Toronto Things to Do Tips by freddie18

The Toronto City Hall is within the Nathan Phillips Square in Downtown Toronto. The square is named after Nathan Phillips, the Mayor from 1955 to 1962.

This tourist attraction became popular to both tourists and Canadians. The locals congregate around the pool to relax and people watch in the summer time and enjoy the Peace Garden in the middle. It is also at this season of the year when free concerts, dance performances and art exhibition are being held. You will also enjoy winter season in Toronto. The pool is being used and transformed as an outdoor skating rink. Please be aware that there are skates for rent in a small building at the square.

In one of the photos I posted here, you will see the arches over the pond or ice rink. This is called the Freedom Arches that was built in the Year 1989. There are still a lot to see at the Square to make your stay in Toronto a memorable one. Other tourist attractions can be reached on foot if you enjoy walking.

Come visit Toronto and I will show you around the downtown core including the most visited Nathan Phillips Square and The New Toronto City Hall.

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Address: Downtown Toronto
Directions: Queen Street at Bay Street, Nathan Phillips Square, Toronto Canada

Come visit St. Lawrence Market and be a part of the history of the St. Lawrence Neighbourhood. It is very accessible to public transport in Toronto that made it easy to locate. It is situated between King Street East and the Esplanade and west of Jarvis Street. The market caters for all consumable food items. The last time I went to the market was when I had lunch few weeks ago. There is a big space to have your lunch or dinner with wide array of menu selection. You can sit down and have Greek souvlaki, Korean food, Chinese and Arabic to name a few. You will definitely enjoy the place to eat and have food "to go" at reasonable prices. Fresh fruits and vegetables are always available for you. There is a lot more that you can find in this major market. I invite you to check information at www.stlawrencemarket.com

So, come on and enjoy your meal at the St. Lawrence Market in Toronto!

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Phone: 416 392 7120
Address: 92 Front Street East, Toronto Ontario M5E 1C4
Website: www.stlawrencemarket.com

An old structure in downtown Toronto located in the financial district east of Yonge Street. This building was built in the Year 1892 with its unique narrow wedge shape and red brick colour shades. Visit this architecture and enjoy the large patio and a pub within the building. Plan to come from Monday to Friday at 9AM. It will close to visitors at 5PM. It is advisable to visit also the other attractions like; Hockey Hall of Fame, Union Station, St. Lawrence Hall, St. Lawrence Market, and St. James Cathedral which is just a walking distance. Enjoy and......

Welcome to Flatiron Building - Toronto.

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Phone: 416 703-1100
Address: 49 Wellington Street East
Directions: Front & Wellington at Church

This theatre is situated in the heart of downtown Toronto and is called a double decker being fully restored and built one on top of the other. It was first opened in the year 1913. The seven-storey Winter Garden Theatre was constructed above the Elgin Theatre. They have two distinctively different ambiance. The downstairs Elgin is more formal with gold leaf and rich fabric and is larger with 1,500 seating capacity while the Winter Garden is more of a botanical fantasy and painted to look like a garden and has 1,000-seats. Both theatres cater for Broadway musicals, dramas, concerts, and opera performances. It is also hosting the Toronto International Film Festival.

You can have a guided tour on Thursdays at 5:00 P.M. and Saturdays at 11:00 A.M.
Special tours can also be arranged and booked thru the theatre at the following telephone:
416-314-2871 or 416 597-0956

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Phone: 416-314-2901
Address: 189 Yonge Street, Toronto Ontario Canada M5B 1M4
Directions: Between Queen and Dundas Subway stations. Opposite the Eaton Centre

I would like to invite you to visit ROM or the Royal Ontario Museum in Toronto. Although there are a lot of improvement going on in the museum especially the project on the Michael Lee-Chin Crystal which is due to open in Year 2007, the museum is in its normal operation. It houses a wide collection of world culture and natural history in Canada.

The museum is close to other amenities: restaurants, theatres, bars & clubs, and accommodations and accessible to public transportation.
Admission Prices are as follows (Effective October 28, 2006)*
Adults: C$18
Students with ID & Seniors: C$15
Children: C$10
Children Under 4: FREE

HOURS OF OPERATION:
Daily: 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Friday: 10:00 a.m. - 9:30 p.m.

IMPORTANT TIP:
ADMISSION is FREE to all ROM's permanent galleries ONE HOUR before closing from Saturday to Thursday night. So, come and enjoy!

