Park Hyatt Toronto

Escape to our oasis within the bustling city at Park Hyatt Toronto. Our luxurious Yorkville Toronto hotel is just minutes from the financial district, world-class theaters, renowned galleries, upscale shopping and the best dining in the city. When your day is done, return to the thoughtful amenities of our exquisite Yorkville hotel for some well-deserved relaxation.

Indulge in a calming treatment at our soothing Stillwater Spa – voted “Best Spa in Toronto.” Unwind in our tranquil tea lounge then browse our chic spa retail boutique. Try out the state-of-the-art equipment at our complimentary fitness center, or enjoy some quiet time in our steam room, sauna and Jacuzzi. Take advantage of the state-of-the-art equipment in our StayFit Gym for a great workout. Yoga Away® is available for those guests who prefer to workout in the privacy of their guestrooms. End your day of luxury within our Yorkville Toronto hotel with an unforgettable dinner at Annona Restaurant and drinks at our Roof Lounge to take in breathtaking views of city.

Featured Activities:

Stillwater Spa
# 3 in Continental U.S. and Canada, according to Travel + Leisure 2006.

Museums/Art Galleries:
Wander through the city's best art galleries and museums, many are just steps from the hotel.

Art Gallery of Ontario - Wander through the city's best art gallery, housing more than 36,000 works of art in its collection.

Bata Shoe Museum - Less than a half-mile from our Park Hyatt hotel, this museum houses the Bata family's 10,000-item collection.

Canadian Broadcasting Corporation Museum - The CBC has been Canada's national broadcaster since 1936, and its history intersects with the country's own.

Design Exchange - Located in the old Stock Exchange Building, the Design Exchange -- or DX, as it prefers to be known – has become an important Canadian design museum.

George R. Gardiner Museum of Ceramic Art - Just a quick walk from Park Hyatt Toronto, North America's only specialized ceramics museum houses a great collection of 15th- to 18th-century European pieces.

The McMichael Canadian Art Collection - In Kleinburg, 40km (25 miles) north of the city, the McMichael collection occupies a log-and-stone gallery that sits amid quiet stands of trees on 40 hectares (99 acres) of conservation land.

Museum of Contemporary Canadian Art - MOCCA, as this museum is known, has relocated to the very trendy Art & Design District on Queen Street West.

Ontario Science Centre - The Ontario Science Centre delights, informs and challenges visitors through engaging and thought-provoking experiences in science and technology.

Royal Ontario Museum - No trip to Toronto is complete without a visit to the ROM, and it’s just across the street from our luxury hotel.

Textile Museum of Canada - Just over a mile from Park Hyatt Toronto, this fascinating museum is internationally recognized for its collection of more than 8,000 historic and ethnographic textiles and related artifacts.

University of Toronto Art Centre - Enter from the University College quad to explore all the exciting exhibitions the university art centre has to offer.

Local Attractions:

The Beaches
Walk along the board walk or sunbathe near the waters of Lake Ontario. The nearby commercial area is fun for window shopping or relaxing at cafes and restaurants.

Canada's Wonderland
Thirty minutes north of Toronto lies Canada's answer to Disney World. The park features more than 200 attractions, 65 thrilling rides, North America's greatest variety of roller coasters and Splash Works, a 20-acre water park. Click here for a calendar of events and hours of operation.

Harbourfront Centre
Visit Harbourfront Centre on Toronto's waterfront – an innovative non-profit cultural organization that creates events and activities to enliven, educate and entertain a diverse public. Click here for a calendar of events at Harbourfront Centre.

Kensington Market
Don’t miss this colorful, lively area. Kensington Market is a unique shopping experience, a popular residential community and an artistic haven. Click here for a full calendar of events.

Ontario Place
Kids will love a day at Ontario Place. Just a ten minute drive from our Hyatt hotel, this amusement park is full of rides and attractions for the whole family.

Riverdale Farm
Visit a working farm ideally situated on the edge of the Don Valley Ravine. Located on 7.5 acres right in the city, this farm is a favorite with small tots, who enjoy watching the cows, pigs, turkeys, and ducks.

The Distillery Historic District
Although founded in 1832, it wasn't until 2003 that this 45-building complex just three miles from Park Hyatt Toronto was reinvented as an historic district and a center for arts, culture and heritage with restaurants, galleries, theaters, cafes, spas and much more.

