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 A Day at the Beach |
Lakeshore Boulevard E (at Coxwell Road) Toronto, ON M4M 1B4 Canada +1 416 392 8186 http://www.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 |
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 Toronto's hidden treasure |
Queen Street East Toronto, ON M4E 2T5 Canada +1 905 721 1591 http://www.thetorontobeaches.com/ |
Bounded by Queen East to the north and between Coxwell and Victoria Park, this quaint neighbourhood, once a trendy area home to many students, professors and media persons, is one of Toronto's hidden treasures. It is populated by antique shops, one-of-a-kind stores, night spots and restaurants embracing a variety of cuisines. Take a stroll down on the boardwalk by Ashbridge's Bay Park on Lake Ontario where you can jog, bike, rollerblade, walk your dog(s) and picnic. Winter brings on skating, snowshoeing and cross-country skiing. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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The good ol' days |
1000 Murray Ross Parkway (At Jane) Toronto, ON M3J 2P3 Canada +1 416 736 1733 http://www.trca.on.ca/parks_an... |
If you want to know what it was like to live in the pioneer era, check out this village, located in the northwest part of the city near the York University campus. It has over 35 precisely restored 1860s stores and homes, as well as attentive costumed staff. Hop on a horse-drawn wagon, visit the doctor, school or chat with the blacksmith and cabinet-maker about their work. If you feel hungry, there's the Half Way House Restaurant for country fare. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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In the village |
Bloor Street West (Between Jane Street and Runnymede Road) Toronto, ON M6S 1N8 Canada +1 416 203 2600 (Toronto tourist centre) http://www.bloorwestvillage.com/ |
A piece of real estate that lies between Bloor and Annette and Jane and Runnymede, this West End Toronto district is a popular neighbourhood for families. With many exceptional schools and within walking distance to Toronto's best-known playground, High Park, this is a community for all to enjoy. Developed in 1850, it was the original property of Lieutenant Colonel William Smith Durie, commanding officer of the Queen's Own Rifles. A complete visit to the village includes noodles at the Queen's Pasta Cafe and popcorn at the Humber Cinemas. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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World's tallest free-standing structure |
301 Front Street West Toronto, ON M5V 2T6 Canada +1 416 601 4729 http://www.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 the 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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A Cabbage Patch No More |
237 Carlton St (At Parliament) Toronto, ON M5A 2L2 Canada +1 416 921 0857 http://www.cabbagetown.biz |
One of the oldest sections of Toronto, this historic area has grown from a lower class housing area to the largest enclave of Victorian homes in North America. With the advent of the railway business in Canada, a rail complex at the end of the Don River attracted English immigrants fleeing the Great War for the relative safety of Toronto. Much as today, the community was a strong-knit group; the only difference is that today's residents no longer grow cabbages on their front patches of dirt. Today its streets straddle a line between hip and gentrification. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Taste of the Edwardian |
1 Austin Terrace (At Spadina) Toronto, ON M5R 1X8 Canada +1 416 923 1171 http://www.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 colors, sculptures and water fountains. The on-site café and gift shop offer delightful food, souvenirs, and breathtaking views. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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The Original |
Spadina Avenue and Dundas Street (From Queen to College and east and west of Spadina) Toronto, ON M5T 2E9 Canada +1 416 203 2600 (Tourist Information Centre) http://www.torontotourism.com |
Although there are several Chinese districts in the Greater Toronto area, including the Don Valley Chinatown East, purists still refer to this one as the Chinatown. On wide streets lined with bright lights, shops sell everything from medicinal herbs to take-out kung po gai ding. While some of the small shops hold form to more traditional ways, the Dragon City Shopping Mall at Dundas and Spadina is the ultimate East meets West shopping experience. The district is also restaurant rich, and although some of them may look daunting to the uninitiated, the food is invariably excellent. Payment method varies by store. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Bars and restaurants galore |
Lansdowne Avenue East to Yonge Street Toronto, ON M6G 1B3 Canada |
Running from the West End to the Downtown core, this major street is a focal point of many places of business and entertainment within the city. Like the conflux of two major rivers, College runs into Dundas just past Lansdowne Ave in the Parkdale region of the West End and begins at the College subway station at Yonge. East of Yonge, College becomes Carlton Street. At Spadina it bisects Toronto's Chinatown District and, just west of Bathurst, becomes Little Italy, where you'll find dozens of bars and restaurants. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Avenue to Athens |
