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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.