ll never feel put on the spot or pressured to step hugely out of your comfort zone. The biggest benefit of taking classes here is the history: Bad Dog is home to the longest continuously running improv show in Toronto."
Mentioned by Trip101
10 Comedy Clubs In Toronto, Canada - Updated 2021
"A post shared by maybe: carley (@carleythorne) on Jan 15, 2019 at 9:56am PST. Well-known for featuring comedy performances for more than 35 years, Bad Dog Theater Company is an award-winning comedy club in Toronto. It specializes in the art of improvised and unscripted comedy performances and entertains numerous visitors at quite affordable rates."

Best Nature and Parks (RV, National, Dog, etc) in Pickering

Christie Pits Park
Christie Pits Park
4.6 (3523 ratings)4 (10 ratings)
Lively recreational area with ball fields & courts, children's play areas & a community garden.
750 Bloor St W, Toronto, ON M6G 3K4, Canada
ParkNature & Parks
Mentioned by TripSavvy
There's a Park for Every Interest in Toronto
"Conveniently located right across from Christie subway station, you’ll find multifaceted Christie Pits Park. This large patch of green space has a lot going for it and is justifiably popular all year round thanks to the Alex Duff Memorial Pool (complete with water slide) in the summer and toboggan-worthy hills in the winter. The park is also home to three baseball diamonds, a multi-sport field, basketball and volleyball courts, an artificial ice rink, a children's playground and labyrinth, a splash pad, a wading pool, and a community garden."
Mentioned by Myticketstoindia (CANADA)
Provincial Parks Near Me | Best Parks in Toronto city
"An 8.9-hectare park located at 750 Bloor Street West and Christie Street, the Christie Pits Parks is named after the famous Christie sand pits that were there until the early 1900s. The park is home to the Alex Duff Memorial Pool, basketball and volleyball courts, an artificial ice rink, a splash pad, a wading pool, and a multi-sport field. Besides, there is also a community area along with fire pit facilities."
Mentioned by destinationtoronto.com
Best Parks and Green Spaces in Toronto | Destination Toronto
"Covering an area of about 22 acres, Christie Pits is centrally located at the intersection of Bloor Street West and Christie Avenue. Originally called Willowvale Park, the area was nicknamed Christie Pits after the Christie Sand Pits which were housed here until the early 1900s. The park features a unique layout, sunken down below street level with sloping sides."
Purple Woods Conservation Area
Purple Woods Conservation Area
4.4 (306 ratings)4 (30 ratings)
38 Coates Rd E, Oshawa, ON L1H 7K4, Canada
ParkNature & ParksNature & Wildlife Areas
Allan Gardens
Allan Gardens
4.6 (4550 ratings)4.5 (568 ratings)
A collection of plants from around the world housed in a cast-iron & glass building dating to 1910.
160 Gerrard St E, Toronto, ON M5A 2E5, Canada
Botanical gardenNature & ParksGardens
Mentioned by Thrillist
The Best Places to Be Outside in Toronto
"While not technically outdoors, the Allan Gardens Conservatory delivers a whiff of nature any time of year: even if it's 10 degrees below freezing. Founded in 1858, the 16,000-square-foot greenhouse inside Allan Gardens park is home to hundreds of plants from around the globe, including tropical orchids, palms, banana trees, and jade vine. There are benches where you can pass an afternoon with a book, or you can opt for a paid tour to learn more about flora you likely won’t find in the wild anywhere in Canada."
Mentioned by Jamie Sarner
Toronto Architecture: The City's Classic Landmarks
"Allan Gardens is among Toronto's major tourist attractions and is one of its oldest parks. George Allan, who was a prominent politician and cultural leader, donated this five-acre parcel of land to the city in 1858. One of the most beautiful flower conservatorieswas built in the middle of the park and today attracts crowds with its vast collection of exotic plants and popular annual flower shows."
Mentioned by Indie88
11 Spots to Immerse Yourself In Nature In Toronto
"A post shared by VIVIEN TRINH (@vivientrinh) on Aug 1, 2018 at 6:24pm PDT. It’s always summer at Allen Gardens!. This gorgeous conservatory is huge and within the city’s east end – from 10 a.m."

Best Fine Dining in Pickering

Jump Restaurant
Jump Restaurant
4.2 (788 ratings)
Globally inspired American cuisine served in a polished space with a glass atrium & courtyard patio.
18 Wellington St W, Toronto, ON M5L 1G4, Canada
Fine dining restaurantBarEvent venue
Avelo Restaurant
Avelo Restaurant
4.5 (367 ratings)
Internationally inspired, locally sourced vegan fare served in a calm eatery with an open kitchen.
51 St Nicholas St, Toronto, ON M4Y 1W6, Canada
RestaurantFine dining restaurantVegan restaurant
Mentioned by Eater
The 38 Best Restaurants in Toronto
"The restaurant is quiet about it, but the food here is entirely vegan. Rather than trumpet the politics of its choice, the kitchen modestly prepares food without animal products, surprising the palate with foraged moss, obscure grains, seaweed-extracted umami, and fermented vegetables. The menu also boasts wood-fired flatbreads, fancy mushrooms, and soup so creamy that it’s hard to believe it’s not made with butter."
Mentioned by Culture Trip
15 Restaurants in Toronto for Vegans, Vegetarians and Curious Carnivores
"This vegan establishment has made a name for itself largely due to its team of creative, innovative chefs. Using their respective backgrounds, this group of restaurateurs is cooking up some of the most exciting vegan fare in the city. Expect dishes like artichoke barigoule ravioli and seedling salad with za’atar; porcini mushroom and cauliflower soup; and charcoal gnocchi."
Mentioned by Justin Plus Lauren
Best Vegan Restaurants in Toronto: The Ultimate Toronto Vegan Guide
"Avelo Restaurant, formerly called Awai, is an innovative, vegan, fine dining restaurant in Toronto. Avelo offers tasting menus in multiple courses (three, five, and eight courses) that continually rotate with the seasons. At the restaurant, they bake their own bread, make their own vinegars and preserves, and create their own vegan cheeses."
Kabul Express
Kabul Express
4.2 (1390 ratings)
Afghan grill offering traditional dishes & oven-baked bread for dine-in, takeout & delivery.
126 Dundas St E, Toronto, ON M5B 1E2, Canada
Afghani restaurantFine dining restaurantHalal restaurant
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Vacation Rentals, Airbnb, Hotels & Cabins near Pickering

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