The Toronto Tourist
I've often wondered why we insist on visiting the major tourist attractions when we're on vacation. The Statue of Liberty, Alcatraz, The Hollywood Sign and the Space Needle are all places we'd make a point of seeing and yet would we be as interested if those landmarks were here in Toronto?
I say we should be! You always hear people saying how much they love coming to Toronto. Tourists flock to the CN Tower, the AGO and the ROM. But, when is the last time you rode that elevator into the skies?
It's time to experience Toronto the way a tourist would. I know I've been to the CN Tower, the ROM and the Ontario Science Centre, but I was 10 and my memory is suds. It's time for round 2!
Here is how to do it:
Purchase a City Pass for under $50, which includes admission to the AGO, ROM, CN Tower, Casa Loma, Ontario Science Centre and the Toronto Zoo.
Or for a leisurely ride around the city, hop aboard the Hippo Bus Tour, but beware: this bus floats!
Hungry for more? Try out the Shop & Dine Tour bus. You pick a neighborhood you'd like to explore and the bus will take you to their favourite spots along that route.
Looking to explore things from the comfort of home? Check out Mike Filey's extensive reading list to discover Toronto's eclectic past.
At the end of your tour, don't forget to pick up the tackiest souvenir you can find. A constant reminder of those wonderful places you visited.
Comments (9)
my thoughts exactly .. there are a plethora of ethnic neighbourhoods that rival the san francisco chinatowns and little tokyos ..
I think it's a good way to understand a part of your city that you take for granted. Stay tuned for more ideas about exploring toronto!
I take world geography and my homework is to take a virtual trip to Tronto, Halifax, and montreal. I have to spend minimum 15 days at those cities and I have $1500. Any suggestions???
Toronto is a great city with lots to do. I would def. recommend purchasing a city pass beofr4e visiting so that you can get the most bang for your buck!
Toronto is a beautiful city with so much to do. Everything is at your fingertips with top world restaurants (5000+) and amazing independent and international galleries and museums. So many neighbourhoods and districts from the gay village to Little India and all inbetween.
If you have vertigo, advise against CN Tower. The highest observation deck, all in glass (including floor) provides unbelievable shots of toronto but you are almost 2 miles up and can be intimidating. The 360 restaurant is top notch but $$$$$. Try Canoe at the top of the TD Tower complex. World renouned food and very beautiful. Anything you want is in Toronto. Visit! You'll love it.
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