Peyman’s guidebook
Sightseeing
Once classified one of the Wonders of the Modern World, CN Tower was originally built to broadcast signals for the Canadian National railway company. CN Tower is Canada's most celebrated architectural triumph and is a must-see destination.
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CN Tower
290 Bremner BlvdOnce classified one of the Wonders of the Modern World, CN Tower was originally built to broadcast signals for the Canadian National railway company. CN Tower is Canada's most celebrated architectural triumph and is a must-see destination.
With a refurbished and expanded polar bear habitat, a new endangered African penguin exhibit, and more than six miles (10 km) of walking trails, there’s plenty to do and see at Toronto Zoo.
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Toronto Zoo station
With a refurbished and expanded polar bear habitat, a new endangered African penguin exhibit, and more than six miles (10 km) of walking trails, there’s plenty to do and see at Toronto Zoo.
Ripley's Aquarium of Canada is home to 16,000 animals, 100 interactive displays and three touch exhibits featuring sharks, stingrays, and horseshoe crabs. The Aquarium is also home to North America's longest underwater viewing tunnel!
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Ripleys Aquarium von Kanada
288 Bremner BlvdRipley's Aquarium of Canada is home to 16,000 animals, 100 interactive displays and three touch exhibits featuring sharks, stingrays, and horseshoe crabs. The Aquarium is also home to North America's longest underwater viewing tunnel!
With exhibits and displays covering dinosaurs, ancient Egypt, Canadian history and more there's something for everyone at Canada's largest museum of natural history and world cultures.
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Royal Ontario Museum
100 Queens ParkWith exhibits and displays covering dinosaurs, ancient Egypt, Canadian history and more there's something for everyone at Canada's largest museum of natural history and world cultures.
Ontario Science Centre was perhaps the first interactive science museum when it opened in 1969. Today the Science Centre features over 500 exhibits, live demonstrations, a public planetarium and IMAX® films in a domed theater.
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Ontario Science Centre
770 Don Mills Rd.Ontario Science Centre was perhaps the first interactive science museum when it opened in 1969. Today the Science Centre features over 500 exhibits, live demonstrations, a public planetarium and IMAX® films in a domed theater.
The romantic grandeur of this magnificent estate situated on a bluff overlooking Toronto is not to be missed. Built in the early 20th century by Canadian financier and industrialist Sir Henry Pellatt, the re-creation of a medieval castle features 98 rooms.
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Casa Loma
1 Austin TerraceThe romantic grandeur of this magnificent estate situated on a bluff overlooking Toronto is not to be missed. Built in the early 20th century by Canadian financier and industrialist Sir Henry Pellatt, the re-creation of a medieval castle features 98 rooms.
An 1858 storm separated a sandspit from the mainland, forming a peninsula and a cluster of islands that now sport a myriad recreational activities for all ages.
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Toronto Islands
An 1858 storm separated a sandspit from the mainland, forming a peninsula and a cluster of islands that now sport a myriad recreational activities for all ages.
In Toronto’s Distillery District, there is no such thing as out with the old and in with the new. A seamless blend of historical Victorian industrial architecture and a contemporary shopping experience make the Distillery District one of Canada’s premiere attractions.
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Distillery Altstadt
55 Mill StIn Toronto’s Distillery District, there is no such thing as out with the old and in with the new. A seamless blend of historical Victorian industrial architecture and a contemporary shopping experience make the Distillery District one of Canada’s premiere attractions.
Canada’s involvement in sports goes far beyond hockey. Formerly known as the Sky Dome, the Rogers Centre is hard to miss as it’s located in the middle of downtown Toronto. Be sure to take in a Blue Jay’s game during baseball season for the full experience.
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Rogers Centre
1 Blue Jays WayCanada’s involvement in sports goes far beyond hockey. Formerly known as the Sky Dome, the Rogers Centre is hard to miss as it’s located in the middle of downtown Toronto. Be sure to take in a Blue Jay’s game during baseball season for the full experience.
Join the ranks of Leafs Nation, where the Toronto Maple Leafs have easily become one of the most iconic teams in the history of hockey. Playing alongside the Leafs are the NBA Raptors, Toronto’s only NBA basketball team.
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Scotiabank Arena
Join the ranks of Leafs Nation, where the Toronto Maple Leafs have easily become one of the most iconic teams in the history of hockey. Playing alongside the Leafs are the NBA Raptors, Toronto’s only NBA basketball team.
Get a taste of flavorful nature at Canada’s gorgeous and varied High Park. The 399 acres of land offer visitors a unique experience only nature could provide. Trails, ponds, animals, and tennis are only a handful of the activities that await you in High Park.
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High Park
1873 Bloor St WGet a taste of flavorful nature at Canada’s gorgeous and varied High Park. The 399 acres of land offer visitors a unique experience only nature could provide. Trails, ponds, animals, and tennis are only a handful of the activities that await you in High Park.
Edwards Gardens is really many gardens in one. Whether your interest lies in big, beautiful blooms, herbs you can grow yourself, native plants, or perfectly manicured lawns, Edwards Gardens is a treat for the eyes.
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Edwards Gardens
755 Lawrence Ave EEdwards Gardens is really many gardens in one. Whether your interest lies in big, beautiful blooms, herbs you can grow yourself, native plants, or perfectly manicured lawns, Edwards Gardens is a treat for the eyes.
Nathan Phillips Square
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Formed by a retreating glacier 12,000 years ago, the three cataracts that comprise Niagara Falls are awe-inspiring. Located just 75 miles from south-southeast of Toronto, Niagara Falls is a relatively short drive and something you should definitely consider adding to your trip to Toronto.
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Niagarafälle
Formed by a retreating glacier 12,000 years ago, the three cataracts that comprise Niagara Falls are awe-inspiring. Located just 75 miles from south-southeast of Toronto, Niagara Falls is a relatively short drive and something you should definitely consider adding to your trip to Toronto.
Food scene
National Geographic named St. Lawrence market the world's best food market in April 2012. The Market really consists of two buildings. The North Market hosts weekly farmer's markets and antique markets. The South Market hosts restaurants and a variety of areas to shop for food.
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St. Lawrence Market
93 Front St ENational Geographic named St. Lawrence market the world's best food market in April 2012. The Market really consists of two buildings. The North Market hosts weekly farmer's markets and antique markets. The South Market hosts restaurants and a variety of areas to shop for food.
Located at 351 meters is the revolving 360 Restaurant, featuring fine dining and some of the best views from a table anywhere in Toronto. 360 is open for lunch and dinner, and visitors who dine here also receive complimentary access to the LookOut and Glass Floor levels of CN tower.
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The Jerk Joint
238 Queen St WLocated at 351 meters is the revolving 360 Restaurant, featuring fine dining and some of the best views from a table anywhere in Toronto. 360 is open for lunch and dinner, and visitors who dine here also receive complimentary access to the LookOut and Glass Floor levels of CN tower.
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Toronto Sightseeing City Tours
That being said, there are lots of tours that are organized for you to explore the most without planning anything at all.
You can go on the classic bus tour of Toronto and buy a hop-on-hop-off bus tour ticket. These are good for different lengths of time to suit your trip.
Another popular way to get around Toronto is by bike – and there are lots of great Toronto bike tours that will show you the way!
Finally, if you just want to say screw it and do it all – you can do an ultimate day tour that includes a boat cruise on Lake Ontario. Being able to see the skyline from the waterfront.