Toronto

Torontonians are justifiably proud of their vibrant and exciting metropolis. Canada’s largest city and its financial hub, Toronto has a tremendous amount to offer, including a thriving theater, music, and arts scene, top museums, world-class restaurants and shops, a beautiful lakeside location with lovely beaches, and streets safe and inviting to walk in. Its cultural diversity – over 90 ethnic groups are represented in Toronto – enhances the urban experience.

Top 10 Must-See Sights

1. Royal Ontario Museum
A treasure-trove of ancient mummies, exquisitely decorated period rooms, huge dinosaurs, stuffed birds, stunning Chinese art, and imposing Greek and Roman sculptures are among the many rewarding sights to be seen during a visit to this wonderful museum.

2. CN Tower & Its Views
High-speed elevators mounted on the outside of this, the world’s tallest telecommunications tower, whisk you up 181 stories to an unforgettable view of the city.

3. Toronto Islands
A short ferry ride from downtown, this chain of small islands provides a respite from summer heat with its beaches, picnic grounds, and amusement park.

4. Art Gallery of Ontario
A fabulous museum, with excellent collections of Canadian art, including that of contemporary artist Michael Snow, Inuit art, French Impressionists, photography, prints and drawings, and a 19th-century house, The Grange.

5. Casa Loma
Built by financier Sir Henry Pellatt, this turreted mansion, with its 98 grand rooms and beautiful gardens, provides a glimpse of turn-of-the-19th-century luxury.

6. Distillery Historic District
Once the largest distillery in North America, this former industrial complex is one of Toronto’s hottest destinations. Victorian buildings and cobblestoned streets provide an unforgettable backdrop to the many unusual stores and galleries, and excellent restaurants and cafés found here.

7. Ontario Place
Its lakeside location makes this fun-filled playground a popular place to spend a summer day with the family. Children delight in the many water rides; an IMAX theater and concert amphitheater appeal to all ages.

8. Eaton Centre
Toronto’s pre-eminent downtown mall, named after a now-defunct department-store chain, is conveniently located near several major hotels and attractions. If you are looking for a one-stop shopping destination, this mall, selling everything from batteries to hockey sticks, is it.

9. Hockey Hall of Fame
Irrespective of their age, most visitors to Toronto who are ice hockey fans make a pilgrimage here to see such revered relics as the original Stanley Cup, shoot pucks at a video goalie, walk through the re-creation of a locker room, and watch some of hockey’s sterling moments in the Broadcast Zone.

10. Niagara Falls
After the two-hour drive from Toronto, stand on Table Rock for a look at one of the world’s wonders, the magnificent Horseshoe Falls, where the Niagara River plunges 176 ft (53 m) over a 1060-ft- (323-m-) long precipice. The town of Niagara Falls and outlying area offer fine dining, entertainment, winery tours, historic museums, and more.

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