| browsing the vintage shops in Kensington Market to | | | | fee is waived. Toronto also boasts one of the biggest |
| skating on the outdoor rink at Harbourfront Centre, | | | | natural history museums in North America- the Royal |
| Toronto offers visitors dozens of fun and exciting sites | | | | Ontario Museum, which is just a few blocks west of |
| and activities. The CN Tower is a great place to start. | | | | the Yonge and Bloor Street intersection in downtown |
| Located downtown on Front Street, the tallest | | | | Toronto at 100 Queen’s Park. There are some |
| free-standing structure in the Americas offers stunning | | | | six million objects in its galleries including a renowned |
| views that stretch all the way to Niagara Falls, a | | | | collection of dinosaur skeletons. Situated at the |
| breathtaking glass-floor observation deck, and a | | | | southwest corner of Bloor Street West and |
| revolving restaurant. Speed to the top in the | | | | Queen’s Park, visitors are just steps from the |
| world’s highest glass-floor elevator at a thrilling | | | | swanky designer boutiques and restaurants in the |
| 20 feet a second. | | | | Bloor and Yorkville area as well as the Park Hyatt |
| Another must-see downtown attraction that will appeal | | | | Hotel, which offers spectacular city views from its |
| to both hockey aficionados and casual fans of the | | | | rooftop bar. |
| game is the Hockey Hall of Fame at the corner of | | | | There are lots of outdoor activities to enjoy in Toronto, |
| Yonge and Front Streets. Dedicated to the history of | | | | whether it’s an icy winter day or blistering hot |
| ice hockey, it features an incredible array of | | | | summer one. Right in the heart of Toronto’s |
| memorabilia, a rink where visitors can test their skills | | | | downtown waterfront is Harbourfront Centre, located |
| against computer-simulated hockey greats, and | | | | at 235 Queens Quay West, showcasing over 4000 |
| it’s also the home of the Stanley Cup. Sports | | | | events year-round including concerts and cultural |
| lovers will also enjoy the Rogers Centre, the domed | | | | festivals. In the winter season, skate for free at the |
| stadium next to the CN Tower which is home to the | | | | Natrel Rink, located within the Harbourfront grounds on |
| Toronto Blue Jays baseball team. Formerly known as | | | | the shores of Lake Ontario. Toronto’s biggest |
| the SkyDome, this was the first stadium to have a | | | | outdoor skating rink is open seven days a week and |
| fully-retractable motorized roof. | | | | hosts skate nights with celebrity DJs. In the summer |
| Ready for some shopping? The most visited Toronto | | | | months the Toronto Islands in Lake Ontario, which can |
| shopping destination attracting millions each year is the | | | | be reached from the downtown Toronto harbour by |
| Eaton Centre. Located at the south-west corner of | | | | ferry, offer a picturesque setting for recreational |
| Yonge and Dundas Streets, this popular mall is flooded | | | | activities as well as the Centreville Amusement Park |
| with natural light from its dramatic atrium and features | | | | for kids. Ontario Place, located west of downtown |
| over 250 boutiques and restaurants. For a more | | | | Toronto at 955 Lake Shore Blvd. W., is another popular |
| off-the-rack experience, head to the narrow streets of | | | | waterfront destination for families with 96 acres of |
| Kensington Market. Bordered by College Street, | | | | rides, attractions and the gigantic Soak City waterpark. |
| Spadina Avenue and Dundas St. West, this | | | | To experience a taste of Toronto’s history in a |
| neighbourhood houses a variety of funky second- | | | | beautiful setting, head east of downtown core to the |
| hand shops, as well as a diverse collection of cafes | | | | Distillery District. Located at 55 Mill Street East, this |
| and bakeries. And just steps from the bustling market | | | | heritage district was once the site of the largest |
| is Toronto’s Chinatown, filled with stores and | | | | production of whiskey in the British Empire, and now |
| restaurants stretching up and down Spadina and along | | | | houses art galleries, eclectic boutiques and gourmet |
| Dundas St. West. Another lively shopping area is | | | | restaurants on cobble-stone streets within the |
| Queen Street West, between University Avenue and | | | | renovated 19-century distillery buildings. Gourmands will |
| Bathurst Street. Travel further west on Queen and | | | | love the farmer’s market, speciality cheese |
| stores like the Gap and HMV give way to edgy | | | | store and artisan chocolate shop as well as the Mill |
| up-and-coming designer boutiques and art galleries. | | | | Street Brewery featuring organic beers brewed |
| One of the highlights of Toronto’s cultural | | | | on-site. Foodies should also make their way to the St. |
| attractions is the Art Gallery of Ontario, located at the | | | | Lawrence Market before leaving the city, home of the |
| edge of Chinatown at 317 Dundas Street West. This | | | | famous peameal back bacon on a bun. This bustling |
| massive art museum showcases more than 68,000 | | | | market, located at 92 Front Street East, is a Toronto |
| works ranging from contemporary collections to | | | | weekend tradition offering a vast selection of meats, |
| European masterpieces. Try to get there on a | | | | fish, cheese, and desserts. |
| Wednesday evening, when the $18 general admission | | | | |