Toronto, located on the northern shore of Lake Ontario, is the largest city in Canada, home to approximately 6,4 million inhabitants in its urban area. Furthermore, as regular among North American cities, it comprises a heavily-packed and skyscrapers-rich downtown surrounded by low-rise buildings expanding into a horizon of quiet suburbs. So, even if considered typical …
Located in Downtown Toronto, in the corner of Yonge and Front Streets, the Hockey Hall of Fame is one of the city’s treasures, considered by some as a must-see attraction in the capital of Ontario. Serving as the most important structure by the National Hockey League, it’s home to the Stanley Cup, the coveted trophy …
Have you ever imagined being able to relive some of the scariest events in the history of a city? Certainly, courage and determination will be needed to truly enjoy it. Amidst the context of a modern, cosmopolitan city such as Toronto, you’ll be able to find this most-curious experience, as hosted by The Haunted Walk, …
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Toronto, as cosmopolitan as only it could be, is a place where you can enjoy almost every kind of cuisine. In other words, you can taste flavors from any corner of the world. Mediterranean food, consisting of delicious dishes involving, in many cases, fish-based recipes, is one of these culinary delights you can experience while …
At the corner between Bloor and St George streets in Toronto, a curious, one-of-a-kind museum, waits for you to visit. Originating from the personal collection of Sonja Bata, a Swiss-Canadian businesswoman married to the owner of the global Bata Shoe Company, this institution, a landmark in the capital of Ontario, houses shoes and footwear items …
When getting acquainted with a specific culture, some of the aspects that can be considered stereotypical usually surface. In Canada, beer is an important and mainstream element along with others considered reminiscent of the country, such as bacon, maple syrup, winter, and hockey. As a matter of fact, it’s the most popular alcoholic beverage in …
Canada is a rich country, one in which different cultures blend into one of North America’s most diverse societies. The Toronto Islands, a chain of islets just offshore from the city’s downtown and harboring it from Lake Ontario, are the setting of some of the most beautiful natural landscapes of the metropolis. Departing from the …
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Located at the north end of Queen’s Park in Toronto, one of North America’s largest museums opens its doors daily to provide you with a glimpse of art, world culture, and natural history. In other words, the Royal Ontario Museum, home to both permanent and itinerant collections, offers you the opportunity to marvel at diverse …
Ever since the final closing of its industrial operations in 1990, the installations of Gooderham and Worts Limited, located around the Don River outlet east of Downtown Toronto have become one of the world’s best-preserved Victorian sites. Above all, and composed of 1860s buildings that once housed the distilling process of what was one of …
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Tropic means sunny days and warm people, always in for a good time. No matter the usual weather, every place touched by the Caribbean diaspora turns into an explosion of colors, music, and happiness. Canada isn’t an exception to this, and every summer since 1967, between mid-July and August 1st, the streets of Toronto become …
At the eastern district of Scarborough, the city of Toronto boasts about the conservation of what’s considered the largest park of its kind in North America, an expanse of wild and natural landscapes just around the corner from the northern metropolis. Certainly, since its creation in 2015, Rouge National Urban Park offers a year-round experience …
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The Ripley’s Aquarium in Toronto Canada is one of the most visited attractions in the city. It is located in the center of the city, being easily accessible with public transport. Ripley’s Aquarium is one of the many “Ripley’s, believe it or not” attractions found in different parts of the world. The variety of marine …
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Standing an impressive 1,815.3 feet tall defining the Toronto skyline, Canada’s CN Tower is definitely an engineering wonder of today’s modern world visited by over 1.9 million people each year for many reasons, from its world-class entertainment and superb dining choices, to all the breathtaking views they can enjoy from the very top of the structure. Located in downtown Toronto, this communications …
