CN Tower
Defining the Toronto skyline, the CN Tower is Canada's
most recognizable and celebrated icon. At a height of 553.33m
(1,815 ft., 5 inches), it is the World's Tallest Building
and Free Standing Structure, an important telecommunications
hub, and the centre of tourism in Toronto. www.cntower.ca
Allan Gardens
Its main feature is a beautiful Victorian-style glass greenhouse
that features exotic plants from around the world. One of the
more popular times to visit this oasis is in the late winter
when the jasmine, narcissus, hyacinths and cacti are in
full bloom. (Located at the corner of Carlton and Jarvis
St.) website
The Bay Adelaide Conservatory
This small but unique park, in the heart of the Financial
District, transports visitors to a tropical cloud forest.
Found in South Asia, Central and South America, these cloud
forests include a diverse selection of plants that thrive
in moderate temperatures, high humidity, and rainfall.
Paramount Canada's Wonderland
Paramount Canada's Wonderland is Canada's premier theme
park, featuring nine theme areas and more than 200 attractions
including over 65 rides. www.canadas-wonderland.com
The Beaches International Jazz Festival
Billed as the largest free jazz festival in Canada, it's
held every July and features more than 400 musicians performing
on stages, street corners, patios, and rooftops.
Bata Shoe Museum
Discover the treasures of North America's unique shoe museum.
The Museum celebrates the style and function of footwear
in four impressive galleries. Over 4,500 years of history
and a collection of 20th century celebrity shoes are reflected
in the permanent exhibition, "All About Shoes".
www.batashoemuseum.ca
Hummingbird Centre for the Performing Arts
This 3,200-seat house opened in 1960. Since its opening,
with the world premiere of Camelot, it's been a venue for
productions of ballet, opera, Shakespeare, musicals, children's
shows, and concerts. www.hummingbirdcentre.com
Royal Alexandra Theatre
Named after Queen Alexandra, wife of Edward VII, King of
England. Over $1 million was spent restoring the grand theatre
to its original Edwardian style glory, complete with paired
pilasters, elegant windows, and plush red seats. Once again,
a theatre that hosts some of Toronto's largest productions.
www.mirvish.com
The Canon Theatre
When built, it was the largest vaudeville house in the
British Empire. Today this beautifully restored theatre
with its lavish decor and grandiose ambiance
is perhaps best known as the home of Andrew Lloyd Webber's,
The Phantom of the Opera. Formerly known as the Pantages
Theatre, the Canon
Theatre survives as a true Toronto landmark. www.mirvish.com
ACC - Air Canada Centre
Built in 1999, and home of the Toronto Raptors and Toronto Maple Leafs. Located
in the heart of the city, the arena is close to the CN Tower,
the theatre district, restaurants, 15 major hotels, and shopping.
www.theaircanadacentre.com
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Casa Loma
Toronto's majestic "castle on the hill" is now
a tourist attraction, with 2.5 hectares of grounds that
have recently been restored to their original
Victorian design. The terrace blazes with delphiniums, lilies,
and phlox, while fountains shoot water into the air. www.casaloma.org
AGO - Art Gallery of Ontario
Founded in 1990, The Art Gallery of Ontario is the tenth largest art museum
in North America. Its collection comprises more than 40,000
works representing 1,000 years of extraordinary European,
Canadian, modern, Intuit, and contemporary art. www.ago.net
The Toronto International Film Festival
The Festival is a charitable, cultural, and educational
event devoted to excellence in film. website
Medieval Times
Watch knights in battle. See amazing horsemanship. Be a
part of the 11th century. Experience Medieval Times. Great
fun for all ages. www.medievaltimes.com
The Elgin & Winter Garden Theatre Centre
189 Yonge Street (416)
314-2901
This national historic site is the last remaining and operating
double-decker theatre complex in the world. Standing at seven stories
high, see the opulent Elgin Theatre. Also see The Winter Garden, one of the
world's first "atmospheric theatres" with a ceiling of real leaves, columns disguised
as tree trunks, and trellised walls. website
The Design Exchange
234 Bay Street (416)
216-2140
Set inside the former home of the Toronto Stock Exchange
(TSE), the Design Exchange is a showcase for the best in
Canadian design. Furniture, industrial and product designs
are all on display in a venue that also hosts informative
lectures and specialized exhibits. The Art Deco trading
hall, where the TSE's stocks were traded before computers
took over, has been preserved. Located at 234 Bay St. www.artdecotoronto.com
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Roy Thomson Hall
60 Simcoe St. Box office: (416)
872-4255
Home of the Toronto Symphony Orchestra, this sleek and shimmering
building features state-of-the-art acoustics, a full concert
pipe organ, and a visually stunning lobby that encircles
the 2,812 seat concert hall. www.masseyhall.com
Kensington Market
South of College St., West. of Spadina Ave.
Some say the best place to discover a city's true culture
and essence is in its markets. Nowhere does this hold more
truth than in Toronto's Kensington Market, which demonstrates
the city's rich, diverse and changing multi cultural mix.
St.Lawrence Market
These days, the St. Lawrence Market is known for the freshness
of its fruits and vegetables, its fish, meats, sausages
and cheeses. This two-level food emporium attracts people
from across the city who come not just to buy from the more
than 120 merchants, but to also enjoy one of the best places
to "people watch". www.stlawrencemarket.com
The Rogers Centre SkyDome
Billed as "The World's Greatest Entertainment Centre,"
the Rogers Centre is the world's first multipurpose stadium with
a retractable roof. www.rogerscentre.com
Toronto Islands
A truly wonderful retreat within the city. Over 230 hectares
of georgeous parkland right downtown to enjoy. website
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