TRAVEL TORONTO
GENERAL INFORMATION- Toronto is considered one of the most multicultural cities in the world. It is the most heavily populated city in Canada, a cosmopolitan financial, commercial and cultural centre, blending its multicultural heritage about 80 ethnic groups speaking more than 100 languages. It is the capital of the Province of Ontario.
HISTORY-The French first set up trading posts in the area, including Fort Rouillé in 1750, which they abandoned as the British Conquered French North America.The area north of Lake Ontario was held by the British who set up the province of Upper Canada in 1791. York was named the permanent capital in 1796 by Lt. Governor Simcoe and planned a centrally located town at Toronto. During the War of 1812 York was twice raided and sacked by US forces (1813) after that British immigration continued. By 1834 the fast-growing town of over 9,000 inhabitants was incorporated as the city of Toronto. In the 1850s railway building connected Toronto to New York and Montréal. Toronto was made capital of the new province of Ontario at Confederation in 1867. The tapping of Northern Ontario's forests and mines in the 1890s and 1900s opened further markets and resources to Toronto. The First World War expanded its investment and manufacturing scope. The Second World War revived growth. As in the previous conflict, Canada became one of the allies' pre-eminent suppliers of war materiel. Much of the nation's output came from new factories in and around Toronto that had been built expressly for the war. Today Toronto is a flourishing city. Toronto is a major financial centre. Toronto is the fourth largest city in North America and it still growing steadily.
GEOGRAPHY-Toronto is located to the Lake Ontario to the south. The city is trisected by two minor rivers and their tributaries, the Humber River in the west end and the Don River east of downtown. Both flow southward to Lake Ontario at Humber Bay and Toronto Harbour respectively, which are part of the longer Waterfront.
AREA-630.21 km2 (243.33 sq. miles)
POPULATION- 26,15,000
CO-ORDINATES- 43°42′N 79°24′W
TIME ZONE- UTC-5 Summer UTC-4
POPULATION- 26,15,000
CO-ORDINATES- 43°42′N 79°24′W
TIME ZONE- UTC-5 Summer UTC-4
CLIMATE-
TEM JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC
AvM -0.2 0.7 6 12 19 24 27 26 22 14 9 2.8
AvL -6.5 -6 -1.5 4 10 15 18 18 14 7 3 -2.9
TEM JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC
AvM -0.2 0.7 6 12 19 24 27 26 22 14 9 2.8
AvL -6.5 -6 -1.5 4 10 15 18 18 14 7 3 -2.9
AIRPORT-
I-TORONTO PEARSON INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT (IATA: YYZ)- The airport is located 22.5 km (14.0 mi) northwest of Downtown Toronto, in the municipality of Mississauga. Pearson is the largest and busiest airport in Canada. Pearson is the main hub for Air Canada. Terminal 1 is the largest terminal at Pearson Airport. It handles domestic and international flights with 61 gates divided in 3 piers (D, E and F). Air Canada and all other Star Alliance that serve Toronto Pearson operate out of Terminal 1. Terminal 3-serve along with WestJet, Air Transat, and most other airlines that are unaffiliated with an airline alliance. This terminal has 48 gates.
Transport inter-Terminal-There is a free train connection between Terminal 1, Terminal 3 and Viscount Station . It is called "Terminal Link" and offers connections every 4-7 minutes, operating 24hours day / 7 days’ week.
a-Bus-There is a specific bus service that connects Pearson airport to downtown (or vice versa) called Airport Express:
- Travel Time: 30 - 60 minutes.
- Price: one-ride $27.95.
- Frequency: Services each 30 minutes
b-Taxi-The standard fare to Toronto Downtown vary from $45 to $65.
c-UP (Union Pearson) Express-It is a modern express train that takes you to downtown Toronto in 25 minutes, every 15 minutes. It runs from 5:30am to 1:00am daily and is picked up at Terminal 1 next to the Terminal LINK train.
II-TORONTO CITY AIRPORT-Located on Toronto Island, Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ) is Canada's ninth busiest airport. Billy Bishop Airport (YTZ) is just minutes from downtown Toronto. A complimentary express shuttle bus runs between Billy Bishop Airport and Downtown Toronto. The shuttle is open to anyone going to the airport, whether or not they are travelling. A ferry runs from the foot of Bathurst Street every 15 minutes, connecting travellers to the airport terminal. Take one of the world’s shortest ferry rides (121 metres) to and from the foot of Bathurst. The ferry is free for pedestrians and $11 for vehicles (round trip). A state-of-the-art pedestrian tunnel opened on July 30, 2015, making getting to Billy Bishop Airport even quicker and easier. From the mainland pavilion to the island atrium, the tunnel spans 853-feet and takes under six minutes to complete the journey to the airport check-in area. Featuring four moving walkways and one of the longest escalator systems in Canada, the tunnel provides quick, reliable and easy access to the airport. Access to the pedestrian tunnel is free.
I-TORONTO PEARSON INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT (IATA: YYZ)- The airport is located 22.5 km (14.0 mi) northwest of Downtown Toronto, in the municipality of Mississauga. Pearson is the largest and busiest airport in Canada. Pearson is the main hub for Air Canada. Terminal 1 is the largest terminal at Pearson Airport. It handles domestic and international flights with 61 gates divided in 3 piers (D, E and F). Air Canada and all other Star Alliance that serve Toronto Pearson operate out of Terminal 1. Terminal 3-serve along with WestJet, Air Transat, and most other airlines that are unaffiliated with an airline alliance. This terminal has 48 gates.
Transport inter-Terminal-There is a free train connection between Terminal 1, Terminal 3 and Viscount Station . It is called "Terminal Link" and offers connections every 4-7 minutes, operating 24hours day / 7 days’ week.
a-Bus-There is a specific bus service that connects Pearson airport to downtown (or vice versa) called Airport Express:
- Travel Time: 30 - 60 minutes.
- Price: one-ride $27.95.
- Frequency: Services each 30 minutes
b-Taxi-The standard fare to Toronto Downtown vary from $45 to $65.
c-UP (Union Pearson) Express-It is a modern express train that takes you to downtown Toronto in 25 minutes, every 15 minutes. It runs from 5:30am to 1:00am daily and is picked up at Terminal 1 next to the Terminal LINK train.
II-TORONTO CITY AIRPORT-Located on Toronto Island, Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ) is Canada's ninth busiest airport. Billy Bishop Airport (YTZ) is just minutes from downtown Toronto. A complimentary express shuttle bus runs between Billy Bishop Airport and Downtown Toronto. The shuttle is open to anyone going to the airport, whether or not they are travelling. A ferry runs from the foot of Bathurst Street every 15 minutes, connecting travellers to the airport terminal. Take one of the world’s shortest ferry rides (121 metres) to and from the foot of Bathurst. The ferry is free for pedestrians and $11 for vehicles (round trip). A state-of-the-art pedestrian tunnel opened on July 30, 2015, making getting to Billy Bishop Airport even quicker and easier. From the mainland pavilion to the island atrium, the tunnel spans 853-feet and takes under six minutes to complete the journey to the airport check-in area. Featuring four moving walkways and one of the longest escalator systems in Canada, the tunnel provides quick, reliable and easy access to the airport. Access to the pedestrian tunnel is free.
