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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.
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PATH, Toronto's underground city, is a labyrinth of shops & services that link parts of downtown Toronto together, specifically the financial district & Eaton Centre. Though it is still not complete, the PATH is now 27 km long & streches over an area of six to ten city blocks.
PATH was built to let Torontonians have a viable alternative to the freezing weather outside. By providing a link to major Office towers & subway stations, people could get to work in a comfortable enclosed environment. Undoubtely, retail oppurtunities were sought once the flow of pedestrians
increased.
PATH is actually in the Guiness Book of Records for largest underground shopping complex. With over 361 700 square feet of retailing space, it rivals the world's largest shopping centre, West Edmonton Mall.
Notable attractions connected to path include Roy Thomson Hall, City Hall, Toronto Convention Centre (through Skywalk), CBC broadcast building & the Hockey Hall of Fame. Air Canada Centre, the CN Tower & Skydome are also connected to PATH, though there is an outdoor walkway.
Skyscrapers connected to PATH include the Toronto-Dominion Centre, First Canadian Place, BCE place, HSBC building, Royal Trust Tower, Exchange Tower, Commerce Court, Scotia Plaza, Royal Bank Plaza, & Ernst & Young tower.
Hotels connected to PATH include Royal York Hotel, Sheraton Centre Hotel, Mariott @ Eaton Centre & the Toronto Hilton.
Each letter in PATH is a different colour, each representing a direction. The P is red and represents south. The orange A directs pedestrians to the west, while the blue T directs them to the north. The H is yellow and points to the east.
Usually, PATH is really quiet on the weekends, for most of the shops are closed & the daily commuters to work are not here. Walking from one end of PATH to the other takes around 40 minutes to a hour.
Click here for a map of Toronto's Path System (PDF file). Leave a Comment Address: Downtown TorontoDirections: Bounded by Queen St, Front St, Yonge St. and University Subway stations connected to PATH: St. Andrew, Union, Queen, King, Dundas Toronto Coach Terminal also connected to pathWebsite: http://www.city.toronto.on.ca/path/
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The CN Tower was located within walking distance from our hotel, the Renaissance. After purchasing tickets at the base of the tower and then going through a security check we shot to the top of the tower in an elevator with glass walls. The view of Toronto was spectacular! Once at the top, we joined the throngs of people waiting to take in the panorama of the city and areas beyond. CN Tower is 1,815 feet high and was designed by architect, John Andrews in 1976.
In one area, a glass floor was a popular feature and permitted a view to the street level from atop the tower. Although my husband and grandson happily took advantage of this sight, I edged as far away from it as possible, feeling a bit squeamish.
The ride down took a while because we had to join a slowly moving line at the elevators. It was very hot and uncomfortable at this point, but we survived. A large gift shop and places to eat await visitors at the lower level while above the city the 360 Restaurant serves lunch and dinner from Mid-March to December----reservations recommended.
Thumbs up for this locale, it was almost a view from the heavens! Address: 301 Front St. W.Phone: 416-868-6937Directions: 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/
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The Royal Ontario Museum is such an interesting place to spend part of the afternoon. It has displays on ancient cultures, hands-on fun for children and exhibits about the world of nature.
We liked the Egyptian exhibit with its mummy cases, scarab seals and artifacts. There was also art from Greek and Etruscan cultures. Our grandson got caught up in the medieval history section where kids could don armor and imagine employing the weaponry of that time. A large collection of Arms and Armour caught our attention!
Hours are Mon.-Thurs. 10 am-6 pm; Fri. 10 am-9:30 pm; Sat. 7 Sun. 10 am-6 pm. On December 24 and 31 the museum closes at 4 pm. The museum is not open on Christmas and New Year's Day. Admission is $8 for adults; $6 for seniors; $6 for students and $5 for children 5-14
Hours are from 10-6 p.m. except for Friday when it is opened until 9:30 p.m. There is no charge on Friday between 4:30 pm-9:30 pm. The museum is closed on Dec. 25 and Jan.1 Address: 100 Queen's ParkPhone: 416-586-5549Directions: Located near the intersection of Bloor St. W and Avenue R.Website: http://www.rom.on.ca/
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Toronto's music garden was within walking distance from the CN Tower. It is a pretty two acre garden area designed by cellist, Yo Yo Ma. We read there was to be a free concert here during the time of our visit, so dropped by. French folk songs were performed for the appreciative crowd by an entertaining couple. Most people sat perched on lawn chairs brought for the event, but a few benches were scattered throughout the area,too.
