Destinations Canada Top 10 Attractions on Yonge Street Check out some of the major attractions along this famous street By Jessica Padykula Jessica Padykula Jessica Padykula is a contributing writer who covers all things Toronto. TripSavvy's editorial guidelines Updated on 08/20/19 Welcome to Yonge Street. bukharova/Getty Images Yonge Street is Toronto's most famous street, and it was once the longest street in the world according to the Guinness World Records. While it remains a very long street, that title was taken away in 1999. The issue surrounding the true length of Yonge Street stems around whether Yonge Street and Highway 11, which ends in Rainy River on the Ontario-Minnesota border, are the same thing. Without the extra length of that stretch of pavement, Yonge Street officially ends in Barrie. Yonge Street does remain, however, one of downtown Toronto’s most dynamic streets where you’ll find a plethora of things to see and do, whether you’re in the mood for shopping, catching a movie, heading to the theater or checking out some of the city’s major attractions. 01 of 10 Shop the CF Toronto Eaton Centre TripSavvy / Kristjan Veski View Map Address 220 Yonge St, Toronto, ON M5B 2H1, Canada Get directions Phone +1 416-598-8560 Web Visit website Shoppers take note: CF Toronto Eaton Centre features more than 250 shops and attracts almost 50 million visitors annually. The airy, light-filled mall is also the first Canadian shopping center to feature both a Nordstrom and a Saks Fifth Avenue. When you get hungry or need a break from shopping, there are a wide range of eating options here, from fast food outlets to sit-down restaurants. 02 of 10 Browse Yorkville TripSavvy / Kristjan Veski View Map Address 1200 Bay St. #310, Toronto, ON M5R 2A5, Canada Get directions Phone +1 416-928-3553 Web Visit website If want to check out another popular shopping area in Toronto, add Bloor-Yorkville to your list, located just steps away from the intersection of Yonge and Bloor. This is where you’ll find some of the city’s most upscale shopping—think Gucci, Hermès, Tiffany & Co., and Chanel. Yorkville is also home to numerous restaurants, bars and art galleries. 03 of 10 Hang Out at Yonge-Dundas Square TripSavvy / Brakethrough Media View Map Address 1 Dundas St E, Toronto, ON M5B 2R8, Canada Get directions Phone +1 416-979-9960 Web Visit website Yonge-Dundas Square is a one-acre outdoor public and event space at the intersection of Yonge Street and Dundas Street, located directly across from the Eaton Centre. The square features a wide range of activities and events throughout the year and especially during the summer, including free outdoor concerts and movies, as well as seasonal festivals. 04 of 10 Visit the Toronto Reference Library TripSavvy / Kristjan Veski View Map Address 789 Yonge St, Toronto, ON M4W 2G8, Canada Get directions Phone +1 416-395-5577 Web Visit website Completed in 1977, the Toronto Reference Library is an architectural landmark in the city. The beautifully designed library features five floors surrounding a tiered atrium filled with natural light. Even if you’re not interested in browsing books, it’s worth wandering in to take a look. In addition, the library hosts a variety of author talks, readings and other cultural events all year long in Appel Salon. There’s also a Balzac’s Coffee on-site, which offers some of the city’s best coffee. Continue to 5 of 10 below. 05 of 10 Go to the Theater View Map Address 651 Yonge St, Toronto, ON M4Y 1Z9, Canada Get directions Phone +1 800-461-3333 Web Visit website Theater fans have several options to see a performance along Yonge Street including CAA Theatre, Sony Centre for the Performing Arts and Elgin and Winter Garden Theatre. These world class venues are some of the top places in the city to see renowned productions, and in the case of the Sony Centre, also musical performances, comedians and talks. 06 of 10 Explore the Hockey Hall of Fame TripSavvy / Kristjan Veski View Map Address 30 Yonge St, Toronto, ON M5E 1X8, Canada Get directions Phone +1 416-360-7765 Web Visit website Stadiums, Sports Attractions & Ski Resorts 4.3 Toronto’s Hockey Hall of Fame is home to the largest collection of hockey memorabilia in the world. You can get an up-close look at the Stanley Cup, watch films about iconic moments and unforgettable games (including the sport's first 3-D film), and go one-on-one against life-size, animated versions of some of today's greatest goalies and shooters. 07 of 10 Try the Toronto Public Labyrinth View Map Address Trinity Square, Toronto, ON M5G, Canada Get directions Located just behind Toronto’s CF Eaton Centre at Trinity Square Park is the Toronto Public Labyrinth. At 73 feet in diameter, it’s one of the biggest in the city and makes for a quiet way to spend some contemplative time in the city as you navigate your way through it. 08 of 10 Catch a Ferry to the Toronto Islands peterspiro/Getty Images View Map Address 9 Queens Quay W, Toronto, ON M5J 2H3, Canada Get directions Phone +1 416-392-8193 Web Visit website If you follow Yonge Street all the way to the bed of Lake Ontario at Queen’s Quay, you can hop on a ferry to head to the Toronto Islands. The Toronto Islands are home to beaches, parks, restaurants, walking and biking paths, as well as Centreville Amusement Park, and they are a scenic escape from the downtown core. The ferry ride is only about 10 minutes and costs less than $10 for transportation to and from the city. Continue to 9 of 10 below. 09 of 10 Browse Comics at Silver Snail PaulMcKinnon/Getty Images View Map Address 809 Queen St W, Toronto, ON M6J 1G1, Canada Get directions Phone +1 647-646-0889 Web Visit website Silver Snail didn’t always reside on Yonge Street, but moved several years ago to accommodate more customers and more merchandise. This is Toronto’s premier comic books store, pleasing comic book fans for more than 40 years. In addition to all the comics, you can find T-shirts, action figures and even a café for relaxing with a coffee while reading your new purchase. 10 of 10 Visit Nathan Phillips Square emyu/Getty Images View Map Address The PATH - City Hall, Toronto, ON M5H 2N2, Canada Get directions Phone +1 416-338-0889 Web Visit website Located near the intersection of Yonge and Queen streets, you’ll find Nathan Phillips Square. More than 1.5 million visitors attend a variety of special events hosted at the Square each year, such as the Cavalcade of Lights, New Year’s celebrations, concerts and more. There’s also a large outdoor skating rink here that's popular with both locals and visitors. Skate rentals are available if you don’t have your own. Was this page helpful? Thanks for letting us know! Tell us why! Submit