Danforth Avenue Toronto, ON M4K 141 Canada 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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 A great, friendly neighbourhood |
Eglinton Avenue West (Between Bathurst and Old Park Road) Toronto, ON M6C 2C5 Canada +1 416 203 2600 (Tourist Information) |
This eclectic section of Eglinton Avenue is where the Forest Hill residential area merges into the less upscale regions to the west. Bagel aficionados of all stripes have tons of choice, from the traditional Daiter's to the trendier, Montreal-style St Urbain Bagel Shop. Long-time neighbourhood restaurants like Jerusalem can be found here, as well as more upscale spots like Sette Mezzo. Fans of arts and crafts will enjoy visiting A Show of Hands Contemporary Crafts Gallery or the Liss Gallery. Payment method varies from store to store. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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The Rhythm of the Streets |
55 John Street (at Wellington) Toronto, ON M5V 3C6 Canada +1 416 397 0815 |
A pleasure zone located in the core of the city, this area, bordered by Queen Street West, York, Lakeshore, and Spadina, is rich with restaurants, theatre, sporting events and live music. Some highlights include the Princess of Wales theatre and Roy Thomson Hall for the performing arts. For popular dining, Alice Fazooli's and Joe Badali's hit the spot. For the sports nut, there's the SkyDome and the Air Canada Centre, and to sleep it all off the Crowne Plaza-Toronto Centre or the Holiday Inn on King. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 First-class mail |
260 Adelaide Street East (At Sherbourne) Toronto, ON M5A 1N1 Canada +1 416 865 1833 http://www.townofyork.com/ |
Toronto's inaugural postal outlet, located one and a half blocks east of Jarvis and just north of King, first opened in 1833. The red brick building was once occupied by the town of York's first postmaster, who did business through the side door. Today, the three storey Georgian house is home to a living history museum as well as a postal and philatelic outlet. Part of a group of buildings designed by Henry Langley, the three houses incorporated the original Bank of Upper Canada, the De La Salle Institute and the Post Office. Admission is free. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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An upscale neighbourhood |
439 Spadina Road Toronto, ON M5P 3M6 Canada +1 416 203 2600 (Tourist Information) / +1 800 499 2514 (toll free) |
Strolling amongst the most expensive real estate in the city, you get the sense that you really are in a village. This is where the residents of the area's Edwardian mansions come to shop. It's an interesting mix of high- and low-end establishments, with upscale jewellery and shoe stores next to an old-fashioned barber shop and a video store. You can while away some time over a croissant and coffee at one of a few bakeries, or enjoy fine dining at Primi Ristorante. Payment menthod varies from store to store. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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War of 1812 brought to life |
100 Garrison Road (off Fleet Street) Toronto, ON M5V 3K9 Canada +1 416 392 6907 / +1 416 338 3888 (Events) http://www.toronto.ca/culture/... |
Built in 1793, to protect Toronto Bay from American invasion, this fort just east of Exhibition Place represents Canada's largest concentration of original War of 1812 buildings. Period-costumed staff provide guided tours highlighting the blockhouses, barracks and officers' quarters. The staff give demonstrations of what military life was like in the early 18th century. Special events throughout the year include a Battle of York Commemoration (April 30), Victoria Day Celebration and Canada Day at Fort York. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Regional train and bus service |
20 Bay Street, Suite 600 Toronto, ON M5J 2W3 Canada +1 416 869 3200 / +1 888 438 6646 http://www.gotransit.com/ |
In existence since 1967, GO Transit operates six routes of daily commuter trains out of Union Station. GO Trains run through a total of 49 stations with many offering connections to GO bus services, including Union Station. You can purchase tickets in two-, six- or 10-ride packages, or buy a daily or monthly pass if you have an extended trip. The GO Transit main terminal is located on Elizabeth Street, near the Metro Coach Terminal at Bay Street and Dundas Street West. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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City's top-rated tour |
180 Dundas St West (at Bay Street) Toronto, ON M5G 1Z8 Canada +1 416 594 0343 / +1 800 353 3484 http://www.grayline.ca |
If you want to see the city in a luxurious, washroom-equipped, air-conditioned motorcoach, then this double-decker award-winning tour with driver commentary is for you. There are pick-ups at all the major hotels for your convenience. The Double-Decker Tour takes about two hours and includes the CN Tower, SkyDome, Casa Loma, Queen's Park, Yorkville and Chinatown. The Toronto City Tour includes Harbourfront, Ontario Place, Art Gallery of Ontario, New City Hall, Old City Hall, Eaton Centre, and the University of Toronto. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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A taste of ambrosia |
