The capital of Ontario, Toronto is Canada's largest city, located on the edge of Lake Ontario bordering the US. It's a bustling cosmopolitan city with plenty to see, do and experience.

 

The Old City, also known as Downtown, has many wealthy areas and quirky neighbourhoods like Koreatown, Greektown, Little Italy, Portugal Village, Cabbagetown, The Annex, Little India and more! There's even Distillery District, a national heritage site, but today, the city still has a thriving microbrewery industry. Take a quick 10-minute ferry ride to the Toronto Islands for great views of the city's skyline or stay lakeside to enjoy waterfront entertainment.

 

Some wonderful attractions include the CN Tower (recently nominated One of the Seven Wonders of the Modern World) where thrill-seekers can do the "Edgewalk" and walk hands-free on the outer ledge of the Tower; Roger's Centre with its retractable roof as a venue for sports and concerts; Eaton Centre, the largest shopping mall in the city and St Lawrence Market, deemed one of the world's 25 best food markets by Food & Wine magazine. Get a taste of its unique and diverse shopping in the vintage shops of Kensington Market, the Garment District along Queen Street or browse the windows of its most expensive shops along Bloor Street.

 

Culturally rich, Toronto's fantastic performing arts scene has theatres, galleries, 2 symphony orchestras, museums, opera, ballet, ceramics, textiles and Inuit art. The Royal Ontario Museum, AGO and Toronto Zoo are worth a visit. The city has wonderful public spaces including squares (Nathan Phillips Square, Yonge-Dundas Square and Harbourfront Square) and public parks.

 

Don't forget a day trip to Niagara Falls (aboard 'Hornblower') is the chance of a lifetime to see another of the world's natural wonders and is easily accessible from Toronto.

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Top Reasons to Visit Toronto