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TORONTO ★ With a population of 2,930,000, is the largest city in . 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. Although the city is not easy to visit in a motorhome, you can definitely stay a few days prior to pick up an RV rental in Toronto. Best of both worlds!

TORONTO BY NIGHT © @ Mihai Andritoiu, 2014 WHAT TO DO — THE SHORES OF RIPLEY’S AQUARIUM different galleries including life of reporter, adventurer, LAKE OF CANADA ★★ Canadian Waters, with a explorer, draftsman and Located at the foot of the section on the fascinating great collector Robert Ripley CN ★★ CN Tower, this huge 135,000 biodiversity of the Great (1890-1949) in addition to This 553-metre-high square foot aquarium takes Lakes, the Rainbow Reef many curious creatures from communications tower, built by you on a true underwater of the Indo-Pacific Ocean, the four corners of the world. Canadian National railway company journey, through different Dangerous Lagoon, the Open daily from 9 a.m. to 11 in 1976, defines the Toronto skyline. habitats from around the Discovery Centre and its p.m., but closes earlier on The upper levels are reached by world, where fascinating sea interactive exhibits, Ray occasion for private events. one of six high-speed glass-fronted creatures live in more than Bay, Planet Jellies, and the 288, BREMNER BOULEVARD, . Enjoy a breath-taking 5 million liters of water! You «Curious Creatures» exhibit, TORONTO / 647-351-3474 view as you race upwards at 22 will have the chance to visit which will introduce you to the WWW.RIPLEYAQUARIUMS.COM/CANADA kilometres per hour to a height of 345 metres, almost the height of the ! The LookOut deck offersbreathtaking views ★ ★ ★ of the city and the surrounding area. On the level below, experience the transparent Glass Floor, with a view 342 metres straight down! Designed for you to have fun on it, you can walk or crawl across it, sit on it or even jump on it. Will you dare? Or enjoy the view from the world’s highest , 360 Restaurant. Reservations are necessary. Open daily from 9 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. 290, BREMNER BOUL., TORONTO RIPLEY’S AQUARIUM OF CANADA

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HARBOURFRONT CENTER ★ man-made islands, complete Toronto’s highest concentration of with lagoons and marinas, cultural and recreational offerings along the is found at the Harbourfront waterfront. The Cinesphere, Centre. This 4-hectare waterfront a 600-seat IMAX movie park offers a variety of events theatre, has a curved screen and activities year-round on its that is six stories-high. The quays and in its converted terminal cinema shows 3D movies buildings. The throughout the year. houses marinas, cafés, restaurants, 955, LAKESHORE BLVD. WEST, craft and antique shops, studios, TORONTO / 416-314-9900 CRUISE ON LAKE ONTARIO elegant residential complexes, WWW.ONTARIOPLACE.COM © alisonhancock - Fotolia gardens and spaces. 235, QUEENS QUAY WEST, TORONTO WWW.HARBOURFRONTCENTRE.COM

LES ÎLES DE TORONTO ★★ The , with their stately old trees, smooth lawns, marinas and sandy shores, offer splendidviews ★ ★ ★ of along some 6 kilometres of shoreline. Centre Island has an amusement park, a beach, and numerous cafés and restaurants. Explore the more rustic charms of nearby Algonquin Island and Ward Islands along kilometres of walking and biking trails.

ONTARIO PLACE ★ This ultimate family destination features a waterpark, pedal boats, bumper boats, flume rides, mini-golf, helicopter rides, a children’s village and numerous restaurants. The site stretches across three VIEW FROM TORONTO ISLANDS © iStock-533418989, fotoVoyager

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TORONTO DOMINION CENTER ★ The dark glass of the Toronto Dominion Center were the first major structures to be built in Toronto’s financial district, one of the largest business communities in North America. Some 21,000 people work in the complex, which also serves as headquarters and corporate offices for a number of influential Canadian businesses. 66, WELLINGTON STREET WEST, TORONTO DOMINION CENTER

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HOCKEY HALL OF FAME ★ The is the largest hockey museum in the world. In addition to learning all about hockey and exploring the world’s largest collection of hockey memorabilia, you will have the chance to take part in a number of on-site activities. The original Stanley Cup, dating from 1886, is on display in the Great Hall, housed within the historic former head office of the Bank of . Open in high season Monday-Saturday from 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sundays from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. In low season, Monday- Friday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturdays from 9:30 a.m. to 6 HOCKEY HALL OF FAME © iStock-493697002, Andres Garcia Martin p.m., and Sundays from 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. 30, , TORONTO 416-360-7765 WWW.HHOF.COM

CITY HALL ★ was the symbol of Toronto until the construction of the iconic CN Tower, and remains one of Toronto’s best known landmarks. Built in 1965, its curved twin towers surrounding a disk-like council chamber are an ideal symbol of a modern and dynamic city. 100 West, Toronto 100, QUEEN STREET WEST, CITY HALL

