Toronto's hidden treasure
Toronto, ON M4E 2T5
+1 905 721 1591
http://www.thetorontobeaches.com/
tony@allaboutwebsites.com
Review © 2007, Wcities
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Toronto's hidden treasure |
Queen Street East Toronto, ON M4E 2T5 +1 905 721 1591 http://www.thetorontobeaches.com/ tony@allaboutwebsites.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 types, 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 picnick. 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 +1 416 736 1733 http://www.trca.on.ca/parks_an... bcpvinfo@trca.on.ca |
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 get peckish, there's the Half Way House Restaurant (11am-4pm) for country fare. Admission: CAD10 Adults; CAD9 Seniors and Students; CAD6 Children 5-14. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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In the village |
Bloor Street West (Between Jane Street and Runnymede Road) Toronto, ON M6S 1N8 +1 416 203 2600 (Toronto tourist centre) http://www.bloorwestvillage.com/ mail@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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Fantasy Island! |
84 Advance Road Toronto, ON M8Z 2TZ +1 416 203 0405 http://www.centreisland.ca/ info@centreisland.ca |
Getting to this amusement park on Centre Island (one of the Toronto Islands) is almost as exciting as the park itself. The only way to arrive is by the Centre Island Ferry, which leaves from Bay Street and Queen's Quay every 15 minutes (schedule varies seasonally). Once on the island, you'll find over 30 rides and games for all ages, including a log ride, Ferris wheel, and miniature golf. Pass prices range from about CAD17.50-CAD50.00 with a family pass for about CAD75.00. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Squashing the Competition |
110 Eglinton Avenue E (at Dunfield) Toronto, ON M4P 2Y1 +1 416 485 0343 http://www.sportsclubs.com/ sales@sportsclubs.com |
Found uptown at Yonge and Eglinton, this trendy fitness club is one of 13 under The Sports Clubs of Canada in conjunction with Bally Total Fitness. Operating a full-service health and fitness facility, this location has five international and two North American squash courts, and it hosts house-league competition and inter-club tournament play. If squash is not your racquet, you can try the outdoor running track, cardio centre, free-weights or private workout area. Post workout facilities include saunas, steam-rooms, whirlpools, and a licensed bar. Membership rates are CAD75-100 per month. Review © 2007, Wcities |
Committed to pubic awareness |
4600 Bathurst St (at Sheppard Avenue) Toronto, ON M2R 3V2 +1 416 631 5689 http://www.feduja.org holmem@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. The centre is open year-round and there is free admission. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Fine tasting wines |
271 Chrislea Road Vaughan, ON L4L 8N6 +1 905 738 9463 / +1 800 461 9463 (Toll Free) http://www.magnotta.com/ |
Magnotta Vaughan is a winery that promises to thrill your taste buds with the magic of delicious wines. These great flavors come from the vineyards owned by Magnotta - the parent company. This 60,000 square feet space features a wine boutique with an attached micro-brewery, a winemaking facility, and an impressive art gallery with paintings and sculptures. Choose from among the premium vintages, ice wines, and vintage varietals. The store also has an international series of wines from Argentina, Australia, Chile, Italy, Romania, South Africa, and the US. Review © 2007, Wcities |
Provides scenic escape |
375 Mount Pleasant Rd (At Merton) Toronto, ON M4T 2V8 +1 416 485 9129 http://www.mountpleasantgroupo... info@mountpleasantgroupofcemeteries.ca |
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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 Features post-1985 creations |
Knesebeckstraße 86/87 Berlin, ON 10623 +1 416 395 7490 http://www.mocca.toronto.on.ca mocca@toronto.ca |
Opened in 1993 within the Toronto Centre for the Arts, the gallery displays the works of a large number of contemporary Canadian artists in a variety of media. It includes Betty Goodwin's two-dimensional mixed media pieces, sculptures by Roland Poulin and paintings by Ivan Eyre, the artist with the honour of being the first purchase by the gallery. The collection features over 160 pieces created after 1985 and six exhibitions are held annually to showcase artists from across the nation. Admission is free. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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A Breath of Fresh Air |
2044 Yonge Street (at Lola) Toronto, ON M4S 1Z9 +1 416 322 7733 / +1 888 206 0202 http://www.o2spabar.com/ |
Located just south of the uptown Yonge and Eglinton area, this bar-spa offers clients a hit of pure oxygen to keep lungs feeling healthy. You can either get "juiced" at the bar or book a private room, where you can relax on a lounge chair and gaze at an aquarium. An onsite aesthetician can also provide skin treatments or a spa bath, a 20-minute treatment designed to expel toxins and burn calories. Oxygen is half price every Wednesday, and on Sundays, you get free juice with every oxygen treatment. Review © 2007, Wcities |
For IMAX lovers |
955 Lakeshore Blvd W (At Remembrance) Toronto, ON M6K 3B9 +1 416 314 9900 http://www.ontarioplace.com/ info@ontarioplace.com |
One of the Toronto area's most popular spots for viewing IMAX films, this locale boasts a 20 x 30-metre screen and a superior sound system. Located inside a giant dome-shaped building on the lakeshore, this is one of several IMAX locations in the city. After taking in the latest film, check out what else Ontario Place has to offer. Known as the ultimate family complex, there's a water playground, science centre, and all manner of other fun. Admission: CAD8 adults; CAD6 seniors and students; special features extra; CAD7 for weekday double features. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Learning for Fun |
770 Don Mills Road (at Eglinton Avenue E) Toronto, ON M3C 1T3 +1 416 696 1000 http://www.ontariosciencecentr... webmaster@osc.on.ca |
