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Toronto Journals

North of the Border

A travel journal to Toronto by MSJ

Quote: There are so many interesting things to do in Toronto and area, it is impossible to do them all. Figure out what you would like to concentrate on and then follow your plan. Be sure to check out the CN Tower, Toronto Eaton Center (shopping), the Royal Ontario Museum, HarborFront Center, Art Gallery, Casa Loma, Ontario Science Center,Hockey Hall of Fame and the Toronto Islands. Did you know that there are many Hollywood movies filmed right in Toronto and surrounding area? If you look closely you will sometimes see tell tale hints like the streetcars that travel down the center of many Toronto streets. Or the City Hall with it's two curved buildings and the mushroom shaped building in the center where you can find ice skaters enjoying the winter wonderland.
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North of the Border Best of IgoUgo

Overview

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Make sure to visit the Science Center on the east side of the city, the CN tower in center city (it is the tallest free standing structure in NA), Ontario Place and the Toronto Islands (this one is often missed by visitors but well worth the ferry ride over to the Island parks and back). Outside Toronto, don't forget to visit Niagara Falls (about 1 hour drive) and if you have the time and inclination a visit to Stratford (near London On.) is worth the trip to see Shakespearian plays and the beautiful town (it is built to copy Stratford England). Make sure to see the city under ground - you can walk, take the subway, shop, stay, eat and get from one end of downtown to the other without ever going out...Read More

CN Tower Best of IgoUgo

Attraction

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TCN Tower is the world's tallest free-standing structure. The tower stands 553 meters in height. It offers a stunning view of the city, especially at sunset. You can test your courage by taking a walk across the glass floor 113 stories above the ground, or travel higher up the tower to the Sky Pod another 33 stories above ground.

The tower has a revolving 360 degree restaurant that has an award-winning wine list and fantastic view. There is also an arcade with exciting rides located in the Tower's base.

Member Rating 4 out of 5 on October 12, 2002

CN Tower
301 Front St West
Toronto, Ontario M5V 2T6
(416) 868-6937

Casa Loma Best of IgoUgo

Attraction

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Casa Loma is an actual Castle in the middle of the city. It was built by a man to fulfill his childhood wish for a castle.

It has secret passageways, towers, sweeping staircases, an 800-foot tunnel, stables, and five acre gardens - everything you expect to see in a real live castle.

The owner came upon hard financial times and the city of Toronto took it over and turned it into a tourist attraction. Don't miss it.

Member Rating 4 out of 5 on October 12, 2002

Casa Loma
1 Austin Terrace (at Spadina)
Toronto, Ontario M5R 1X8
(416) 923-1171

HarbourFront Best of IgoUgo

Attraction

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Harbourfront Centre is a year-round facility, featuring concerts, dance performances, and many other cultural activities and programs. It is located in the Toronto Harbor Area and is a great family location with something for everyone.

Member Rating 4 out of 5 on October 12, 2002

HarbourFront
Queens Quay
Toronto, Ontario M5J 2G8

Theater in Toronto Best of IgoUgo

Story/Tip

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Did you know that Toronto has the 3rd largest Theatre District in the world? It is right after New York and London. At any one time, you can find more than 80 venues for live theater, and many are in beautiful restored historic buildings. The Pantages Theater is an example, renovated just for the Phantom of the Opera. I have seen the Phantom there and the building itself is an artform.This theatre has been faithfully restored to the original 1920s Thomas Lamb design and opened in September 1989 with Andrew Lloyd Webber's "Phantom of the Opera". The restored building seats 2200 people and is one of the busiest theatres in Canada. The US dollar is worth quite a bit more than the Canadian dollar...Read More

About the Writer

MSJ

MSJ
Forest, Virginia

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