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Toronto is buzzing. The FIFA World Cup 2026 has arrived, and the city is alive with football fever from June 12 to July 2 — six thrilling matches at Toronto Stadium (BMO Field), thousands of fans flooding in from every corner of the world, and a energy unlike anything Canada has ever seen.
But here’s the thing about Toronto in the summer — the rain doesn’t take days off either.
So what do you do when the skies open up between matches? When you’ve got hours to kill before kickoff and the weather isn’t playing ball? You don’t sit in your hotel room. You get creative.
Here are the best rainy day activities in Toronto during the FIFA World Cup 2026 — and one experience that should be at the very top of your list.
If you’re visiting Toronto for the World Cup and you only do ONE indoor activity — make it this.
ZuoZuo Studio in North York is Toronto’s #1 hands-on creative workshop space, and it’s exactly the kind of hidden gem that turns a rainy afternoon into the most memorable part of your trip.
Here’s what you can do:
Ever wanted to make your own custom rug? Now you can. Using a professional tufting gun, you’ll design and create a fully personalized rug — your colours, your pattern, your size. Want to tuft a football? Your country’s flag? A World Cup trophy? Go for it. The studio provides all materials, expert guidance, and a seriously good time. Sessions run for a few hours and no experience whatsoever is needed.
“We did 1 large rug tufting done by 2 people. 5.5 hours, a full body work out, and we did it! Great owners and so helpful. Very satisfied!” — Tee Elless, Google Review
Pick up a brush and pour your creativity into a one-of-a-kind Fluid Bear painting. Choose your colours, let the paint flow, and walk away with a piece of art that’s entirely yours. It’s meditative, it’s fun, and the results are genuinely stunning.
Pick a real clam, crack it open, discover your pearl, and craft it into a custom piece of jewelry with elegant silver accessories. It’s part experience, part treasure hunt — and 100% unforgettable.
Can’t make it in? Take the fun home with ZuoZuo’s Fluid Bear DIY Home Kits — perfect to enjoy at your hotel or Airbnb on a rainy evening.
Why it’s perfect for World Cup visitors:
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One of Canada’s greatest museums, the ROM is a rainy day dream. Home to over 13 million objects spanning natural history, world cultures, and art, you could spend an entire day here and still not see everything. The architecture alone — with its dramatic crystal extension — is worth the visit. Located right on Bloor Street, it’s central, iconic, and genuinely impressive.
Even on a drizzly day, the official FIFA Fan Festival at Fort York and The Bentway is worth a visit. Live screenings, food vendors, cultural activations, and the electric atmosphere of thousands of football fans gathered in one place. Parts of the festival are covered or partially sheltered, so light rain won’t stop the party.
Consistently ranked one of the best markets in the world, St. Lawrence Market is a feast for the senses. Hundreds of vendors selling fresh produce, international foods, artisan goods, and more — all under one roof. Grab a peameal bacon sandwich (a Toronto institution), wander through the stalls, and soak up the multicultural energy that defines this city.
The Distillery District is one of Toronto’s most charming neighbourhoods — a beautifully preserved Victorian industrial complex now home to galleries, boutiques, cafés, and restaurants. The cobblestone laneways and covered walkways make it perfect for a rainy wander. Grab a coffee, duck into an art gallery, and browse local shops.
Here’s a local secret: Toronto has a 30km underground walkway called the PATH that connects downtown hotels, shopping centres, restaurants, and transit hubs. If it’s raining hard, just go underground and explore the city like a local. You can shop, eat, and get around without ever stepping outside.
Designed by Toronto-born architect Frank Gehry, the AGO is one of North America’s largest art museums. Its collection spans Indigenous art, European masters, contemporary Canadian work, and photography. The building itself is a work of art. Perfect for a few hours of culture between World Cup matches.
Yes, the CN Tower is touristy. But it’s touristy for a reason — the views are unreal. Even on an overcast or rainy day, the indoor observation deck offers jaw-dropping panoramas of the city and Lake Ontario. Bonus: the dramatic clouds and moody skies actually make for incredible photos.
Steps from the CN Tower, Ripley’s Aquarium is one of Toronto’s most popular indoor attractions — and for good reason. The underwater tunnel where sharks and rays glide overhead is genuinely breathtaking. Great for groups, couples, families, and solo visitors. Easily a 2–3 hour experience.
Toronto’s multicultural identity is its greatest asset — and the World Cup theme “The World in a City” couldn’t be more fitting. When the rain isn’t too heavy, explore:
If you’re coming to Toronto for the World Cup, you’re going to have gaps between match days. Use them well.
A ZuoZuo Studio workshop gives you something that no stadium experience can — a hands-on, personal, creative memory that you made with your own hands. Whether it’s a rug with your country’s colours, a painted bear in your team’s kit, or a pearl necklace for someone back home — it’s a Toronto souvenir that actually means something.
Book your spot before it sells out. World Cup season fills up fast.
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