PUBLIC TRANSPORT- There are two main lines that cover the main inner city area - the U-shaped Yonge-University-Spadina Line and the east-west Bloor-Danforth Line. On weekdays and Saturdays, trains run every few minutes from about 6 a.m. until 1:30 a.m. On Sundays, they run from about 8 a.m. to 1:30 a.m.
a-Line 1 Yonge-University has 32 stations, and is a “U-shaped” route running generally in a south and then north direction. The route operates from the northern area of Yonge Street and Finch Avenue East, south to Union Station in downtown Toronto, and then north again to the area of Allen Road and Sheppard Avenue West. Line 1 connects with Line 2 at Bloor-Yonge, St George and Spadina stations, and it connects with Line 4 at Sheppard-Yonge Station.
b-Line 2 Bloor-Danforth has 31 stations, running generally in an east-west direction along Bloor Street West, Bloor Street East and Danforth Avenue. The route operates from the western area of Dundas Street West and Kipling Avenue, east to the area of Bloor Street and Yonge Street in downtown Toronto, and continues east to the area of Eglinton Avenue East and Kennedy Road. Line 1 connects with Line 2 at Bloor-Yonge, St George and Spadina stations, and it connects with Line 3 at Kennedy Station.
c-Streetcar-There are 11 streetcar routes situated downtown, particularly near the city's waterfront. Most streetcars run 24 hours a day, every day.
There are free transfers between all services and modes.
a-Line 1 Yonge-University has 32 stations, and is a “U-shaped” route running generally in a south and then north direction. The route operates from the northern area of Yonge Street and Finch Avenue East, south to Union Station in downtown Toronto, and then north again to the area of Allen Road and Sheppard Avenue West. Line 1 connects with Line 2 at Bloor-Yonge, St George and Spadina stations, and it connects with Line 4 at Sheppard-Yonge Station.
b-Line 2 Bloor-Danforth has 31 stations, running generally in an east-west direction along Bloor Street West, Bloor Street East and Danforth Avenue. The route operates from the western area of Dundas Street West and Kipling Avenue, east to the area of Bloor Street and Yonge Street in downtown Toronto, and continues east to the area of Eglinton Avenue East and Kennedy Road. Line 1 connects with Line 2 at Bloor-Yonge, St George and Spadina stations, and it connects with Line 3 at Kennedy Station.
c-Streetcar-There are 11 streetcar routes situated downtown, particularly near the city's waterfront. Most streetcars run 24 hours a day, every day.
There are free transfers between all services and modes.
TORONTO SIGHTS & ATTRACTIONE-
001-CN TOWER- The CN Tower is Toronto and Canada's most recognizable and celebrated icon. An engineering marvel, built in 1976, over 553.33 meters (1815 feet) tall, and is one of the tallest building in the world. The CN Tower has to offer the world’s No. 1 Elevator Ride. The Tower’s glass fronted elevators also feature glass floor panels and take only 58 seconds to get to the top.
Spectacular views of up to 160km away from four observation areas include the LookOut (346m/1135ft), world famous (and world’s first) Glass Floor with a view (342m/1,122 feet) straight down to the ground, outdoor SkyTerrace, and the SkyPod, at(447m/1466ft) the highest of them all. For SkyPod-Board a separate elevator on the LookOut Level to travel through the core of the Tower an incredible 33 additional stories higher to SkyPod. This level features a unique 360° perspective looking down over Toronto, Lake Ontario and beyond. Under ideal conditions visibility is up to 160km / 100 miles away to Niagara Falls and New York State. Until 2008, this was the world's highest public observation deck.
Spectacular views of up to 160km away from four observation areas include the LookOut (346m/1135ft), world famous (and world’s first) Glass Floor with a view (342m/1,122 feet) straight down to the ground, outdoor SkyTerrace, and the SkyPod, at(447m/1466ft) the highest of them all. For SkyPod-Board a separate elevator on the LookOut Level to travel through the core of the Tower an incredible 33 additional stories higher to SkyPod. This level features a unique 360° perspective looking down over Toronto, Lake Ontario and beyond. Under ideal conditions visibility is up to 160km / 100 miles away to Niagara Falls and New York State. Until 2008, this was the world's highest public observation deck.
Open seasonally from April-November, EdgeWalk (356m/1,168ft) at the CN Tower is the most exciting extreme attraction in the Tower’s history and the world’s highest outdoor walk on a building.
The revolving restaurant at the top of the CN Tower is at the --floor rotates once every 72 minutes allowing everyone a to view of the city below.
Attractions include a state of the art theatre, KidZone play area and 10,000 square feet of unique Canadian artisan souvenir shopping in the Gift Shop. Visual displays throughout the building share many fascinating stories about this engineering marvel.
The tower serves a practical purpose, too - it is a major Canadian telecommunications hub. The spectacular architectural illumination of the CN Tower begins at dusk each night with top of the hour light show. The colours change throughout the year to celebrate or honour specific occasions.
Location-The CN Tower is located on Front Street which is located in the heart of downtown and the entertainment district. Located on the north shore of Lake Ontario, the CN Tower is easily accessible from Union Station as well as many major streets and highways.
Tickets-
a- Tower Experience (General Admission) =$32.00(views from the LookOut Level at346m+ EdgeWalk Viewing + walk on the world famous Glass Floor at 342m (1,122 ft.) with outdoor SkyTerrace)
b- Tower Experience (General Admission+SkyPod) =$44.00(views from the LookOut Level at 346 m (1,136 ft.), + EdgeWalk viewing at BaseCamp 3.0+ walk on the world famous Glass Floor at 342m (1,122 ft.) with outdoor SkyTerrace) +view at a thrilling 447m / 1,465 ft high above the city – SkyPod)
Address- 301 Front Street West, Toronto
Opening Hours- Mon-Sun, 9am-11pm
NOTE-The World's 10 tallest freestanding towers-
1. CN Tower
2. Ostankino Tower
3. Oriental Pearl Tower
4. Milad Tower
5. Menara Kuala Lumpur
6. Tianjin Radio & TV Tower
7. Central Radio & TV Tower
8. Kiev TV Tower
9. Gerbrandy Tower
10. Tashkent Tower
The revolving restaurant at the top of the CN Tower is at the --floor rotates once every 72 minutes allowing everyone a to view of the city below.
Attractions include a state of the art theatre, KidZone play area and 10,000 square feet of unique Canadian artisan souvenir shopping in the Gift Shop. Visual displays throughout the building share many fascinating stories about this engineering marvel.
The tower serves a practical purpose, too - it is a major Canadian telecommunications hub. The spectacular architectural illumination of the CN Tower begins at dusk each night with top of the hour light show. The colours change throughout the year to celebrate or honour specific occasions.
Location-The CN Tower is located on Front Street which is located in the heart of downtown and the entertainment district. Located on the north shore of Lake Ontario, the CN Tower is easily accessible from Union Station as well as many major streets and highways.
Tickets-
a- Tower Experience (General Admission) =$32.00(views from the LookOut Level at346m+ EdgeWalk Viewing + walk on the world famous Glass Floor at 342m (1,122 ft.) with outdoor SkyTerrace)
b- Tower Experience (General Admission+SkyPod) =$44.00(views from the LookOut Level at 346 m (1,136 ft.), + EdgeWalk viewing at BaseCamp 3.0+ walk on the world famous Glass Floor at 342m (1,122 ft.) with outdoor SkyTerrace) +view at a thrilling 447m / 1,465 ft high above the city – SkyPod)
Address- 301 Front Street West, Toronto
Opening Hours- Mon-Sun, 9am-11pm
NOTE-The World's 10 tallest freestanding towers-
1. CN Tower
2. Ostankino Tower
3. Oriental Pearl Tower
4. Milad Tower
5. Menara Kuala Lumpur
6. Tianjin Radio & TV Tower
7. Central Radio & TV Tower
8. Kiev TV Tower
9. Gerbrandy Tower
10. Tashkent Tower
002-EDGE WALK AT CN TOWER- On the roof of the CN Tower’s restaurant 356m/1,168ft above the ground. Total duration is 1.5 hour with a 20-30minute outdoor walk. Taking a walk OUTSIDE – around the circumference of the roof. And test your adventureous limits and experience the thrill of a lifetime.
