Sports and Recreation

Whether you want to be watching the first pitch or throwing it, Toronto is the place to be a part of the action. Cheer on the home team or travel here to see your own local heroes face off against the best that Toronto has to offer. Compete against like-minded athletes (or just yourself) at local, national and international events. Take in some one-of-a-kind sports history. We're a city that thrives on passion and excitement - so you'll never run out of ways to celebrate the games you love.

Professional Sports
There's nowhere in Canada with more professional sports teams than Toronto. You'll find pro clubs representing hockey, basketball, baseball, football, soccer and even lacrosse. So don your favourite team's jersey and head out to the game.

When the weather gets hot, baseball is the biggest game in town. The Toronto Blue Jays are the city's "boys of summer," and play to enthusiastic crowds at Rogers Centre. Grab yourself a hot dog and cold drink as you soak up the buzz of the crowd. If the roof is open, you'll even be able to soak up a little sun while peering up at the CN Tower - just watch out for those fly balls. You can even watch the game as you dine at the Hard Rock Café or the new 200-level wine bar.

The Toronto Argonauts also play their games inside Rogers Centre. One of the most storied franchises in the Canadian Football League, they take to the field every year to the cheers of "AAARRGGGGOOOOOSSSSS" from the loyal fanbase. With a larger field and fewer downs than American football, games are always filled with huge breakout plays and thrilling lead changes.

Toronto is most definitely a hockey town. And when it comes to our beloved game, no one tops the Maple Leafs. Experience the passion of a hometown crowd at the Air Canada Centre (or ACC), where chants of "Go Leafs Go!" usually follow the crowd out of the game and into the streets. Try for seats against the glass and you'll feel like you're right in the middle of every hit and every goal.

The Leafs share the ACC with the Toronto Raptors, our city's high-flying NBA team. They always put on a show for the crowd that's fun for the whole family. Even during timeouts there are special events for fans to participate in, from three-point contests to dunk competitions. And you'll always be welcome to dance with "the Raptor", known around the league as the NBA's top mascot.

The excitement doesn't end there. Take in a soccer game featuring the Toronto Lynx or the Lady Lynx. Or pick a winning horse to cheer for at the Woodbine or Mohawk racetracks.

Golf Courses
For the golf aficionado, there's nothing quite as thrilling as discovering a new golf course - that's why the Toronto region is a golfer's dream. Unique doglegs, island greens and harrowing sand traps wait to be conquered at over 100 championship-quality courses within a short drive from downtown.

Need to work out the kinks before taking to the tee? The driving range at the Docks is the answer. Once you're warm, several magnificent courses await - the Legends or Masters-level courses at Lionhead in Mississauga weave past the Credit River, or head north to Aurora to walk all 7,300 majestic yards of St. Andrews Valley. The challenges of Glen Abbey and Angus Glen have stymied many a golf pro, but the lure of these links is renown - both have hosted the Canadian Open (Canada's PGA tour event), and are among the most recognized courses in the country.

Water Sports
Say 'bon voyage' to land lovers, and head to the water for even more fun. With a Great Lake to the south and plenty of smaller lakes and rivers in all other directions, there are endless aquatic adventures in Toronto.

Canadian Canoe & Kayak Trips Wilderness Adventures leads trips of varying lengths for those searching for both white water and still water fun. Experienced paddlers can find their own way to a number of great spots on the Toronto waterfront and just outside of the city. If you're looking for great fishing, both Castaway Fishing Expeditions and Fin-natic Sport Fishing will guide you to the area's best fishing holes.

Maybe it's not technically a water sport, but beach volleyball is always best when it's played right on the water. At Ashbridges Bay in the Beaches, you can play in the sand on a number of public courts. Instead, you might decide to just toss the Frisbee around, or play a game of touch football. And once you've worked up a sweat, you can run into the water to cool off.