Why
I Love
Lisa Weakley
MANAGING DIRECTOR
Toronto and the
Ontario Region
A
s one of the most
multicultural cities
in the world, there
are countless reasons to
visit Toronto. An amazing
foodie scene, funky local
bars and diverse shops and
attractions, there truly is
something for everyone in
Toronto and its surrounds.
The CN Tower is a must as
its one of the most iconic
structures in Canada – it’s
hard to miss! The 553-metre
tall tower can be seen from
all over the city. You can't just
admire the CN Tower from
afar though so we took a trip
up the tower to experience
amazing views of the city,
then took the elevator ride
to th e top to access the
observation deck - not for the
faint hearted!
Niagara Falls is a sight to behold
and an easy day trip from
Toronto. Whilst there are three
sets of falls, the largest section,
known as Horseshoe Falls,
sees about a million bathtubs
of water fall over its crest line
every minute, which is just
breathtaking. The Hornblower
Cruise to the base of the falls is
a powerful experience.
Just two hours north of Toronto
you will find the Blue Mountain
Resort which overlooks the
pristine waters of Georgian
Bay. There is so much you
can do from hiking, cycling,
caving, golfing or skiing. There
are lovely boutiques to browse,
dining and entertainment
along the pedestrian-friendly
cobblestone streets of Blue
Mountain Village. Further north,
you can explore the ruggedly
beautiful Bruce Peninsula
National Park, a UNSECO
World Biosphere Reserve.
Interesting Fact
Toronto’s Yonge Street is the
longest street in the world,
according to the Guinness
Book of World Records. It’s
1,896 km long.
Top Tip
Just a 30-minute car journey
from Niagara Falls lies
Niagara-on-the-Lake, a
beautiful and quaint town set
beside the water. Take a stroll
around the neighbourhood
filled with historic architecture,
gardens, boutique shops and
elegant hotels; it’s not hard to
see why Niagara-on-the-Lake
was voted the prettiest town
in Canada.
Recommendation
Canada really is the land
of wild natural beauty,
cosmopolitan cities and
maple syrup. With so much to
see and do, I think Canada is
the perfect place to explore.
I recommend staying at The
Omni King Edward Hotel in
Toronto, a luxury hotel which
caters for families. Kids welcome
pack on arrival and warm
cookies and milk in the evening
was a hit with our daughter.