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Pro

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  multicultural, safer than American cities, lots of room, diverse, friendly 


Con

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  Busy one subway during rush hour, drinks are expensive at night clubs 


In a nutshell

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  Toronto is a welcoming, wonderful city full of life representing the world and getting along while living together! 

 

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Things to Do  

CN Tower

CN Tower, Toronto

 275 Reviews  As you will have already discovered if you've found this tip, there are loads of tips on the CN Tower on VT, and everyone else seemed to absolutely love it, so, for what it's worth, here's a dissenting point of view. I didn't actively dislike the CN Tower, but I was distinctly underwhelmed by it.... 

Chinatown

Chinatown, Toronto

 52 Reviews  The main Chinatown area of Toronto centres around Spadina and Dundas St. W. and the neighbouring streets south of Dundas for the most part. There are lots and lots of interesting little shops and markets, and there are dozens of cheap Chinese and Asian food restaurants. All the signs on the shops... 

Harbourfront & Toronto Islands

Harbourfront & Toronto Islands, Toronto

 86 Reviews  I will always recall the Toronto Islands with enormous affection, if only for the most wonderful - and utterly unexpected - 'guided tour' that I was on the receiving end of! I had a spare afternoon in Toronto, and as it was a beautiful, if crisp, spring day, I decided that I would take the ferry... 

Niagara Falls

Niagara Falls, Toronto

 81 Reviews  Niagara Falls is a set of massive waterfalls located on the Niagara River in eastern North America, on the border between the United States and Canada. Niagara Falls (French: chutes Niagara) comprises three separate waterfalls: the Horseshoe Falls (sometimes called the Canadian Falls), the American... 

Hotels  

Residence Inn Toronto Downtown / Entertainment District

 4 Reviews and 533 Opinions  I like it really much. Very clean, personnel was very professional, the suites are like a real home... 

Four Seasons Toronto

 6 Reviews and 194 Opinions  I recommend this hotel to everybody. I was only 2 nights here and it was for certain one of the best... 

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Restaurants  

CN tower Revolving restaurant

CN tower Revolving restaurant, Toronto

 28 Reviews  Ok so you can't come to Toronto without going to the CN tower restaurant. They kindly gave us a window seat as we were on our honeymoon and i have to say it was amazing!!! - we got there for 6pm so watched the sun set and the lights come on. The food was nothing special. Yes the portions were quite... 

Le Marche - Movenpick

Le Marche - Movenpick, Toronto

 18 Reviews  I went back to the hotel at lunchtime, and walked around in the area to find a place to eat. This Movenpick place looked interesting. Apparently it is a sort of a chain, as there are restaurants with this name in various places in Toronto. Movenpick Restaurant 416.535.8711 650 Dupont St Movenpick... 

Nightlife  

Nightclubs and bars

Nightclubs and bars, Toronto

 61 Reviews  When I went to Toronto for the first time, a friend of mine told me about this new hot spot lounge that recently opened up in the downtown core of the city. All I was told was that it was a sophisticated place to go for a drink. Not really knowing what to expect, when I entered I walked into one of... 

City views by night

City views by night, Toronto

 16 Reviews  The view of the city is incredible and can be admired from the city's highest outdoor patios on both sides of the building (north and south), with teak deck chairs and small tables for sky-high socializing. If inside is more to your liking, the main room and bar has floor to ceiling windows with a... 

Shopping  

Eaton Centre

Eaton Centre, Toronto

 46 Reviews  Opened in 1977 the Eaton centre shopping complex is situated in the heart of downtown Toronto,it is the largest shopping mall in eastern Canada and 3rd largest in the country.There are 230 stores and services operating on 5 floors than occupy 1,722,000 sq ft.It recieves over 1 million visitors every... 

Clothing Stores

Clothing Stores, Toronto

 16 Reviews  Visit and shop in Heidi*HO2. The shop has a welcoming vibe with wood and metal work throughout. It's tranquil and soothing to the senses. The clothing - t-shirts, tunics, dresses and jewellery, are all tastefully and artfully arranged. The staff is friendly, helpful and professional. Shopping there... 

Local Customs  

People / Different cultures

People / Different cultures, Toronto

 37 Reviews  Tastes of Thailand offered a wealth of activities that surely made a mark to event goers who like cultural dance and music. I have enjoyed the parade of native Thai costumes. It was colourful. You will also taste the Thai food in the many booths that was installed on the street. The mouth watering... 