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Phone: (416) 586-5549
Address: 100 Queen's Park, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Directions: By TTC: Museum Subway Station. By Car: Drive on Bloor until you reach Avenue Road/Queen's Park. The Museum is on the southwest corner of Bloor Street and Queen's Park.
Website: http://www.rom.on.ca/

Today is September 2, 2006. Just had a day of entertainment and amusement at the Paramount Canada's Wonderland. It's been raining all day, but it's a lot of fun. I just thought this land of wonder is just for the kids and the young. It is not! While I did see that majority who enjoyed the rides are the 'young ones', there are also 'young once' who likes just sitting, watching nice people around, or just having fun at the Kingswood Theatre. Yes, it is Filipino Day at the Wonderland. We enjoyed their incredible show. It was a show of shows with all those Philippine theme. It does not happen everyday anyways.

The Paramount Canada's Wonderland is North America's greatest variety of roller coasters, and Splash Works. There is no doubt about that. It has too many attractions, maybe more than 200 hundred and approximately 50 to 60 rides. I am not going to go into detail on what attractions and rides you are going to enjoy, but all I can say is that if you visit Canada, you don't have to miss such a beautiful real wonder. It's more Fun for You and your family.

You will be happy to know that it is accessible to public transporation:
*'Go' buses run regularly from Yorkdale and York Mills subway stations throughout the day and evening through closing.
*York Region Transit (YRT) buses# 165a, 4, 20, and the Wonderbus (this is an express route, that operates weekends and holidays throughout the summer months).

For complete information on what else you should know about Paramount Canada's Wonderland, please feel free to check the website I provided below. You will see more pictures of the theme park on their website.

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Phone: 905 832 8131 & 905 832 7400
Address: 9580 Jane Street, Vaughan, Ontario L6A 1s6
Directions: North of Toronto off Highway 400. Ten minutes north of Highway 401. Exit Rutherford Road, if heading north or south on Highway 400.
Website: http://www2.paramountparks.com/canadaswonderland/#actions

Experience a unique wildlife at the Toronto Zoo. It is considered as one of the largest zoos in the world having an approximately 5,000 animals being housed and taken cared of. This will definitely be a wonderful experience for your kids. It is huge at 287 hectares and over 10 kilometers of walking trails.

Come and visit the Zoo. This is a 'must see' place in Toronto, a one event you should never miss. Please note that it is accessible by car and public TTC Bus Transit. For a complete and detailed information on what is happening and what we are offering that will inspire you, please refer to the website I have provided below.

Enjoy!

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Address: Meadovale Road, Scarborough, Ontario
Directions: Main Entrance on Meadowvale Road, Scarborough, north of Highway 401. Exit 389 Eastbound and Westbound. There is a TTC bus servicing the Toronto Zoo.
Website: http://www.torontozoo.com/

ACC, as it is popularly known, can easily be reached by getting off at the Union Station. It is the home of the Toronto Maple Leafs and the Toronto Raptors. The arena hosted the 2000 NHL All-Star Game and the World Cup of Hockey in 2004.

Air Canada Centre is not only for sports fan. There are also concerts of the most famous stars of all time like Paul McCartney, Rolling Stones, Aerosmith, and Bon Jovi to name a few. The latest concert schedule will be on October 17, 2006 featuring the one and only Barbra Streisand. There are also theatre concerts, Broadway and family shows and other events that are regularly performed in this venue.

ACC has a first class amenities that made it a sought after destination. Pay ACC a visit. I can assure you, it will be one of your amazing experiences.

Have fun!

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Phone: 416 815 5500
Directions: South of Union Station
Website: http://www.theaircanadacentre.com/
Other Contact: Fax: 416 359 9332

University Avenue is known to be the most prestigious thoroughfare in Toronto.

One of the pictures I posted here was taken along this avenue with partial view of the CN Tower, Canada Life Building, and Queens Park. The street is home to many corporate offices and provincial government buildings. You will be glad to know that the Canadian Opera Company, which is the largest opera company in Canada and the National Ballet of Canada, which is the largest ballet troupe, are now housed at the Four Seasons Centre situated in the University Avenue.

It is interesting to note that this avenue has a long list of big hospitals like Toronto General Hospital, Mount Sinai Hospital, Princess Margaret Hospital and the hospital exclusively for children, Hospital for Sick Children.

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Address: University Avenue, Toronto
Directions: Get off the subway train at St. Patrick Subway

Experience the longest street in the world for FREE. Downtown Yonge is a tourist spot and the place to find some of the best shopping and entertainment facilities. If you are into shopping, bar hopping and simply want to stroll the most popular street, then Yonge Street has something to offer. The FREE walking tours is concentrated in the Downtown Yonge only. For more information and further details, please call telephone and log on to their website provided below.

PLEASE NOTE: Yonge Street is approximately 1, 896 kilometres long. It starts at Lake Ontario in Toronto Ontario and ends at Rainy River in Ontario.

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Phone: 416 597 0255 Ext 4
Address: Yonge-Dundas Square
Directions: Take subway train and get-off at Dundas subway station. Exit at Dundas St headed to Dundas Square.
Website: http://www.downtownyonge.com/index.asp?navid=2&fid1=2