There are 17 attractions you can visit for free if you have a Toronto library card, what are you waiting for?! Yep, if you’re the proud owner of a library card you can attend spots such as the CN Tower, Toronto Zoo and AGO free of charge.

We have all the details – let’s dive in.

Getting a Toronto Library Card

The Toronto Public Library allows cardholders access to attractions in the city for free through its tpl:map program.

Before you can explore the attractions, you’ll need a card, duh.

All you have to do is sign up at your closest Toronto Public Library branch and meet the following requirements:

  • live in the City of Toronto
  • work in the City of Toronto
  • go to school in the City of Toronto
  • own property in the City of Toronto
  • live on a First Nations reserve in Ontario

The attractions


The 17 spots you can visit in the city are as follows:

Each spot has different policies on what the pass allows (some allow free access to two guests, some allow free access to one, etc.) so be sure to check beforehand.

To get a pass, cardholders can log in to the tpl:map reservation site their library card, choose from listed attractions, reserve their date, and print or download their pass.

That’s it! Time to use your Toronto Library card to its fullest potential.

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