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EATON CENTER private collection. Open Tuesdays The Toronto is and Thursdays from 10:30 to 5 Canada’s ultimate shopping p.m., Wednesdays and Fridays destination, with over 230 from 10:30 a.m. to 9 p.m., and shops, restaurants and services. Saturday-Sunday from 10:30 a.m. It is the largest shopping centre to 5:30 p.m. in Toronto. Millions of tourists 317, WEST, TORONTO from around the world visit the 416-979-6648 Centre each year to admire its WWW.AGO.CA architecture and its metropolitan atmosphere. Open Monday- Saturday from 9:30 a.m. to 9 If you love shoes, this fascinating p.m. and Sundays from 10 a.m. to museum is a must! The exhibits 7 p.m. reflect over4,500 years of history 220, YONGE STREET, TORONTO through more than 1,000 shoes 416-598-8560 and shoe-related objects chosen EATON CENTRE OF TORONTO WWW.CFSHOPS.COM/TORONTO- from a collection of over 13,000 © shutterstock_1129089437, Susan Montgomery EATON-CENTRE.HTML artifacts. Highlights include a pair of 16th century Italian platform shoes, a ★★ collection of footwear from some of Welcome to one of the largest the earliest civilizations on earth, an art galleries in North America! extensive collection of Indigenous Its 45,000 square metres North American and circumpolar of space house a sublime footwear, an assortment of celebrity collection of almost 95,000 footwear from the likes of Elton works, including Indigenous and John, Elvis Presley, John Lennon, , European, modern, and much more. Open Mondays, contemporary and African Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays and art, photography, prints and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., drawings, a 380,000-volume Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., library & archives collection, and and Sundays from noon to 5 p.m. the Thomson Collection, a gift of 327, BLOOR STREET WEST, TORONTO 2,000 European and Canadian 416-979-7799 BATA SHOE MUSEUM works from Ken Thomson’s WWW.BATASHOEMUSEUM.CA © iStock-493768177-mikeinlondon

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★ Noteworthy ★★ Worth the detour ★★★ Must see ROYAL ONTARIO ★ MUSEUM ★★★ Built in 1914, Casa Loma was the This impressive museum, sumptuous residence of financier commonly known as the ROM and former soldier Sir Henry (), is the Pellatt. Each year, over 350,000 largest museum in Canada. It is visitors tour Casa Loma and the home to a world-class collection magnificent estate gardens. of 13 million artworks, cultural The magnificent 98-room objects and natural history «castle» features a great hall, a specimens displayed in 40 conservatory, a library, secret gallery and exhibition spaces. passages and much more. A tunnel There’s even an area reserved connecting the mansion to the for children. It’s best to pick up a stables houses a photo exhibit on map when you arrive to plan your the «Dark Side of Toronto», while visit, as the H-shaped museum the stables showcase a collection has no less than 5 floors! Open of vintage cars from the early daily from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. 1900s. The on-site BlueBlood between July 1 and the first Steakhouse serves dry-aged steak Monday in September. Closed on and delicious seafood. Open daily Mondays in low season. from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. 100, QUEEN’S PARK, TORONTO 1, AUSTIN TERRACE, TORONTO 416-586-8000 416-923-1171 CASA LOMA

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NEARBY — ONTARIO SCIENCE fight extinction»: with more CENTRE ★★★ than 5,000 animals belonging Since 1969, this temple of to 450 species from around science has been inviting visitors the world, you could say they’re of all ages to explore the more doing their part. The zoo is than 500 interactive activities divided into seven different in its eight exhibition halls. It geographic regions, each offers a wide variety of science showcasing animals and plants workshops, demonstrations from that area of the world: and shows, as well as an IMAX Africa, the Americas, Australasia, theater, a restaurant and cafés. the Canadian Domain, Eurasia Open Monday-Friday from 10 Wilds, Indo-Malaya, and Tundra a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturdays from Trek. There are also opportunities 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., and Sundays to meet some of the animals from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and their keepers, a Kids Zoo 770, DON MILLS ROAD, TORONTO and Splash Island water park, a 416-696-1000 zipline... Something to please WWW.ONTARIOSCIENCECENTRE.CA everyone! Open daily from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (until 7 p.m. in TORONTO summer). ZOO ★★★ 361A, OLD FINCH AVENUE, TORONTO The ’s mission is 416-392-5900 «connecting people, animals WWW.TORONTOZOO.COM TORONTO ZOO and conservation science to © shutterstock_677795782, Lester Balajadia

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Family ★ Noteworthy ★★ Worth the detour ★★★ Must see TORONTO PRIDE © iStock-458671167, benedek

