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Destination template · 12 days

Toronto & Ottawa in 12 days

5 sightseeing days in Toronto, a dedicated relocation day, then 6 days in Ottawa. Includes Royal Ontario Museum and Bytown Museum, with guide-listed dining suggestions.

Adapted from community travel guides · Researched Sources & notes

The stops are drawn from the guides below; daily order, times and durations are our suggested adaptation. Available map pins are approximate, not provider-verified; missing coordinates remain unset. Prices are left unknown; check tickets, opening hours and transport before booking.

Route data adapted from Wikivoyage contributors, with our own selection and suggested timing; shared under CC BY-SA 4.0. Source pages link to contributor histories. This is an editorial multi-day schedule; the source community has not rated this itinerary.

  • Stay in Toronto for the first 5 sightseeing days; move to Ottawa on day 6, then stay for 6 sightseeing days. Book accommodation in both bases rather than returning each night.
  • The 348 km figure is approximate straight-line separation, not transit distance. The relocation day reserves room for travel and check-in without promising a direct service or a same-day connection. Verify the journey before booking this two-base plan.
  • City visits and restaurants are adapted from the linked retained community-guide material, not newly verified opening hours, live menus or first-hand visits. Suggested times are editable planning blocks. Check closures, reservations, accessibility and dietary needs.
  • Cover photo shows the first city. Original source and photo credits remain attached. Adapted community route selections retain CC BY-SA 4.0 attribution; source research dates remain in the individual stop and dining notes.
6 local dining picks added to this itineraryDining sources

These picks have positive travel-guide coverage or a named professional recommendation; they are not live customer ratings. Suggested times are not reservations. Confirm service days, dietary needs and prices. Other days remain open for your own food discoveries.

  • Day 1 · King Noodle Restaurant — Dim sum. Community guide highlights this restaurant’s food or dining experience positively. Wikivoyage contributors ↗
  • Day 2 · La Palette — Restaurant meal; ask about house specialties. Community guide highlights this restaurant’s local popularity. Wikivoyage contributors ↗
  • Day 3 · Cafe Diplomatico & Restaurant — Restaurant meal; ask about house specialties. Community guide highlights this restaurant’s local popularity. Wikivoyage contributors ↗
  • Day 7 · Di Rienzo — Restaurant meal; ask about house specialties. Community guide highlights this restaurant’s local popularity. Wikivoyage contributors ↗
  • Day 8 · Beckta — Restaurant meal; ask about house specialties. Community guide highlights this restaurant’s food or dining experience positively. Wikivoyage contributors ↗
  • Day 9 · Signatures — Restaurant meal; ask about house specialties. Community guide highlights this restaurant’s food or dining experience positively. Wikivoyage contributors ↗

Sources checked 2026-10-30. Community-guide dining data is adapted from Wikivoyage contributors under CC BY-SA 4.0; source pages link to contributor histories.

Toronto & Ottawa itinerary: 12 days at a glance

Review the original daily plan before editing below. Times and durations are suggested planning blocks; dining stops are not reservations. Your personal edits appear in the editor and downloads.

Day 1: Toronto: Royal Ontario Museum & Art Museum at the University of Toronto

  • · Royal Ontario Museum · 120 min
  • · Transfer to Art Museum at the University of Toronto · 30 min
  • · Art Museum at the University of Toronto · 120 min
  • · Dinner: King Noodle Restaurant (Dim sum) · 75 min

Day 2: Toronto: Art Gallery of Ontario & CN Tower

  • · Art Gallery of Ontario · 120 min
  • · Transfer to CN Tower · 30 min
  • · CN Tower · 75 min
  • · Dinner: La Palette (Restaurant meal; ask about house specialties) · 75 min

Day 3: Toronto: Casa Loma Parkette & Casa Loma

  • · Casa Loma Parkette · 120 min
  • · Transfer to Casa Loma · 30 min
  • · Casa Loma · 75 min
  • · Dinner: Cafe Diplomatico & Restaurant (Restaurant meal; ask about house specialties) · 75 min

