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Incredibly Exciting And Memorable Things To Do In Toronto

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Toronto is one of the liveliest cities in Canada. The best part is that the city has a perfect balance of fast pace city life and tranquil and serene countryside environment, which makes it one of the most frequently visited cities of the world. Not only this, the occurrence of various annual events further enchants and attracts the visitors to this beautiful place. Here is a list of some of the incredibly exciting things that one could do in Toronto.

Visit The Mesmerizing Niagara Falls

The view of the water dashing down through the curled cliffs can be etched in the memory of the visitors for the whole of their life. One could experience such a beauty by visiting the place in helicopter as well, and revel in the natural beauty of the nature, just at the world’s largest international border between Canada and USA.

CN Tower

The journey to Toronto can never be complete without the visit to the towering CN Tower standing at 553.33 metres. The views of the city from the EdgeWalk on CN Tower are enthralling and exciting. Moreover, the pattern of the LED lights illuminating the exterior of the tower from late evening till 2 in the morning is a treat to watch.

Royal Ontario Museum

With a vast collection of historical and cultural artefacts this place is always a stunner for the art lovers as they are always bewildered, yet happy, to witness such an astonishing place. They come to know about the rich cultural history of Canada, and the rest of the world. The artefacts provide the first-hand experience to the visitors. It is one of the largest and most frequently visited museums in the world.

Try Different Cuisines

The best part about Toronto is that it is multi-cultural. Virtually, people from all the nations of the world have come and settled here because of the true affinity of the place. This has benefitted the place as the locals and the tourists get a chance to taste the different exotic cuisines of the world at a single place. There are a number of well-maintained restaurants that offer rich delicacies to the visitors. Some of the places where the tourists could go and enjoy the food include, Little India, Chinatown, Little Italy, etc. Apart from this, there is a famous restaurant called ‘Taste of the Danforth’ that provides truly original Greek food.

Elgin And Winter Garden Theatre

Canada is a land of art lovers, and Toronto takes the lead in providing the visitors with the best theatrical performances. Moreover, the stacked theatres, namely the Elgin and Winter Garden Theatre that were designed by the talented artist called Thomas W. Lamb, show the silent movies along with the vaudeville acts to the public.

Visit Various Clubs

If you are a great dancer and like to live your life to the fullest, then you would certainly want to visit various night clubs in Toronto where, on an average, around 30,000 people could be seen having the best time of their life on every Saturday night.

Music Places

Apart from this, one could also visit some music places in order to reinvigorate themselves. One of such soothing places is the Canadian Opera Company, which could really cast a spell on the people.

Where To Find The Best Dining Experience When In Toronto

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Toronto’s restaurant scene can be as alluring and surprising as its many sights and sounds. The city has many top eateries with some have a world class status, and this is why it is impossible to miss an exceptional dining experience when in Toronto. Here are some of the restaurants that standout in Toronto’s culinary scene.

Alo

Alo is a fine-dining restaurant with a four-star rating, which speaks of the exemplary services and exquisite dishes Alo has to offer. If you find it included in the menu, consider ordering a dish made with foie gras, bouncy, coxcomb, and veal trotter. While the restaurant’s settings and its deluxe food may make you think that it is a bit pricey, the changing menu makes it possible for a guest to enjoy select dishes for as little as $89.

Yunaghi

Yunaghi offers a mix of Japanese and Western cuisine. The dishes never lack a visual flair that speaks of the level of art in Chef Tetsuya Shimizu culinary skills. It is a four-star restaurant. It is its combination of a laid back setting and modern elements that distinguish Yunaghi from other customary kaiseki eateries. For only $77, a customer can enjoy a seven-course meal, which is fairly reasonable given the quality of the food and its preparation. Sticky rice topped with leek emulsion, pickled ginger and marinated honey mushrooms is its signature item for its rice course.

Eulalie’s Corner Store

The name may give a varied impression of what to expect, but everything about Eulalie’s Corner Store is true when it comes to classy dining. While it may offer sandwiches, waffles, and other snacks, this restaurant is considered the place to be for some authentic Indian cuisine. It has something nearly every taste and preference thus even vegetarians can find a tasty dish such as the mushroom dip. All in all, Eulalie’s Corner Store is a nice place to take the family for dinner.