505 Danforth Ave Toronto, ON M4K 1P5 Canada +1 416 469 5634 http://www.greektowntoronto.com |
Located in Toronto's East End, this area is a small enclave that large numbers of Greek descendants call home. While the entire Danforth neighbourhood and the communities that it supports are primarily of Greek heritage, the dominant intersection for Greektown is at Pape and Danforth. Known for its nightlife and fabulous late-night restaurants, this is a favourite spot for Torontonians with an after-hours craving for loukaniko (home-made wine sausage.) Summertime means the annual Taste of the Danforth, a street party and beer garden backed with native music and sample food from over 80 restaurants. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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From Docklands to Tourist Lands |
235 Queens Quay W (At York) Toronto, ON M5J 2G8 Canada +1 416 973 4000 (General Information and Box Office) http://www.harbourfrontcentre.com |
Used primarily as the city's industrial docklands for decades, the Harbourfront area has been developed over the last 30 years into a recreational and cultural attraction that now draws more than three million visitors per year. Part of Harbourfront's attraction is that it is many things to many people. Some shop at the Newcourt Centre; others take in an outdoor concert at Molson Place or attend a festival at the York Quay Centre; while others turn out for the annual book reading events. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Urban sylvan oasis |
1873 Bloor St West (at Keele Street) Toronto, ON M5H 2N2 Canada +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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Committed to pubic awareness |
4600 Bathurst St (at Sheppard Avenue) Toronto, ON M2R 3V2 Canada +1 416 631 5689 http://www.feduja.org |
Located on the fourth floor of the Lipa Green Building in Willowdale in Toronto's north end, this centre is dedicated to the memory of the six million Jews who were murdered by the Nazis before and during World War II. Through audio-visual presentations, exhibits, an on-site resource library and actually meeting Holocaust survivors, visitors can learn about the horrors European Jews underwent as well as the strength and resilience they showed under the direst circumstances. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Like travelling the world |
67 Kensington Ave (at Dundas Street West) Toronto, ON M5T 2K2 Canada +1 416 392 0880 http://www.kensingtonmarket.com/ |
Known in the 1930s as the Jewish Market, Kensington today is an awesome display of the city's multi-ethnicity. Here you will find shops packed with products from Europe, Middle East, South America, the Caribbean, Africa and Asia and you will hear dozens of languages spoken. A visit to this market is like taking a trip around the world! With more than 100 shops in all selling everything from second-hand clothing to fresh produce, from exotic pastries to art objects and furniture, you won't go away empty-handed. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Customized to taste |
259 Sumach Street, Suite 215 (at Gerrard Street East) Toronto, ON M5A 3K3 Canada +1 416 947 0778 |
"Helping people find the lost world of Toronto!" That's the motto of this unusual organization, which customizes tours to suit individual desires. Lost World can take you on a two-hour tour of 25-35 of the city's most famous landmarks as well as the rare sights that few tourists know about. Tour prices start at $25 for two hours, with a complimentary Blue Jays game with every package purchased. Last but not least, they can also arrange tickets for music, sports, opera, theatre and just about any other event in the city. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Home to city's first mayor |
82 Bond St (At Dundas) Toronto, ON M4A 1P3 Canada +1 416 392 6915 http://www.city.toronto.on.ca/... |
Built in 1857, this Georgian-style residence was a gift to William Lyon Mackenzie, grandfather of former Canadian Prime Minister William Lyon Mackenzie King, from his followers. Mackenzie, the leader of the colonial emancipation movement in Upper Canada, had come from Scotland in 1830 to become the first mayor of the city of Toronto. You will now find a museum inside, where guides in period costumes re-enact the daily life of middle-class Toronto households in the 1860s. Admission: CAD3.50 adults; CAD2.75 seniors and students; CAD2.50 children under 12. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Meeting of Past & Present |
92 Front Street E (at Church) Toronto, ON M5E 1C4 Canada +1 416 392 7219 http://www.stlawrencemarket.com/ |
Past and present come together in this thriving, bustling area located between Church and Jarvis on Front Street. Here you'll find historic structures such as the St. Lawrence Market intermingling with modern high rise dwellings and offices like the nearby BCE Place and the Market Square apartment complex. A walkway connects the north side of Market Square to the Toronto Sculpture Garden and St James Cathedral. The area teems with second-hand and antique shops and it's a short walk down to the waterfront and the multi-event Harbourfront Centre. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Provides scenic escape |
