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CN Tower: ABOVE US ONLY SKY -- CN TOWER
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  • Toronto CN Tower
  • CN Tower from Toronto Island Ferry
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  • The world's tallest building, at a height of 553.33 metres, is right here in Toronto. The CN TOWER offers spectacular views from three observation levels. Its glass floor is world famous. Other attractions in the Tower are fine and casual dining,(360 Restaurant), arcade and unique shopping.
    Open year-round - daily from 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.


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    Phone: 1-416-86-tower (868-6937)
    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/
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    Casa Loma: CASA LOMA
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  • This 98-room Castle features unique architecture and beautifully decorated suites, high ceilings, rich wood carvings and marble. In Toronto's Majestic Castle CASA LOMA you will be able to discover secret passages and an 800-foot tunnel to luxurious stables. Stroll through five acres of the Estate Gardens in bloom from May through October. An eight language self-guided audio tour is included with admission. Open daily.

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    Phone: 1-416-923-1171
    Address: 1 Austin Terrace
    Directions: Spadina and Davenport Roads
    Website: www.casaloma.org
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    Flatiron building: FLAT IRON BUILDING
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  • Flat Iron Building
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  • This distinctive historic building is located on Front St. and Wellington. We passed it on the way to the Papillon Restaurant on Saturday.
    Originally an office for Gooderham & Worts, the FLAT IRON BUILDIBG was designed by architect David Roberts. Each floor has 12-foot ceilings and the building is five-storeys tall.


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    Address: 49 Wellington Street East
    Directions: Front & Wellington at Church
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    Parliament building: PARLIAMENT BUILDINGS
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  • Parliament Buildings
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  • Queen's Park and the PARLIAMENT BUILDINGS are home to the Province of Ontario's Legislature and the seat for MPP'S ( Members of Provincial Parliament ) .
    Numerous exhibits can be found throughour the first floor hallways focusing on the culture, history and parliament of Ontario.


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    Address: Queen's Park
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    events / festivals: DOORS OPEN TORONTO
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  • Toronto's CN Tower
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  • You should keep the dates Saturday May 27 and Sunday May 28, 2006 open for the 7th Annual DOORS OPEN TORONTO. Featured will be 150 of Toronto's most interesting places -- Landmarks -- National Historic Sites -- Places of Worship, etc. And the best part of it all -- FREE ADMISSION.
    Throughout the city, visitors will have a rere opportunity to explore interior spaces often not open to the public. Among the highlights of this year's Doors Open is the exquisite new home of Canada's National Ballet School and the recently opened Young Centre for the Performing Arts.
    A complete list of participating buildings will be available on the Doors Open Web Site in April.
    PS.I just put a picture of the CN Tower as it is such a recognizable symbol of Toronto. I don't think you will get in here for free.


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    Address: Throughout the City of Toronto
    Website: www.doorsopen.org
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    Parks / gardens: THE TORONTO ISLANDS
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  • Why not "discover" the TORONTO ISLANDS. I was absolutely blown away with the Island paradise, in the shadows of the great city of Toronto. We - Hans and I, Berni and Carl - took the Ferry here and enjoyed a wonderful autumn day on Centre Island. As it was near the end of the season, most things were closed already, but it was still a wonderful day to walk around and enjoy the surroundings as did many others.
    Toronto Islands are a chain of small islands consisting of: Mugg's Island, Forestry Island, Olympic Island, Snake Island, Algonquin Island, Ward's Island and the biggest one, Centre Island.

    Things you should know......
    Restaurants
    Island Paradise
    Iroquois Restaurant

    Heritage Features
    Gibraltar Point Lighthouse
    Island Church

    Things for Free
    Tram with guided tour about island history (in season)
    Tennis at Hanlan's Point
    Softball diamonds
    Wading Pools and supervised Beaches (July & August only)

    Wheelchairs and trolleys
    Wheelchairs are on loan at the First Aid station near the Centre Island dock


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    Phone: 1-416-392-8186
    Address: Toronto Islands
    Directions: Accessible by Ferry from Toronto Harbour
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    Hockey Hall of Fame: VISIT THE HOCKEY HALL OF FAME
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  • In 1993, the HOCKEY HALL OF FAME (HHOF) opened the doors of its current home on Yonge Street, in the magnificently restored Bank of Montreal building. The HHOF quickly established a reputation as a world-class sports and entertainment facility and one of Toronto's prime tourist attractions.
    The highlight of any visit to HHOF is the MCI Great Hall. The core sanctuary holds portraits and biographical sketches of each honoured member of the Hockey Hall of fame, including such greats as Mike Bossy, Bobby Clarke, Paul Coffey, Alex Delvecchio, Ken Dryden, Phil and Tony Esposito, Grant Fuhr, Wayne Gretzky, Tim Horton, Gordie Howe, Bobby Hull, Guy Lafleur, Mario Lemieux, Ted Lindsay, Frank Mahovlich, Stan Mikita, Bobby Orr, Pocket Rocket Richard, Larry Robinson, Terry Sawchuk and so many more.
    General Admission: $13.00
    Youth 4 - 13: $9.00
    Seniors ( 65 + ) $9.00
    Children 3 and under free


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    Phone: 1-416-360-7765
    Address: 30 Yonge Street
    Directions: Corner of Yonge and Front Street -- downtown Toronto
    Website: info@hhof.com
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    Comments for LoriPori about Toronto
    ATXtraveler Tue Mar 18, 2008 18:31 UTC
     I have never had the opportunity to be in Toronto as a tourist, only on business. Thanks for sharing this page!
    kyoub Tue Oct 16, 2007 11:46 UTC
     It seems as thought Toronto was a great place for a VT meet. Side trips to Niagra Falls and Toronto Island a big plus.Nice photos.
    breughel Tue Sep 11, 2007 08:21 UTC
     Hello Lori. I would also like to have a lake in the back of my garden. No lakes over here only ponds. Have a nice week.
    Stephen-KarenConn Fri Jul 27, 2007 16:08 UTC
     Excellent 5-star tips on one of my favorite cities - although I've only been there once. The glass floor at the CN Tower was scary since I'm afraid of heights. Next time in Toronto I hope to see the islands.
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