Price- $195.00 and include video, printed photos, certificate of achievement and re-entry to CN Tower, a Tower Experience Ticket which includes access to LookOut, Glass Floor, SkyPod, and attractions.
Price- $195.00 and include video, printed photos, certificate of achievement and re-entry to CN Tower, a Tower Experience Ticket which includes access to LookOut, Glass Floor, SkyPod, and attractions.
003- TORONTO ISLAND- Toronto Islands were a series of floating sand-bars. During the nineteenth century, the largest of the sand-bars had grown to more than nine kilometres long (5.5 miles), forming a harbour between the lake and the mainland area. Over the years, winds, currents, dredging and landfill operations have helped shape the islands, which separated from the mainland. Toronto Islands became a popular tourist destination year round, with swimming and other water sports attracting visitors in the summer months and skating and ice fishing enthusiasts arriving in the winter. The largest of the Toronto Islands is Centre Island. The Centre Island beach is another great family activity. Hanlan’s Point beach is “clothing optional.” To explore the waterways between the islands, you can choose canoeing, kayaking or boating. For those who prefer to stay on dry land, there are a number of trails and bridges across the islands.
Just a short ferry rides 10 minutes away, across the harbour from the city, you'll find over 600 acres of parkland. The Toronto Islands are a 150-year-old community made up of 262 homes, 650 people, gardens and parks. Three ferry routes connect Hanlan's Point, Centre Island and Ward's Island to Queen's Quay docks at the foot of Bay Street in the city of Toronto.
Just a short ferry rides 10 minutes away, across the harbour from the city, you'll find over 600 acres of parkland. The Toronto Islands are a 150-year-old community made up of 262 homes, 650 people, gardens and parks. Three ferry routes connect Hanlan's Point, Centre Island and Ward's Island to Queen's Quay docks at the foot of Bay Street in the city of Toronto.
004-CENTREVILLE AMUSEMENT PARK- Located on Centre Island, with over 30 rides and attractions, Centreville Amusement Park is a fun place to visit. There is no admission fee to Centreville. Children will enjoy fun-filled hours on the Ferris wheel, antique carousel, bumper boats, pony ride, water slide, swan ride and twirling teacups.
Opening-Opens daily at 10:30am from June 4th to September 6th and all weekends in May and September.
TORONTO ISLAND FERRY - The ferry service operated by the City of Toronto. Ferry tickets need to be purchased on the city side at the terminal. Tickets include the return trip - you don't need to show tickets on the way back. The ferry terminal is located between Bay Street and Yonge Street on Queens Quay.
Summer service May 20 - Sep 5,
Centre Island: 8:00am - 11:15pm
Ward's Island: 6:35am - 11:15pm
Hanlan's Point: 9:00am - 10:00pm
Ticket- $7.25(return)
http://torontoisland.com/ferry.php
Opening-Opens daily at 10:30am from June 4th to September 6th and all weekends in May and September.
TORONTO ISLAND FERRY - The ferry service operated by the City of Toronto. Ferry tickets need to be purchased on the city side at the terminal. Tickets include the return trip - you don't need to show tickets on the way back. The ferry terminal is located between Bay Street and Yonge Street on Queens Quay.
Summer service May 20 - Sep 5,
Centre Island: 8:00am - 11:15pm
Ward's Island: 6:35am - 11:15pm
Hanlan's Point: 9:00am - 10:00pm
Ticket- $7.25(return)
http://torontoisland.com/ferry.php
005- CASA LOMA- Toronto's most romantic historic mansion with European elegance and splendour and old world charm. It is the unique legacy of Sir Henry Mill Pellatt, a prominent Canadian financier, industrialist and military officer of the early twentieth century. Casa Loma's notable features include its 98 rooms, an 1,800-bottle wine cellar, a 10,000 volume library and an 800-foot underground tunnel system that leads to its stables. Explore elegantly decorated suites, secret passageways, stately towers and beautiful 5-acre estate gardens. Take a walk along the winding paths through the beautiful gardens surrounding the mansion.
On the main floor, you'll find the Great Hall. With its 60-foot ceilings and artful sculptures, it is one of Casa Loma's main focal points. The library, dining room and conservatory are also accessible.
Ticket-$24.00(included- Entrance to Sir Henry Pellatt documentary and use of multimedia audio guide)
Location- Casa Loma is located at One Austin Terrace near the corner of Davenport Rd. and Spadina Ave.
Opening- open daily all year around from 9:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Last ticket at 4:30 p.m.
By TTC (subway) -get off at Dupont station, walk north two blocks on Spadina Ave and up the hill to the castle.
On the main floor, you'll find the Great Hall. With its 60-foot ceilings and artful sculptures, it is one of Casa Loma's main focal points. The library, dining room and conservatory are also accessible.
Ticket-$24.00(included- Entrance to Sir Henry Pellatt documentary and use of multimedia audio guide)
Location- Casa Loma is located at One Austin Terrace near the corner of Davenport Rd. and Spadina Ave.
Opening- open daily all year around from 9:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Last ticket at 4:30 p.m.
By TTC (subway) -get off at Dupont station, walk north two blocks on Spadina Ave and up the hill to the castle.
006- HARBOURFRONT CENTRE- Located on Toronto’s Queen’s Quay West, Harbourfront Centre has several major venues for music, dance and cultural events, in and around two major multi-use buildings. Harbourfront Centre comprises a number of buildings and venues, including the 420 seat theatre, the Fleck Dance Theatre and the Visual Arts exhibition space. The Queens Quay Terminal houses a wide variety of shops and services. The York Quay Centre houses an art gallery, installations, the Lakeside Terrace, a patio and an information booth. There is also a large pond that doubles as a seasonal, outdoor skating rink.
Address- 235 Queens Quay West Toronto, Ontario M5J 2G8
StreetCar- Both the 509 and 510 streetcars stop directly in front of Harbourfront Centre.
Address- 235 Queens Quay West Toronto, Ontario M5J 2G8
StreetCar- Both the 509 and 510 streetcars stop directly in front of Harbourfront Centre.
007- BATA SHOE MUSEUM- The only museum in North America dedicated to the history of footwear, the Bata Shoe Museum in downtown Toronto showcases a fascinating history of shoes through the ages. A collection of 13,000 artefacts are stored in the award-winning five floor structure. The museum has a massive collection of shoes spanning 4,500 years. Ranging from exotic Egyptian sandals and Chinese bound foot shoes, to celebrity footwear including Elton John's platforms and Picasso's lovely pony boots. There is a puppet theatre, arts and crafts, and lots and lots of shoes to try on. The Bata Shoe Museum was started by Thomas J. Bata (of Bata Shoe Company fame) and his wife Sonja Bata, who built up a collection of traditional shoes while travelling the world with her husband on business. In 1979, the family established the Bata Shoe Museum Foundation, and the collection was stored in the company’s offices in Toronto.
Address-327 Bloor St. W., Toronto, ON M5S1W7
Location-Located on the SW corner of Bloor St. W. and St. George
(at the St. George Subway Station).
Address-327 Bloor St. W., Toronto, ON M5S1W7
Location-Located on the SW corner of Bloor St. W. and St. George
(at the St. George Subway Station).
