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Multi-ethnic, multi-cultural, multi-national, multi-fun: once the "Meeting Place" for Amerindians, now Canada's largest metropolis, the country's business and cultural engine, and a great place to visit--welcome to Toronto!

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Ashbridge's Bay Park

A Day at the Beach

Lakeshore Boulevard E
(at Coxwell Road)
Toronto, ON M4M 1B4
+1 416 392 8186
http://www.city.toronto.on.ca/...
parks@city.toronto.on.ca

Sporting 35 hectares of waterfront property, this park located in the Beaches area is definitely the hippest piece of green within the city limits. Known for its beaches and boardwalk, this is the place summertime was made for. The Mix Musicfest and the Labatt Blue Pro Beach Volleyball Tour add to the already busy pace of in-line skaters, walkers, joggers and cyclists along the winding Martin Goodman Trail. Facilities include a fully accessible washroom, drinking fountain, fire-pits and picnic area. There is a public boat launch and plenty of available parking.

Review © 2007, Wcities

Ashbridge's Bay Park photo by Pierre Richer

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Photo: Jenny Reiswig

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Photo: Michael Mitchener

CN Tower

World's tallest free-standing structure 301 Front Street West
Toronto, ON M5V 2T6
+1 416 601 4729
http://www.cntower.ca/
web_cntower@cntower.ca At 553.3 metres, this is officially the world's tallest building. Since its spectacular opening in 1976, the tower has hosted close to two million visitors a year. One of the most exciting ways to see the world is from the exterior, glass-floored observation deck, located 342 metres above ground. Or you can go up to the Space Deck at 447 metres, the world's tallest observation deck with a 160-kilometre view. The revolving 360 Degrees Restaurant and Horizons Bar complete the dizzying picture.

Review © 2007, Wcities

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Canadian National Exhibition (CNE)

Canada's Summertime Party Lakeshore Blvd & Dufferin St
(Exhibition Place)
Toronto, ON M6K 3C3
+1 416 393 6300
http://www.theex.com/
info@theex.com What began as an agricultural fair in 1878 has grown into Canada's largest annual summertime party. Known for the Midway rides, games and carnival-like festivities, the grounds are also home to an annual automotive show, a casino, a food building, Canada's Sports Hall of Fame, the Medieval Times Dinner Theatre and the Grandstand, a music amphitheatre that has been rocked by the Rolling Stones and lampooned by a wartime Bob Hope.

Review © 2007, Wcities

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Casa Loma

Taste of the Edwardian 1 Austin Terrace
(At Spadina)
Toronto, ON M5R 1X8
+1 416 923 1171
http://www.casaloma.org/
info@casaloma.org A visit to Toronto's grand castle estate, the former home to financier Sir Henry Pellatt, is like stepping back into the Edwardian era. You can tour 98 richly decorated rooms, secret passages, towers, and an 800-foot tunnel connecting the castle to its magnificent stables. Outside, you will find a five-acre estate, with gardens offering dazzling colours, sculptures and water fountains. The on-site café and gift shop offer delightful food, souvenirs, and breathtaking views. Admission: CAD12.00 Adults; CAD7.50 Seniors and Youth; CAD6.75 Children 4-13.

Review © 2007, Wcities

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Danforth

Avenue to Athens Danforth Avenue
Toronto, ON M4K 141
http://www.danforthtoronto.com/ As Bloor Street crosses the Don Valley Parkway, it magically emerges on the other side as Danforth Avenue. Synonymous with Greek culture, and thus amazing restaurants, this avenue cuts through the heart of Greektown. It is essentially a residential avenue and home to many parks, schools and churches. At Danforth and Main, there is a GO Transit station, the Main Street subway station and the East Toronto Athletic Field with the Ted Reeve Arena. The Danforth ends when it merges with Kingston Road (Hwy 2) at the Birchmount Park complex.

