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Tips 1 - 10 of 26 Toronto Things to Do
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QUEEN'S QUAY TERMINAL: Open on Sunday & has quaint little shops selling novelty items. It's just next to the harbor. You'll find music, dance, theatres, galleries, craft studies, antique market & even a boat cruise on Lake Ontario around this area.
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Directions: Take the LRT from Union Station or Spadina Staition to the York Street stop.
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Summer is the best time to take a leisure walk along the waterfront; southern edge of downtown along Queens Quay & shore of Lake Ontario. Follow the Martin Goodman Trail where there are more than 17 km (11 m) of uninterrupted bicycle & walking trails, boardwalks & beaches. Along the way, one simply get away from the city bustle & enjoy the quiet paths which include sights as the famous CN Tower, Ontario Place, Harbourfront, Queens Quay & the Beaches.
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Address: Downtown Toronto.
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ROYAL BANK OF CANADA: One of the most futuristic building in Toronto, Royal Bank is also the biggest. Its golden reflective glass makes it very distinctive from afar. I really like this architecture. Very elegant & modern.
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ROYAL ONTARIO MUSEUM (ROM): One of Canada's largest museums. Be transported back in time & looked out for the Egyptian's mummy case of Djedmaatesankh (850 BC). Discover the 'Gift of the Gods - The Art of Wine & Revelry' where you one can find out the evolution of wine production as well as exploring viticulture with wine tasting sessions (till Oct. 21, 2001). 4 levels exhibiting arts from: * Canada - Level 1B. * China, Korea, South East Asia - Street Level. * Life Sciences - Level 2. * Egypt, Nubia, Greece, Europe - Level 3. An incredible arrays of artifacts & gorgeous display of treasures from all over the world.
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Phone: (416) 586 8000.
Directions: Bloor St. West at Avenue Road. Exit at Museum subway stop.
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Chat with students at UNIVERSITY OF TORONTO (ST. GEORGE CAMPUS): Founded in 1827, U of T is the largest and one of the oldest universities in Canada. There are 52,000 full & part-time students and 6,000 faculty members at the university every year! Yeah, I graduated from this splendid university. Well known for its Engineering, Medical & Psychology Programs, the University is situated within walking distance from Eaton Centre & China Town, making it a very robust & exciting place to be. Convocation Hall (pictured) not only used for convocation ceremonies but also for lectures (1700 seats!) during the rest of the year.
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Address: St. George & Queen's Park Station.
Website: http://www.utoronto.com
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If you're staying for a month or so & love to read, ROBARTS LIBRARY is one place you've to be a member of. The main library for U of T students it houses a huge collection of books, including those of East Asian Studies. Best Library in the world (it's my personal opinion, & you've to be a student to get in!). The 13 storeys & well ventilated library with many study desks & rooms provide ample space to read & sleep (when you're tired, of course!). Those were the days...Tip for those who still have access: The 8th floor East Asian Department has huge collection of Chinese novels! The University's library system includes over 50 separate libraries containing well over 4 milion volumes! Could be more now since it increases by about 200,000 works each year!
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Address: U of T, St. George Campus.
Directions: 130 St. George St. Toronto. Tel: (416) 978 8450.
Website: http://www.utoronto.com
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KING'S COLLEGE: The University of Toronto was founded by King George IV in 1827 as King's College. King's began on Front Street, but soon moved to the site where Parliament Buildings now stand. When the land was required for parliament's east wing, King's was replaced by the new University College, the U's first & only building, which was constructed a little to the north & west. Its original name is perpetuated in King's College Circle, which runs in front of University College, & in King's Road leading to it. I spent many Wintery days here just in front of the Medical Building. Though freezing, recalling them seems to give a warmth aura to the past experience. It's really a paradox: reality & memory!
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Address: St. George Campus.
Website: http://www.utoronto.com
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Hey Anna, remember what this building is called? Write me if you do! Thanks! Fancy meeting another alumna from U of T here on VT! Perhaps I should consult Evelyn instead, she's currently studying engineering at the downtown campus.
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Website: http://www.utoronto.com
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HART HOUSE: The largest building on the main campus is HART HOUSE which contains numerous clubs, a theatre, an art gallery, the men's athletic wing & an imposing Great Hall. All students are members & enjoy it's facilities. The tower, whose carillon frequently rings across the city, is dedicated to the students & graduates of the University who died in both World Wars.
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Over half of all students here are enrolled in the Faculty of Arts & Science, & must also be members of one of the Faculty 8 colleges. Other professional faculties are Dentistry, Library Science & Law. The 2 members of U of T's Faculty of Medicine who discovered insulin have had Institutes named for them: the Banting & the Best.
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Website: http://www.utoronto.com
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I have been o Monreal and Vancouver but have never been to Toronto. 5 must come here sometime. | gilabrand Wed Oct 25, 2006 10:46 UTC
Never saw the university. Next time, maybe. | mr.jacob Sat Feb 14, 2004 03:58 UTC
you're right about the cold.. i hate it too! | wreckloose Mon Feb 9, 2004 03:42 UTC
amazing page. i agree with a lot of the restaurants you suggested, most notably congee wong and the dragon dynasty. i love reading about how people love this city. makes me even more proud to live here. |
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