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Toronto
A perfect day in Toronto
T oronto is a sophisticated, cosmopolitan city with fun and enlightening
things happening around every corner.
Around half of all Toronto ‘locals’ were born somewhere else. Start
wandering the neighbourhoods and you’ll find ethnic enclaves with the
delicious food and fascinating culture that goes with them, and uniquely
Canadian experiences too. Tour the world in one of the Toronto region’s
five Chinatowns, as well as Little Italy, Corso Italia, GreekTown, Little
Portugal and the Gerrard India Bazaar.
In winter, head underground and explore the PATH. The longest
underground walkway on record, which links about 1200 shops,
restaurants and services along its 30 kilometre climate-controlled route.
Discover spectacular views over Toronto and Lake Ontario from
342 metres up the CN Tower. Feeling daring? Look down through the
glass floor to the bustling streets below. There’s three observation levels
to explore including the LookOut and SkyPod. Stretching out to the
horizon, visibility on a clear day can reach 160 kilometres.
Toronto is home to one of the longest urban lakefron ts in the world and
is a great place to explore on a sunny day. On the weekends throughout
the summer enjoy the food and crafts at the Waterfront Artisan Market,
or pull up a chair at one of the picturesque lakeside cafés and restaurants
for views of the water, tall ships and city skyline.
Our favourite things to see and do
CN Tower – Push your boundaries with the CN Tower EdgeWalk. Stroll the
edge of the tower’s main pod 365 metres above street level while taking in
unparalleled views from the world’s highest full-circle, hands-free walk.
St. Lawrence Market – Grab a peameal bacon sandwich at the 200 year old
market, ranked best among food markets anywhere.
Hockey Hall of Fame – Take shots, score a goal and snag a photo with the
Stanley Cup. This hall of fame showcases the world’s largest collection of
hockey memorabilia.
Sport – Catch a Toronto Raptors game or cheer on the Toronto Blue Jays,
Canada’s only NBA and MLB teams.
Yonge-Dundas Square – Enjoy the interactive fountains, catch a live band or
watch an outdoor movie before choosing a spot to shop, sip or dine at any of
the plentiful possibilities in the surrounding blocks.
Casa Loma – Play make-believe in North America’s only authentic full-sized
castle, with 98 rooms, turrets, secret passageways and stunning gardens.
Bata Shoe Museum – Go sole searching at the home of the most
comprehensive collection of footwear and related artifacts on the planet.
Art Gallery of Ontario – This is among the most distinguished art museums
in North America, with a collection of more than 80,000 works of art.
The Distillery Historic District – Amble through cafés and galleries amid
North America’s largest and best-preserved collection of Victorian industrial
architecture.
The Beaches – Take a stroll along the boardwalk for one of the most scenic
views of Lake Ontario.
Kensington Market – Shop for Jamaican coffee, Mexican chili peppers,
Ethiopian injera bread, Portuguese chorizo sausage, or a fine suit at this
diverse market.
Our favourite places to stay:
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Bond Place Hotel
Chelsea Hotel
Sheraton Centre Toronto Hotel
The Toronto Islands – Just a 10 minute ferry from the city, but a world
away. Rent a bike to explore the chain of car-free islands, the three largest
are connected by a series of pathways and bridges. Along the water you’ll
find four beautiful beaches, summer cottages from the 1920s and impressive
English gardens.
Royal Ontario Museum – The biggest museum of world cultures and
natural history in Canada with exhibits from dinosaurs to ancient Egypt to
Canada’s First Nations.
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