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Toronto Fan Travel Guide
Canada's largest city and home of the Raptors, Maple Leafs, Blue Jays, and TFC. Drake's adopted hometown and the NBA's northern outpost. Incredible diversity drives one of North America's best food scenes, from Pai Thai to Bar Raval.
Toronto Fan Travel Blueprint
FanTravel tracks 3 events and 12 fan-favorite local spots in Toronto — here's how to turn them into a fan trip:
- What fans can already use: 3 fan weekend ideas that could turn into huge weekends and 12 fan-favorite hotels, restaurants, bars, and things to do.
- Main event anchor: FAN EXPO Canada on August 22, 2024.
- Stay + eat core: Shangri-La Hotel Toronto with Canoe Restaurant & Bar can frame your pre-event window.
- Night + recovery: Bar Raval plus BMO Field can round out day two.
Sample 48-Hour Fan Route
- Day 1 Arrival: Check in at Shangri-La Hotel Toronto, settle near the event zone, and open your first local meal block.
- Day 1 Peak: Center the night around FAN EXPO Canada and then push into post-event fan energy at Bar Raval.
- Day 2 Closeout: Use daytime space for BMO Field, then finish with Canoe Restaurant & Bar before departure.
Celebrity Sightings in Toronto
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Drake, the global superstar and Toronto's most famous ambassador, is a proud Blu
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Justin Bieber, the Canadian pop megastar from Stratford, Ontario, has repped the
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The Weeknd (Abel Tesfaye), the Grammy-winning R&B superstar from Scarborough, On
Drake
Drake, Toronto's most famous cultural ambassador, has shown support for Toronto
The Weeknd
The Weeknd (Abel Tesfaye), the Grammy-winning R&B superstar from Scarborough, On
Michael Bublé
Michael Bublé, the multi-platinum Canadian singer from Burnaby, British Columbia
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Keegan-Michael Key attended his first Eras Tour at Rogers Centre in Toronto, twe
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Montreal-born DJ and producer Kaytranada served as opener for The Weeknd's Toron
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Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow awarded The Weeknd the key to the city ahead of his ho
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Shangri-La Hotel Toronto
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Hotel X Toronto
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The Ritz-Carlton Toronto
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The Drake Hotel
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The Pint Public House
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Kensington Market Food Crawl
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Venues in Toronto
Where to Stay in Toronto
Fan Stay
Shangri-La Hotel Toronto
Toronto's premier luxury hotel on University Avenue, a 10-minute walk from Scotiabank Arena. The 202-room hotel features a world-class spa, heated indoor pool, and the celebrated Bosk restaurant. Drake's go-to recommendation for visiting friends. Visiting NBA and NHL teams frequently stay here.
Fan Stay
Hotel X Toronto
Luxury waterfront hotel on the Exhibition Place grounds with a massive athletic club, rooftop pool, and stunning lake views. Steps from BMO Field and a short walk to Scotiabank Arena, making it ideal for visiting fans catching TFC, Argonauts, or Raptors games.
Fan Stay
The Drake Hotel
Culture-forward boutique hotel on West Queen West with rotating art installations, a rooftop bar, and live music programming. Visiting fans and artists alike stay here for its creative energy and easy access to Toronto's sporting venues.
Fan Stay
The Ritz-Carlton Toronto
Toronto's most prestigious hotel address, the Ritz-Carlton sits in the heart of the Entertainment District, a five-minute walk from Scotiabank Arena. Visiting NBA players, touring musicians, and A-list celebrities make this their Toronto base. The TOCA restaurant and spa are world-class, and the corner suites overlook Lake Ontario.
Fan Stay
The Shangri-La Toronto
Toronto's sleekest luxury tower — Drake reportedly maintained a suite. Jay-Z & Beyoncé, Justin Bieber.
Fan Stay
Bisha Hotel Toronto
Stylish boutique hotel in the Entertainment District, a five-minute walk down Blue Jays Way to the ballpark.
Fan Stay
DoubleTree by Hilton Toronto Downtown
Full-service downtown hotel within walking distance of Rogers Centre.
Fan Stay
Toronto Marriott City Centre Hotel
Hotel built directly inside Rogers Centre, with rooms and suites that look out onto the playing field.
Where to Eat in Toronto
Fan Eats
Canoe Restaurant & Bar
Elevated Canadian cuisine on the 54th floor of the TD Bank Tower with sweeping views of Toronto's skyline and Lake Ontario. A power-dining destination where Raptors and Leafs executives regularly entertain, just blocks from Scotiabank Arena.
Fan Eats
Drake's Pick 6ix
Drake's own sports bar and restaurant in King West featuring massive screens, game-day energy, and upscale bar food with a Toronto twist. LeBron James, Travis Scott, and The Weeknd visit regularly when in the city.
Fan Eats
Pai Northern Thai Kitchen
Toronto's most popular Thai restaurant, consistently voted the city's best. Located in the Entertainment District near Scotiabank Arena, it's the go-to pregame spot for Raptors fans. The Khao Soi and Pad Thai are legendary. Drake has been spotted here multiple times.
Fan Eats
Richmond Station
Chef Carl Heinrich's farm-to-table restaurant in the heart of downtown Toronto, celebrated for its seasonal Canadian menu. Located a short walk from Scotiabank Arena, it's a favorite among fans looking for a refined pre-game dinner before Raptors or Leafs matchups.
Fan Eats
Sotto Sotto
Subterranean Italian in Yorkville where Drake, The Weeknd, LeBron James, and Kevin Hart carb-load by candlelight.