Review © 2007, Wcities

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Fairmont Royal York

Elegant Toronto landmark 100 Front Street West
(At York)
Toronto, ON M5J 1E3
+1 416 368 2511
http://www.fairmont.com/royaly...
royalyorkhotel@fairmont.com More than any other hotel, this venerable institution exemplifies the changing face of Toronto. A city landmark since 1929, with its copper roof, this hotel has more than kept pace with the city's growth. It is a five-star hotel with luxurious rooms, 49 state-of-the-art conference, banquet and meeting halls, fully equipped business centres, six restaurants and a health club. To top it off, the property is located directly across from Union Station.

Review © 2007, Wcities

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High Park

Urban sylvan oasis 1873 Bloor St West
(at Keele Street)
Toronto, ON M5H 2N2
+1 416 392 1111
http://www.city.toronto.on.ca/... A vast area of almost 400 acres, this 125-year-old natural preserve offers a pond, wooded areas, trails, open picnic areas and numerous recreational facilities for the entire family. Baseball, swimming in an outdoor pool, skating on an ice rink, tennis, or playing on the High Park Adventure playground—it's all here. You can watch a play at the outdoor theatre during the annual Dream in High Park, tour the greenhouse, or visit the park's zoo.

Review © 2007, Wcities

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Nathan Phillips Square

Outdoor entertainment 100 Queen Street West
Toronto, ON M5H 2N1
+1 416 392 1111 (City of Toronto Parks and Recreation Department) Named after the late Nathan Phillips, Toronto's "Mayor to all the people," this architectural delight is located at the foot of City Hall. It is the focal point for many events throughout the year, including the First Night Toronto festival every New Year's Eve. During the summer it is home to many outdoor entertainers and live bands. From November 15-March 15 (weather permitting) the reflecting pool becomes an outdoor skating rink. Skate rentals and refreshments are available. For event information call the City of Toronto Parks and Recreation Department.

Review © 2007, Wcities

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Roy Thomson Hall

Landmark performance space 60 Simcoe St
(at King Street West)
Toronto, ON M5J 2H5
+1 416 593 4822
http://www.roythomson.com/ Its curved exterior structure and sloping glass awning, reflective in daylight and transparent in twilight, make this concert hall one of Toronto's distinctive downtown landmarks—and is located almost directly opposite the Royal Alexandra and Princess of Wales theatres. The hall is also home to both the Toronto Symphony Orchestra and the Toronto Mendelssohn Choir. Since opening in 1982, hundreds of touring musicians and entertainers have performed here to appreciative crowds. Even though it seats 2,812, no one is further than 32 metres from the stage.

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St Lawrence Market

Fresh off the truck 92 Front St East
(at Jarvis Street)
Toronto, ON M5E 1C4
+1 416 392 7219
http://www.stlawrencemarket.com/
market@stlawrence.com There is no better place in town for fresh fruit, vegetables, meat and fish. Not to mention exotic foods from every ethnic corner. The historic St Lawrence neighbourhood also has over 50 vendors offering some of the best delicatessens and restaurants in the city, with a wide range of specialty foods, deli meats, fish and seafood, baked goods and gourmet teas and coffees. You definitely have to stop at the award-winning St Urbain Bagel Shop, a Montreal import which was voted the best in a poll by The Toronto Star.

Review © 2007, Wcities

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University of Toronto

Largest and most famous 214 College Street
Toronto, ON M5S 1A1
+1 416 978 2011
http://www.utoronto.ca/ Founded in 1827 and now home to over 53,000 students, this is Canada's largest and arguably most famous university. Some of the more interesting sites to visit are the main room of the University of Toronto Bookstore, the chapel and the dining hall at Trinity College, the second floor great rooms of University College, Hart House and its art gallery, and the Sydney Fisher Rare Book Library. The university offers daily tours during the summer, starting at Hart House. The campus is right in the heart of the downtown core.

Review © 2007, Wcities

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