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Wednesday December 11th 2013

Must go in Toronto

Thinking of visiting Toronto? Or haven’t explored Toronto properly even though you live in Toronto? What places are some of Toronto’s best places to see? Toronto, being a very busy city, has many attractions that you wouldn’t want to miss.

What better way, than to visit what Toronto is known for- The CN Tower. The CN Tower is one of the world’s tallest buildings. Being over 1800 feet, the Tower attracts about two million people every year. There are many attractions such as The Look Out level which has an amazing view from a height of 346m. Want some adventure while at the tour? The Glass Floor is a thrilling experience. The thickness of the Glass floor is 2 ½. Looking 1,122m downward can be a scary feeling, but don’t worry the glass is secured. Other attractions include the Sky Pod, Movies and many more attractions at each level. You can also have an amazing meal at the Tower. CN Tower’s 360 The Restaurant, has a beautiful view, looking down more than 351 metres. The restaurant itself is one of Toronto’s finest dining places. The CN Tower also consists of the world’s highest wine cellar, which holds over 550 Canadian as well as international wines. You can also visit the gift shop for souvenirs. The Tower is located on Front Street.

The Toronto Islands is another beautiful place to visit in Toronto. The island consists of a ferry ride before reaching the islands. The islands consist of walking trails, small beach, and picnic areas as well as boat rentals. Many people visit Centreville Amusement Park. The amusement park has over 30 rides and attractions and is a fun place for the kids.

Casa Loma is a beautiful place to visit if you enjoy history and exploring. The castle has beautiful gardens and nice pathways. The castle is Toronto’s most romantic historic mansion. At the castle you will be able to explore decorated suits, secret passageways, stately towers and an 800 foot underground tunnel which links to beautiful stables as well as 5 acre estate garden. You can also take a self-guided audio tour which is in 8 languages.

If you love shopping, what better way than visit Toronto’s biggest mall, Eaton Centre. The mall is decorated with beautiful glass galleria facing down on more than 230 retailers, restaurants and services. The mall is located in the heart of the city. Speaking of shopping, if you love shopping, especially love buying shoes why not visit the Bata Shoe Museum. The museum consist of 10, 000 shoes. The museum is covered with limestone and glass. The museum consists of shoes that have been made 4, 500 years ago. The museum also has a puppet theatre, arts and crafts and many shoes for the kids to try on. Speaking of shopping, the Kensington Market which was known to be the Jewish Market in 1920s now has a multicultural mix of shops, restaurants as well as cafes and vintage clothing shops. To find variety of items from different cultures, the Kensington Market is the best place to visit.

Regardless of your taste in exploring, there’s always some place in Toronto that will attract you.

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