Hotels in Scarborough, Toronto

Scarborough is a family-friendly, economical neighborhood with convenient options for restaurants, bars, and coffee shops. The neighborhood has many charming qualities, its college atmosphere among the more noteworthy. Scarborough has hotels and holiday apartments to suit everyone's tastes, and makes a great home base for exploring the sights in and around Toronto.

Sightseeing around Scarborough

The university and zoo are some of the area's top attractions. Attractions like Aga Khan Museum, Ontario Science Centre, and Frederick Horsman Varley Art Gallery can be part of your cultural tour. Notable landmarks include Mel Lastman Square, St. George's Anglican Church, and St. Timothy's Anglican Church. Take a tour of campus around Centennial College, University of Toronto Scarborough, or Seneca College. Toronto Zoo, Ripley's Aquarium of Canada, and Centreville Amusement Park will provide enjoyment for the whole family.

Shopping, swimming, and attending sporting events are a few popular activities in the area. Birchmount Park, Markham Pan Am Centre, and Mitchell Field Arena are great places to catch a game or event. Soak up some sun at Scarborough Bluffs Park and HTO Park. Thomson Memorial Park, Morningside Park, and Guild Inn Gardens are some scenic spots that are popular with the locals. With a shopping trip to Scarborough Town Centre, Kennedy Commons Mall, or Pacific Mall, you might find that perfect souvenir. If you're looking for something else to do, head to Scarboro Golf and Country Club, Fairview Mall, and Cedarena.

Some of the area's most popular sights are University of Toronto, CN Tower, and Canada's Wonderland. You can also visit Bluffer's Park, Rouge Park, and Toronto Botanical Garden.

Getting around Scarborough

If you want to get around the city, McCowan Station is the closest metro stop. Others nearby include Scarborough Centre Station and Midland Station. To see the sights outside of town, hop aboard a train. Toronto Guildwood Station is the closet train station, but Toronto Eglinton Station and Toronto Agincourt Station are also nearby.

At 12.6 miles (20.3 km), Toronto, ON (YTZ-Billy Bishop Toronto City) is the closest major airport to Scarborough. The next closest airport is Toronto, ON (YYZ-Pearson Intl.), located 19.9 miles (32 km) away.