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Six Mouthwatering Delicacies You Must Try In Toronto!

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Toronto is a food lover’s paradise and when you are here please have a good amount of time at hand to try out the various delicacies served across the city restaurants. No wonder Toronto has today turned out to become one of the most sought after foodie destination and people from across the planet come flocking here to not only enjoy the various attractions in the city but also to try the awesome food.

Whether you are visiting the city for a leisurely holiday or on a business trip, we have created a list of must-eats in the city so that you can enjoy the best without wasting any time.

Peameal Sandwich At Carousel Bakery

There cannot be a better way to start your day than a Peameal bacon sandwich and coffee from the Carousel Bakery. Please do not be confused by the simple exterior of the sandwich because it might look ordinary on the outside, but inside, you are treated with griddled peameal that heighten the smoky taste of the bacon.

Khao Soi From The Khao San Road

When you are in the entertainment district of the city, there’s plenty to do and see around. However when it’s time to grab a bit to satiate those untimely hunger pangs, try out the khao soi, which secures its places as one of the must-try eats in the city. Just sit back and enjoy your bowl of heavenly noodle topped with delicious gravy – tofu or chicken.

Gran Fritto Misto From Little Italy

The Little Italy has become one of the most popular haunts for tourists in the city. No wonder it is one of the top attractions in the city and among the various things worth exploring about this place, the khao soi is a must try! This dish is best when shared because it actually comprises a serving of various fried snack items that are super delicious. The pile of snacks includes anything and everything from roasted seafood to cauliflower, rapini, seasonal veggies, arancini, zucchini, and more.

Signature Singaporean Salad At Susur Lee

If you thought that salad can only be bland then here’s an amazing surprise for you. This gorgeous to see Singaporean salad that you can find at Susur Lee’s contain 19 mouthwatering ingredients. It not only looks tempting but is also a treat for your tastebuds. You must eat this to believe, a must-try for all vegetarians visiting the city.

Smoked Sandwich At Caplansky’s Delicatessen

When you want a quick fix for your meat cravings then try out the smoked meat sandwich at Caplansky’s Delicatessen. This is a new restaurant that has turned out to be really popular for its mouthwatering delicacies. The food served here is just too good and once you enjoy the taste of the meat sandwich you would want to come back again and again.

Belgian Fries At Moo Frites

When you are hungry no matter what time of the day, all you need is a box of delicious Belgian fries to munch on. The fries served at Moo Frites are to die for. They are thick cut and fried crisp golden crisp with a fluffy inside. You can also get them fried in beef fat for that extra flavor and there are 18 different sauces and dips to enjoy the fries with.

Tips To Enjoy Never Before Summer Vacation In Toronto

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View Of CN Tower With Beaches

If people want to enjoy their vacation in Toronto, they have plenty of choices to see and do in this vibrant and exciting city. Toronto is Canada’s largest city. Enjoy the trip with the tips here.

Places To Visit In Toronto

HighPark

This huge public park is a haven of peace and tranquillity for people to get away from the crowded city. People will find playgrounds, picnic areas, sports facilities, hiking trails and a zoo to see all kinds of animals. The most attractive spot is “maple leaf circle” at Hillside Gardens, which they should not miss.

Toronto Islands

People can reach there by ferry within fifteen minutes from downtown Toronto. It is a refreshing place to visit with a beautiful Lake Ontario on one side and a view of the city skyline on the other. It is an ideal location for a hot summer day with beautiful gardens, boat rides, bike rides, and sandy beaches.

CN Tower

It was the World’s tallest building until 2007. The glass elevators will take them up at 20ft per second speed while they enjoy a breathtaking city view. It takes lots of persuasion, especially if they are afraid of heights to walk with the glass floor at the height of 1,122 ft.But know that it was designed to bear14 hippos weight. If they feel brave enough, they can try Edge walk involving going around the tower with safety belts.

Kensington Market

It was announced as a historic National site in 2006. This multi-ethnic center is a feast to the eyes. With bustling streets, shops selling a column of food items and vintage clothes from throughout the world, the environment looks welcoming.

Niagara Falls

This natural wonder is just 81 miles from Toronto, which they can visit in a day. The breath-taking beauty of the falls is worth the visit to the town. Never miss mesmerizing Maid of the Mist boat ride.