Yonge Street
Check out the world’s longest street and Toronto’s center of downtown activity. Not only does this street designate Toronto's east-west split, it is also the city's longest artery, stretching from Queen's Quay West north to City Limits.

Parks and Gardens:

Allan Gardens
Stroll through the exotic plant life of Allan Gardens with tropical plants from all over the world –from palm trees to cacti. The conservatory is almost 100 years old and has more than 16,000 square feet of greenhouse area.

Edwards Gardens
Roam through this quiet, formal, 14-hectare (35-acre) garden, just 15 minutes from our luxury hotel, featuring perennials and roses on the uplands and wildflowers, rhododendrons and an extensive rockery in the valley. Edwards Gardens is part of a series of parks that stretch over 240 hectares (593 acres) along the Don Valley.

High Park
Come and explore one of the most significant natural sites in Toronto. This 161-hectare (399-acre) park in the far west of Midtown was surveyor and architect John G. Howard's gift to the city. He lived in Colborne Lodge, which still stands in the park. The park provides a unique and unusual sense of wilderness within a major urban centre and is home to many species of wildlife, including birds, fish and animals.

Niagara Falls
More than 14 million tourists visit the Canadian side of the falls each year, and numerous tours are available from Toronto. After about an hour-long drive, you can board the famous Maid of the Mist to journey near the mouth of Niagara Falls for the best possible view. Then sample Canada’s famous ice wine and several other varieties at Niagara-on-the-Lake's Pillitteri Estates Winery.

Toronto Music Garden
Visit this unique music garden along Toronto’s waterfront to see the work of Cellist Yo-Yo Ma and landscape designer Julie Moir Messervy inspired by Bach's First Suites for Unaccompanied Cello.

The Toronto Zoo
Covering 284 hectares (701 acres) of parkland, this unique zoological garden contains some 5,000 animals, plus an extensive botanical collection. The entire family will enjoy a visit to the zoo, which also features Splash Island, Waterside Theater and Kids Zoo with a Dinosaurs Alive exhibit.

Historic Sights:

Black Creek Pioneer Village
The Village is an example of a typical crossroads community found in the Toronto area during the 1800s. As you explore 40 carefully restored heritage homes, shops & gardens, history will come alive as interpreters and artisans in period dress help you discover how settlers lived, worked and played.

Campbell House
Just over a mile from our Hyatt hotel sits the 1822 mansion of Sir William Campbell, a Loyalist and sixth chief justice of Upper Canada. Campbell House is the oldest remaining building from the original town of York and is a classical example of Georgian architecture – a rare find in Toronto.

Casa Loma
Visit Canada's Majestic Castle, Casa Loma, and step back in time to a period of European elegance and splendor. The former home of Canadian financier Sir Henry Pellatt, Canada's foremost castle is complete with decorated suites, secret passages, an 800-foot tunnel, towers, stables and beautiful 5-acre estate gardens (open May through October).

Colborne Lodge
This rare Regency picturesque cottage is a graceful monument to John and Jemima Howard, the couple who founded High Park. John Howard, one of Toronto’s first architects as well as a City Engineer and Surveyor, built Colborne Lodge in 1837 which still contains many original furnishings, artifacts and some of his own watercolours depicting images of early Toronto.

Fort York
This base was established by Lt. Gov. John Graves Simcoe in 1793 to defend "little muddy York," as Toronto was then known. Today, Fort York is home to Canada's largest collection of original War of 1812 buildings. Located less than four miles from Park Hyatt Toronto, the Fort is open year round and offers a number of services, including tours, exhibits, period room settings and seasonal demonstrations.

Mackenzie House
Situated in downtown Toronto, Mackenzie House is a Greek Revival row-house, which was purchased by the community for Mackenzie who was the first Mayor of Toronto, an outspoken newspaper editor and leader of the 1837 Upper Canada Rebellion. Explore the museum, the recreated print shop and gallery featuring changing exhibitions.

Ontario Legislature
At the northern end of University Avenue, with University of Toronto buildings to the east and west, lies Queen's Park. Embedded in its center is the rose-tinted sandstone-and-granite Ontario Legislature Building. The Legislative Assembly of Ontario offers a number of tours for an unforgettable look into Ontario's history and heritage.

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