Currency
by Huncher2
Of course the exchange rate is great with US dollars. But be warned, you probably need to bring some hard currency with you when you arrive at the airport. None of the ATM machines in the airpot accept Visa cards, and I also found that my Checkcard or ATM didn't work either. So you should bring along enough cash for transportation to your hotel. After you leave the hotel though, all of the other ATMs had no trouble accepting my bankcard.....
Great Theater it's like the...
by Tradertpc
Great Theater it's like the Broadway of Canada! See a game or just take a tour of Skydome. Take a ride up to the top of the CN tower. Beauty and the Beast the musical at the Princess of Wales Theater.
Yonge Street: One very long street!
by Martman
Yonge street is supposed to be the longest street in the world. It starts at Lake Ontario and goes north, cutting the city Toronto into two sides. It is not easy to describe the street because it is so long! It goes through downtown, residential areas, farmland etc. I chose to make a travelogue on this magnificent street. Click here: Yonge Street Album 1
Eaton Centre
by Sharrie
Shop at the EATON CENTRE: One of the most beautiful shopping centres in Canada. Here, you can shop at leisure, have coffee at Second Cup (extremely good Iced Moccachino, love it!) and just relax... Remember to buy some Roots sweatshirts for those at home!
Toronto is the most diverse city in the world
by stuckie
Although Miami has a higher percentage of people who are foriegn born, Toronto has more people of different nationalities and backgrounds. People expect differences rather than similarities. Don't be surprised if they think you live here rather than being a tourist. Some 40% of the city is not born in Canada and increasingly are being labelled 'visible minorities' due to their country of origin, like China and India.
An expectation of English language is expected. Few Torontonians speak French, so a knowledge of English is vital. In certain boroughs of the city, you might be okay with just a knowledge of Cantonese, Italian, Portuguese, Korean or Greek languages.
Tread lightly on topics of differences between Canada and US and the rest of the world. Torontonians are often referred to as the 'centre of the universe' by Western Canadians because most once they live here, do not move outside of the area.
Still talk of Torontonians being the most unfriendly people are exaggerated. Any big city in the world has such a reputation. If you are lost, most will be happy to help you find your way.