Sassafras

It is in the Victorian house in the centre of Yorkville. It offers French-inspired cuisine served with calmness and sophistication.

Shopping

The Eaton Centre, which is one of the premier shopping destination with international retailers, glass gallery with restaurants, people will enjoy the experience which will be pleasant.

Canada’s Wonder Land

It is a premier amusement park with 200 attractions, 15 roller coasters, and 65 rides, they and their family can spend the day happily.

Hockey Game

If they get a chance they should try Hockey game as they will feel the passion of the Canadians playing their favorite game. It’s exciting and enjoy it along with the fans.

Ontario Royal Museum

It is one among the largest museums of culture and natural history in North America. It displays dinosaurs, star of wonders, spirit house. It is worth their visit to view the high prisms of Crystal bursting out of the 100-year-old building.

Worth The Visit

Children and Family will love the visit to Toronto. It is worth the visit and will be memorable for entire life.

EXPERIENCE THE BEST OF TRAVEL AND LEISURE IN TORONTO LIKE A CELEBRITY

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Toronto is at times referred to a Hollywood North and with good reason. It is a part of Canada that has some unique spots that can make you feel like you are a movie celebrity. It is a city that is an embodiment of some of the prominent places in America such as New York, Boston, and Chicago.

Being a city that has four seasons in which to film, it probably the reason that it plays host to the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF), and even held every September that gets high press coverage and celebrities and businessmen alike.If you are thinking of visiting Toronto, this time round try and do it like an A-lister by walking the walk of the movie makers. Just keep in mind that this is not a thing that Torontonians do; they are never wowed easily when in the presence of a film celebrity.

THE TIFF HUB

Visit around the time when the city hosts the TIFF Bell Light Box that is a mix of panel discussions, interviews, premieres, and screenings held in a state of the art space. Within the same area, a lavish O&B Canteen and an upscale bar and dining section called Luma. The two restaurants are pack with customers ranging from actors, directors, onlookers, and industry type getting a something to bite. The Montecito is close by and it also takes a good number of VIP bookings. It is a favorite joint owned by Ivan Reitman and run by Chef Jonathan Waxman. Montecito serves a California-style cuisine made from fresh market products. Some of the movie celebrities are known to have dined there include Denzel Washington, Robert Pattinson, and Jennifer Garner among others.

Another famous restaurant just round the corner is Momofuku Toronto. It is a sleek joint owned by David Chang that has independent eateries. Momofuku has served its fair share of A-listers including Felicity Jones and Liam Neeson. The Ritz-Carlton is yet another spot frequented by celebs and it is reported that Olivia Wilde, Alexander Skarsgard, and Ryan Gosling had hung their hats there.

YORKVILLE

If you seek to shop like an A-lister, then Yorkville is the place to head. It is an upscale neighborhood popular to many Hollywood royalties. It is the perfect place to go do a bit of high-end shopping and a chance to bump into movie celebs as you stroll along Bloor Street. It is home to Chef Daniel Boulud’s Four Season Hotel’s dbar that has hosted many celebrities such as Bruce Springsteen and Woody Harrelson. It is a one of a kind space that has an enormous dining patio and 20ft windows that stretch from the floor to the ceiling.

The One Restaurant located at Hazelton Hotel is a popular eatery for many celebs including Jennifer Aniston and Bono, and some celebs also option to stay at the hotel when in Toronto. The Parisian Style Bistro La Societé is yet another glamorous place that has seen the likes of Michael Kors, and Amy Adams possibly come to enjoy a French bubbly and the duck confit.

DOWNTOWN CORE

Eateries in other parts of the city are often a choice for those celebs that do not like the limelight and prefer staying under the radar. One such spot is Buca on King and Portland that has seen celebs such as Penelope Cruz and Jason Priestly. The Vibe is yet another joint located in at Soho House; a members-only restaurant frequented by the likes of Colin Firth and Jenner Lawrence.

THE MOST AMAZING TOURIST SPOTS IN THE CITY OF TORONTO

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Parents With Children Visiting Toronto Zoo, Largest Zoo In Canada

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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.

