Day 1: Downtown Toronto

CN Tower and EdgeWalk (reservation required) → Rogers Centre exterior → maple bacon sandwich at St. Lawrence Market → red-brick alleys in the Distillery District → dinner on Queen Street West.

Day 2: Toronto Islands & Museums

Ferry to Toronto Islands for the best skyline views → afternoon at the Royal Ontario Museum (renowned for dinosaur fossils and Chinese artifacts) → afternoon tea or dinner in Chinatown → evening in the historic Distillery District, where brick-walled bars and galleries make for a fitting finale.

Day 3: Niagara Falls Day Trip

Depart by bus or private car in the morning (approx. 1.5 hours) → Table Rock Welcome Centre to feel the Horseshoe Falls mist up close → Hornblower "Voyage to the Falls" boat cruise → tunnels and observation tower behind the falls → Floral Clock and Queen Victoria Park → evening light and fireworks show (summer) before returning.

Day 4: Towns & Departure

Stroll the British-style streets of Niagara-on-the-Lake → ice wine tasting and garden tours at wineries → outlet shopping in Toronto → depart from Pearson Airport. With extra time, consider a day trip to the Thousand Islands or Ottawa.

Tips

• Toronto’s public transit uses the PRESTO card; single rides cost around CAD 3.30 with free transfers within two hours.
• Peak wait times for the Hornblower boat are 11:00–15:00; go early.
• Niagara-on-the-Lake is the birthplace of ice wine; tastings at wineries are often paid and require moderation, a designated driver, or a guided tour.
• Restaurants near the falls are pricey; opt for lakeside dining in town for lunch.
• Toronto Pearson Airport experiences heavy traffic during peak hours; allow 30 extra minutes beyond navigation estimates.
• Lake Island ferries can have long queues in season; water taxis along the shore are an alternative.