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WHAT TO SEE AND DO IN TORONTO
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 Toronto Convention & Visitors Association
P.O. Box 126
207 Queens Quay West
Toronto, Ontario
M5J 1A7
Canada
Phone: 416.203.2600
Fax Number: 416.203.6753
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CASA LOMA
Casa Loma, the former home of Canadian financier Sir Henry Pellatt, Canada's foremost castle is complete with decorated suites, secret passages, an 800-foot tunnel, towers, stables, and beautiful 5-acre estate gardens (open May through October).
http://www.casaloma.org/
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CN TOWER
Defining the Toronto skyline, the CN Tower is Canada's most recognizable and celebrated icon. At a height of 553.33m (1,815 ft., 5 inches), it is the World's Tallest Building and Free Standing Structure, an important telecommunications hub, and the centre of tourism in Toronto.
http://www.cntower.ca/
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ROGERS CENTRE
Rogers Centre is recognized as one of the world's premiere entertainment centres, which since its spectacular opening on June 3, 1989, has achieved the highest honours in the stadium entertainment industry. Formerly known as SkyDome, the venue was renamed the Rogers Centre on February 2, 2005. Home to the Toronto Blue Jays (baseball) and the Toronto Argonauts (football) and a wide variety of sporting events, concerts, family shows, trade/consumer shows and conventions. The world's first domed stadium with a fully retractable roof.
http://www.rogerscentre.com/
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HARBOURFRONT CENTRE
Toronto's one-of-a-kind waterfront setting offers the arts, culture, and recreation, all year round. Annual events include festivals, dance, theatre, musical performances and much more.
http://www.harbourfront.on.ca/noflash/index.html
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ONTARIO PLACE
A waterfront entertainment park features IMAX films, rides and attractions and a 16,000 seat Molson Amphitheatre.
http://www.ontarioplace.com/en/
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ONTARIO SCIENCE CENTRE
The Science Centre has over 800 interactive exhibits and programs designed to delight and inspire the whole family. With new exciting exhibitions and films added all the time, every visit you make will be a unique adventure.
http://www.ontariosciencecentre.ca/
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CANADA'S WONDERLAND
Paramount Canada's Wonderland is Canada's premier theme park and features over 200 attractions, more than 60 thrilling rides, North America's greatest variety of roller coasters, and Splash Works, a 20-acre water park.
http://www.canadas-wonderland.com/
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CENTREVILLE AMUSEMENT PARK
Located on Toronto Islands, Centreville Amusement Park is nestled in over 600 acres of parkland just across the harbour from the city. With over 30 rides and attractions and more than 14 food outlets, there's something for everyone at Centreville.
http://www.centreisland.ca/
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TORONTO ZOO
One of the world's best zoos, with more than 5,000 animals. The Zoo is 287 hectares (710 acres), and is divided into zoogeographic regions. There are four major tropical indoor pavilions and several smaller indoor viewing areas, plus numerous outdoor exhibits. In total, there are 10 kilometres of walking trails to explore.
http://www.torontozoo.com/
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HOCKEY HALL OF FAME
The Hockey Hall of Fame was founded in 1943 to establish a memorial to those who have developed Canada's great winter sport - ice hockey.
The ultimate tribute to the fastest game on earth, including revolutionary technology, breathtaking interactive displays and games.
http://www.hhof.com/index.htm
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ROYAL ONTARIO MUSEUM
Take a journey through five billion years of world cultures and natural history at Canada's largest museum of civilization and nature. From awesome dinosaurs to Egyptian mummies, there's something new for everyone to explore.
http://www.rom.on.ca/
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BATA SHOE MUSEUM
Discover the treasures of North America’s unique shoe museum. Over 10,000 shoes are housed in architect Raymond Moriyama’s award-winning 5 storey structure. Artifacts on exhibit range from Chinese bound foot shoes and ancient Egyptian sandals to chestnut crushing clogs and Elton John’s platforms. The Museum celebrates the style and function of footwear in four impressive galleries. Over 4,500 years of history and a collection of 20th century celebrity shoes are reflected in the permanent exhibition, "All About Shoes".
http://www.batashoemuseum.ca/
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HUMMINGBIRD CENTRE
Hummingbird Centre for the Performing Arts is Canada's premier performance venue and an historical and cultural landmark in Toronto. As Toronto's only mainstream civic theatre in the heart of the downtown entertainment district, it is the largest performing arts venue in Canada with a capacity of 3,200 seats.
http://www.hummingbirdcentre.com/welcome.htm
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ROY THOMSON HALL
Roy Thomson Hall bring you the finest artists in classical music, jazz, pop, comedy, world music and dance - from Canada and around the world.
http://www.roythomson.com/
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MIRVISH THEATRES: ROYAL ALEXANDRA - PRINCESS OF WALES - THE CANON
Toronto, Canada, is the third-largest theatre centre in the English-speaking world. Few cities in North America can offer anything approaching the variety and quality of its stage productions; none can equal the number and splendour of its theatres. And in Toronto, the finest and best-loved of those theatres are the Royal Alexandra, the Princess of Wales and the Canon.
http://www.onstagenow.com/
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YOUR ONLINE TRAVEL GUIDE FOR VISITING ONTARIO, QUEBEC, NOVA SCOTIA, NEWFOUNDLAND & LABRADOR, NEW BRUNSWICK AND PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND
Dutch travel-writer Aad Struijk has published several travel guidebooks about North-America and a book about golf. As an extra service to his readers he has also published a travel website: www.aadstravelbooks.com.
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TORONTO GUIDE
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WHAT TO SEE AND DO: Attractions, Entertainment, Theatre
GETTING AROUND: Airport, Transportation, Underground Toronto
RECREATION: Sports, Golf, Parks
BOROUGHS & NEIGHBOURHOODS: Toronto, East York, Etobicoke, North York, Scarborough, and York
CITIES & TOWNS IN THE GTA: Ajax, Aurora, Brampton, Markham & Unionville, Mississauga, Newmarket, Oshawa, Oakville, Pickering, Richmond Hill, Toronto, Vaughan, Whitby, Whitchurch-Stouffville, GTA
MEDIA: Newspapers, Radio, Television
SHOPPING: Malls
FESTIVALS & EVENTS: Festivals & Events
CHILDREN: Activities for kids in Toronto
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Phone: 416-696-5100
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