Toronto Things to Do Tips by Tryla

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, an important telecommunications hub, and the centre of tourism in Toronto.

While visiting the CN Tower, guests not only enjoy the amazing view, but the many great attractions available. With 4 lookout levels the view of Toronto just gets better the higher you go.
Located at a height of 342 m (1,122 ft) you will find the Glass Floor and Outdoor Observation Deck.

At 346 m (1,136 ft.) is Horizons Cafe and the Indoor Observation Deck. Horizons Cafe offers casual dining for those looking to enjoy a light meal at the top of the world.

360, the award winning fine dining restaurant is located at 351 m (1,150 ft.) and offers guests a complete 360 degree view of the city. The floor in the 360 Restaurant rotates once every 72 minutes allowing you a complete and unobstructed view of the city below. Along with the view 360 also offers an internationally recognized wine cellar of nearly 500 choice labels.

Sky Pod, the World's Highest Public Observation Deck is located at a dizzying 447 m (1,465 ft.).

Located on the Concourse level guests will find the Edge Arcade, motion simulator rides and Maple Leaf Cinema.

In the arcade you can try the latest in simulated games. The motion simulator rides allow you to fly the five most famous aircraft that advanced the science of flight in Wings, or to undertake the most dangerous of peacetime missions: fighting a wildfire in Wildfire. Need a rest? Why not enjoy "To The Top:The Movie" a 14 minute documentary of the building of the CN Tower in the 144 seat theatre. Be sure to experience the Marketplace with 12,500 square feet of retail space. Here's the place to get one-of-a-kind CN Tower souvenirs, sports merchandise and authentic Canadian items.

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Address: 301 Front St. W.
Directions: In the heart of Downtown Toronto, right in between the SkyDome and the Metro Toronto Convention Centre on Front Street, just north of Bremner Blvd.
Website: http://www.cntower.ca/

GALLERY HOURS

Monday: Closed
Tuesday: 11 am-6 pm
Wednesday: 11 am-8:30 pm
Thursday-Friday: 11 am-6 pm
Saturday-Sunday: 10 am-5:30 pm

Wednesday evenings are free for everyone, from 6 to 8:30 pm. Surcharged exhibitions and ticketed events excepted.

Visitors with special needs: wheelchairs and strollers are available from the cloakroom in George Weston Hall.

ADMISSION

Adults: $12
Seniors (65 years of age and over): $9
Students (full-time student with ID): $9
Youth (6 to 15 years of age): $6
Children (less than 6 years of age): Free
Family (2 adults and up to 5 youths): $25

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Address: 317 Dundas Street West
Directions: The AGO is located at 317 Dundas Street West, at the corner of Dundas and McCaul streets, a short walk west (3 blocks) from St. Patrick Station or take the 505 Dundas Street streetcar and exit at the AGO stop.
Website: http://www.ago.net/navigation/flash/index.cfm

(August-September)
Founded in 1879, the Canadian National Exhibition is one of the largest annual Fairs in North America. The CNE is located on 190 acres of the Toronto waterfront at Exhibition Place, minutes from downtown Toronto. The fair is held annually for the 18 days prior to and including Labour Day. The CNE attracts over 1.4 million visitors during its operation. The site is in close proximity to major highways and is serviced by two public transit systems.
The CNE is easily accessible by car or public transit. Parking rates are $15 and $17.

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Phone: (416) 263-3800
Directions: The Canadian National Exhibition is located near the heart of downtown Toronto on the shore of Lake Ontario. Take the Toronto bound Queen Elizabeth Way or Lakeshore Boulevard and follow the signs to the CNE/Exhibition Place.

There is so much to see and do at Ontario Place that I recommend you check out their webpage at
http://www.ontarioplace.com/en/index.htm

In 2003 visitors will be introduced to several new state-of-the-art interactive attractions and play facilities for kids 3 to 13. Adventure Island is home to the New H20 Generation Station, The Atom Blaster, O.P. Driving School and Micro Kids. These attractions feature colourful, modern designs in totally interactive environments presenting children with unique opportunities to discover and learn while having plenty of fun.

One thing you won't want to miss is the Cinesphere©. With the largest screen in the Greater Toronto Area and 24,000 watts of digital sound, the Cinesphere© is the place to see everything from IMAX® films, to the latest Hollywood hits.

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Address: 955 Lakeshore Boulevard West
Directions: Located on Toronto’s waterfront, south of Exhibition Place, between Dufferin Street and Strachan Avenue, Ontario Place is easily accessible by car, TTC and GO Transit.

Explore the fascinating world of science and technology through 800 interactive exhibits and demonstrations.

Attractions at Ontario Science Centre include the mini planetarium, a bobsled simulator, a limestone cave, electricity demonstrations and much more in ten halls, ranging from space, sport, the living earth and more.

The Ontario Science Centre is open seven days a week, 364 days a year, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. They are closed December 25th.

There is so much to see at The Ontario Science Centre that I suggest you check out their webpage at:

http://www.ontariosciencecentre.ca/

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Phone: (416) 696-3127.
Address: 770 Don Mills Road
Website: http://www.ontariosciencecentre.ca/