U of T graduation weekend 2027: things to do in Toronto

7 to 25 June 2027 · ExpectedToronto, Canada

University of Toronto Convocation brings parents, grandparents and siblings to Toronto for a weekend. The ceremony takes a morning: this guide covers where to stay, the celebration dinner and what to do with the rest of the time.

Tours in Toronto Hotels for these dates

Know before you go

Confirm the date and ticket rules on the school's commencement page: guest tickets are often limited.
Book the celebration dinner when you book the hotel. Every restaurant in town is full that weekend.

Airport to Convocation Hall

Pearson (YYZ) has the UP Express to Union Station in 25 minutes.

Subway to Queen's Park or St George.

Public transport directions to Convocation Hall

Where to stay by budget

Budget	Where	Why
Budget	Annex and Chinatown	Cheaper hotels.
Mid-range	Entertainment District	Walk to TIFF venues.
Splurge	Yorkville	Luxury hotels.

Three hotels we would book

Budget: Planet Traveler
Mid-range: Bisha Hotel Toronto
Splurge: Four Seasons Hotel Toronto

Links search the nights from 6 June to 26 June. Event weekends sell out early and prices rise as the date gets closer: book a cancellable room as soon as you know you are going.

Day plans for the free hours

Built around the usual graduation weekend schedule for 7 to 25 June 2027. Session times change: check the official timetable and move the blocks around.

Arrival day

Sunday 6 June

Check in, walk the campus with your graduate and book a celebration dinner.

FreeDistillery District.
EatSt Lawrence Market Food hall

Ceremony day

Monday 7 June

Ceremonies take the morning. The afternoon is for photos and a long lunch.

EatPai Thai
Easy outingToronto Islands ferry and bike Half day · Family · Low walking
Skyline views.

The day after

Saturday 26 June

A free day before everyone leaves. A good time for a trip out of town.

Half-daySt Lawrence Market food tour Half day · Food
Peameal bacon sandwiches.
EatKensington Market Street food

Grandparents and siblings

Low walking and kid friendly.

Family pickNiagara Falls day trip Full day · Family
Boat to the falls and wine country.
Rain or heat backupRoyal Ontario Museum.

Family-friendly picks

Half day · Family · Low walking

Toronto Islands ferry and bike

Skyline views.

See times and prices

Full day · Family

Niagara Falls day trip

Boat to the falls and wine country.

See times and prices

Half day · Family

CN Tower EdgeWalk or lookout

Views from 553 m.

See times and prices

Ripley's Aquarium.
Ontario Science Centre.

Evening and day-trip tours

Evening · Low walking · Nightlife

Harbour cruise

Sunset on the lake.

See times and prices

Full day · Family

Niagara Falls day trip

Boat to the falls and wine country.

See times and prices

After dark

King Street West and Ossington.

5 tours worth booking for U of T

Tour	Length	Good for
Toronto Islands ferry and bike	Half day	Families, Tired legs
St Lawrence Market food tour	Half day	Food lovers
Niagara Falls day trip	Full day	Families
CN Tower EdgeWalk or lookout	Half day	Families
Harbour cruise	Evening	Tired legs, Night owls

Event weeks sell out. Book tours with free cancellation as soon as the session times are published.

Where to eat

St Lawrence Market Food hall
Pai Thai
Kensington Market Street food

Reserve dinner for the nights around the event: restaurants near the venue fill up days ahead.

Rainy-day backups

Royal Ontario Museum.
Art Gallery of Ontario.

Getting around on event days

TTC subway, streetcars and Presto or contactless.

Day trips from Toronto

Niagara Falls: 1.5 hours
Niagara-on-the-Lake: 1.5 hours

Bringing a group?

Corporate hospitality, fan clubs, teams and families travelling together: tell us the dates and group size and we will put together tours, transfers and a group dinner for U of T.

Plan a group trip

Questions people ask

When is University of Toronto Convocation 2027?

The next edition is 7 to 25 June 2027, following the usual pattern. The organiser has not confirmed it yet.

How do I get from the airport to Convocation Hall?

Pearson (YYZ) has the UP Express to Union Station in 25 minutes. Subway to Queen's Park or St George.

Where should I stay for University of Toronto Convocation?

For most visitors the best base is Entertainment District: Walk to TIFF venues.

What else can we do around University of Toronto Convocation?

Good short outings in Toronto include CN Tower EdgeWalk or lookout, Toronto Islands ferry and bike, St Lawrence Market food tour. See the day plans on this page for a full schedule.

What is there for kids and families near University of Toronto Convocation?

Family-friendly picks: Niagara Falls day trip, CN Tower EdgeWalk or lookout, Toronto Islands ferry and bike. Ripley's Aquarium.

How far is Convocation Hall from Toronto centre?

About 1 km in a straight line. Subway to Queen's Park or St George.

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