With more than 800 exhibits and a dozen halls, it is no wonder this science centre has managed to attract over 30 million visitors since it opened in 1969. Aside from traditional science shows, the centre also features interactive areas where visitors can take part in their own experiments. It also offers a movie complex with a 320-seat capacity, offering screenings of thrilling and educational IMAX format films aimed at the entire family. Admission: CAD14 Adult; CAD10 Senior/Youth; CAD8 Child. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Rides & So Much More! |
9580 Jane St. (Hwy 400 @ Major McKenzie) Vaughn, ON L6A1S6 +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. Celebrating its 25th anniversary in 2005, Wonderland has adding a mini cooper car chase ride from the action flick, The Italian Job. If you're looking into one of these highly fashionable cars, Canada's Wonderland might be the perfect place to test drive one, although be warned - you won't have much control over the ride. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 Park Here! |
Parc Downsview Park Inc. 35 Carl Hall Road Toronto, ON M3K 2B6 +1 416 952 2222 http://www.pdp.ca/The_Park.399... info@pdp.ca |
This park spans over more than 120 hectares and is host to numerous recreational, educational and cultural events. This is Canada's first National Urban Park and is designed to showcase environmental, social and economic sustainability in action. Located in the north central part of Toronto and in the geographic center of the Greater Toronto area, it is well-conected by major arterial roads. A subway station is located east of the site at Sheppard Avenue and Allen Road. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Part of the city's history |
1007 Brimley Road (at Lawrence Avenue) Toronto, ON M1P 3E8 +1 416 338 8807 http://www.scarboroughhistoric... |
Located in Thomson Memorial Park in Bendale, Scarborough's original settlement area, this museum reflects the area's heritage dating back to 1796 when it was a rural community. The museum, consists of four buildings—the original Cornell House, the McCowan Log House, the Hough Carriage Works and the Kennedy Display Annex. Visitors are escorted through the museum by costumed guides. Aside from the museum, Thomson Memorial Park also has picnic areas, a playground, bike paths and a petting zoo. A perfect setting for a day's outing with the kids. Admission: CAD3 Adult, CAD1.50 Senior/Student, CAD1 Children. On weekends, admission is "Pay What You Can" donation. Review © 2007, Wcities |
Commemorates first settlers |
Lawrence Ave (at Brimley Road) Toronto, ON M1P 4N7 +1 416 396 7406 http://www.toronto.ca/parks/pa... |
Opened in 1960, this park commemorates the site founded by the original settlers in the eastern Toronto section of Scarborough: the Thomson family, who arrived in 1796. And included on the site is the Scarborough Historical Museum (open 10am-5pm daily). One of the area's nicest parks, it offers a variety of activities including three lighted tennis courts, full-sized lighted soccer field, softball, a wading pool for kids and a petting zoo. It has four picnic shelters that can hold up to 675 people, ideal for family, team sports and office outings. 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 +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, paddleboats and bikes for rent, in-line skating paths and numerous beaches for sunbathing, picnics or barbecues. Ferry ride starts from CAD5 Adult, CAD2 Child/Student. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Toronto's Air Travel Hub |
at Highways 401 & 427 Toronto, ON L5P 1B2 +1 416 776 3000 http://www.gtaa.com/ |
With three terminals moving 25 million passengers a year, this airport located in the northwest corner of Toronto is by far the largest and busiest in Canada and an important hub for both North American and world air traffic. All terminals are equipped with medical facilities, nurseries, quiet-rooms and interfaith ministries. There are also shops, restaurants and information kiosks in both of Canada's official languages as well as dozens of others. The airport is surrounded by a full complement of first-rate hotels including the Sheraton Gateway, Airport Hilton, and Toronto Airport Marriott. Along with numerous car rental options, the Pacific Western Airport Express (PWAE) offeres direct service from the airport to downtown Toronto for CAD16.45 each way. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Conservation and education |
361A Old Finch Avenue Scarborough, ON M1B 5K7 +1 416 392 5900 http://www.torontozoo.com/ torontozoo@torontozoo.ca |
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, it's 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. Admissions are stopped an hour before closing-time. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Canada's most famous track |
555 Rexdale Blvd (at Highway 27) Toronto, ON M9W 5L2 +1 416 675 7223 / +1 888 675 7223 http://www.ojc.com |
Located on the northwestern edge of Toronto (not far from Pearson International Airport), this has become one of North America's best horse-racing venues, the only one where both thoroughbreds and standardbreds can be raced on the same day. Woodbine is host to the Queen's Plate, the oldest continuously run stakes race in North America—its initial run took place in 1860—and the only North American race that enjoys a prize from Queen Elizabeth II. Admission and parking are free. Free tours operate at 9:30am Sat-Sun early May-late September. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Still one of the largest |
Friedrichsgracht (at Highway 401) Berlin, ON 10178 +1 416 789 3261 http://www.yorkdale.com/ |
Although it opened more than 35 years ago, at 1.6 million square feet, this is still the third largest shopping centre in Canada. Within this mall can be found more than 250 of Toronto's most fashionable stores. Its year round customer service programs include gift wrapping, free strollers and wheelchairs, faxing service, valet parking and car cleaning, external security patrols and a lost and found service. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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