Day 4: Toronto: St Michael's Catholic Cathedral & Friar's Music Museum

  • · St Michael's Catholic Cathedral · 90 min
  • · Transfer to Friar's Music Museum · 30 min
  • · Friar's Music Museum · 120 min

Day 5: Toronto: Trinity Bellwoods Park & Fort York National Historic Site

  • · Trinity Bellwoods Park · 120 min
  • · Transfer to Fort York National Historic Site · 30 min
  • · Fort York National Historic Site · 75 min

Day 6: Toronto → Ottawa: travel and check-in

  • · Relocate: Toronto → Ottawa · 600 min

Day 7: Ottawa: Bytown Museum & National Gallery

  • · Bytown Museum · 120 min
  • · Transfer to National Gallery · 30 min
  • · National Gallery · 120 min
  • · Dinner: Di Rienzo (Restaurant meal; ask about house specialties) · 75 min

Day 8: Ottawa: Canada Agriculture and Food Museum & Carleton University Art Gallery

  • · Canada Agriculture and Food Museum · 120 min
  • · Transfer to Carleton University Art Gallery · 30 min
  • · Carleton University Art Gallery · 120 min
  • · Dinner: Beckta (Restaurant meal; ask about house specialties) · 75 min

Day 9: Ottawa: Canada Aviation and Space Museum & Strathcona Park

  • · Canada Aviation and Space Museum · 120 min
  • · Transfer to Strathcona Park · 30 min
  • · Strathcona Park · 120 min
  • · Dinner: Signatures (Restaurant meal; ask about house specialties) · 75 min

Day 10: Ottawa: Canadian Museum of Nature & Confederation Park

  • · Canadian Museum of Nature · 120 min
  • · Transfer to Confederation Park · 30 min
  • · Confederation Park · 120 min

Day 11: Ottawa: Canadian War Museum & Bank of Canada Currency Museum

  • · Canadian War Museum · 120 min
  • · Transfer to Bank of Canada Currency Museum · 30 min
  • · Bank of Canada Currency Museum · 120 min

Day 12: Ottawa: Laurier House National Historic Site & Ottawa Art Gallery

  • · Laurier House National Historic Site · 75 min
  • · Transfer to Ottawa Art Gallery · 30 min
  • · Ottawa Art Gallery · 120 min

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Day 1
  • 09:30120m
    100 Queens Park

    Check admission, timed-entry availability and the current exhibition or visitor route. Approximate map pin; confirm the entrance. Source: Wikivoyage contributors, https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/Toronto/Yorkville_and_the_Annex (CC BY-SA 4.0). Selection and timing adapted; route data shared under CC BY-SA 4.0.

  • 12:0030m
    Toronto

    Estimated transfer allowance between visits (0.51 km straight-line distance, not road distance). Check walking, transit, ferry or taxi options before travelling; allow a meal break before the 15:00 visit.

  • 15:00120m
    15 King’s College Circle

    Check admission, timed-entry availability and the current exhibition or visitor route. Approximate map pin; confirm the entrance. Source: Wikivoyage contributors, https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/Toronto/Yorkville_and_the_Annex (CC BY-SA 4.0). Selection and timing adapted; route data shared under CC BY-SA 4.0.

  • 18:0075m
    Dining
    296 Spadina Ave

    Dim sum. Community guide highlights this restaurant’s food or dining experience positively. Suggested dining time, not a booking. Confirm service days, availability, dietary needs and current menu prices before travelling. Guide-listed service: Thu-Tue 9:30AM-8:30PM. Recheck with the restaurant. About 1.2 km straight-line from the preceding stop; allow transit or taxi time as needed, not a measured walking route. Approximate map pin; confirm the entrance. Dining source: Wikivoyage contributors, https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/Toronto/Kensington-Chinatown (checked 2026-10-30). Guide recommendations are not live customer star ratings. Wikivoyage revision 5387623; selection and timing adapted under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Day 2
  • 09:30120m
    317 Dundas St W

    Check admission, timed-entry availability and the current exhibition or visitor route. Approximate map pin; confirm the entrance. Source: Wikivoyage contributors, https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/Toronto/Kensington-Chinatown (CC BY-SA 4.0). Selection and timing adapted; route data shared under CC BY-SA 4.0.

