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DESTINATIONS
TORONTO ★
With a population of 2,800,000, Toronto is the largest city in Canada. It is
also known as the “Queen City”. Dynamic, cosmopolitan, exciting and inter-
national, Toronto is made up of six formerly separate municipalities, each with
its own distinct history and identity. It is heralded as one of the most multi-
cultural cities in the world, with over 200 distinct ethnic origins represented
among its population.
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V IE W O F TO RO N TO FRO M CE N T R E IS L A N D
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V IE W O F TO RO N TO D U RIN G FA L L
WHAT TO DO
— the world’s highest revolving THE TORONTO ISLANDS ★★ IMAX movie theatre, has
THE SHORES OF restaurant, 360 Restaurant. The Toronto Islands, with their a curved screen that is six
LAKE ONTARIO Reservations are necessary. stately old trees, smooth lawns, stories-high. The cinema shows
Open daily from 9 a.m. to 10:30 marinas and sandy shores, 3D movies throughout the year.
CN TOWER ★★ p.m. offer splendid views ★★★ of 955, Lakeshore Blvd. West
This 553-metre high concrete 301, Front Street West downtown Toronto along some 6 416-314-9900
communications tower, built 416-868-6937 kilometres of shoreline. Centre www.ontarioplace.com
by Canadian National railway www.cntower.ca Island has an amusement park,
company in 1976, defines the a beach, and numerous cafés DOWNTOWN
Toronto skyline. The upper levels HARBOURFRONT CENTER ★ and restaurants. Explore the
are reached by one of six high- Toronto’s highest concentration more rustic charms of nearby TORONTO DOMINION
speed glass-fronted elevators. of cultural and recreational Algonquin Island and Ward Islands CENTER ★
Enjoy a breath-taking view as you offerings is found at the along kilometres of walking and The dark glass towers of the
race upwards at 22 kilometres per Harbourfront Centre. This biking trails. Toronto Dominion Center were
hour to a height of 345 metres, 4-hectare waterfront park offers the first major structures to
almost the height of the Empire a variety of events and activities ONTARIO PLACE ★ be built in Toronto’s financial
State Building! year round on its quays and in This ultimate family destination district, one of the largest
The LookOut deck offers its converted terminal buildings. features a waterpark, pedal business communities in North
breathtaking views ★★★ of the The Harbourfront Centre houses boats, bumper boats, flume America. Some 21,000 people
city and the surrounding area. On marinas, cafés, restaurants, rides, mini-golf, helicopter work in the complex, which
the level below, experience the craft and antique shops, studios, rides, a children’s village and also serves as headquarters
transparent Glass Floor, with a elegant residential complexes, numerous restaurants. The site and corporate offices for a
view 342 metres straight down! gardens and green spaces. stretches across three man- number of influential Canadian
Designed for you to have fun on 235, Queens Quay West, Toronto made islands, complete with businesses.
it, you can walk or crawl across it, www.harbourfrontcentre.com lagoons and marinas, along the 66, Wellington Street West
sit on it or even jump on it. Will Lake Ontario waterfront. www.tdcentre.com
you dare? Or enjoy the view from The Cinesphere, a 752-seat
★ Noteworthy ★★ Worth the detour ★★★ Must see
DESTINATIONS
WHERE TO EAT
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1 BLACK HOOF ($$-$$$)
At the Black Hoof, everything
is made: from the charcute-
rie to the cocktail garnishes.
The menu is all about meat,
prepared and served in different
and exciting ways (fish and
vegetarian options are some-
times available). The signature
dish is the long narrow wooden
platter of charcuterie. There
is much attention to detail in
the service; the atmosphere is
boisterous and casual. Open
Thursday-Monday from 6 p.m.
to midnight, closed on Tues-
day-Wednesday.
928, DUNDAS STREET WEST
416-551-8854
WWW.THEBLACKHOOF.COM
2 BURGER’S PRIEST ($)
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The Burger’s Priest is a temple
to the decadent hamburger,
CRUIS E O N L A K E O N TA RIO
prepared with fresh beef
ground daily and cooked on a
flat top griddle. The Burger’s
HOCKEY HALL OF FAME ★ CITY HALL ★
FESTIVALS Priest believes in purity, simpli-
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The Hockey Hall of Fame is Toronto City Hall was the symbol city and over a hundred years
the largest hockey museum of Toronto until the construction of grilling techniques. You have
in the world. In addition to of the iconic CN Tower, and Pride Toronto never seen hamburgers like this.
learning all about hockey remains one of Toronto’s best Dates : June 21 to 23, 2019 Don’t forget to ask for their
and exploring the world’s known landmarks. Built in 1965, its Toronto’s Pride Week is one of the secret menu (see their website)!
