Visiting Toronto

Toronto has a great deal to offer the visitor,footwear. There is also a children's museum, the
whether on vacation or just passing through. It is aChildren's Own, and a number of sports museums,
bustling city full of attractions for adults and children,among them the Hockey Hall of Fame dedicated to
ranging from some very interesting museums toCanada's ice hockey stars. The Science Center
zoos and amusement parks. It is also a great basecontains scientific exhibits and live demonstrations of
for visiting Niagara Falls which is about 80 miles away,topics such as sports, the environment, space and
or less than two hours drive.information technology.
The CN Tower is what everybody connects TorontoIf you prefer shopping, Yonge Street is famous the
with, but that is just one of the many attractions thisworld over and the Eaton Center offers over 300
city has to offer the tourist. The view from the topshops and restaurants that provide you with almost
of the tower is fantastic, and you can even see theanything you could possibly want, including a number
Niagara Falls. The tower itself is a complex that theof cinemas, all contained within a glass roofed
kids will love, and has an observation lounge andmulti-level complex that is one of the major
revolving restaurant.attractions in Toronto.
Another must for the children is the ParamountEach of the five Chinatowns offers a large selection
Canada's Wonderland, a massive theme park withof eateries and bargain shopping, and the St.
over 50 rides and a water park with a massiveLawrence Market is among the worlds best food
outdoor wave pool. There is also the Centervillemarkets. You will have no problems finding
Amusement Park covering a total of 600 acres, jamaccommodation since Toronto boasts more hotels
packed full with attractions suitable for both childrenthan any other Canadian city, and they also boast
and adults.what is close to the world's highest occupancy rates.
Situated on Lake Ontario, Toronto's Waterfront hasIf you like zoos, the Toronto Zoo is the largest in
a lot to offer the tourist, including the HarbourfrontCanada, with several thousand animals shown in their
Center and Ontario Place. The Center is famed for itsnatural environment including many native species.
art galleries, craft shops and theatres, and is a veryMost species are divided into geographical areas and
popular area of Toronto. Ontario Place is a leisure andit also includes a 30+ acre exhibit in the form of a
entertainment complex constructed on three artificialsafari through a representation of Eastern Africa.
islands with a children's village, an amphitheater, a raftNiagara Falls is a must for every visitor to Toronto.
ride any many other attractions. Its Cinesphere is aYou can either arrange few days in Niagara Falls
curved screen, six stories high, that can show bothitself, or take one of the many trips on offer.
normal and the massive IMAX movies. Contrary toTransport provided ranges from privately
what many believe, Toronto is more than just a bigchauffeured limousines to bus trips for the day. You
city but has a vast range of entertainment facilities,can take a day trip that stops at Niagara Falls for a
both indoor and out.trip on the Maid of the Mist, sailing under the falls
If you prefer the historical to the entertaining, thenthemselves, lunch and then a visit to the famous
Toronto has a number of interesting museums. FortWhirlpool and other tourist attractions in the area. All
York is a restored British fort that was built by thein all it is a great day out.
British in 1793 when Toronto was called York, andWhatever it is you want from your visit or vacation,
rebuilt after being destroyed by the Americans in thethen you should be able to find it in Toronto. It is an
War of 1812. It contains restored buildings of the eraeasy place to be entertained in and has a vibrant
and many artifacts of military life in the latenight life offering a variety of night clubs, cabarets
eighteenth and early nineteenth centuries.and shows. Whether you are looking for history,
The Royal Ontario Museum is the largest museum insport, science or simply to be entertained, you will
Canada, with literally millions of exhibits of all kinds,not be disappointed with what this marvellous city
but if you are seeking something different, the Batahas to offer.
Shoe Museum contains a 4,000 year history of