008- ROYAL ONTARIO MUSEUM- Royal Ontario is one of the largest museums in North America. The museum is made up of three buildings with multiple art, archaeology and science exhibits. There are more than 30 galleries to explore. Established on 16 April 1912 and opened on 19 March 1914.
The Crystal- The new main entrance to the Royal Ontario Museum,” The Crystal”, first opened in 2007. The crystalline form is clad in 25 percent glass and 75 percent aluminium, sitting on top of a steel frame. The Crystal's canted walls do not touch the sides of the existing heritage buildings, but are used to close the envelope between the new form and existing walls. These walls act as a pathway for pedestrians to travel safely across "The Crystal".
Ticket-$17.00
Address- 100 Queen’s Park, Toronto
Opening Hours- Mon-Thu 10am-5.30pm,
Fri 10am-8.30pm,
Sat-Sun 10am-5.30pm
Location- The museum is north of Queen's Park, in the University of Toronto district, with its main entrance on Bloor Street West.
The Crystal- The new main entrance to the Royal Ontario Museum,” The Crystal”, first opened in 2007. The crystalline form is clad in 25 percent glass and 75 percent aluminium, sitting on top of a steel frame. The Crystal's canted walls do not touch the sides of the existing heritage buildings, but are used to close the envelope between the new form and existing walls. These walls act as a pathway for pedestrians to travel safely across "The Crystal".
Ticket-$17.00
Address- 100 Queen’s Park, Toronto
Opening Hours- Mon-Thu 10am-5.30pm,
Fri 10am-8.30pm,
Sat-Sun 10am-5.30pm
Location- The museum is north of Queen's Park, in the University of Toronto district, with its main entrance on Bloor Street West.
009-ART GALLERY OF ONTARIO-The Art Gallery of Ontario, known as the AGO, has over 90,000 works of art from modern contemporary artists to classic traditional artists. Collections include historic treasures from Canada's past, medieval masterpieces from Claude Monet and Vincent Van Gogh and contemporary works by famous Canadian artists.
Address- OCAD University, 317 Dundas Street West, Toronto.
Ticket-$19.50
Opening Hours: Tue and Thu: 10:30am-5pm,
Wed and Fri: 10:30am-9pm,
Sat and Sun: 10:30am-5:30pm, closed on Mon
Address- OCAD University, 317 Dundas Street West, Toronto.
Ticket-$19.50
Opening Hours: Tue and Thu: 10:30am-5pm,
Wed and Fri: 10:30am-9pm,
Sat and Sun: 10:30am-5:30pm, closed on Mon
010- HOCKEY HALL OF FAME- The Hockey Hall of Fame pays tribute to the sport which Canada is best associated with– ice hockey. It operates as a museum and hall of fame honouring the country’s best male and female players in history.
The idea for the creation of a Hockey Hall of Fame were launched in 1940, shortly after the opening of the Baseball Hall of Fame the previous year. The main building that anchors the Hall of Fame is a magnificent piece of architecture, a shrine worthy of a fine arts museum. It was built in 1885 as the headquarters of the Bank of Montreal until it moved to a new location in 1949. It was still in use as a branch bank until 1982. That is now incorporated into Brookfield Place, a modern office complex. You access the Hall of Fame from inside Brookfield Place. Take the elevator to the lower floor and signs will guide you to the entrance. There are 15 exhibit areas across 60,000 square feet which make up the Hockey Hall of Fame. The most visited area is the Esso Great Hall which contains information and photographs of all inducted members, as well as a replica of the holy grail of the National Hockey League season, the Stanley Cup.
Great Hall- The most prestigious trophies in the world of hockey are displayed in the Great Hall. Legends of the game are honoured with biographical sketches and all major NHL trophies can be seen here, including the very first Stanley Cup, donated by Lord Stanley in 1892.
Our Game- Outside the building, on the corner of Yonge and Front Streets, is a bronze sculpture entitled 'Our Game' that shows enthusiastic players leap over the boards during a hockey game. The five meter (17 ft.) long sculpture was created in 1993 by Edie Parker, an Ontario artist born in Hungary. The sculpture is one of the most photographed sights in Toronto.
Address- 30 Yonge St. Toronto
Opening Hours- Mon-Fri 10am-5pm, Sat 9.30-6pm, Sun 10.30-5pm
The idea for the creation of a Hockey Hall of Fame were launched in 1940, shortly after the opening of the Baseball Hall of Fame the previous year. The main building that anchors the Hall of Fame is a magnificent piece of architecture, a shrine worthy of a fine arts museum. It was built in 1885 as the headquarters of the Bank of Montreal until it moved to a new location in 1949. It was still in use as a branch bank until 1982. That is now incorporated into Brookfield Place, a modern office complex. You access the Hall of Fame from inside Brookfield Place. Take the elevator to the lower floor and signs will guide you to the entrance. There are 15 exhibit areas across 60,000 square feet which make up the Hockey Hall of Fame. The most visited area is the Esso Great Hall which contains information and photographs of all inducted members, as well as a replica of the holy grail of the National Hockey League season, the Stanley Cup.
Great Hall- The most prestigious trophies in the world of hockey are displayed in the Great Hall. Legends of the game are honoured with biographical sketches and all major NHL trophies can be seen here, including the very first Stanley Cup, donated by Lord Stanley in 1892.
Our Game- Outside the building, on the corner of Yonge and Front Streets, is a bronze sculpture entitled 'Our Game' that shows enthusiastic players leap over the boards during a hockey game. The five meter (17 ft.) long sculpture was created in 1993 by Edie Parker, an Ontario artist born in Hungary. The sculpture is one of the most photographed sights in Toronto.
Address- 30 Yonge St. Toronto
Opening Hours- Mon-Fri 10am-5pm, Sat 9.30-6pm, Sun 10.30-5pm
011- ST. JAMES' CATHEDRAL- St. James’ Cathedral, with the tallest steeple in Canada, and is built in the early Gothic style. The Cathedral Church of St. James is used as both a parish church and as a cathedral where the bishop’s chair is located. The building that now stands was completed in 1874, after 24 years of construction. The most impressive feature of the church is its soaring bell tower. The tower's spire rises to a height of 93 meters (305 ft.). Now dwarfed by skyscrapers, the impressive tower was long used as a navigational beacon for ships on their way to the harbour of Toronto.
The tower houses the so-called 'Bells of Old York', a peal of twelve change-ringing bells. Each bell is rung by a change-ringer. On Sundays, around 10:10, you can hear a concert of ringing bells if you happen to be in the vicinity.
Address- 65 Church St, Toronto, ON M5C 2E9, Canada
The tower houses the so-called 'Bells of Old York', a peal of twelve change-ringing bells. Each bell is rung by a change-ringer. On Sundays, around 10:10, you can hear a concert of ringing bells if you happen to be in the vicinity.
Address- 65 Church St, Toronto, ON M5C 2E9, Canada
012-FORT YORK- Fort York is a National Historic Site of Canada which comprises of military fortifications and buildings dating back to the late 18th and early 19th centuries. The fort was constructed by Canadian soldiers along with the British Army, with the intention to protect the capital of the region from possible threats – mainly from the United States. Fort York is infamous as the location where the Battle of York climaxed violently in 1813. The 24,000 square foot Fort York Visitor Centre is situated on the south side of Garrison common and showcases the 200 year history of this remarkable 43 acre landmark.
