Top 10 Free Things To Do and Attractions in Whitby

"Did you know Toronto is home to the world's best food market?. According to National Geographic magazine, the St. Lawrence Market in the southeast end of the city's downtown core has the globe's greatest collection of vendors selling all manner of food. Walk around the indoor marketplace, in operation since 1803, and you'll find permanent vendors hawking the freshest seafood, cheeses from around the world, and meats and produce grown just outside the city."

"Old York's sensational St Lawrence Market has been a neighborhood meeting place for over two centuries. The restored, high-trussed 1845 South Market houses more than 120 specialty food stalls and shops: cheese... Top ChoiceTower in Entertainment & Financial Districts"

"Whether you are a former Toronto Maple Leaf or more like Bambi on the ice, it is always a romantic choice to hold hands and attempt to stay upright on skates. Nathan Phillips Square is the perfect place to while away a romantic hour or two. Located right in front of City Hall and around the corner from the Eaton's Centre and popular restaurants, it is a great activity to sandwich between other downtown pursuits."

"This year, due to the pandemic, the Toronto Outdoor Art Fair created an online platform where you can buy from artists and designers all year long!. Check out the site for artworks including jewellery, ceramics, printmaking, textiles and more, and find local shops that support Toronto makers. www.torontooutdoor.art"

"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"

"Since the 1800s, when the Beach boasted amusement rides and quaint cottages, both tourists and Torontonians alike have flocked to this east-end neighbourhood. With tennis courts, a baseball diamond, wading pool in the summer and ice rink during the winter, not to mention the picturesque bandstand and playgrounds, it’s no wonder that Kew Gardens is the go-to venue for those in the know. The park regularly hosts events, with movie nights a favourite throughout the summer; it’s also home to the Beach Guild of Fine Art, a group of local artists who regularly host exhibits and sales in the Historic Gardener’s Cottage."

"Kew Gardens is a large park in The Beaches neighbourhood of Toronto. The park stretches from Queen Street East to Lake Ontario at Kew Beach. Kew Garden is castle themed!"

"Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport to city centre: This airport is located on one of the Toronto Islands and serves national flights and international flights from the US.Free shuttles are available from the airport to Union Station. The airport is so close to the city centre that it won’t cost you a fortune to grab a taxi. Uber is also available."

"Catch the ferry at the pier and enjoy a few hours on Toronto Island. Keep up to date with the news as it has closed due to flooding; however, it hopes to reopen to the public by the end of June. There are riding trails, parks, and a lovely amusement park perfect for young families. Do check the website to ensure ferries are departing."

"Overlooking Toronto Harbour and the Toronto Islands, this scenic area is the ideal place to picnic and soak up the sun!. There are many photogenic spots worth stopping by, including Sugar Beach, Cabana Pool Bar, and Canoe Landing."

"Just a short ferry trip away, and you’re immersed in over 600 acres of beauty on Toronto Island. The island provides a parkland paradise; if not for the spectacular skyline view, it would be easy to forget you’re anywhere near the city. There’s plenty of fun on offer for the family, not to mention awesome options for spring or summer dates"

"Riverdale Farm is another urban animal adventure, but here’s something for you, caregivers: visiting the farm is totally free, 365 days a year!. Tucked in behind Cabbagetown, it’s the perfect place to get a glimpse of life outside the city without venturing far. Watch cows swat flies with their tails, little pigs happily munch away, spot the tiniest baby goats and sheep in the spring, and learn about the animals, too!"

"A post shared by Hand & Stone Canada (@handandstonecanada) on Nov 21, 2019 at 12:20pm PST. Looking for a hot stone massage?. This is one of the best Toronto spas for exactly that."

"The first of its kind in Eastern Canada, this incredibly popular 10-year-old spa offers traditional Turkish baths. Lose yourself in the dreamy ritual, which involves relaxing in a steam room filled with both cool and hot air, followed by a bath on a 108 degree marble table. It's said to "resonate deeply with mind, body and spirit."

"Located in the trendy King West area, Hammam Spa is based on the traditional Turkish baths that can be found throughout Europe and the Middle East. Demonstrating a high level of commitment and dedication to its clients, Hammam Spa offers a full service co-ed spa. Services include manicures, pedicures, and various spa treatments."

"Elaborately decorated Chinese and Japanese sweets are the specialty at Superego Sun. That means you’ll find gorgeous moon cakes, taro cakes, and mochi cakes. But they also have an amazing selection of character and kawaii (Japanese “cuteness”) cakes, featuring Peppa Pig, Sailormoon, mermaids, unicorns, princesses, Rilakkuma, Elsa/Frozen, and more."

"Specializing in soft serve ice cream smothered in toppings like cookie crumbs, sprinkles and nuts, La Diperie, which has three locations in the city (Queen St., Bay St., and the Danforth) also sells a handful of creative ice cream bars. Some of these include a cheesecake Oreo dip pressed with Smarties, and a chocolate dipped bar coated in coconut flakes. La Diperie also sells four vegan-friendly ice cream bars in vanilla, chocolate, mango and raspberry flavours."

"717 Bay St, 1-877-599-4438 // 372 Danforth Ave, 416-901-7130 // 3264 Yonge St, 647-461-8542. La Diperie is a playful ice cream parlour concept from Montreal. In Toronto, La Diperie now has three ice cream shops located on Bay Street, Danforth Avenue and Yonge Street."

"This Montreal import has made a frosty business from giving soft-serve seekers almost too many choices. In store they have 30 dips in funky flavours like lemonade and pistachio. Their toppings game is strong, too."

"It’s one of the comfiest, most laidback comedy clubs in the city, with absolutely no pretensions and a rotating list of comedy nights each month. The only rule is to show up with a willing attitude because once you walk in through the door, anything goes. Quality of improv runs from just-getting-started to genuinely brilliant, so you’ll have a lot of people to teach you."

"A post shared by Dave Martin (@davemartincomedian) on Nov 10, 2015 at 9:27pm PST. Founded in 2008, Comedy Bar is one of the outstanding comedy clubs in Toronto who will make you laugh uncontrollably. Watch some of the best sketch comedy, stand-up, and improv performances here, by established as well as comic performers."

"If you are looking to enjoy comedy performances while eating scrumptious food, make sure you visit The Groove Bar & Grill when holidaying in Toronto. It’s a family-owned establishment well-equipped with big-screen televisions hosting outstanding comedy shows. Spend time here laughing your head off at hilarious performances."

"Watch comic performances of some of the best comedians from the Toronto and entire Canada by visiting The Boom, a decade-old comedy club in the capital of Ontario. A fabulous sketch comedy troupe based in Toronto perform comedy shows to entertain the laugh-seekers visiting it. It’s open only on Thursday evening."