Discover What To See While Visiting Toronto

Submitted by: Wyatt Lucas

Areas: Toronto is lucky to have a multicultural explosion right at their fingertips! Visit cultural areas such as Greek-town, where the party is always in full swing, to Little Italia, Corso Italia, 3 Chinatowns, Korea Town, Little India, Portugal village and more. Explore Jewish, Russian, Ukrainian, and Somalian culture, food, art and fashion in the ethnic communities they settle in. Experience the true meaning of Canada’s multiculturalism right in the heart of Toronto.

Aside from the ethnic diversity Toronto also offers some unique and interesting communities and villages to check out:

– The Financial District: Offers amazing architecture and skyscrapers. Experience the underground town of approximately 11km of stores, restaurants and services in a massive underground plaza.

– The Downtown Entertainment District: Where you’ll find the party. Lots of high end, fancy nightclubs, bars and dance parties to go to.

– Queen Street West: An easy going, hip place to shop in unique boutiques and stores featuring eclectic collections.

– The Gay and Lesbian Village: A meeting place and community with an open mind, offering restaurants, bars and stores in a homosexual friendly atmosphere.

– The Fashion District: A shopping mecca for designer clothes at outlet prices with a backdrop of 19th century factories converted into chic lofts.

– Harbourfront: Toronto’s harbourfront offers not only cruises but numerous restaurants, art galleries/stores, plus theater and music venues. Something for everyone.

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– Rosedale and Forest Hill: High end areas set in park or environmental area. Upscale homes that will make you wish you won lottery.

– Cabbagetown: This pocket of Toronto was a middle class area that now has some of the most impressive classic Victorian homes in the area.

– The Distillery District: A hip and trendy district featuring beautiful, classic Victorian industrial architecture. This distillery area has been around since 1832 and was formerly the Goodweham and Worts Distillery. Find bars, cafes, shops, studios and more in this section Toronto.

– The Beaches: A fun, family oriented area where sports, trails, parks, shops are all easily accessible and open to the public. Very popular spot to spend some quality time outside in the beautiful weather.

Main Attractions

For such a young city, Toronto has a large array of architecture and buildings to see. Here are some favourites:

– CN Tower is world renowned for it’s impressive 553m height. Tallest in the world, this structure is a must see in Toronto.

– The Skydome is one of the first sports facilities which included a retractable roof. Home to baseball and football teams this is a fun and energetic building.

– Historic Fort York is the place where the Battle of York was fought in the War of 1812. Take a tour and learn about Canada’s history.

– To see some Romanesque style buildings make sure you visit Old City Hall.

– UofT campus, Canada’s most popular university.

– Casa Loma is a beautiful medieval castle from the 1920s designed by a Canadian named Sir Henry Pellat.

– Queen’s Park is home to provincial government and designed in the Romanesque fashion.

Theater, Music, Museums

For fantastic theatre shows, local productions or musical events Toronto is a great place to be. Try the Royal Alexandra theatre, Princess of Whales, The Elgin, Hummingbird Center, and Royal Thompson Hall for a great evening out on the town. For more details check online at www.showmetoronto.com/toronto_theatres.htm

Museums and more

-ROM (Royal Ontario Museum) -AGO (Art Gallery of Ontario -Bata Shoe Museum -The Hockey Hall of Fame -The Museum of Contemporary Canadian Art -The Bay of Spirits Gallery -Black Creek Pioneer Village -Holocaust Centre of Toronto -The Ontario Science centre

Farmer’s Markets and Great Shopping Centres

St Lawrence Market: A fun shopping experience in a farmer’s market where freshness and high quality products are demanded.

Kensington Market: A busy and fun market with surprises at every stop. Check out all the stores for specialty items.

Eaton Centre: The well known indoor shopping centre with an incredible 285 stores for all your shopping needs.

Yorkville: A popular stop for an fashionsita, this area is full of upscale shops and spas and restaurants.

About the Author: Miguel has been writing about Toronto for years. You can read more on his writings about Toronto at his blog:

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