Address- 250 Fort York Blvd, Toronto, ON M5V 3K9
Address- 250 Fort York Blvd, Toronto, ON M5V 3K9
013- ONTARIO LEGISLATIVE BUILDING- Known as the Ontario Legislative Building (and sometimes the Parliament Building), this impressive structure sits in the centrally located Queen's Park, near the University of Toronto. This landmark building in Toronto is home to the Legislative Assembly of Ontario, offices of MPPs and the suite of the province’s Lieutenant Governor General, built in 1893 after the province was renamed, still stands today. The five-storey Ontario Legislative Building is an asymmetrical pink-hued structure, built with over 10 million bricks produced by Central Prison inmates.
Address- Queens Park, Toronto, ON M7A 1A2
Address- Queens Park, Toronto, ON M7A 1A2
014-QUEEN'S PARK-Queen's Park is one of the oldest urban parks in Canada. Established in 1860 and bordered mostly by the buildings of the University of Toronto (formerly Queens College), the park was named in honour of England's Queen Victoria. Edward VII, then the Prince of Wales, was present at the inauguration of the park.
The park is also full of a number of additional statues and landmarks. Visitors will find an Ontario Veterans' Memorial, the War Memorial of the 48th Highlanders, and the Northwest Rebellion Memorial.
Station-Queens Park Station
The park is also full of a number of additional statues and landmarks. Visitors will find an Ontario Veterans' Memorial, the War Memorial of the 48th Highlanders, and the Northwest Rebellion Memorial.
Station-Queens Park Station
015-UNIVERSITY OF TORONTO-The University of Toronto was founded by royal charter in 1827 and was originally known as King's College. The University of Toronto covers a large part of the centre of Toronto. The campus has large open spaces, often lined with historic buildings. The main building of University College, one of the constituent colleges of the University of Toronto, is one of the first structures. This building, erected in 1857. Gothic-style Soldiers' Tower is the most visible building on the campus, standing some 143 feet (44 meters) tall. It houses a 51-bell carillon that is rung for special occasions around the university. Convocation Hall, built in 1907, is recognized by its domed roof and rotunda with Ionic pillars.
016- ONTARIO SCIENCE CENTRE- Ontario Science Centre is Toronto’s famous science museum. The museum strives to inspire curiosity among its visitors, and does so by providing access to multiple exhibit categories, including geology, astronomical science, music, technology, human anatomy and the science of nature. Communication, Sport, Human Body and The Living Earth are a few of the in-depth exhibits worth exploring, along with a film at the OMNIMAX movie theatre, and KidSpark. The museum is built on the slopes on the Don Valley and has a number of inspiring spaces.
Address- 770 Don Mills Rd., Toronto
Opening Hours- Mon-Fri, 9am-5pm
Address- 770 Don Mills Rd., Toronto
Opening Hours- Mon-Fri, 9am-5pm
017- EXHIBITION PLACE- Exhibition place is a site along the shores of Lake Ontario west of downtown Toronto and east of Ontario Place. Exhibition place consists of 192 acres of parkland with many historical buildings on the site and is a venue of more than 100 trade shows and events like the Canadian National Exhibition, the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair, the Molson Indy car race, Caribana Parade, the Toronto International Boat Show, Canadian Home Improvements Show, the Spring and Christmas One of a Kind Craft Shows and many more.
Exhibition Place has landmark buildings such as the Automotive Building, the Horticultural Building, the Better Living Centre and Ricoh Coliseum, Exhibition Place hosts more than 100 events each year.
Address- 200 Princess Blvd Toronto, Ontario M6K 3C3
How to get to exhibition Place: By streetcar: From Union Station Streetcar 509 to Exhibition Place.
Subway Bloor-Danforth line to Bathurst Station and then streetcar 511 south to Exhibition Place.
Exhibition Place has landmark buildings such as the Automotive Building, the Horticultural Building, the Better Living Centre and Ricoh Coliseum, Exhibition Place hosts more than 100 events each year.
Address- 200 Princess Blvd Toronto, Ontario M6K 3C3
How to get to exhibition Place: By streetcar: From Union Station Streetcar 509 to Exhibition Place.
Subway Bloor-Danforth line to Bathurst Station and then streetcar 511 south to Exhibition Place.
018- CANADA’S WONDERLAND- This is the Canada’s first and largest theme park featuring over 200 attractions, 68 thrilling rides and also contains a 20-acre water park. At 306 feet (93.27 m) in the air, Leviathan is the tallest ride in the park, dropping riders at an intense 80-degree angle. Across the way, Behemoth has eight extreme drops, open air seating, high speed twists, turns and loops. The daring may want to be lifted 23 stories high and then dropped at 100 kilometres per hour aboard Drop Tower.
Ticket- Single Day Ticket (Buy Online & Save$23) =$39.99
Address- 9580 Jane St., Vaughan
Opening Hours- See Park Operating Calander (mostly opens at 10.00am and closed at 6.00pm)
Location- The park is approximately 30 minutes from downtown Toronto and 10 minutes north of Highway 401.
Ticket- Single Day Ticket (Buy Online & Save$23) =$39.99
Address- 9580 Jane St., Vaughan
Opening Hours- See Park Operating Calander (mostly opens at 10.00am and closed at 6.00pm)
Location- The park is approximately 30 minutes from downtown Toronto and 10 minutes north of Highway 401.
019- RIPLEY’S AQUARIUM OF CANADA- Ripley's Aquarium in Toronto is home to the world's longest viewing tunnel, walking through which visitors may observe all kinds of marine creature’s swim by and above. Daily dive shows are held every two hours. The aquarium opened to the public in October 2013.
Ticket-$30.00
Address- 288 Bremner Blvd., Toronto
Opening Hours- Mon-Sun 9am-11pm, Sat 9am-7pm
Location- Ripley’s Aquarium of Canada is located in downtown Toronto, near the CN Tower.
Ticket-$30.00
Address- 288 Bremner Blvd., Toronto
Opening Hours- Mon-Sun 9am-11pm, Sat 9am-7pm
Location- Ripley’s Aquarium of Canada is located in downtown Toronto, near the CN Tower.
020- TORONTO ZOO-The Toronto Zoo is considered Canada’s premier zoo, protecting over 5,000 animals across 700 acres – making it one of the largest in the world. Situated in the beautiful Rouge Valley, Ontario, the zoo is dedicated to the conservation of the 500 species represented. The Zoo is divided into seven zoogeographic regions: Indo-Malaya, Africa, the Americas, Australasia, Eurasia, Canadian Domain and the Tundra Trek. Animals are displayed indoors in tropical pavilions and outdoors in naturalistic environments, with viewing at many levels.
Things to Do-
i- Visit the Xie Shou Giant Panda Experience to meet Er Shun and Da Mao and explore the brand new Giant Panda Interpretive Centre.
ii- the 10-acre Tundra Trek featuring the 5-acre Polar Bear habitat and underwater viewing area.
iii- the Gorilla Rainforest, home to a Western Lowland Gorilla troop and young Nassir.
iv- the Great Barrier Reef and surround yourself with moon jellies, seahorses and huge viewing aquariums filled with many species of fish native to Australasia.
v- the Kids Discovery Zone featuring: an Interactive Kids Zoo; “Splash Island!” a one-acre splash pad; and twice daily (free) animal and bird shows at the Waterside Theatre.
Things to Do-
i- Visit the Xie Shou Giant Panda Experience to meet Er Shun and Da Mao and explore the brand new Giant Panda Interpretive Centre.
ii- the 10-acre Tundra Trek featuring the 5-acre Polar Bear habitat and underwater viewing area.
iii- the Gorilla Rainforest, home to a Western Lowland Gorilla troop and young Nassir.
iv- the Great Barrier Reef and surround yourself with moon jellies, seahorses and huge viewing aquariums filled with many species of fish native to Australasia.
v- the Kids Discovery Zone featuring: an Interactive Kids Zoo; “Splash Island!” a one-acre splash pad; and twice daily (free) animal and bird shows at the Waterside Theatre.