Fan Eats
St. Lawrence Market
Named the world's best food market by National Geographic, this 200+ year-old market houses over 120 vendors selling peameal bacon sandwiches, cheese, pastries, and fresh produce.
Fan Eats
Mascot Brewery
Brewpub in the Entertainment District near the stadium serving craft beer and shareable plates.
Fan Eats
The Pint Public House
Spacious two-floor sports pub on Front Street near the ballpark, known for wings, ribs and draught beer.
Fan Eats
Union Chicken
Rotisserie and fried-chicken restaurant inside Union Station, a short walk to Rogers Centre.
Best Bars in Toronto
Bar Raval
Stunning Art Nouveau-inspired pintxos bar on College Street carved entirely from mahogany. Serves Spanish-style small bites and expertly crafted cocktails. One of the most beautiful bars in North America and a favorite among visiting musicians and athletes after shows at nearby venues.
Bellwoods Brewery
Toronto's most acclaimed craft brewery with a bustling Ossington Avenue taproom serving innovative sours, IPAs, and stouts alongside a curated food menu.
Craft Beer Market
Massive 100-tap craft beer hall in the heart of downtown Toronto with giant screens and a bustling gameday atmosphere. The go-to pregame spot for Raptors, Leafs, and Blue Jays fans looking for local brews before heading to the arena.
Rebel Nightclub
Toronto's 2,500-capacity waterfront mega-club. Drake, Travis Scott, The Weeknd command the city's biggest stage.
Steam Whistle Brewery
Housed in a historic roundhouse at the base of the CN Tower, Steam Whistle brews premium pilsner steps from Scotiabank Arena and Rogers Centre.
Real Sports Bar & Grill
Large, highly rated sports bar beside Scotiabank Arena with a giant HD screen, a short walk from Rogers Centre.
Steam Whistle Brewing
Brewery in the historic John Street Roundhouse, the closest spot to Rogers Centre, with a beer garden.
The Loose Moose
Long-running Front Street sports bar and grill near the stadium with Ontario craft beer and pub food.
Fan Attractions in Toronto
Attraction
BMO Field
BMO Field on the Toronto waterfront is the home of Toronto FC and the CFL's Toronto Argonauts, situated beside Exhibition Place within easy walking distance of the CN Tower. The Reds faithful and their passionate supporter groups create a European-style atmosphere that stood out when TFC became the first Canadian MLS team to win the Cup in 2017. The lakeside location is one of North American sport's most scenic settings.
Things to Do
CN Tower EdgeWalk
Walk hands-free along the outside ledge of the CN Tower's main pod, 356 meters above downtown Toronto. The EdgeWalk is the world's highest full-circle hands-free walk, offering unobstructed views of the Rogers Centre, Scotiabank Arena, and Lake Ontario far below. An adrenaline rush to pair with a Toronto sports weekend.
Things to Do
Distillery District
A beautifully preserved Victorian industrial district turned pedestrian village with galleries, boutiques, restaurants, and the largest collection of Victorian industrial architecture in North America.
Attraction
Hockey Hall of Fame
Explore the Hockey Hall of Fame in downtown Toronto's Brookfield Place, home to the original Stanley Cup, interactive shooting and goaltending games, and exhibits honoring the legends of the NHL. The 65,000-square-foot museum is the ultimate destination for hockey fans from around the world.
Things to Do
Kensington Market Food Crawl
Toronto's eclectic Kensington Market neighborhood offers global street food, vintage shops, and dive bars — a pre-game foodie adventure unlike anywhere else.
Things to Do
Kensington Market Neighbourhood Walk
Kensington Market is Toronto's bohemian heart — a walkable neighbourhood of vintage shops, Caribbean roti spots, Portuguese bakeries, and record stores that music and sports fans discover and immediately love. On Pedestrian Sundays in summer, the car-free streets fill with buskers, food vendors, and Toronto Blue Jays fans in blue jerseys enjoying the city's most authentic neighbourhood experience. It's the perfect cool-down walk after a Rogers Centre game or a Massey Hall concert.
Attraction
Maple Leaf Square (Jurassic Park)
The outdoor plaza that became globally famous as Jurassic Park during the Toronto Raptors' 2019 NBA Championship run, with crowds of 12,000 watching on a giant screen in scenes of pure joy. On Raptors and Leafs playoff nights the square fills hours before tip-off. The energy when OVO comes on the speakers and the crowd erupts is a Toronto sports rite of passage.
Attraction
Ripley's Aquarium of Canada
Walk through underwater tunnels past sharks and rays at this CN Tower-adjacent aquarium — a hit with families combining sports trips with Toronto sightseeing.
Attraction
Scotiabank Arena
Home to both the Toronto Raptors and Toronto Maple Leafs, Scotiabank Arena is the beating heart of Toronto sports culture. The arena offers behind-the-scenes tours that include locker room access and the tunnel players walk through on game night. Even on non-game days it buzzes with activity and fan merchandise.
Celebrity Guides for Toronto
Toronto Fan Media
Frequently Asked Questions About Toronto
Popular celebrity dining spots in Toronto include Canoe Restaurant & Bar, Drake's Pick 6ix, Pai Northern Thai Kitchen. See our full guide for more recommendations.
Visit our Toronto city guide for a complete list of sports teams, venues, and upcoming events.
Top-rated fan bars in Toronto include Bar Raval, Bellwoods Brewery, Craft Beer Market.
Recommended fan stays in Toronto: Shangri-La Hotel Toronto, Hotel X Toronto, The Drake Hotel. All within easy reach of major venues.
Use our Toronto fan weekend ideas to connect top events with local hotels, bars, restaurants, and attractions.