Dandylion

Dandylion was, during its first several months, a restaurant where chefs go to dine. Why? The restaurant was opened by Master Chef Jason Carter, and it was opened after his long career in the Kitchen. Thus, those who came were coming with the intention to pay respects to the chef and savory is culinary creations. The dishes are the huge reason for the restaurants fame because Carter’s creations consist of only nine dishes, done in variations and are a blend of European cuisine.

Boralia

Boralia is located on Ossington Avenue and it a trending joint that brings out the best of old-school cooking, giving it a modern twist. The owners, Chef Morris, and Evelyn Wu Morris come from British Columbia and saw Toronto was the perfect place to set up a restaurant to bring back the rich diversity of forgotten Canadian cuisine. The menu rarely strays from the Canadian cuisine paying keen attention to the past recipes. The dishes include smoked mussels adapted from something Samuel de Champlain whipped up for his crew when they were homesick way back in 1605.

Toronto During Spring: Places To Visit This Spring

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Canada is said to have three seasons because spring is not considered to come around partly because it comes during the “still winter” months. Be it as it may, the sun does shine during spring, and several places shine, which are worth a visit when in Toronto during spring.

Toronto Flower Market

Springs come with a bounty of color as nature blooms. Flowers are often taken a sign that indicates the onset of spring. When the need to pluck a few flowers comes knocking, then it is time to head to the Toronto Flower Market. Amaryllis, tulips, anemone, and forage accents are just some of flowers that are on sale in the market.

High Park

For around a week or so during late April and early may, the Sakura Cherry flowers in High Park blossom carpeting the area with a colorful display. The action happens in the cascading Hillside Gardens on the northwest quadrant of the park, along the West Road close to the baseball diamonds, and near the duck pond on the north of the park.

Toronto Zoo

While plants bloom to usher in the start of new life, animals also usher in new lives. Newborn critters make spring the cutest of all seasons, and the Toronto Zoo is the place to see these cute exotic baby animals. From panda cubs to white lion cubs, a rhino calf and bear cub, Canada’s largest animal reserve will be beaming with new life.

Riverdale Farm

The Riverdale Farm may not be as fun as having the chance to pet a baby panda, but having the hands-on experience of handling calves, piglets, foals, chicks, and other baby farm animals is still an unforgettable experience.  Visitors can also learn how operations are the farm gets ready for the Doors Open Toronto Festival.

Sunnyside Bike Park

The name says it all. Sunnyside Bike Park is where the GTA cyclists go during sunny spring to catch some air was they put their feet to the pedal. For the wild cyclists, the pavilion close by has bermed corners, expansive ramps, logs, and jumps that will push many a cyclist’s zeal to the limit.

Tommy Thompson Park

Every spring, thousands of zoo visitors line up a see cute baby pandas and also take part in free natural walks and excursions at the Tommy Thompson Park. Cottonwood forests, wildflower meadows, and coast marshes make the excursion more fun as visitors have an encounter with Mother Nature in a man-made peninsula.

Allan Gardens Conservatory

It can be hard to admire baby animals and butterflies flying from one flower to another when the sun isn’t shining and the floodgates decide to open. However, Toronto’s domed greenhouses offer the perfect opportunity to engage in some weather-proof butterfly watching and flower-gazing. Allan Garden starts to have its carpet of blossoming flowers in late April with crocuses, tulips, hyacinths, and daffodils competing for the spotlight. The Tropical House is a burst of color during the early humid days of summer.

Humber Bay Butterfly Habitat

The Humber Bay Butterfly Habitat is a 4-acre habitat located along the west-end lakeshore. This ecological restoration project encapsulates spring’s natural themes – renewal, awakening, and return – by showcasing dozens of migratory and native species of butterfly as they flutter through and above the habitat’s gardens and meadows that are full of flowers.  Visitors can also learn how to set up a backyard butterfly habitat in their homes.

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.

TORONTO – A CITY WITH GLOBAL APPEAL

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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.