TORONTO – A CITY WITH GLOBAL APPEAL

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Toronto skyline

BURSTING WITH ACTIVITIES

Canada’s largest city is full of things to do. The Toronto Zoo is a great place to start. The zoo is a dynamic place open year round to visitors. Currently, there are some adorable zoo babies that are gaining great popularity at the zoo. The rare white lion cubs are only on exhibit for a few hours on the weekends, so if you get the chance, plan your trip to be able to spot these exotic babies. You’ll also be captivated by the polar bear cub, and the amazing polar bear exhibit that includes an area where you can watch these majestic creatures underwater! Keep your ears open for news of when the twin Giant Panda cubs begin to welcome visitors; they are an exciting addition to this zoo.

Enjoy a view from the clouds at the CN Tower. Almost every movie filmed in the city has included this elegant tower in its view. Take the elevator up to the viewing platform, and stay for a memorable meal at the peak of the city. You can spend hours at the Royal Ontario Museum, or connect with the country’s love of ice hockey at the Hockey Hall of Fame. Come in March and indulge your inner fashionista at Toronto Fashion Week – one of the largest in North America. If you’re visiting in September be sure to take in a film or two at the Toronto International Film Festival. You might even spot a few of your favorite celebrities around the city.

Toronto sits on the shores of Lake Ontario, so you can visit a variety of beaches, or take a ferry to one of the islands nearby for the day. Toronto Island Park is a favorite getaway for the locals. Enjoy the scenic ferry ride across, and then spend a few hours enjoying bike rides, walking, beaches, birdwatching, gardens, and maybe even a picnic.

EAT AROUND THE WORLD WITHOUT LEAVING THE CITY

Toronto has welcomed residents hailing from over 100 countries around the world. As a result, you can enjoy almost every ethnic dish possible while visiting. For a casual start, take a stroll around St. Lawrence Market. It is in an older area of Toronto, and you can enjoy the sights while trying all the different kinds of food in the market. Whether you want to try a few bites of everything, or sit down for a meal, this market is a great choice.

If you want traditional ethnic food, you will want to make your way to restaurants in Chinatown, Greektown, Little Italy, Koreatown, Portugal Village, Little India, Little Poland, and Little Malta. After these neighborhood visits and dining experiences, you can say you’ve traveled the world while staying in one Canadian city! Or, feel free to challenge your palate to Jamaican-Italian food at Rasta Pasta, or French-Carribean food down Augusta Avenue. Be sure to check out Toronto’s multicultural calendar. If you’re in town during one of the numerous multicultural celebrations, you can take part, and enjoy both the food and culture of countries from around the world.

RIPLEY’S AQUARIUM OF CANADA IS NOW A PART OF THE TORONTO CITYPASS PROGRAM

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RIPLEY’S AQUARIUM IN TORONTO CANADA

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Ripley’s Aquarium of Canada, will as from the 1st of March 2016, be a part of the Toronto City Pass program. The Aquarium is located next to Toronto’s iconic building the CN Tower. The Toronto City Pass program is the best way to see and enjoy Toronto’s top attractions at discounted prices.

Travelers use the City Pass ticket booklets to the access to top attractions in various choice destinations at discounted prices that are half the total admission costs. The Toronto City Pass booklets will, in 2016, include and prepaid admission to The Royal Ontario Museum, The CN Tower, The Ripley’s Aquarium of Canada, Casa Loma, and travelers have an additional choice between the Ontario Science Center and last but not least Toronto Zoo.

The Ripley’s Aquarium of Canada opened its doors to visitors in 2013. It is an interactive attraction sitting on a 12.541 square meters and is the center of aquatic showcase that offers underwater adventure. It is the largest indoor aquarium in Canada and home to 16,000 marine animals.

The aquarium has the largest collection of sharks in North America as well as bamboo shark touch pools, stingray pools, and live dive shows. Guests get to experience underwater life as they move in the Dangerous Lagoon, glass tunnel that wades its way through planet jellies (where five jelly species are highlight by backlit color changing displays). The guests move along the sidewalk as they view moray eels, different fish species, green sea turtles, and swimming sharks.

