Toronto has undoubtedly a vast array of interesting places to offer. If you're wondering what to do on the next weekend or you're visiting the city, be sure to take a look at our list of top spots in town and learn a thing or two!
The CN Tower - Once the world's largest building, the CN Tower attracts more than 2 million visitors every year. This widely recognized icon of Canadian pride is over 550 meters tall and allows you to enjoy a breathtaking look from four separate lookout levels, one of them having a see-through glass floor and outdoor observation area. The bravest ones should definitely take the elevator to to the SkyPod, which is officially the World's Highest Public Observation Deck allowing tourist to take a look at the city from astonishing 447 meters. If you're not short on money, you might want to visit the revolving restaurant, which amongst great food also offers over five hundred choice labels from its wine cellar.
St. Lawrence Market - This two hundred year old Toronto feature is considered by many to be one of the world's 25 best food markets. The St. Lawrence Market is positioned in the heart of the historic Old Town, at the crossing of Jarvis and Front Streets. It's not just a place for grocery shopping, so be sure to take one of the many the many walking tours coupled with food sampling and storytelling to unfold it's excellent historical value as well.
Eaton Centre - Toronto's premier shopping area leaves no-one cold - this glass-roofed galleria houses over three hundred stores and dining places, 17 cinemas and the magnificent Mariott hotel. It was amongst the first major shopping centers built on the continent. For references, just ask any of the one million visitors who cross this plaza every week… The Eaton Centre is is located Yonge Street, bordered by Queen Street West on the south, Dundas Street West on the north and Trinity Square on the west side. It's easily accessible from TTC stations Dundas and Queen.
Ontario Science Centre - Considered to be one of the best interactive museums in the world, the Ontario Science Centre is an astounding tribute to science. One visit is barely enough to just scratch the surface of what this place has to offer, as this place is anything but typical - let your kids attend one of the special sleepovers, camps, celebrate your birthday or contribute to cutting-edge scientific research by playing a part in one of the center's payload science projects. The OSC is easily accessible by car or the TTC stations Pape or Eglinton. Oh, and don't forget to test your musical skills by playing the aquatic music fountain in the outdoor exhibition area!
The Toronto Zoo - The city zoo in Toronto offers a vast array of animals to look at and play with. Teach your children about the wonders of our planet by giving them the pleasure of first-hand experience in one of the four zoogeographic regions housing more than five thousand animals in their natural environments.
Harbourfront - Being one of the busiest development areas of Toronto, the waterfront is shaping up to be the new major pedestrian zone of the city. Be sure to stop by to see the recently awarded Harbourfront Centre, as the fascinating design houses many art galleries, theatres, craft boutiques restaurants, offices, hotels and marinas fronted by an astonishing waterside promenade. The entire waterfront area is spectacular by itself, and the new re-greening plans will ensure that this 46 kilometer frontline will have a pleasant long-term effect on the entire city.
Ontario Place - Just a look alone at the Ontario Place will stand in memories for a long time, as this entertainment and culture park complex is built on three man-made artificial islands over the lake. It features a water play areas, mini-golf, an outdoor amphitheatre, restaurants and many attractions. One of the highlights of Ontario place is the Cinesphere, which is a theatre with a magnificent six story movie screen.
Julie Kinnear has been helping people in Toronto sell and buy their homes for the last 13 years. She knows her city inside out and has been an award winning realtor for many years. To find out more about available
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Julie Kinnear has been helping people in Toronto sell and buy their homes for the last 13 years. She knows her city inside out and has been an award winning realtor for many year. To find out more about real estate in Toronto, visit http://www.juliekinnear.com. Don't forget to check the fabulous Toronto neighbourhoods guide!
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