021- DISTILLERY HISTORIC DISTRICT- Toronto’s Distillery Historic District is spread out over 13 acres, comprising 40 heritage buildings and 10 streets. This precinct is an excellent example of historical preservation combined with contemporary entertainment options.
This historic district now draws visitors not only with its architecture, but also plentiful entertainment options - numerous art and design venues, bars and restaurant. The heart of the district is the Gooderham and Worts Distillery founded in 1832 and once one of the largest in the world. Today, Toronto’s Distillery Historic District is considered a National Historic Site and is one of the city’s most popular entertainment destinations.
Address- 55 Mill Street, Toronto.
This historic district now draws visitors not only with its architecture, but also plentiful entertainment options - numerous art and design venues, bars and restaurant. The heart of the district is the Gooderham and Worts Distillery founded in 1832 and once one of the largest in the world. Today, Toronto’s Distillery Historic District is considered a National Historic Site and is one of the city’s most popular entertainment destinations.
Address- 55 Mill Street, Toronto.
022-YORKVILLE-This exclusive shopping district offers both internationally acclaimed upscale boutiques alongside upscale Canadian boutiques. Yorkville is host to luxury hotels, cafes, restaurants, popular bars, and fine architecture in this European style village. Walk the Mink Mile located along Bloor Street, which is one of the most expensive streets in the world as you shop or browse at the upscale boutiques. A number of well-known names can be seen such as Prada, Hugo Boss, Chanel, Louis Vuitton, Calvin Klein, MAC Cosmetics, Gucci, Burberry, Swarovski, and many others. Luxury car companies include Maserati, Ferrari, and Rolls-Royce Motor Cars.
023-YORKVILLE PARK- Yorkville Park is arranged in a series of gardens where the row houses once stood. Each garden contains a variety of plant communities in tribute to the vast environs of Canada. They range from the upland forest of the north to the riparian marsh found in the coastal areas of the country and everything The Rock, Yorkville Park, Toronto in between, such as prairie, orchard, and rock outcropping. "The Rock", a 600-ton fragment of Canada's glacial shield, removed piece by piece from the Lake Region, north of Toronto, and reassembled in the park. It sits atop structural beams that span the roof of the subway.
024- KENSINGTON MARKET- This market give a sense of Toronto's rich cultural mosaic. At Kensington Market, you can find imported goods from Asia, Europe, the Caribbean, and the Middle East. There are also a number of artist studios open to the public.
Kensington Market was known as the Jewish Market in the 1920s, and today it has evolved into a multicultural mix of shops, restaurants, vintage clothing shops, and eclectic cafes.
In December annual Kensington Karnival is held to celebrate the Solstice.There is a parade in colorful and elaborate costumes.
Kensington Market was known as the Jewish Market in the 1920s, and today it has evolved into a multicultural mix of shops, restaurants, vintage clothing shops, and eclectic cafes.
In December annual Kensington Karnival is held to celebrate the Solstice.There is a parade in colorful and elaborate costumes.
025- ST. LAWRENCE MARKET- A major public attraction in Toronto is St. Lawrence Market, situated in the city’s Old Town district. Since 1803, a public market has been held at his venue, with several buildings added to house the expanding offerings. Today, St. Lawrence Market comprises of three main buildings, namely St. Lawrence Hall, the South Market and the North Market.
The North Market hosts the Saturday Farmers’ Market – an event that has been held since the beginning of the 1800s – where Southern Ontario producers bring their products it the city. The tradition continues today, and you will find a colourful display of fresh produce including vegetables, meats, breads and other goods.
On Sundays, over 80 antique dealers fill the North Market and the surrounding plaza, displaying their wares from dawn to 5 p.m.
The Market Gallery his housed on the second floor and is an expo space for the city’s Cultural Services.
Opening-
a-Farmer's Market-Saturdays from 5am / 3pm
b-South Market-Tuesday - Thursday - 8am / 6pm
Fridays - 8am / 7pm
Saturdays - 5am / 5 pm
Location-Located west of Jarvis Street, between King Street East and the Esplanade.
Address- 92-95 Front Street East.
The North Market hosts the Saturday Farmers’ Market – an event that has been held since the beginning of the 1800s – where Southern Ontario producers bring their products it the city. The tradition continues today, and you will find a colourful display of fresh produce including vegetables, meats, breads and other goods.
On Sundays, over 80 antique dealers fill the North Market and the surrounding plaza, displaying their wares from dawn to 5 p.m.
The Market Gallery his housed on the second floor and is an expo space for the city’s Cultural Services.
Opening-
a-Farmer's Market-Saturdays from 5am / 3pm
b-South Market-Tuesday - Thursday - 8am / 6pm
Fridays - 8am / 7pm
Saturdays - 5am / 5 pm
Location-Located west of Jarvis Street, between King Street East and the Esplanade.
Address- 92-95 Front Street East.
026- ST. LAWRENCE HALL- Built in 1850, St. Lawrence Hall is home to retail businesses which operate on the ground floor, while City offices take up the second floor. In 1967, the third floor was restored as part of the city’s Centennial project, and the Great Hall can be rented out for special events.
Address-157 King St. East, Toronto.
Address-157 King St. East, Toronto.
027-NATHAN PHILLIPS SQUARE- Located in front of City Hall, Nathan Phillips Square is an events landmark in the centre of the city. During the summer, the square is in motion daily, with people watching concerts and dance performances, viewing art at outdoor exhibitions, shopping for fresh produce at the farmers’ market one afternoon a week. The Peace Garden is a small green haven in the square, ideal for quiet contemplation or reading.
028- DUNDAS SQUARE- This central square has been compared to New York's Times Square, due to the abundance of colourful billboards and shining lights.
Yonge-Dundas Square- First opened in 2002, Yonge-Dundas Square was created to bring more life and energy to the city. The unique urban space boasts granite surfaces, a raised stage, a half-price theatre ticket booth and 22 computer-programmed fountains that emerge from the surface of the square. Yonge-Dundas Square is located directly across from the Eaton Centre. The square hosts community celebrations, theatrical events, promotions, and concerts. When not used for special events, the square becomes an urban plaza, an open space for the public to enjoy.
Address- Dundas Square, Toronto
StreetCar- Take the 505 Dundas East or West Streetcar, exit at Yonge Street.
Yonge-Dundas Square- First opened in 2002, Yonge-Dundas Square was created to bring more life and energy to the city. The unique urban space boasts granite surfaces, a raised stage, a half-price theatre ticket booth and 22 computer-programmed fountains that emerge from the surface of the square. Yonge-Dundas Square is located directly across from the Eaton Centre. The square hosts community celebrations, theatrical events, promotions, and concerts. When not used for special events, the square becomes an urban plaza, an open space for the public to enjoy.
Address- Dundas Square, Toronto
StreetCar- Take the 505 Dundas East or West Streetcar, exit at Yonge Street.
029-OLD CITY HALL-Old City Hall was Toronto’s third City Hall and was built in 1899. The impressive building of the Old City hall was the biggest structure in Toronto at that time. Old city hall was designed in Romanesque Revival style and has remarkable architectural details, gargoyles and a clock tower. The clock tower is 103.6 m /300 f high and looks down Bay Street. The interior has mosaic floor patterned in Buffalo and walls covered with neatly matched marble. The entrance hall has impressive proportions and was used for public events.
Address-60 Queen Street West.
Subway Yonge-University-Spadina to Queen Station
Address-60 Queen Street West.
