Toronto Travel Tips
The famous Niagara Falls are nearby, but Toronto isn't a city with a checklist full of attractions. Instead, it's the summer festivals, the spicy corners of its markets, the beachfront boardwalks and the music pouring out of neighborhood eateries that will surely seduce you.
This is Canada's business capital and largest city, a clean, safe and vibrant metropolis where real-estate prices are high and blood pressure levels are low. A center for Anglo-Canadian culture, it's also one of the great ethnic melting pots of the world.
Niagara Falls from Toronto
Written by Viator, August 2010
Not only is Toronto a fascinating destination in itself, it makes a great base for exploring Niagara Falls, just 80 miles (130 kilometers) away. This astonishing natural wonder straddling the ...
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3 Days in Toronto: Suggested Itineraries
Written by Viator, August 2010
Canada’s largest city enjoys a superb lakeside location while boasting great cultural institutions and an ethnic harmony that is an example to the world. Day 1: Natural Toronto Take some ...
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'Scene'ic Toronto
Written by Natalie Grant, USA, February 2012
Shooting films in Toronto is a win for filmmakers and audiences both. It's cheap, pleasant, and accessible for crew (at least compared to other on-site locations they might have had to deal with), ...
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Bata Shoe Museum
Written by Natalie Grant, USA, January 2012
You think you have a hard time fitting all your boots, sneakers, and
sandals in the small space at the bottom of your closet? The Bata Shoe Museum in Toronto has over 10,000 pairs of shoes – ...
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Brunch is Served!
Written by Natalie Grant, USA, September 2011
Big night out Saturday? Long drive home Sunday? Whatever your plans, nothing beats a hearty and relaxed Sunday brunch in Toronto. Here are three ideas for where to fill your tummy, down a Bloody ...
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Celebrating St. Patrick’s Day in Toronto
Written by Jessica F, March 2013
For those in Toronto for St. Patrick’s Day, there are many opportunities to celebrate. The main event is the Toronto St. Patrick’s Day Parade, which will take place this year on March 17, 2013, ...
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Climbing the Stair of Wonders at the Royal Ontario Museum
Written by Natalie Grant, USA, January 2013
A Toronto visit isn’t complete without a trip to the Royal Ontario Museum —one
of the largest museums on the entire continent, full of artifacts from
cultures around the globe (six million of ...
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Exploring the Historic Casa Loma Castle in Toronto
Written by Jessica F, February 2013
Those visiting Toronto, Canada, who have an interest in history and architecture should make a visit to Casa Loma. Literally meaning “house on a hill,” Casa Loma is a Gothic Revival-style castle that ...
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Free Museum Days in Toronto
Written by Natalie Grant, USA, August 2012
Museums in major cities often will welcome visitors for free at the
tail-end of the day (especially on days when business tends to be
slower). In some cases, this means the museum will be, ...
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Free Things to Do in Toronto
Written by Hudson, USA, September 2012
Toronto
is just a hop, skip, and a jump over the border into New York State and
summer is an especially nice time to visit. If it’s your first time in
Toronto, looking for free or cheap things ...
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Gay Pride Week
Written by Natalie Grant, USA, June 2011
From June 24th to July 3rd this year in Toronto, over a million people will flood the streets for Pride Week . This year’s theme is “Dream Big.” You can fund-raise while rocking out at the launch ...
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How to Spend the Day in Toronto
Written by Hudson, USA, October 2012
Alright, so you’ve touched down and for whatever reason you’ve got just one day to make the most of your time in Toronto .
Don’t fret. The old adage “If you want something done, give it to a
busy ...
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Island Life in Toronto
Written by Natalie Grant, USA, September 2011
People who have never visited Toronto are often unaware that there is actually a chain of small islands in Lake Ontario just offshore from downtown that are called, fittingly, the Toronto Islands. ...
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More on TIFF – Top Attractions
Written by Natalie Grant, USA, February 2012
The Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) is definitely an event that is worthy of altering the dates of your Toronto visit, so below are some of the top events and attractions of the ...
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Request for Zygmunt with Private Guides in Europe
Written by Zygmunt, Poland, April 2011
Dear Zygmunt,
I wanted to thank you again for a fantastic tour of the city Warsaw. Your knowledge of the History of the city, Jewish life, and costumes is amazing. We has a great time.
Also I ...
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Toronto Inner Harbour and Island Cruise
Photo by: Jill B, United Kingdom
Doing what: Toronto Inner Harbour and Island Cruise