  • 12:0030m
    Toronto

    Estimated transfer allowance between visits (1.31 km straight-line distance, not road distance). Check walking, transit, ferry or taxi options before travelling; allow a meal break before the 15:00 visit.

  • 15:0075m
    301 Front St W

    Use this as a flexible sightseeing stop; check current visitor access before setting dates. Approximate map pin; confirm the entrance. Source: Wikivoyage contributors, https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/Toronto/Entertainment_and_Financial_Districts (CC BY-SA 4.0). Selection and timing adapted; route data shared under CC BY-SA 4.0.

  • 18:0075m
    Dining
    492 Queen St W

    Restaurant meal; ask about house specialties. Community guide highlights this restaurant’s local popularity. Suggested dining time, not a booking. Confirm service days, availability, dietary needs and current menu prices before travelling. Guide-listed service: 11AM-11PM daily. Recheck with the restaurant. About 1.3 km straight-line from the preceding stop; allow transit or taxi time as needed, not a measured walking route. Approximate map pin; confirm the entrance. Dining source: Wikivoyage contributors, https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/Toronto/Kensington-Chinatown (checked 2026-10-30). Guide recommendations are not live customer star ratings. Wikivoyage revision 5387623; selection and timing adapted under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Day 3
  • 09:30120m
    328 Walmer Rd

    Check weather and access conditions; arrange any required ferry or return transport separately. Approximate map pin; confirm the entrance. Source: Wikivoyage contributors, https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/Toronto/Midtown (CC BY-SA 4.0). Selection and timing adapted; route data shared under CC BY-SA 4.0.

  • 12:0030m
    Toronto

    Estimated transfer allowance between visits (0.15 km straight-line distance, not road distance). Check walking, transit, ferry or taxi options before travelling; allow a meal break before the 15:00 visit.

  • 15:0075m
    1 Austin Terrace

    Use this as a flexible sightseeing stop; check current visitor access before setting dates. Approximate map pin; confirm the entrance. Source: Wikivoyage contributors, https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/Toronto/Midtown (CC BY-SA 4.0). Selection and timing adapted; route data shared under CC BY-SA 4.0.

  • 18:0075m
    Dining
    594 College St

    Restaurant meal; ask about house specialties. Community guide highlights this restaurant’s local popularity. Suggested dining time, not a booking. Confirm service days, availability, dietary needs and current menu prices before travelling. Guide-listed service: Sun-Thu 8AM-1AM, Fri Sat 8AM-2AM. Recheck with the restaurant. About 2.5 km straight-line from the preceding stop; allow transit or taxi time as needed, not a measured walking route. Approximate map pin; confirm the entrance. Dining source: Wikivoyage contributors, https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/Toronto/West_End (checked 2026-10-30). Guide recommendations are not live customer star ratings. Wikivoyage revision 5405658; selection and timing adapted under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Day 4
  • 09:3090m
    200 Church St

    Check visitor access and worship times; follow site-specific dress and photography rules. Approximate map pin; confirm the entrance. Source: Wikivoyage contributors, https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/Toronto/Yonge-Dundas (CC BY-SA 4.0). Selection and timing adapted; route data shared under CC BY-SA 4.0.

  • 12:0030m
    Toronto

    Estimated transfer allowance between visits (0.35 km straight-line distance, not road distance). Check walking, transit, ferry or taxi options before travelling; allow a meal break before the 15:00 visit.

  • 15:00120m
    279 Yonge St, 2nd floor

    Check admission, timed-entry availability and the current exhibition or visitor route. Approximate map pin; confirm the entrance. Source: Wikivoyage contributors, https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/Toronto/Yonge-Dundas (CC BY-SA 4.0). Selection and timing adapted; route data shared under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Day 5
  • 09:30120m
    Queen St & Strachan Ave

    Check weather and access conditions; arrange any required ferry or return transport separately. Approximate map pin; confirm the entrance. Source: Wikivoyage contributors, https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/Toronto/West_End (CC BY-SA 4.0). Selection and timing adapted; route data shared under CC BY-SA 4.0.