375 Mount Pleasant Rd (At Merton) Toronto, ON M4T 2V8 Canada +1 416 485 9129 http://www.mountpleasantgroupo... |
Bound by Yonge Street, Bayview Avenue, Moore Avenue and Merton Street, this cemetery holds the graves of insulin inventors Frederick Banting and Charles Best, pianist Glenn Gould, and William Lyon Mackenzie King, Canada's longest-serving Prime Minister. Created in 1876, the cemetery was established to help deal with the overflow of the Necropolis, Toronto's first non-sectarian cemetery. It is beautifully landscaped and houses an arboretum with native and non-native species as well as some fine architecture. Its paths are used by many joggers and cyclists as well as those looking for peace and quiet in verdant surroundings. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Calm expanse of green |
47 Sumach St (at Amelia Street) Toronto, ON M1A 2P9 Canada http://www.mountpleasantgroupo... |
Located in the centre of Toronto's first non-sectarian cemetery, this chapel stands out magically. The cemetery, whose name translates into City of the Dead, dates back to the early 1850s and is the resting place of William Lyon Mackenzie, Toronto's first mayor, and George Brown, one of the fathers of Confederation. The mortuary chapel itself was built in 1872 and has been preserved magnificently. The building, with its patterned slate roof, ironwork and tracery, is a fine example of High Victorian Gothic architecture. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Hop on hop off! |
123 Front St West (at York Street) Toronto, ON M5J 2M2 Canada +1 416 614 0999 / +1 800 350 0398 http://www.swiftrans.ca/ |
This company offers a fully-narrated tour that'll take you to the major attractions, shopping areas and restaurants in the downtown area—and best of all, you can hop on and off as you wish! Your ticket is valid for 24 hours from the time your boarding pass is first stamped. During that time you're free to use the company's classic turn-of-the-century trolleys or open-top London-style double-decker sightseeing buses. Fares: CAD29 (adult), CAD27 (senior, student), CAD15 (child 4-11), CAD70 (family). Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Fun's the theme |
955 Lakeshore Blvd W (At Remembrance) Toronto, ON M6K 3B9 Canada +1 416 314 9900 http://www.ontarioplace.com/ |
Located along the lakeshore, this amusement complex has been offering family fun at affordable prices for almost 30 years. Aside from a scenic theme park with futuristic rides, waterslides, bumper boats, a huge labyrinth and other play areas, the facility is home to several cultural and entertainment events and venues. Don't miss out on the 16,000-seat Molson Amphitheatre. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Taking shelter underground |
31 Adelaide St East (at Victoria Street) Toronto, ON M5C 2J8 Canada +1 416 410 1656 / +1 877 455 7284 http://www.city.toronto.on.ca/... |
Unlike much of the city, Toronto's financial district is compressed into a conveniently walkable area—even in bad weather. That's thanks to the "underground city," covering 11 kilometres of adjoining passageways under the streets and connecting to more than 1,200 retail stores and services. If you are a little nervous about doing the trek alone, join one of the organized tours such as Silk Path Tours. Call +1 416 410 1656 or contact silkpath@canada.com for more information on schedules. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Rides & So Much More! |
9580 Jane St. (Hwy 400 @ Major McKenzie) Toronto, ON L6A1S6 Canada +1 905 832 7000 / +1 905 832 8131 http://www.canadas-wonderland.... |
Paramount Canada's Wonderland is Canada's premier theme park and features over 200 attractions, more than 60 thrilling rides, North America's greatest variety of roller coasters, and Splash Works, a 20-acre water park. Canada's Wonderland will be heating up with an all new line up of two award-winning live shows, plus the return of Nickelodeon superstar! For the first time in over 10 years, the Paramount Theatre stage will be frozen to house an ice show! "Endless Summer" is a 30-minute ice skating extravaganza that will wow audiences with stunning skating elements, colourful costumes, and feature over 20 talented skaters and performers from all over Canada. Also premiering in 2007 is "Twistin' to the 60's"! This International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions (IAAPA)'s "Big-E" award-winning show will take guests back in time to the days of sock-hops, beehive hairdos and Beach Blanket Bingo. Back by popular demand is Dora's Sing-Along Adventure. For more information call (905) 832-7000, or consult the website. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Funky and hip |
From University to Spadina Toronto, ON M5V 2B7 Canada |
Just one street over from this trendy strip is the Ontario College of Art and Design. When young artists graduated and were desperate for cash, they would bring their treasures here to sell. Soon small shops stuffed with unique items began popping up. Today, you can still find unusual gifts from cool clothing to antique comics either in the stores or from one of the many friendly street vendors. It's also a hot spot for restaurants and bars such as the Epicure Cafe, the Rivoli and the Queen Mother Cafe. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Waterfront shopping at its finest |
