Toronto's Ultimate Adventure Bucket List: 6 Once-in-a-Lifetime Experiences
After two decades guiding over 250,000 visitors through Toronto's historic neighborhoods, we've put together a list of our 6 favourite Toronto bucket list items to add and check off your list.
Some are standard bucket list items (the CN Tower EdgeWalk made the list for good reason), but we've included unique Toronto experiences that most guidebooks miss entirely—from camping out with wild animals to joining thousands for a (car free!) bike ride on Toronto's highways. Read on and find a new adventure in Toronto!
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Walk on Air: CN Tower EdgeWalk
What it typically costs: $225 + HST per personEdgeWalk means strapping into a harness and walking hands-free around the outside ledge at 1,168 feet above the ground. CN Tower's EdgeWalk holds the Guinness World Record as the highest external walk on a building, and this 30-minute adventure creates the kind of stories people plan entire Toronto trips around.
Booking & Experience DetailsAdvance booking recommended, especially for summer weekends when demand peaks. The professional photos they take of you leaning over the edge are included in the experience cost. On clear days, visibility extends to Niagara Falls—the view alone can make you forget you're suspended 356 meters above the ground.
Season & Timing: Seasonal (spring–fall), weather permitting. Weekday morning slots generally offer smaller groups and optimal photo conditions.
Budget Planning
EdgeWalk experience$225 + HST ppParking or TTC day pass$40–60 or $13Coffee afterward$5–15 ppTime investmentHalf day (3–4 hours)Need a coffee afterward? Check out one of our favourite cafes, Bevy just a 5 minute walk from the CN Tower. Need A LOT of coffee? Read our Toronto Coffee Shop Guide.
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Your Most Accessible Bucket List Win: Segway Adventures
What it typically costs: Starting at $43 per personMost people walk or drive through Toronto's historic neighborhoods. Smart travelers glide through them on Segway tours.
Our Toronto Segway tours take you through the Distillery District's red-bricked streets, while our Canary District adventures reveal how Toronto transformed a former industrial wasteland into one of the city's most exciting new neighborhoods—rebuilt for the 2015 Pan-Am Games. Explore Toronto's Underpass Park featuring incredible street-art, graffiti, and light rolling hills of Corktown Common park.
Why This Builds Bucket List MomentumOur Segway tours provide easy adventure at an accessible price point—and it's the most repeatable experience on this list if you really love it.
Budget Planning
Segway tour$43–73 + HST ppCar Parking or TTC$15–25 or $3.35Time investment45–75 minutesEase FactorEasiest premium optionReady to check this off your team's bucket list? Book a Segway teambuilding experience and discover why this makes our adventure list.Book a Segway Tour → -
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See Toronto Like a Bird: Helicopter Tours
What it typically costs: From ~\$112 per person (incl. HST) for 6–8 minutes; longer routes and private/couples flights cost moreA helicopter ride shows you Toronto from an angle most people never see. Our long-time friends at Toronto Heli Tours operate professional flights with experienced pilots who provide live narration and point out landmarks. Want the full adventure? Try their Niagara flyover.
Tour Day DetailsFlights launch from Billy Bishop Airport—accessible via a 90-second ferry or the pedestrian tunnel. Short downtown flights are great for first-timers; longer routes toward Niagara deliver premium photo ops. Weather can shift plans, so build in flexibility.
Budget Planning
Short flight (6–8 min)~$112 pp (incl. HST)Longer routes / privateVaries by packageTransportation to Billy Bishop$15–25Time investment1–2 hours totalOptimal Conditions: Clear days give the widest views; slightly overcast can create dramatic light. Sunset flights are spectacular.
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Join the Community: Epic Adventures for Good
What it typically costs: $60–100 (cycling) or Free (polar dip)Toronto offers two once-yearly community adventures that combine bucket list thrills with charitable causes.
Conquer the Concrete: Bike for Brain HealthOnce annually, the DVP and Gardiner close to cars and open to cyclists for the Bike for Brain Health ride—thousands cycle car-free with skyline and lake views. Typically early June - so gear up and ride for brains!
Embrace the Freeze: New Year's Day Polar Bear DipThe Toronto Polar Bear Dip draws hundreds to Sunnyside Beach every January 1 around noon—free to participate, with donations encouraged.
Budget Planning
Bike for Brain Health registration$60–100 ppPolar Bear DipFree (donate if you can)Transportation$13 TTC day passMaximum bragging rightsPolar dip for ultimate stories -
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Art Marathon All Night: Nuit Blanche Adventure
What it typically costs: Completely free (plus food/transport)Toronto's free all-night contemporary art marathon Nuit Blanche transforms the city from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. one night each fall. 2025 date: October 4–5; the official map/app typically launch in September.
It's a 12-hour marathon of staying awake while the city turns into a living gallery. Streets become installations and buildings host large-scale works. Get a crew together and go explore Toronto after midnight.
Budget Planning
Event admissionCompletely freeTTC all-night service$13.50 day passFood throughout night$20–30 ppTotal experienceUnder $50 per personPlan Your Nuit Blanche →Survival StrategyComfortable walking shoes are essential—expect 5–10 km walking minimum. Download the TTC app for live updates. Pack snacks/water; restaurant hours vary.
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Sleep with Wild Animals: Toronto Zoo Serengeti Bush Camp
What it typically costs: Typically ~$115–$125 + HST per person (adults 19+)The Toronto Zoo's Serengeti Bush Camp is one of Toronto's most unusual overnight experiences. Adult-only nights run on select Wednesdays/Thursdays in July–August, with family nights available too.
Expect behind-the-scenes tours after closing, animal encounters, flashlight walks, and waking to wildlife sounds you won’t hear in the city.
Budget Planning
Bush Camp experience~$115–$125 + HST ppTransportation (Scarborough)$15–25IncludesMeals + zoo admissionBook Serengeti Bush Camp →Season & AvailabilityGenerally runs from the May long weekend to Labour Day for kids, shorter periods for adults-only nights. Limited capacity means dates sell out—book early.
Start your Toronto bucket list planning
We recommend starting with experiences that won't break the bank but still give you genuine adventure stories. Our Distillery District Segway adventures offer the perfect entry point—genuine adventure credentials that build momentum toward Toronto's more extreme bucket list experiences.
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