  • 12:0030m
    Toronto

    Estimated transfer allowance between visits (1.08 km straight-line distance, not road distance). Check walking, transit, ferry or taxi options before travelling; allow a meal break before the 15:00 visit.

  • 15:0075m
    250 Fort York Blvd

    Use this as a flexible sightseeing stop; check current visitor access before setting dates. Approximate map pin; confirm the entrance. Source: Wikivoyage contributors, https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/Toronto/Harbourfront (CC BY-SA 4.0). Selection and timing adapted; route data shared under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Day 6
  • 08:00600m
    Toronto → Ottawa

    Dedicated relocation day from Toronto to Ottawa; no transport is booked. The city centres are approximately 348 km apart in a straight line, not a measured road or rail route. Choose and book a suitable flight, train, bus or ferry; confirm operating days, total door-to-door time, luggage rules and arrival before making reservations. This full-day block is reserved time, not a timetable. Move the following day if your journey needs longer.

Day 7
  • 09:30120m
    1 Canal Ln

    Check admission, timed-entry availability and the current exhibition or visitor route. Approximate map pin; confirm the entrance. Source: Wikivoyage contributors, https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/Ottawa (CC BY-SA 4.0). Selection and timing adapted; route data shared under CC BY-SA 4.0.

  • 12:0030m
    Ottawa

    Estimated transfer allowance between visits (0.41 km straight-line distance, not road distance). Check walking, transit, ferry or taxi options before travelling; allow a meal break before the 15:00 visit.

  • 15:00120m
    380 Sussex Dr

    Check admission, timed-entry availability and the current exhibition or visitor route. Approximate map pin; confirm the entrance. Source: Wikivoyage contributors, https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/Ottawa (CC BY-SA 4.0). Selection and timing adapted; route data shared under CC BY-SA 4.0.

  • 18:0075m
    Dining
    111 Beech Street

    Restaurant meal; ask about house specialties. Community guide highlights this restaurant’s local popularity. Suggested dining time, not a booking. Confirm service days, availability, dietary needs and current menu prices before travelling. Guide-listed service: Mon-Fri 7:30AM-9PM, Sat Sun 8AM-7PM. Recheck with the restaurant. About 3.5 km straight-line from the preceding stop; allow transit or taxi time as needed, not a measured walking route. Approximate map pin; confirm the entrance. Dining source: Wikivoyage contributors, https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/Ottawa (checked 2026-10-30). Guide recommendations are not live customer star ratings. Wikivoyage revision 5385939; selection and timing adapted under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Day 8
  • 09:30120m
    861 Prince of Wales Dr

    Check admission, timed-entry availability and the current exhibition or visitor route. Approximate map pin; confirm the entrance. Source: Wikivoyage contributors, https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/Ottawa (CC BY-SA 4.0). Selection and timing adapted; route data shared under CC BY-SA 4.0.

  • 12:0030m
    Ottawa

    Estimated transfer allowance between visits (0.86 km straight-line distance, not road distance). Check walking, transit, ferry or taxi options before travelling; allow a meal break before the 15:00 visit.

  • 15:00120m
    St. Patrick's Building, 1125 Colonel By Drive

    Check admission, timed-entry availability and the current exhibition or visitor route. Approximate map pin; confirm the entrance. Source: Wikivoyage contributors, https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/Ottawa (CC BY-SA 4.0). Selection and timing adapted; route data shared under CC BY-SA 4.0.

  • 18:0075m
    Dining
    226 Nepean Street

    Restaurant meal; ask about house specialties. Community guide highlights this restaurant’s food or dining experience positively. Suggested dining time, not a booking. Confirm service days, availability, dietary needs and current menu prices before travelling. Service hours need confirmation. About 3.2 km straight-line from the preceding stop; allow transit or taxi time as needed, not a measured walking route. Approximate map pin; confirm the entrance. Dining source: Wikivoyage contributors, https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/Ottawa (checked 2026-10-30). Guide recommendations are not live customer star ratings. Wikivoyage revision 5385939; selection and timing adapted under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Day 9
  • 09:30120m
    11 Aviation Parkway

    Check admission, timed-entry availability and the current exhibition or visitor route. Approximate map pin; confirm the entrance. Source: Wikivoyage contributors, https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/Ottawa (CC BY-SA 4.0). Selection and timing adapted; route data shared under CC BY-SA 4.0.

