"Toronto!" Toronto by rsilva

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Finally Canada

For some reason, Canada was one of the countries I was most looking forward to visiting (New Zealand being the other).
When I finally had the chance to go for work, I was thrilled. I took an extra 10 days off to travel around and my girlfriend joined me.
The first stop was Toronto where we stayed for a few days.

I really enjoyed my stay in "TO" and would definetly like to go back. Maybe I'll try summer next time as winter can be quite harsh.

We arrived at the end of November and we stayed in a conveniently located hotel close to Dundas square. This allowed us to move around quite easily in the center.

Having the Eaton Centre very close allowed us to have some delicious fresh Cinnamon Buns every morning, to the point of becoming regulars at the place.

One of the most striking features of the city is the multicultural origin of its inhabitants.
I always liked that , there is nothing more interesting than meeting people from different backgrounds. Although we did not do much socializing, just the fact of having people speaking all kinds of languages is great fun.

Chinatown is obviously a good example. You feel you are in a completely different country and apart from the occasional tourist, most people speak languages that I can't understand. THAT is being on holidays is all about.

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  • Last visit to Toronto: Dec 2003
  • Intro Updated Dec 16, 2004
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  • Jun 8, 2009 at 9:44 AM

    Visited restaurant on June the 6,09 Very,disappointed.Food quality is very low and overpriced.Soup-tasteless.Steak was undercooked than after complain overcooked.Surf&Turf-lobster was not fresh,frozen before cooking.House Salad-was old and not fresh.

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    Nov 3, 2007 at 8:42 PM

    Canadais one of the countries I mostly want to visit!;) I LOVED YOUR TORONTO'S PICTURES!

  • oceania26's Profile Photo
    Jan 12, 2007 at 9:15 AM

    I'm glad you enjoyed your time in Toronto...it is pretty awesome here!

  • Carmanah's Profile Photo
    Nov 21, 2006 at 5:27 PM

    You make Toronto look a lot more interesting and enticing than most others ;) Seriously, good work!

  • Nov 20, 2006 at 4:49 AM

    oooooooh YES!Canada will be my next stop:)thank you for great tips - will be helpful!greets

  • freddie18's Profile Photo
    Aug 12, 2006 at 9:24 AM

    Hi Ricardo. I read your Toronto page and all your tips. It is nice to know that you have a good impression of Toronto. When was the last time you were here? Regards from Freddie

  • gilabrand's Profile Photo
    Jul 4, 2006 at 7:29 AM

    I was on Yonge Street last week, but never got to Pickle Barrel.

  • Fergie01's Profile Photo
    Jun 4, 2006 at 10:33 AM

    Glad U like Toronto, even more so the Cinny bun are delicious aren't they! The CN Tower is celebrating 30 years this year. cheers from Port Hope Ontario.

  • canadiantravelgirl's Profile Photo
    Apr 10, 2005 at 1:59 AM

    Interesting views on Toronto!!

  • portgrl's Profile Photo
    Mar 21, 2005 at 12:10 PM

    Mamma Mia...já que não fui ver quando estava lá, vou ver aqui, em Abril...

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