 | Toronto Things To Do | Tips 1 - 10 of 1520 |  |
 | |  |  | Yonge Street: The Longest Street in the World!?! | Tip Rating:   |  |  | |  |
There are many well known streets in Toronto with many places to shop or be entertained, but perhaps the best known is Yonge Street (pronounced Young Street). To say the least, it is a lively, industrious, busy, interesting, and a "do not miss" location for your visit to Toronto! It has the reputation of being the longest street in the world and as traffic is usually quite busy, it is best to know where you need to access it. Every kind of goods, services, food, drink, & entertainment seem to be in abundance here! It is lively, but not rowdy. It has a certain edge to it, but does not seem to threaten. A stroll down Yonge Street is an introduction to the many cultures and nationalities that become Toronto. All seem to coexist in a polite respect and all are represented with places to shop, eat, drink, and socialize! From driving what seemed to have been the length of the longest street in the world, I think I can safely say that whatever you are looking for is looking back at you here! The pictures posted are a view of Yonge from several views, but certainly not inclusive of all as these pictures are gathered from my 3 or 4 block perspective from my hotel. The first picture gives you an idea of the activity and enterprise that happens here. The second one is of some swanky place that I could not afford while the third pic provided an interesting picture of a church. Ok, not like the churches back home, I guess... The last one here was nice for me because of the dark shadows while Sunshine illuminates the sky. Please check out other tips as many are strategically associated with Yonge Street! Leave a Comment Address: Yonge Street... Duh!Directions: Ask anyone... You CAN get there from wherever you are! East/West & North/South subway connections. Buses galore. Look for offstreet parking if driving.
|
 | |  |
| | | | BlueManGroup-Slightly gross, greatly entertaining | Tip Rating: | | | | |
I had heard a lot about the Blue Man Group, but did not really know what kind of show it was. Since they are performing in only a few cities in the world (New York, Boston, Chicago, Las Vegas, Berlin, London and Toronto), I thought it might be a good opportunity to see them. As I mentioned, I had no idea of what to expect, but I can tell you it is extremely entertaining. Some parts, when they play with food, are a bit gross, but apart from that, it is great fun. It is all about the three men with blue latex face masks (see picture) that don't speak at all during the show, but perform acrobatics, play instruments (the "paint drums" are great) and generally interact with the audiences, whether it is through messages scrolling in the background or through the speaker announcer. People are asked to sing, shout or just make noise. There is a constant presence of music, with a rhythm that suits the show very well. You might have seen the Intel Pentium 4 commercial with the three blue men playing drums on pipes, you can see that at the show as well. Generally, this is one of the most exciting shows I have ever seen, mainly because of its interactive nature. Not to be missed. Should you be able to get a seat in the first 3-4 rows, it greatly increases the viewing pleasure and you will be given a poncho as it is a "wet area" Tickets are about 65 CAD Leave a Comment Address: 651 Yonge Street, TorontoPhone: 416.872.1111Directions: Subway to Bloor/Yonge station. Exit to street and walk two blocks south to 651 Yonge Street. Otherwise, I would recommend taking a Taxi, it is cheap and efficient.Website: http://www.blueman.com/ticketinfo/toronto/
|
| | |
If I had to pick a central point in Toronto (I am sure many people will disagree), it would probably be Dundas square. It is at the intersection of Yonge and Dundas and is a very busy area. There are often street performances, concerts and other kinds of entertainment. Occasionally there are fairs/flea markets as well. It is close to several restaurants (you can check my recommendations for the Senator, Hard rock cafe, Barberians, Pickle Barrel, etc), right next to the Eaton centre, at the busiest part of Yonge street and right next to a subway stop. My hotel on both occasions (Bond Place) was also right next to the square, so this was the starting point for my journeys. I find it interesting just to stand there and observe all the movement, specially at night when the whole square lights up from the giant screens and the billboards. Leave a Comment Address: Yonge and Dundas
|
| | | | Theater visit: Catch a show at the Canon | Tip Rating: | | | | |
The Canon theatre is one of the most famous in Toronto and there is usually always a big show playing. It is a historical building, from 1920 and it was, at the time, the largest cinema in Canada. Now it serves only as a theatre and it was restored in 1989, so the interior is in very good shape. It changed ownership 10 years later and in 2001, after major financial difficulties, Canon Canada (yes, the camera brand) agreed to sponsor it to keep it alive, hence the current name. You should read this webpage for the complete history of this building. We were there to see "Les Miserables" and although I could complain that the acoustics were not great, it was still a very nice experience. I would recommend seeing a show (whichever is playing at the moment), just for the experience. Check the Mirvish site for current shows and ticketing information. Leave a Comment Address: 244 Victoria StreetDirections: It is right next to the Eaton CentreWebsite: http://www.mirvish.com/HowToBuy/
|
| | |
| | | | CN Tower: Great view, not so good for pictures | Tip Rating: | | | | |
There are already several tips on the CN Tower, so I will keep it short. It is the world's tallest free standing structure and it is quite impressive. I would suggest going an hour or so before sunset (don't forget to take into account the time you have to wait for the ticket) so you can enjoy the view night and day. We got there just as the sun was setting and could still see the orange clouds. However, if you intend to take pictures, they are not going to come out great as there are safety nets/fences on the observation deck. You can take them from the inside, but with the thick (and dirty) glass they will not look perfect. At night it is even more difficult as there is a lot of light inside. So you should really go for the view. Of course, there is the famous glass floor, which was not as impressive as I though it would be, maybe because it was starting to get dark or perhaps just because I was expecting more of it. I was told that the Sky Pod is not worth the extra money (and waiting time) so we didn't go all the way up. Obviously, try to go on a clear day. Being up there with bad visibility will surely make it a less enjoyable experience. If possible, get the ticket at your Hotel, they will usually also give you a discount. Leave a Comment Address: 301 Front St. W.Phone: (416) 362-5411Directions: In the heart of Downtown Toronto, right in between the SkyDome and the Metro Toronto Convention Centre on Front Street, just north of Bremner Blvd.Website: http://www.cntower.ca/
|
| | |
More Sponsored Links for Toronto |
 |
 |
Search Hotels
Find the best room rates |
|
 |
|
on November 23, 2005
Toronto
on November 21, 2005
on December 4, 2005