207 Queen's Quay West (near Harbour Square) Toronto, ON M5J 1A7 Canada +1 416 203 3269 http://queensquay.sites.toront... |
This Harbourfront centre offers more than 100 specialty stores, boutiques, restaurants and galleries under one roof. The stores have everything from gifts and equipment for the home to furnishings and fashion designs by both Canadian and international designers. The renovated 1926 warehouse also features offices and the Premiere Dance Theatre. The centre is the starting off point for Toronto's First Night New Year's Eve celebrations. If you are looking for a relaxing treat, you might want to visit the fabulous spa with a great view of Lake Ontario. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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A sweet space |
95 Queens Quay East (at Cooper Street) Toronto, ON M5E 1A3 Canada +1 416 366 3561 |
Renovated in 1996 to add new exhibits to the tour, this Harbourfront museum presents a collection of memorabilia from the Canadian sugar industry and the Redpath family. Located in a converted bag storage warehouse, the museum opened in 1979 to celebrate the 125th anniversary of the original site's founding in Montreal. Aside from the tour, there's an on-site theatre where Raising Cane, a film about sugar and the sugar industry, is shown. Special 90-minute guided tours are offered for school children as well. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Down by the river |
Queen St E to Danforth Ave (Between Broadview and Pape) Toronto, ON M4M 1K2 Canada http://riverdaletoronto.com |
This region is a small district located in Toronto's eastern corridor that began to prosper in the 1850s with the birth of the Grand Trunk Railway. Situated between Queen Street East and the Danforth, and the Don Valley Parkway and Pape, it is an area well known for its colourful shopping districts and quaint Victorian homes. The Riverdale Park at Broadview and Gerrard is a weekend retreat from the bustle of the urban surroundings while Hello Toast and the Real Jerk offer an eclectic taste of the territory for a quick lunch getaway. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Like a big pot of gold |
200 Bay Street Toronto, ON M5J 2J5 Canada |
If you could somehow steal this plaza you would walk away with more than a million dollars worth of gold. Each of the 4,000 windows (the most of any building in the world) has gold baked right in, acting as a heat insulator for the two towers. The building, completed in 1977, is home to many shops and services, from upscale fashion to bookstores and the unique Wonderful & Whites shop. The towers (one 41 storeys, the other 26), linked by a glass walkway, are situated above the PATH system and are therefore easily accessible from underground. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Aboard a tall ship |
York Quay Vessel Berth (Harbourfront Centre) Toronto, ON M5J 2G8 Canada +1 416 260 6355 / +1 800 267 3866 http://www.greatlakesschooner.... |
This is truly a one-of-a-kind experience: a chance to escape the traffic, leave the city behind for an hour or two and get out on the sparkling waters of Lake Ontario. Sailing from the renovated York Quay Vessel Berth at Harbourfront Centre, the 100-foot, three-masted Challenge, a replica of a 19th-century clipper schooner, offers daily trips in the harbour and out on the lake. While there, you can order a drink from the onboard fully licensed bar, or enjoy a cold or hot buffet lunch. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Great deals |
Between College and Queen Streets Toronto, ON M5T 2E9 Canada |
Although it's never been considered terribly trendy or fashionable, this strip is still likely to provide you with a great deal or an unusual treasure. Pronounced 'Spa-dye-nah', here you'll discover wholesale outlets, factories and a culturally diverse array of grocers, as well as fur and leather discount stores. Many of the Chinese eateries tucked away along this stretch of downtown are first rate. While bargain hunting in the Spadina-Kensington area, where the European-style Kensington Market is located, be sure to step into the numerous cheese and fish shops. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Nature Lovers |
275 King Street E (at Sherbourne Street) Toronto, ON M5A 1K2 Canada +1 416 484 9255 http://www.astrollinthepark.com/ |
Aside from strolls through the city's parks, the club now also offers trips to places such as the Niagara wine country, Elora Gorge and even weeklong excursions to Banff. Most of the city walks, held on Saturday or Sunday afternoons, range between three and four hours and average from six to ten kilometres. Members meet at Mosquito Moe's (130 Eglinton East) every second Tuesday of the month for dinner, movies or Comedy Night at Yuk Yuk's. New members get 6 walks for $60 or 12 for $115. Individual walks are $20. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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The not so far east |
Eastern Avenue and Gardiner Expressway (between Don Valley Parkway and Leslie Street Spit) Toronto, ON M5A 3C4 Canada |
