Diana's Guidebook
Sightseeing
The Distillery was restored and developed into a pedestrian-only cultural “Victorian Industrial chic village”, opening in May 2003 as Toronto’s new centre for Art, Culture and Entertainment. Pigcat and I strolled along the brick lined promenades and European piazza-style squares in what the Globe and Mail calls “a picture postcard draw”. (Edible Feast). Highly suggest Cluney Restaurant and Balzacs Coffee.
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Distillery Historic District
55 Mill StThe Distillery was restored and developed into a pedestrian-only cultural “Victorian Industrial chic village”, opening in May 2003 as Toronto’s new centre for Art, Culture and Entertainment. Pigcat and I strolled along the brick lined promenades and European piazza-style squares in what the Globe and Mail calls “a picture postcard draw”. (Edible Feast). Highly suggest Cluney Restaurant and Balzacs Coffee.
At a height of 553.33 m (1,815 ft., 5 in), the CN Tower is Canada’s National Tower, an engineering Wonder, award-winning dining & entertainment destination, and Toronto’s “must-see” for over 4 decades. Rocket to the top in a thrilling 58 second ride aboard glass fronted elevators. Spectacular views overlooking up to 160km (100 miles) from 3 observation levels including, the LookOut Level with floor-to-ceiling panoramic Window Walls, the world famous Glass Floor including Outdoor SkyTerrace and SkyPod, the highest of them all. Experience the thrilling EdgeWalk, the World’s Highest Outdoor Walk on a Building. Enjoy award-winning Canadian cuisine and breathtaking revolving views at 360 Restaurant, the perfect place for entertaining or celebrating. Plus, visual displays and exhibits on the history of the CN Tower, KidZone play area and unique Canadian artisan and souvenir shopping in the Gift Shop. Don’t miss the architectural illumination of the Tower each night from dusk to dawn.
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CN Tower
290 Bremner BlvdAt a height of 553.33 m (1,815 ft., 5 in), the CN Tower is Canada’s National Tower, an engineering Wonder, award-winning dining & entertainment destination, and Toronto’s “must-see” for over 4 decades. Rocket to the top in a thrilling 58 second ride aboard glass fronted elevators. Spectacular views overlooking up to 160km (100 miles) from 3 observation levels including, the LookOut Level with floor-to-ceiling panoramic Window Walls, the world famous Glass Floor including Outdoor SkyTerrace and SkyPod, the highest of them all. Experience the thrilling EdgeWalk, the World’s Highest Outdoor Walk on a Building. Enjoy award-winning Canadian cuisine and breathtaking revolving views at 360 Restaurant, the perfect place for entertaining or celebrating. Plus, visual displays and exhibits on the history of the CN Tower, KidZone play area and unique Canadian artisan and souvenir shopping in the Gift Shop. Don’t miss the architectural illumination of the Tower each night from dusk to dawn.
Explore the Waters of the World at Ripley's Aquarium of Canada. Located in the heart of downtown Toronto at the base of the CN Tower, the aquarium is Toronto's must-see attraction for tourists and locals of all ages. Immerse yourself in a world of 20,000 aquatic animals and discover your own underwater adventure. The Aquarium features North America’s longest underwater viewing tunnel with more than 5.7 million litres of water and over 100 interactive opportunities. Get up close and personal with several touch exhibits featuring horseshoe crabs, sharks, scarlet cleaner shrimp, and stingrays as well as daily dive shows every 2 hours. This awe-inspiring attraction consists of nine carefully curated galleries showcasing a cross section of saltwater and freshwater environments from around the world – starting with species from Toronto’s backyard, the Great Lakes basin.
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Ripley's Aquarium of Canada
288 Bremner BlvdExplore the Waters of the World at Ripley's Aquarium of Canada. Located in the heart of downtown Toronto at the base of the CN Tower, the aquarium is Toronto's must-see attraction for tourists and locals of all ages. Immerse yourself in a world of 20,000 aquatic animals and discover your own underwater adventure. The Aquarium features North America’s longest underwater viewing tunnel with more than 5.7 million litres of water and over 100 interactive opportunities. Get up close and personal with several touch exhibits featuring horseshoe crabs, sharks, scarlet cleaner shrimp, and stingrays as well as daily dive shows every 2 hours. This awe-inspiring attraction consists of nine carefully curated galleries showcasing a cross section of saltwater and freshwater environments from around the world – starting with species from Toronto’s backyard, the Great Lakes basin.