The Toronto City Pass program will have a discounted offer as from the 1st of March where travelers will have 43% of the total admission costs attached to the attractions on each 2016 Toronto City Pass ticket booklet. The prices as of 1st of March will be $72 CAD for adults (which was previously $216 CAD). Children aged 4 to 12 years will pay $46 CAD (which was previously $86 CAD). The Toronto City Pass ticket booklets are available at all the participating attractions and can be bought online, each booklet being valid for nine days starting on the first day of its use.

City Pass ticket booklets and admission cards have, for the over 19years, been the premier products that offer travelers the chance to visit top attractions in different destinations while being big on savings. The booklets and admission cards, which have a customer recommendation rating that currently stands at 97%, are available for Dallas, Seattle, Boston, Philadelphia, Ney York City, Southern California, Atlanta, Toronto, Chicago, San Francisco, Tampa Bay, and Houston.

With the Toronto City Pass booklets have entry instructions for each attraction that will see travelers skip many of the ticket lines. Travelers can visit the different attractions in a destination in any order they wish. However, the booklets validity will only last for nine days starting on the first day it of its use. Each ticket to an attraction is considered invalid after it is torn out from the booklet.

Toronto – The New York City of Canada

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Toronto, the capital of Ontario, Canada is often compared with New York due to the similar city feel and is located on the northwestern shore of Lake Ontario. Toronto is the fourth largest city in North America and recently gained popularity amongst immigrants and tourists.

Toronto offers its visitors with a wide range of things to do and places to see from the Niagara Falls to witnessing the city’s popular music and dance shows. Some of them are briefed below:

  • Niagara Falls
    Niagara Falls, one of the World’s wonders is located at a 90 minute drive from the city. Witnessing 750,000 gallons of water a second of the Falls being hurtled down from the curved cliffs from the Table Rock site or standing barely a meter from the edge of Horseshoe Falls is a memorable sight. One can also take a helicopter ride and soar over the falls. The Niagara Falls are also located at the Canadian- United States border, the World’s longest international border.
  • CN Tower
    This 1815 foot tower is the World’s tallest tower from where one can view the city or walk on air on the Glass Floor and outdoor Sky Terrace.
  •  Hockey
    Canada’s national sport, Hockey and team, Toronto Maple Leafs can be viewed showcasing their talents in various outdoor ice rinks over the city including the popular, Nathan Philips Square.
  • Haunted Walk
    One can test their sense of fear with the Haunted Walk which offers spooky tales and gory facts from the earlier days.
  • Shopping
    Toronto has various popular shopping destinations such as the Toronto Eaton Centre which is jammed with shops, from high street brands to local designers, St. Lawrence Market offers fresh produce, books and antiques.Toronto also holds the One of a Kind Show, the largest consumer craft show in North America twice a year where domestic and handmade items a resold.
  • Eateries
    Toronto offers food from all over the world with various eateries available at Chinatown, Little India, Little Italy and many others such as the Hungary Thai for fusion cuisine. Toronto also holds Taste of the Danforth celebrations for commiserating Greek history with Greek ford every summer. Canadian favourite, poutine is also a dish to look forward to.
  • Be a Lumberjack
     One can learn howto throw an axe with the Backyard Axe Throwing League. Archery tag games are available at the ArcheryDistrict along with foam arrows, paintball, archery and dodge ball.
  • Dancing
    The Entertainment District draws over 30000 clubbers every Saturday night and is termed as one of the most concentrated party scenes in the world. The Hoxton and Uniun are two of the popular clubs.
  • Casa Loma Castle
     Casa Loma designed by prominent architect EJ Lennox for Sir Henry Pellat in 1914 is Toronto’s castle which has eloquent marble floors in the stables and lavish rooms.

Besides the above, Toronto also houses the famous Spadina Historic House and Gardens, financier James Austin’s lavish mansion, the Canadian Opera Company, Canada’s premiere ballet company, the National Ballet of Canada and Toronto’s popular theatre scenes which have termed the city ‘North Broadway’.

Toronto International Film Festival

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Toronto International Film Festival.