Subway Yonge-University-Spadina to Queen Station
030-CITY HALL- One of the most recognized landmarks in Toronto is its City Hall. This structure is the seat of Toronto’s municipal government and also hosts regular festivals and events throughout the year. City Hall consists of two towers, twin-like in design but not in height, surrounding a white disk-shaped council chamber. The disk design has earned City Hall the nickname Eye of the Government. The East Tower consists of 27 floors while the West Tower has 20.
031-NATHAN PHILLIPS SQUARE-Nathan Phillips Square is an urban plaza in Toronto. It forms the forecourt to Toronto City Hall, or New City Hall, at the intersection of Queen Street West and Bay Street. The square is the site of concerts, art displays, a weekly farmers' market, the winter festival of lights, and other public events, including demonstrations. During the winter months, the reflecting pool is converted into an ice rink for ice skating. The reflecting pool is situated in the south-east corner of the square. It is Canada's largest city square an area of 4.85 hectares (12.0 acres).
032- BROOKFIELD PLACE /BCE PLACE-BCE Place is a complex of 2 office towers build in 1990-92, restaurants, shops and cafes. The Bay Wellington Tower was built in 1992 and has 47 floors and TD Canada Trust Tower was built in 1990 and has 51 floors. Between the towers is the award-winning Allen Lambert Galleria which is six storey pedestrian through street. It is a jewel of light and glass and the steel support columns curve into parabolic shapes and seem to resemble tree branches. Interesting fact is that 12 historic buildings are incorporated into the complex and one of them is the old Bank of Montreal building which is now the Toronto’s Hockey Hall of Fame. The tower is also connected to the underground PATH System. It is comprising the 2.1 ha (5.2-acre) block bounded by Yonge Street, Wellington Street West, Bay Street, and Front Street.
Address- 161-181 Bay Street
Subway Yonge-University-Spadina line to Union Station.
Address- 161-181 Bay Street
Subway Yonge-University-Spadina line to Union Station.
033-ROYAL BANK PLAZA- Royal Bank Plaza is one of Toronto’s finest retail centres and makes for an excellent shopping experience for visitors. The plaza is located at the top of the Toronto PATH system from Union Station and boasts a two level retail concourse. Royal Bank Plaza incorporates the commercial office building which houses the de facto headquarters of the Royal Bank of Canada, as well as the Fairmont Royal York Hotel. The landmark building comprises the North Tower and the South Tower, the latter being a 591 feet skyscraper.
Address- 200 Bay St, Toronto, ON M5J 2J2
Address- 200 Bay St, Toronto, ON M5J 2J2
034-TD CENTER-It is the complex of business buildings known as the Toronto Dominion Centre. It occupies the most central location of downtown Toronto. The TD Centre has 6 buildings - the Toronto Dominion Bank Tower, TD Waterhouse Tower, Royal Trust Tower, Canadian Pacific Tower, Ernst & Young Tower, and 95 Wellington West. Below the plaza, the architect created an underground shopping concourse, which was the basis for the extensive PATH network of downtown Toronto. The TD Centre concourse is a shopping mall, with over 75 shops, restaurants and cafes and is directly connected to Toronto’s subway and all the other office towers and skyscrapers.
Address-66 Wellington Street West; the block between Bay St., York St. Wellington St. and King St. West.
Subway Yonge-University-Spadina line to King Station
Address-66 Wellington Street West; the block between Bay St., York St. Wellington St. and King St. West.
Subway Yonge-University-Spadina line to King Station
035-SCOTIA PLAZA-Scotia Plaza is a commercial office complex in the city. Scotia Plaza is Canada's third tallest building at 275 m (902 ft.). It is connected to the PATH network, and contains 68 floors and 40 retail stores.
Location-The complex is situated in the financial district of the downtown core bordered by Yonge Street on the east, King Street West on the south, Bay Street on the west, and Adelaide Street West on the north.
Station-King Station
Location-The complex is situated in the financial district of the downtown core bordered by Yonge Street on the east, King Street West on the south, Bay Street on the west, and Adelaide Street West on the north.
Station-King Station
036- CHINATOWN- The Chinatown located between Dundas Street West and Spadina Avenue, along with East Chinatown, has grown into one of the largest North American Chinatowns. Just 100 years ago, Toronto’s ‘Chinatown’ consisted of Sam Ching, the only Chinese resident in the area. Ching ran a hand laundry. Today, there are over 100,000 residents who have brought with them the colourful Chinese culture.
037- EATON CENTRE-Timothy Eaton arrived in Canada from Northern Ireland in 1854, and by 1869, he had already built his first store. Less than fifteen years later, his business had grown so much that Eaton decided to build his four-story flagship store at the intersection of Queen and Yonge Streets in the downtown area.
The Eaton Centre is now six stories tall and the structure currently boasts more than 330 stores and restaurants. The shops in Eaton Centre is among the best in the world.
Location-Yonge Street Between Queen Street West and King Street West.
The Eaton Centre is now six stories tall and the structure currently boasts more than 330 stores and restaurants. The shops in Eaton Centre is among the best in the world.
Location-Yonge Street Between Queen Street West and King Street West.
038-PATH- Beneath the streets of the bustling city of Toronto is an underground world full of stores, restaurants, and other amenities that allow locals and visitors to shop. Toronto's PATH is the largest underground shopping complex in the world. With 27 kilometres (16 miles) of PATH entrance near city hall, Toronto shopping concourses and 371,600 sq. meters (4 million sq. feet) of retail space, it rivals some of the world's largest shopping malls.
The PATH of the twenty-first century includes approximately 1,200 shops and services. More than fifty buildings/offices are connected through PATH. Twenty parking garages, five subway stations, two major department stores, six major hotels, and a railway terminal are also accessible through PATH. Tourist attractions such as the CN Tower and the Hockey Hall of Fame can also be reached underground.
The PATH of the twenty-first century includes approximately 1,200 shops and services. More than fifty buildings/offices are connected through PATH. Twenty parking garages, five subway stations, two major department stores, six major hotels, and a railway terminal are also accessible through PATH. Tourist attractions such as the CN Tower and the Hockey Hall of Fame can also be reached underground.
039- UNION STATION- At the end of the nineteenth century, the city of Toronto was served by a number of railways, including the Grand Trunk and the Canadian Pacific. The station was built in the Beaux Arts style that was so popular during the early twentieth century. The elegant station was completed in 1921, and inaugurated in1927, by Edward, Prince of Wales. The floors are made of Tennessee marble, laid in a herringbone pattern. The inside walls are fashioned of Zumbro stone from Missouri, and the magnificent coffered ceiling of the Grand Hall is covered with Gustavino tiles.
Address- 65 Front Street West
Address- 65 Front Street West
040- ROGERS CENTRE- Rogers Centre is a landmark sports centre in Toronto, home to the Major League Baseball team, the Toronto Blue Jays and the Canadian Football League Team, the Toronto Argonauts. In the past, the stadium was also home to the NFL Buffalo Bills team and the NBA Toronto Raptors. Formerly known as SkyDome. The entire Rogers Centre development is 12.7 acres (5.14 hectares). The world’s first fully retractable roof opens or closes in 20 minutes. The roof rises to a height of 86 meters (282 feet), high enough for a 31 storey building at centre field with the roof closed. The roof covers 8 acres (3.2 hectares) and weighs 11,000 tonnes. The main board is 110' x 33' and one of the largest anywhere in the world. Seating capacity is about 49,000 and is variable.
Rogers Centre Tour Experience Information-Rogers Centre Tour Experience is a one hour fully guided behind-the-scenes tour. Highlights include a visit to different levels, a press box and a luxury suite among other stops.
