Toronto Tourist Trap Tips by paulbrec

The Eaton Center
Its a nice place to visit, but don't buy anything. Prices are 'way too high! There are lots of other places to shop in Toronto. See "Shopping" for a list of some of Toronto's great shopping malls. ***UPDATE: The Eaton Center has been becoming less of a tourist trap. If you look you can find the odd bargain, but you have to look.

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The CN Tower was originally built as a communications hub. It is used for broadcasting, cellular relay, and communications trunks. It was never intended to be used as a way to soak tourists. This is the biggest ripoff in Toronto. I have never been up the tower myself, but I have been in the base. Ten years ago the admission to ride the elevator to the top was $14. It is probably more now. Furthermore, there is a restaraunt in the tower, so you have to pay to go up, then pay remarkable prices for mediocore food. I hear from others that the food is OK, but not worth the prices charged for it. In addition, the observation deck has a glass floor. Not a good idea for someone with acrophobia.
Also, if you are daring, you can use the stairs!

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At Least Do This: There are things to do at the base, without having to go up.
Alternative: Anything other than the Tower.