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The Toronto International Film Festival is touted to be one of the biggest and brightest film festivals on the earth. A number of well-known celebrities, actors, actresses, directors, editors, etc, grace the event.  The festival plays host to several world premieres, parties, schmoozes, etc. A number celebs and star-struck people attend the event annually. Therefore, if you are a cinema buff, then this event is for you. The added bonus is that you get to experience the amazing city of Toronto.

Things to See and Do

The festival boasts of many things to see and do. First there is the Toronto International Film Festival Light Box which is an exhibition of exquisite memorabilia from the collection of Andy Warhol, a celebrated actor. You can also check out the Toronto City Pass, which offers users the facility to save 40% when they visit monuments like CN Tower, Royal Ontario Museum, Casa Loma, Ontario Science Center, etc. The Royal Ontario Museum is an exhibition of the objects excavated from the site of the volcanic eruption of Vesuvius. Pompeii, the Casa Loma is one of the top tourist attractions in Toronto. The Ontario Science Center is a tourist attraction for people of all ages. The CN Tower is a civil engineering marvel in Toronto.

Things to Eat and Drink

Toronto offers travellers a choice of different kinds of cuisines ranging from the vegetarian to the kosher variety. You will also see food trucks that vend meals on wheels. Toronto also hosts many beer joints along with fine dining. If you are a vegetarian, you need not fret for Toronto also has meatless eateries. Wine, cheese, and chocolate are considered three of life’s greatest pleasures and Toronto has them in abundance. Apart from all this, this city is also known for its restaurants with a scenic view.

Places to Stay

Toronto offers a traveler number of options to stay in the city. First, there are the budget hotels, then the bed and breakfast joints and finally the luxury hotels. There are special hotel packages for tourists visiting the place. Toronto has a number of staying options for all kinds of people depending on their budget. However, I would always recommend that you stay in a luxury hotel when you visit the place.

Events in the Festival

The festival boasts of theatre and movie shows of plays and movies, which have universal appeal. The event will also feature many exhibitions of artifacts and memorabilia from well-known celebrities. As if this is not enough, it will also have a collection of different cuisines, which will suit people of all colors and hues.

7 Reasons Why You Should Travel Alone

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Traveling makes you a better person and that is probably one of the major reasons why we love it so much. But, often we prefer traveling to new places with someone because, for obvious reasons, it is better, more fun, safer and what not. But, we often forget that there is nothing like traveling alone. Traveling alone is an incredibly unique experience that everyone should try out once in their life.  Here is a list of 7 reasons why you should pack your bags and leave to discover yourself and the world alone:

  • Change

Traveling changes you. While traveling, you will come across millions of things and these encounters are bound to create an impact on you. These life changing expanders have the power to makes you so much better. It helps you in changing without having an obligation to change. Your perspective towards things undergoes a change and you see the world differently when you have traveled alone.

  • Liberating

Traveling alone can be completely liberating, which can give you a different kind of rush. It also gives you the freedom to find yourself and that is the ultimate goal in life, isn’t it? It helps you realize that sometimes the only company you need is yourself. It gives you a great sense of fulfillment and independence.

  • Confidence

When you do things that you have no knowledge of, it is bound to boost your confidence. When you don’t have any help with you, you gather the confidence to do it alone because, well, what other options are there? Traveling builds your self-esteem and confidence in a way that they become an imperative part of your personality.

  • Stress Buster

We all need a vacation every once in a while. In this hustle-bustle of life, we get so stressed that we forget that there is always an escape. A lot of times we even cancel plans because the people we want to go with are busy. But just imagine that whenever you want to travel, you can just pick up your bags and leave. You wouldn’t have to wait for anybody else to be stressed to have a little vacation for yourself. That itself sounds very appealing.

  • Find Yourself

We get lost in living up to the expectations of people, fulfilling our responsibilities and get engrossed in our busy lives. We lose ourselves a little each day. Taking a vacation alone will not only help you find and discover yourself, it will also help you reinvent yourself. You can become who you want and improvise on it.

  • Experience

It gives you so much of life experience. When you travel alone and have no assistance, you end up doing things yourself that you otherwise would not have. It teaches you so many things. You also get to learn about many places, people and how to live with yourself.

  • Perception

When you see and meet new people, it changes your point of view in so many ways that you might not even notice. It makes your perception a lot better. It gives you an edge over the others.