The garden is along the waterfront so we watched boats motoring up and down the quay as the music played. There is a green area nearby where a few homeless people wandered about.
Free concerts are scheduled from June through September on Thursdays at 7 p.m. and on Sundays at 4pm. The garden is open year round. If you're up for a free concert, check the website for event schedules.
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We like museums alot in our family, so a stop at The Royal Ontario Museum was high on our list of things to do.
The museum had so many fascinating bits of information in their dinosaur exhibit. There were videos logging the newest discoveries on dinosaur habitats, models of prehistoric reptiles and photos of other archaeological findings. We saw a Maiasaur skeleton--considered the world's best of this type.
Our grandson found a hands-on site that fueled his curiosity about fossils. A section devoted to the natural world was fun, too--featuring insects, birds,mammals and some slithery snakes!
Hours are Mon.-Thurs. 10 am-6 pm; Fri. 10 am-9:30 pm; Sat.& Sun. 10 am-6 pm. On Dec. 24 and 31 the museum closes at 4 pm. ROM is closed on Christmas and New Year's Days. Fridays are FREE from 4:30 pm-9:30 p.m.!!!! Admission is $8 for adults; $6 for seniors; $6 for students; and $5 for children age 5-14. Address: 100 Queen's ParkPhone: (416) 586-5549Directions: By TTC: Museum Subway Station. By Car: Drive on Bloor until you reach Avenue Road/Queen's Park. The Museum is on the southwest corner of Bloor Street and Queen's Park.Website: http://www.rom.on.ca/
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Harbourfront and Queen's Quay is a federal government attempt to restore the harbour district of Toronto. Back in 1972 this area was falling into decay and required restoration. The government took over control of much of the lands and began redevelopment. This has not been without controversy. Much of the lands where turned into condos and rather ugly ones at that. There is a lack of green space to relax in. Other than for an outdoor skating rink there is hardly any reason to come down here at all in the wintertime. There have been some recent openings of major nightclubs in the area to draw an after hours crowd.
For me the best time to come here is on the weekends in the summertime. There are always some kind of music and folk festival going on. You can also take a lakefront boat cruise which can be fun.
Queen's Quay is a privately operated building just to the east of the Harbourfront Centre. There is some decent shopping the main floor and a couple of acceptable restaurants and cafes where you can watch the boat sail by. Up above are condominiums where several of Toronto's professional sports celebrities have lived over the years. Leave a Comment
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As one of Toronto's premier tourist attractions, the Eaton Centre would definitely amaze some and dissapoint others. Indeed, it is one of the largest downtown malls in North America, but the store selection & variety of stuff the Eaton Centre sells is typical of any North American megamall.
The Eaton Centre comprises of 5/6 floors with office space above & a flagship Sears store (bought Eatons in 1999) located in the middle of the shopping centre.
The most interesting attraction to see within the Eaton Centre is the artwork that is displayed hanging from the ceiling. Though the flocks of Canada Geese are cool, I still prefere the beautiful decorations for Christmas.
At the Eaton Centre, you can find North American Brand Names like Old Navy, the Gap, Sony, American Eagle Outfitters, Pottery Barn, Esprit & Roots.
The Eaton Centre is typically not crowded except during holidays(especially during boxing week - Dec. 26), where bargain shoppers rush in to reap the savings.
Many say that the Eaton Centre is horribly overpriced, but I have found that for some reason Eaton Centre has the most SALES DISCOUNT periods. My guess is that downtown styles change much faster, and therefore there are more clearences. I confess that I prefer shopping at the Eaton Centre & not at the less lively suburban malls scattered @ the fringes of the GTA. Clearly, downtown stores are better stocked & their styles are usually ahead of the pack : )
Usually outside the Eaton Centre (especially across from the newly created Dundas Square) is live entertainment from Toronto's artistic & entertainment community. There's always a new & unique act to entertain the large crowds that gather around them. Leave a Comment
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The Metro Toronto Convention Centre is where some of the largest conferences in the world are held every year Leave a Comment Address: 255 Front Street WestPhone: 416-585-8000Directions: A few minutes west of Union subway staion Also there are clear directions in the Underground PATH to the MTCCWebsite: http://www.mtccc.com
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This is the Rogers Centre/Skydome located just next to the CN Tower and is the place for many sporting events, concerts, and other activities. I was surprised at just how close it is the the CN Tower. Literally, if you walk outside the Tower, you are at the Rogers Centre! A strange footnote of little consequence... I used to work for a fiber optic cable manufacturer and Rogers Cable was one of my accounts. Isn't that interesting??? Ok, go back to sleep... Leave a Comment
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