Price-$16.00
Rogers Centre Tour Experience Information-Rogers Centre Tour Experience is a one hour fully guided behind-the-scenes tour. Highlights include a visit to different levels, a press box and a luxury suite among other stops.
Price-$16.00
041- THE ABSOLUTE TOWERS- Absolute World is a residential condominium twin tower skyscraper complex in the five tower Absolute City Centre. The Absolute Towers are a landmark, they liven up the cityscape with their unusual look and are one of the most original-looking residential condominiums out there.
Location-50-60 Absolute Avenue, Mississauga, Ontario,
Location-50-60 Absolute Avenue, Mississauga, Ontario,
042-FLATIRON BUILDING/ GOODERHAM BUILDING -A Gothic Romanesque structure was built at the intersection of Front, Wellington, and Church Streets on a triangular piece of land. It was built by the Goodenham family wanted local residents to recognize their success and the success of their distillery business in 1891. The five-story red brick building was one of the grandest of its time, with twelve-foot high ceilings, brass fittings, and the very first manually-operated Otis elevator in the city of Toronto. A walk-in vault was constructed to hold the Goodenham riches and a tunnel was dug so that those in charge could travel from the building to the bank across the street (which Goodenham purchased) without having to walk outside with large bags of cash.
Address: 49 Wellington St E, Toronto, ON M5E 1C9,
Address: 49 Wellington St E, Toronto, ON M5E 1C9,
043- SIMCOE WAVEDECK-The Simcoe WaveDeck is a public space inspired by Lake Ontario's waves. It has been quite the popular waterfront hang out venue. The 650 square metre structure is made of yellow glulam cedar and ipe wood. The wavedeck’s two large swells feature slender stainless steel railings that follow the undulations of the waves in the deck. These railings are designed to differentiate the curved portions of the deck and help visitors negotiate the slopes. In the evening, the deck is lit from below with colourful LED fixtures mounted to the timber structure. These colourful lights cast a glow from beneath the deck creating a beautiful effect on the water and highlight the architecture of the wavedeck.
Location- West of Simcoe Street on the south side of Queens Quay
Location- West of Simcoe Street on the south side of Queens Quay
044- SHARP CENTRE- The Sharp Centre caused a shockwave in Toronto due to its avant-garde design that clashes with the conventional and historic buildings in the neighbourhood. The Sharp Centre for Design was built in 2004 as an addition to the Ontario College of Art, a contrastingly plain brick building. The sides of the Sharp Centre, which measures 30 by 8.5 meters, are painted in a seemingly random pattern of black squares on a sparkling white background. A sloping tower connects the modern steel structure with the pre-existing building below.
Address-100 McCaul Street, Toronto, ON M5T 1W1
Address-100 McCaul Street, Toronto, ON M5T 1W1
045- HUMBER BAY ARCH BRIDGE -The bridge was completed in the mid-1990s and spans 100 meters over the Humber River. This is a pedestrian and bicycle through arch bridge south of Lake Shore Boulevard West in Toronto. The bridge is part of the Martin Goodman Trail in Toronto section and is one of the most popular pedestrian and cycling routes in the city.
046- SUGAR BEACH-Sugar Beach is indeed a sweet spot for Toronto residents during the summertime - conveniently located in close proximity to the Financial and Entertainment Districts, near the Corus Building, the Beach (named after the Red Path sugar factory located in the vicinity) makes for a perfect relaxing venue. The park’s plaza offers a dynamic space for public events. A large candy-striped granite rock outcropping and three grass mounds give the public unique vantage points for larger events and the spaces between the mounds result in a natural performance space for smaller events. The waterfront promenade is lined with mature maple trees, and offers a shaded route to the water’s edge providing the public with many opportunities along the way to sit and enjoy views to the lake, beach or plaza.
Address- 25 Dockside Drive Toronto, Ontario M5A 0B5
Address- 25 Dockside Drive Toronto, Ontario M5A 0B5
047-ROYAL YORK HOTEL/Fairmont Royal York- Royal York Hotel, was built across the street from Union Station and designed to serve rail passengers traveling to Toronto, opened in June 1929.Toronto's Royal York Hotel, now the Fairmont Royal York, is one of the most historic buildings in the city. The 28-story hotel was the tallest building in Canada at the time of its completion as well as the tallest in the British Empire. It was state-of-the-art and featured such modern amenities as elevators - ten in all - and boasted radios in each guest room. Its 1,048 rooms all had private baths, which was unusual at the time. Its crowning glory, however, was an immense concert hall. Its claim to fame was that owner Dick McGaw had worked his way up from a position as bellhop to be the owner and manager of one of the most important and prestigious hotels in Canada.
TOUR FROM TORONTO- (note-SIGHT ADRESS IS FOR THE BUDGET PLANNING)
048-HARBOUR AND ISLANDS CRUISE- The cruise boat goes through the Toronto Inner Harbour and the 14 Islands. The tour lasts 60 minutes with departures every hour and fifteen minutes. Sights during cruise- Toronto’s amazing Skyline-Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport-Hanlan’s Point-Wildlife Sanctuary-Centre Island/Centreville-Island Yacht Club/Muggs Island-Toronto Island Marina-Forestry Island-Allan A. Lamport Regatta Course-Ward Island/Algonquin Island-Royal Canadian Yacht Club-Queen City Yacht Club-Polson Pier-RedPath Sugar Refinery-Ferry Docks/Westin Harbour Castle-Pier 6-Queen’s Quay Terminal-Harbourfront Centre.
Ticket-$22.45
Departure Point- Cruises depart from Queens Quay West, Toronto Departure Time May- every hour 10:00am - 5:00pm
June - August: every 30 minutes 10:00am - 6:00pm
September - October: every hour 10:00am - 5:00pm
By- http://www.viator.com/tours/Toronto/Toronto-Inner-Harbour-and-Island-Cruise
By- http://www.taketours.com/toronto/sightseeing-tours/
Ticket-$17.16
Ticket-$22.45
Departure Point- Cruises depart from Queens Quay West, Toronto Departure Time May- every hour 10:00am - 5:00pm
June - August: every 30 minutes 10:00am - 6:00pm
September - October: every hour 10:00am - 5:00pm
By- http://www.viator.com/tours/Toronto/Toronto-Inner-Harbour-and-Island-Cruise
By- http://www.taketours.com/toronto/sightseeing-tours/
Ticket-$17.16
049- 7-MINUTE HELICOPTER TOUR OVER TORONTO- See the city of Toronto and the surrounding region on this stunning 7-minute helicopter flight. Soar over the largest city in Canada with an exclusive sightseeing tour of Toronto’s downtown skyline and beyond, including the iconic CN Tower, the Canadian National Exhibition grounds and the beautiful Lake Ontario waterfront.
Ticket-$89.00
By- http://www.viator.com/tours/Toronto/7-Minute-Helicopter-Tour-Over-Toronto/
Ticket-$89.00
By- http://www.viator.com/tours/Toronto/7-Minute-Helicopter-Tour-Over-Toronto/
050- NIAGARA FALLS TOUR FROM TORONTO INCLUDING WINE TASTING- The tour includes free time to explore Niagara Falls and Niagara-on-the-Lake and a local winery visit for wine tasting.
Price-$70.87
Duration-10 hours (approx.)
Departure Time-10am (Hotel pickups commence approximately 30 - 60 minutes prior to this time)
Departure Point-All downtown hotels
Price-$70.87
Duration-10 hours (approx.)
Departure Time-10am (Hotel pickups commence approximately 30 - 60 minutes prior to this time)
Departure Point-All downtown hotels