Park consisting of four main islands and containing trails, beaches and children's amusement rides.
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Toronto Islands
Park consisting of four main islands and containing trails, beaches and children's amusement rides.
Cherry Beach Off Leash Dog Park
1 Cherry StBeautiful beach in Toronto to visit!
Woodbine Beach
1675 Lake Shore Blvd EAnother beautiful Toronto Beach
Sunnyside Beach
Yet another great Toronto beach
Great for hiking through the park and hip restaurants along Bloor street
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High Park
1873 Bloor St WGreat for hiking through the park and hip restaurants along Bloor street
Casa Loma was built in 1911-1914, by the business visionary Henry Pellatt at a cost of $3.5 million. This 98 room castle sits on the Niagara escarpment, 460' above sea level, looking down on the city of Toronto and was the largest private residence in Canada. Pellatt made his money in many endeavors, including railroads,land and as the founder of the Toronto Electric Light Company in 1883. Pellatt was a great philanthropist and could have used some of the millions he gave away later in life since he died with very little.Casa Loma has to be seen to believe and you can expect to spend 3-4 hours touring. There is a nice café on the back verandah in the shadows of the towers, overlooking the gardens and the skyline of Toronto.
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Casa Loma
1 Austin TerraceCasa Loma was built in 1911-1914, by the business visionary Henry Pellatt at a cost of $3.5 million. This 98 room castle sits on the Niagara escarpment, 460' above sea level, looking down on the city of Toronto and was the largest private residence in Canada. Pellatt made his money in many endeavors, including railroads,land and as the founder of the Toronto Electric Light Company in 1883. Pellatt was a great philanthropist and could have used some of the millions he gave away later in life since he died with very little.Casa Loma has to be seen to believe and you can expect to spend 3-4 hours touring. There is a nice café on the back verandah in the shadows of the towers, overlooking the gardens and the skyline of Toronto.
Food scene
All roads to good food lead to St. Lawrence Market, a city landmark more than two centuries old. Two hundred vendors sell everything from local mustard to fresh pasta, lobster to artisanal bread.
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St. Lawrence Market
93 Front St EAll roads to good food lead to St. Lawrence Market, a city landmark more than two centuries old. Two hundred vendors sell everything from local mustard to fresh pasta, lobster to artisanal bread.
Cactus Club Cafe Sherway Gardens
25 The West MallJOEY Sherway
25 The West MallNeighbourhoods
Waterfront trail runs from Etobicoke to the beaches in Toronto. There are several places to park and walk east along the lake:
- Norris Crescent (free street parking with entrance to trail at end of street)
- Stephen Drive (free street parking, enter Humber River Recreational trail which leads to waterfront trail)
- Sir Casimir Gzowski park
- Ontario place parking lot (expensive)
- Bathurst and Lakeshore is also a nice spot to start the trail
- you can even park at Cherry beach or Woodbine beach and walk the trail on the east end.
On warm days, Harbourfront comes alive. Residents and visitors flock to the area to take in the schedule of cultural food and arts festivals at Harbourfront Centre. Catch the ferry here and spend a day exploring the Toronto Islands, or visit the Music Garden, whose design was influenced by a piece of music by the composer Bach.
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Harbourfront
Waterfront trail runs from Etobicoke to the beaches in Toronto. There are several places to park and walk east along the lake:
- Norris Crescent (free street parking with entrance to trail at end of street)
- Stephen Drive (free street parking, enter Humber River Recreational trail which leads to waterfront trail)
- Sir Casimir Gzowski park
- Ontario place parking lot (expensive)
- Bathurst and Lakeshore is also a nice spot to start the trail
- you can even park at Cherry beach or Woodbine beach and walk the trail on the east end.
On warm days, Harbourfront comes alive. Residents and visitors flock to the area to take in the schedule of cultural food and arts festivals at Harbourfront Centre. Catch the ferry here and spend a day exploring the Toronto Islands, or visit the Music Garden, whose design was influenced by a piece of music by the composer Bach.