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Toronto certainly loves to game—so much so that the city has designated June as Video Game Month. Experience a mix of creative digital festivals, large-scale esports tournaments and industry conferences, offering something for every type of gamer, esports fan and creative tech-industry enthusiast. Check out the full calendar of events. More than 180 studios, publishers and investors will be in the city. And the excitement continues throughout the summer and beyond.

Things to Do

From Toronto’s 100+ escape rooms to the city’s top nerd spots—where you can explore your passion for everything sci-fi, comics and anime—gamer and esports fans will find lots to love here. And that’s not all. We’re home to even more esports activities (think: VR arcades, gaming studios, training and workshop spaces, etc.) that will surely fill up your Toronto travel itinerary.

While you’re here, we invite you to experience some of the city’s quintessential experiences, like visiting a museum or gallery, ordering a cocktail at a rooftop bar or exploring our favourite neighbourhoods, such as Kensington Market, Church-Wellesley Village, Queen West and more.

PLAN YOUR ACTIVITIES

Where to Eat

Looking for a bite? Check out these top gamer-friendly bars and restaurants in Toronto. Engage in all sorts of play—video games, board games, arcade games, bowling alleys, axe-throwing—while sipping on a local beer and eating homemade dishes like burgers and wood-fired pizzas.

Want to explore more of Toronto’s diverse restaurant scene? We’re considered the most multicultural city in the entire world, so it should come as no surprise that you can sample every cuisine imaginable—Tibetan, Afro-Caribbean, Eastern European, Latin American, Indigenous—plus there are Michelin-starred eateries, plant-forward dining, epic patios and so much more.

EAT AND PLAY HERE

Plan Your Events

While June may be Video Game Month, Toronto’s tech and gaming scene is always on—from Toronto Tech Week and Vector Festival to Toronto Game Expo and Toronto Comicon.

Also, explore Toronto's rich festival and sports scene while you're here. Find a food festival, street party, live music or big game (pretty much every sport you can think of) to experience while you're exploring the neighbourhoods.

EXPLORE EVENTS

Find Your Hotel

Explore a whole range of hotels in Toronto. Right downtown, the Metro Toronto Convention Centre (MTCC) is walking distance from InterContinental, Toronto Marriott City Centre and The Ritz-Carlton—to name only a few. Hotel X Toronto and Sonder at The Liberty are both within walking distance of Exhibition Place’s Enercare Centre. Pantages Hotel offers video game consoles and the Chelsea Hotel has arcade games, plus a foosball table, pool table and more.

That's only a sample. Check out all the hotels that the city has to offer.

BOOK YOUR STAY