largest collection of hockey curved twin towers surrounding premier arts and cultural festivals Burger’s Priest also offers 7
memorabilia, you will have a white disk-like council chamber in Canada. It is not surprising that other locations in Toronto. c
the chance to take part in a are an ideal symbol of a modern the event is an unqualified success, July 7 to August 11, 2019ss
number of on-site activities. and dynamic city. year after year: attendance of over 463, QUEEN STREET WEST,
The original Stanley Cup, 100, Queen Street West, Toronto a million people, street festival, TORONTO / 647-748-8108
dating from 1886, is on live entertainment, street fair, WWW.THEBURGERSPRIEST.COM
display in the Great Hall, EATON CENTER costumes, Pride Parade, and much
housed within the historic The Toronto Eaton Centre is more... 3 360 THE RESTAURANT AT
former head office of the Canada’s ultimate shopping www.pridetoronto.com THE CN TOWER ($$$-$$$$)
Bank of Montreal. Open destination, with over 230 360 offers delicious mar-
in summer high season shops, restaurants and services. Toronto Caribbean Carnival ket-fresh Canadian cuisine at a
Monday-Saturday 9:30 a.m. It is the largest shopping centre Dates : July 7 to August 11, 2019 height of 350 metres! Enjoy a
to 6 p.m. and Sunday 10 in Toronto. Millions of tourists Canada’s largest city is home to glass of Canadian wine as you
a.m. to 6 p.m. In low season, from around the world visit the this exuberant celebration of admire a unique 360-degree pa-
Monday-Friday 10 a.m. to 5 Centre each year to admire its Caribbean music and culture, noramic view of the city. Open
p.m., Saturday 9:30 a.m. to 6 architecture and its metropolitan featuring steel bands, a King and for lunch and dinner; reserva-
p.m., and Sunday 10:30 a.m. atmosphere. Open Monday- Queen competition, concerts tion is recommended. Access to
to 5 p.m. Friday from 10 a.m. to 9:30 p.m., and musical boat cruises. The the LookOut and GlassFloor is
30, Yonge Street, Toronto Saturday from 9:30 a.m. to 9:30 festivities culminate with the free with the purchase of a prix
416-360-7765 p.m. and Sunday from 10 a.m. to spectacular carnival parade. The fixe! Open daily from 11 a.m. to
www.hhof.com 7 p.m. largest Caribbean festival in North 10:15 p.m.
220, Yonge Street, Toronto America. 301, FRONT STREET WEST
416-598-8560 www.carnival.to 416-362-5411
www.cfshops.com/toronto- WWW.CNTOWER.CA/EN-CA/RESTAURANT-360
eaton-centre.html
★ Noteworthy ★★ Worth the detour ★★★ Must see
4 MOMOFUKU NOODLE Tuesday-Saturday from 5 p.m. fish of the day, chicken pot Horne. The menu, from succu-
BAR / DAISHO AND SHOTO to 11 p.m. and Sunday-Monday pie, and soft corn tortillas with lent foie gras to grilled-to-per-
($$-$$$) from 5 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. Atlantic cod. The Gabardine fection meats to spectacular
When New York star chef David 190, UNIVERSITY AVENUE is committed to using local, seafood, is simply prepared and
Chang decided to transplant his 647-253-6225 sustainable, organic ingredients spot on. The tastes are nuanced,
famous noodle bar to Toron- WWW.NOODLEBAR-TORONTO. whenever possible. Open surprising and textured. And,
to, it was an instant success. MOMOFUKU.COM Monday-Friday from 8 a.m. to thanks to a presentation that is
Momofuko Toronto is a 6,600 10 p.m. Serving breakfast from gallery-worthy, always lovely to
square foot 3-storey restaurant 5 THE GABARDINE 8-10 a.m., lunch from 11:30-3 admire. The service is unpre-
complex featuring 3 restaurants ($$-$$$) p.m. and dinner from 5-10 p.m. tentious and professional. Open
(Momofuku on the ground Chef Graham Pratt and his Open some Saturdays. Monday-Friday for lunch from
floor, Daisho and Shoto on the crew cook up a storm of 372, BAY STREET 11:45 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. and for
third floor) and a cocktail bar. classic dishes inspired by good 647-352-3211 dinner from 5 p.m. to 10:30
Momofuku is a cafeteria-style old fashioned home cooking. WWW.THEGABARDINE.CA p.m.
restaurant with long communal The menu offers a range of 66, WELLINGTON STREET WEST,
tables. Must-try menu items appetizers such as warm olives, 6 CANOE ($$$$) TORONTO / 416-364-0054
include the chicken buns, chicken liver paté, beer and Located on the 54th floor of WWW.CANOERESTAURANT.COM
ginger scallion noodles, Hong cheese rarebit and devilled the TD Bank Tower in Toronto’s
Kong egg, rice cakes, mackerel, eggs, salads, five types of sand- financial district, Canoe offers
chicken wings and rice pudding. wiches and a selection of main spectacular views of the city
Open daily for lunch from 11:30 dishes including the famous and inventive regional Canadian
a.m. to 3 p.m. Open evenings macaroni and cheese, risotto, cuisine created by Chef John
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