Toronto - Places to Visit
Casa Loma
Built in 1911 at a cost of over $3m, Casa Loma was the masterpiece of Canadian financier Sir Henry Mill Pellatt. Built in the style of a Medieval European castle, Casa Loma is complete with secret passageways, imposing towers, stables, extravagant suites and 5-acres of beautifully landscaped gardens. The gardens are open from May to October but the interior of the castle is open most of the year with a self guided audio tour available for visitors.
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At a height of over 550 meters the CN Tower held the title of the world’s tallest building for 31 years. High speed elevators whisk visitors to the upper floors of the tower where an observation point is located as well as the 360 Restaurant, a revolving restaurant affording spectacular views over the sprawling city. The unique Glass Floor is made of 2 1/2 inch thick glass which can be walked on but if you’re scared of heights don’t look down; the drop is over 1100 feet!
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The car free islands of Toronto Island Park are situated in Lake Ontario and are a popular recreational area for residents and tourists alike. Only small watercraft, public ferries and light aircraft can be taken to reach the idyllic islands and the City of Toronto provides excellent public access links. Ideal for a picnic and swim (in the summer) at one of the beautiful beaches, there are also softball and volleyball courts on some of the islands,
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For over 100 years the St Lawrence Market has been serving the people of Toronto. The South Market is home to food stalls selling produce of all descriptions and a walk around this end of the huge covered area is an assault on the senses; savour the aromas and tastes of quality fresh food. The North Market is better known for the antique stalls that appear on Sundays, and the massive Saturday Farmers Market. There is also a Market Gallery exhibiting items and artwork from the city’s past and a Market Kitchen cooking school.
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Built in the 1970’s as a lakeside recreational area for the city’s residents and consisting of 3 man-made islands, Ontario Place is now an entertainment centre and seasonal theme park. Toronto’s only downtown water park attracts hundreds of visitors each summer and is geared up towards families, with subsidised entry. Take a relaxing trip around the park in a pedal boat or get an adrenaline rush on one of the faster rides. For those who want to keep their feet on dry land why not take in a film at the Cinesphere IMAX cinema.
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Canada’s largest museum the Royal Ontario Museum (ROM for short) houses over 6 million items and has more than 40 galleries displaying exhibitions from world culture to natural history. A must see for culture lovers the museum charts the history of Canada and its peoples and is family friendly with several activities available for children to get involved in such as themed sleepover nights.
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