Toronto, Ontario’s largest city and its capital, houses diverse tourist attractions from science centers and zoos to galleries and the famous CN Tower. The city can be easily traveled with a number of places within a walking distance from the city center. Enjoy the vibrancy of the city as you hop from one tourist spot to another. The major ones include:

ROGERS CENTER

This uniquely designed gigantic sports arena includes a sliding roof that can be opened when the weather is favorable. Rogers Center has the capacity to house thousands of spectators, who gather there to enjoy games like football and baseball as well as pop and rock concerts. Tourists can also have a glimpse of the entire facility through a guided tour.

TORONTO ZOO

This huge zoo, situated over the Red River, is home to several animals. The panda exhibit is one of the primary attractions. The zoo has innumerable sections, each representing a particular region on earth. You will find the North American section quite appealing with its impressive polarium, huge bison park and roomy grizzly bear enclosure. Other highlights of the zoo include the Great Barrier Reef and the African Savanna.

CN TOWER

This famous 553-meter landmark of Toronto cannot be missed by any chance. The structure is visible from almost all parts of Toronto. You can simply view the CN Tower from the ground level or visit an observation area for magnificent views of Lake Ontario and the city. The Sky Pod is the topmost area on the tower from where one can see the New York State and the Niagara Falls. Other attractions in this tower are the revolving 360 restaurant, the Outdoor Sky Terrace and the Glass Floor.

CITY HALL

The City Hall stands tall in the Nathan Philips Square, boasting of “The Archer”, Henry Moore’s bronze sculpture. Built in 1965, the hall has two high-rise arc-shaped blocks, one 27 storied and another 20 storied, along with a lower central building that has a flattened cupola at the top. A manmade pond lies is front, which is popularly used as a skating rink in winter.

ONTARIO SCIENCE CENTER

With a number of interesting exhibits that appeal to children, this family oriented center has a spot that overlooks the beautiful Don Valley. Visitors can have a brush with the latest developments in telecommunications, technology, space travel, physics, biology, optics and meteorology, all of which are wonderfully presented.

DISTILLERY DISTRICT

The Distillery District is actually a historic spot that has been revamped into a stylish shopping and entertainment district, which makes for an enjoyable visit during the daytime or in the evening. Here tourists will find a range of charming boutiques, restaurants, artists’ studios and galleries. The place also houses many performing arts schools and venues and hosts a number of entertainment shows. Apart from these, other significant places to visit are the St. Lawrence Market, the Casa Loma, the Ripley’s Aquarium of Canada, the Eaton Center, the High Park and the Entertainment District. On the whole, the city offers a full package of entertainment and sightseeing.

STAYING AS A TOURIST IN TORONTO

You can comfortably stay in Toronto as there are a number of hotels situated in posh locations. If you are looking for luxury hotels, Delta Toronto, The Ritz-Carlton, Sheraton and Hilton are the right ones for you. Mid-range hotels include the likes of Novotel, the Radisson Admiral and the Holiday Inn Express. Again, for budget hotels, you may choose from The Saint James Hotel, the Comfort Inn City Center or the Super 8.