Situated in Toronto's east waterfront region, this was once the city's premier textile and factory district. Some warehouses remain, but this area has become home to trendy clubs and fashionable condos. Located between the Don Valley Parkway and the Leslie Street Spit, and Eastern Avenue and the Gardiner Expressway, this region sits adjacent to the Port of Toronto and McCleary Park. Somewhat forgotten between the Beaches and the Harbourfront Centre, this parcel of land offers a glimpse into the city's industrial awakening including the impressive historical buildings of the Gooderham and Worts Distillery. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Ride the rocket |
1900 Yonge Street (Head Office) Toronto, ON M4S 1Z1 Canada +1 416 393 4636 http://www.city.toronto.on.ca/... |
This commission operates all of Toronto's public transit systems, including subways, buses and streetcars. There are essentially three subway lines: the Bloor-Danforth line runs east-west across the city, while the Yonge and University-Spadina lines, though linked, are really two north-south lines meeting in a horseshoe at Union Station. Designated waiting areas are located on all subway platforms for your safety. There is 24 hour bus service on major routes. Cash fare: CAD2.25 adults; CAD1.50 students and seniors with ID; CAD0.50 children. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Sampling the goods |
411 Danforth Avenue (Broadview east to Jones) Toronto, ON M4K 1P1 Canada +1 416 469 5634 http://www.TasteOfTheDanforth.... |
The Danforth is best known for its many Greek restaurants and shops. During this festival, you can sample goods from many eateries for a mere CAD1-CAD3. Other highlights include late night shopping, beer and ouzo gardens, live entertainment and amusement rides for the kids. The busy avenue is closed to traffic between Broadview and Jones during the festival as more than 800,000 take to the streets, so taking the subway is the only sane way to go. (Ochlophobics will want to avoid weekend evenings, when making any forward progress becomes a Herculean feat.) This is a free event. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Financial monoliths |
66 Wellington Street West Toronto, ON M5K 1A1 Canada +1 416 862 7747 http://www.tdcentre.com/ |
At the very heart of Toronto's financial district, the five monolithic skyscrapers that make up this centre house the largest concentration of businesses in the country. Designed by renowned modernist architect Mies van der Rohe in 1967, the Toronto Bank Tower, rising 56 stories, is the centrepiece building of the group. Within a half-kilometre radius can be found more than 60 restaurants, night clubs and performance spaces. The centre is connected to the underground PATH system from each of the five buildings. It is also home to the Toronto Dominion Gallery of Inuit Art. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Escape the hustle and bustle |
84 Advance Road (Bay Street and Queen's Quay) Toronto, ON M8Z 2TZ Canada +1 416 203 0405 http://www.torontoisland.org |
About a ten-minute ferry ride from the Bay Street docks (next to the Westin Harbour Castle) you'll find three islands; Centre Island, Ward's Island and Hanlon's Point;that leave the city's hustle and bustle far behind. Once on the islands, there are plenty of attractions including the Centreville Amusement Park, paddle boats and bikes for rent, in-line skating paths and numerous beaches for sunbathing, picnics or barbecues. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Conservation and education |
361A Old Finch Avenue Toronto, ON M1B 5K7 Canada +1 416 392 5900 http://www.torontozoo.com/ |
With more than 5,000 animals in seven tropical pavilions spread over 220 hectares, an African Savannah exhibit and a commitment to preserve the world's wilderness heritage, no wonder this zoo is rated among the top ten in the world. While committed to research and conservation, the zoo understands that most people come out to be entertained. With that in mind, it offers everything from rare and colourful fish to pygmy hippos, from the sounds of an Australian night to monitor lizards. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Largest and most famous |
214 College Street Toronto, ON M5S 1A1 Canada +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 great rooms on the second floor of the 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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The world's longest |
Queen's Quay West north to City Limits Toronto, ON M4W 2H1 Canada +1 416 597 0255 (Downtown Yonge Business Improvement Area) http://www.downtownyonge.com/ |
Not only does this street designate Toronto's east-west split, it is also the city's longest thoroughfare. In fact, Yonge is known as the world's longest street, stretching from Lake Ontario to the town of Rainy River, more than 1900 km away. Originally used as a trail by the Hurons, the road became an official passage in the 1790s. Today it is a burgeoning commercial district and a beehive of activity, especially in the section between Front and Lawrence. One of Toronto's three subway lines operates along this route. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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