Tipping

Tipping, Toronto

 13 Reviews  Think. Don't listen to ignorant people about tipping. 10% is an insult at a sit down restaurant. Remember, 15% is an average standard tip all over the world, and included in EVERY bill in most countries in Europe. A waiter makes below minimum wage, serves you food, drinks, takes your sometimes rude... 

Tourist Traps  

CN Tower

CN Tower, Toronto

 35 Reviews  What was once the tallest tower in the world, CN tower is a Toronto and a Canadian pride. Built in the 70s, it stands at 553 feet. I haven't heard any good raves about the 360 Restaurant, overpriced for crappy food. The lineup could take a couple of hours and the price isn't the cheapest on the... 

Canada's Wonderland

Canada's Wonderland, Toronto

 9 Reviews  Paramount Canada's Wonderland is an amusement park just north of the city. Admittedly it is the best one in Canada and the only one on such a massive scale, however it is very expensive and you really need to spend the whole day there to come close to getting your money's worth or to see the whole... 

Off The Beaten Path  

Outside Greater Toronto area

Outside Greater Toronto area, Toronto

 33 Reviews  Stoney Ridge is an adorable little spot, your Grandma, Mom and Auntie will love it!! Despite it's cutesy appeal, I ADORE some of Stoney Ridges wines. Tours are 11:00 am and 2;30 PM on weekends or by appointment. $10.00 (30 min.) **Access to a car is needed to get here, or a private bus tour.** 

Parks & Gardens

Parks & Gardens, Toronto

 28 Reviews  Located just far enough from all major attractions to go unnoticed by tourists, High Park is the largest park in the city of Toronto, spanning 399 acres. Despite being off the beaten path, High Park is easily accessible by subway; High Park station, on the Bloor-Danforth Line, lies just north of the... 

Sports & Outdoors  

Skydome (baseball)

Skydome (baseball), Toronto

 25 Reviews  Toronto has following teams: Baseball: Blue Jays playing in Rogers Centre Basketball : Raptors playing in Air Canada Centre Hockey: Maple Leafs playing in Air Canada Centre Lacross: Rocks playing in Air Canada Centre Soccer: Toronto FC Canadian Football: Argonauts playing in Rogers Centre If you... 

Air Canada Centre (basketball / hockey)

Air Canada Centre (basketball / hockey), Toronto

 18 Reviews  Only 1 member of our family is a Toronto Maple Leafs fan - Rayyan. While all of us enjoy watching hockey on TV, it is father and son who go to see Maple Leafs play live at Air Canada Centre. Now unlike Argonauts fans, Maple Leafs fans are not noisy at all. This is a well known fact. People say this... 

Favorites  

maps, websites & brochures

maps, websites & brochures, Toronto

 12 Reviews  Toronto.com is the best website if you're looking for information about the city. It lists hundreds of thousands of restaurants, bars, clubs, etc... It shows customer reviews, and has patio guides and dinning guides. Also great to check movie times and review. Even though I live in Toronto, and know... 

Overview / tips in one

Overview / tips in one, Toronto

 25 Reviews  Toronto's cityscape is full of interesting architecture, both historic and modern. Walking around might perhaps be the best way to see all this at a leisurely pace if you have a map, a list of what to see, a good sense of direction, and time to spare, but I was lacking in the last element. I didn't... 

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Questions and Answers

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Q:  How much ahead of time do you need to buy the Canadian rail tickets from Toronto to Montreal (will 24 hours do)? Is it cheaper to... 

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A: Check out the Via Rail website. Advance tickets (bought on the internet) at least a week in advance are the least expensive. Waiting to the last day means full fare... 

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 The capital of Ontario, Toronto is on the northwestern shore of Lake Ontario; 352 kilometres west of Ottawa, 504 kilometres west of Montreal. Toronto's weather is tempered by Lake Ontario , which... 

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 I live outside of town, in a suburb called Milton, but I lived downtown for about 6 years. Don't really miss living there, but it is a great place to visit, with lots of fun stuff to do and see. I... 

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 Toronto is Canada's largest city and is home to over five million residents. Toronto is Canada's financial centre, and continues to be the first choice among new Canadian immigrants. Once known as... 

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 It is hard to talk openly about your home town without gushing all over or getting rather perturbed because you may not like political issues that have arisen from time to time. Well traveled person... 

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