Guide to Toronto, Ontario

Toronto is the most populous city in Canada, the provincial capital of Ontario, and the fourth largest city in North America. Toronto is a thriving multi-cultural city, with 9 official languages, and remains a truly cosmopolitan city.

The City of Toronto is an amalgamation of the cities of Toronto, Scarborough, North York, Etobicoke, York and the Borough of East York. Toronto and it’s surrounding suburbs are collectively known as the Greater Toronto Area.

Top reasons to visit Toronto

Visit the magnificent waterfalls at Niagara Falls

Ascend the 553m high CN Tower (third highest tower in the world) and take in the tremendous views over the city from it’s terrific Observation Deck

Main areas of Toronto

Harbourfront

Sights - CN Tower, Ripley’s Aquarium of Canada, Roundhouse Park

The Annex

Sights - Casa Loma

Kensington Market

Sights - No 8 Hose Station, Anshei Minsk

The Financial District

Sights - Hockey Hall of Fame, Design Exchange, Toronto-Dominion Centre

Old Town

Sights - Toronto Sculpture Garden, Cathedral of St James

Queen West

Sights - Old City Hall, Campbell House, Old City Hall Cenotaph

Dundas Square Area

Sights - St Michaels Cathedral, Massey Hall, Mackenzie House

Yorkville

Sights - Church of the Redeemer

Toronto Entertainment District

Sights - Canada Walk of Fame, Pecaut Square

Rosedale

The Beach

The Danforth

When to go to Toronto

Toronto’s winters are cold, cloudy and occasionally snowy, Summers can be warm and humid. Late Spring, early Summer, and late Autumn/Fall are considered the best time to visit due to good weather and less crowds. Mid-Summer is peak tourist season, although tourism remains at high levels through the Winter.

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Top Attractions in Toronto

• Niagara Falls
• Lake Ontario
• The Eaton Centre
• Harbourfront Centre
• Casa Lomo
• ‘Taste of the Danforth Festival’ in Greektown
• Canadian National Exhibition
• Ice Hockey (Toronto Maple Leafs)

Shopping in Toronto

City shopping areas include the Yorkville neighbourhood, Queen West, Harbourfront , Mink Mile and the Entertainment District.

• Shopping Centre - Hudson’s Bay, Eaton Centre
• Chocolatier - Ambiance Chocolat, Uncle John’s Candy Shack
• Department Store - Honest Ed’s, Burroughes Building
• Market - St Lawrence Market

Eating in Toronto

Good restaurants in Toronto for local cuisine are Canoe and Bannock.

Local delicacies include:-

• poutine (French fries, gravy and cheese curds)
• pancakes and Maple Syrup

Recommended restaurants include Sunset Grill, The Senator, Fran’s Restaurant, Canoe, Little India, Auberge de Pommier, Barbarian’s Steak House, Terrain, Grazie Ristorante, Madison Avenue Pub and Sneaky Dee’s.

Nightlife and Entertainment in Toronto

• Bars - The Overwrought, BarVolo, The Central, Old York Bar and Grill, Cornerstone, Proof, Artful Dodger, Churchill, The Rhino
• Clubs - Time Nightclub, Aria Entertainment Complex, Filmgoers, Horseshoe Tavern
• Craft Beers/Brewery - The Monk’s Kettle, Bier Markt
• Karaoke - Fox and Fiddle, On The Rocks, Kramer’s
• Live Music - Grace O’Malleys, Joe Mamas
• Lounges - The Cadillac Lounge
• Museums - Bata Shoe Museum, Spadina Museum, Royal Ontario Museum, Gardiner Museum, Muse Gallery
• Theatres - Princess of Wales Theatre
• Art - Art Gallery of Ontario
• Cinemas - Ontario Place (IMAX)

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