  • 12:0030m
    Ottawa

    Estimated transfer allowance between visits (4.15 km straight-line distance, not road distance). Check walking, transit, ferry or taxi options before travelling; allow a meal break before the 15:00 visit.

  • 15:00120m
    25 Range Rd

    Check weather and access conditions; arrange any required ferry or return transport separately. Approximate map pin; confirm the entrance. Source: Wikivoyage contributors, https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/Ottawa (CC BY-SA 4.0). Selection and timing adapted; route data shared under CC BY-SA 4.0.

  • 18:0075m
    Dining
    453 Laurier Ave. East

    Restaurant meal; ask about house specialties. Community guide highlights this restaurant’s food or dining experience positively. Suggested dining time, not a booking. Confirm service days, availability, dietary needs and current menu prices before travelling. Guide-listed service: Tue-Sat 5:30–10PM. Recheck with the restaurant. About 0.2 km straight-line from the preceding stop; allow transit or taxi time as needed, not a measured walking route. Approximate map pin; confirm the entrance. Dining source: Wikivoyage contributors, https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/Ottawa (checked 2026-10-30). Guide recommendations are not live customer star ratings. Wikivoyage revision 5385939; selection and timing adapted under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Day 10
  • 09:30120m
    240 McLeod St. K2P2R1

    Check admission, timed-entry availability and the current exhibition or visitor route. Approximate map pin; confirm the entrance. Source: Wikivoyage contributors, https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/Ottawa (CC BY-SA 4.0). Selection and timing adapted; route data shared under CC BY-SA 4.0.

  • 12:0030m
    Ottawa

    Estimated transfer allowance between visits (1.08 km straight-line distance, not road distance). Check walking, transit, ferry or taxi options before travelling; allow a meal break before the 15:00 visit.

  • 15:00120m
    Elgin St

    Check weather and access conditions; arrange any required ferry or return transport separately. Approximate map pin; confirm the entrance. Source: Wikivoyage contributors, https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/Ottawa (CC BY-SA 4.0). Selection and timing adapted; route data shared under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Day 11
  • 09:30120m
    1 Vimy Place

    Check admission, timed-entry availability and the current exhibition or visitor route. Approximate map pin; confirm the entrance. Source: Wikivoyage contributors, https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/Ottawa (CC BY-SA 4.0). Selection and timing adapted; route data shared under CC BY-SA 4.0.

  • 12:0030m
    Ottawa

    Estimated transfer allowance between visits (1.21 km straight-line distance, not road distance). Check walking, transit, ferry or taxi options before travelling; allow a meal break before the 15:00 visit.

  • 15:00120m
    30 Bank St

    Check admission, timed-entry availability and the current exhibition or visitor route. Approximate map pin; confirm the entrance. Source: Wikivoyage contributors, https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/Ottawa (CC BY-SA 4.0). Selection and timing adapted; route data shared under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Day 12
  • 09:3075m
    335 Laurier Ave.

    Use this as a flexible sightseeing stop; check current visitor access before setting dates. Approximate map pin; confirm the entrance. Source: Wikivoyage contributors, https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/Ottawa (CC BY-SA 4.0). Selection and timing adapted; route data shared under CC BY-SA 4.0.

  • 12:0030m
    Ottawa

    Estimated transfer allowance between visits (0.84 km straight-line distance, not road distance). Check walking, transit, ferry or taxi options before travelling; allow a meal break before the 15:00 visit.

  • 15:00120m
    50 Mackenzie King Bridge

    Check admission, timed-entry availability and the current exhibition or visitor route. Approximate map pin; confirm the entrance. Source: Wikivoyage contributors, https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/Ottawa (CC BY-SA 4.0). Selection and timing adapted; route data shared under CC BY-SA 4.0.

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