TORONTO CARNIVAL © iStock-458886701, Jani_Autio

come together each year over the the event is an unqualified success, Canada’s largest city is home to FESTIVALS 10 days of festivities to attend one year after year: attendance of over this exuberant celebration of — or more of the 350 concerts held a million people, street festival, Caribbean music and culture, all across the city. live entertainment, street fair, featuring steel bands, a King and Dates : June 18 to 27, 2021 www.torontojazz.com costumes, Pride Parade, and much Queen competition, concerts Created in 1987, the Toronto Jazz more... and musical boat cruises. The Festival presents an impressive Pride Toronto www.pridetoronto.com festivities culminate with the lineup of over 1,500 artists, Dates : end of june 2021 spectacular carnival parade. The including some of the greatest Toronto’s Pride Week is one of the Toronto Caribbean Carnival largest Caribbean festival in North jazz celebrities in the world. Today premier arts and cultural festivals Dates : late July / early August America. more than 500,000 jazz lovers in Canada. It is not surprising that 2021 www.torontocarnival.ca DESTINATIONS

cakes, mackerel, chicken fry with spicy soy vinaigrette, wings and rice pudding. Open marinated mushrooms and daily for from 11:30 hazelnuts. Mouth-watering! a.m. to 3 p.m. Open evenings Open daily from 11 a.m. to Tuesday-Saturday from 5 p.m. 10:30 p.m. to 11 p.m. and Sunday-Monday 1, RICHMOND STREET WEST, from 5 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. TORONTO / 647-748-1444 190, UNIVERSITY AVENUE, TO- WWW.RICHMONDSTATION.CA RONTO / 647-253-6225 / NOO- DLEBAR-TORONTO.MOMOFUKU. COM 6 360 THE RESTAURANT AT THE CN TOWER ($$$- 4 THE GABARDINE $$$$) ($$-$$$) 360 offers delicious mar- The and his crew cook ket-fresh Canadian up a storm of classic di- at a height of 350 metres! shes inspired by good old Enjoy a glass of Canadian AMSTERDAM BREWHOUSE fashioned home . The wine as you admire a unique © iStock-1174731003, Steven_Kriemadis menu offers a range of ap- 360-degree panoramic view petizers such as warm olives, of the city. Open for lunch WHERE TO EAT chicken liver paté, and and dinner; reservation is rarebit and devilled recommended. Access to the — eggs, salads, five types of LookOut and GlassFloor is 1 SEVEN LIVES ($) prepared not only using their sandwiches and a selection free with the purchase of a This tiny restaurant in Ken- , but also with ingre- of main dishes including the prix fixe! Open daily for lunch sington Market is immensely dients that are used in the famous macaroni and cheese, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. and for popular for its famous and de- brewing process. The unpre- risotto, fish of the day, dinner from 4:30 p.m. to 10 licious tacos. The taco menu tentious pub-style menu chicken pot pie, and soft corn p.m. features a variety of options features wood fired , tortillas with . 290, BREMNER BOUL., such as meat, fish, shrimp, burgers and sandwiches as The Gabardine is committed TORONTO / 416-362-5411 octopus, and for vegetarians, well as meat, , fish and to using local, sustainable, WWW.CNTOWER.CA/FR-CA/ mushrooms and cactus, all tofu dishes. In the summer, organic ingredients whenever RESTAURANT-360 accompanied by homemade you can sit on their huge possible. Open Monday-Fri- salsas. Their signature dish is terrace overlooking the vast day from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. 7 CANOE ($$$$) their Gobernador taco with Lake Ontario and enjoy your Serving from 8-10 Located on the 54th floor house-smoked tuna, grilled beer. Open daily from 11:30 a.m., lunch from 11:30-3 p.m. of the TD Bank Tower in shrimp and cheese. They also a.m. and dinner from 5-10 p.m. Toronto’s financial district, serve a tasty seafood ceviche 245, QUEENS QUAY WEST, Open some Saturdays. Canoe offers spectacular served with tostadas and a TORONTO / 416-504-1020 372, , TORONTO views of the city and inven- dish of the day. As there is WWW.AMSTERDAMBEER.COM/ 647-352-3211 tive regional Canadian cuisine often a lineup and there is BREWHOUSE/ WWW.THEGABARDINE.CA created by the chef. The no real seating area, you can menu, from succulent foie enjoy your while strol- 3 MOMOFUKU 5 RICHMOND STATION gras to grilled-to-perfection ling through the market.Open NOODLE BAR ($$-$$$) ($$-$$$) meats to spectacular seafood, Wednesday-Sunday from When New York star chef This bustling downtown res- is simply prepared and spot noon to 8 p.m. David Chang decided to taurant is always committed on. The tastes are nuanced, 69, KENSINGTON AVENUE, transplant his famous noodle to offering delicious cuisine surprising and textured. And, TORONTO / 416-393-4636 bar to Toronto, it was an with a focus on great ingre- thanks to a presentation that SEVENLIVES.RESTAURANTS- instant success. Momofuko dients and warm hospitality. is gallery-worthy, always NAPSHOT.COM Toronto is a 6,600 square Chef Carl Heinrich concocts lovely to admire. The service foot 3-storey restaurant dishes such as smoked cheese is unpretentious and profes- 2 AMSTERDAM complex featuring 3 res- perogies with cauliflower sional. Open Monday-Friday BREWHOUSE ($$) taurants (Momofuku on the cream, Brussels sprouts and for lunch from 11:45 a.m. to The Amsterdam Brewing ground floor, Daisho and rösti; Station burger with 2:30 p.m. and for dinner from Co. has been brewing its Shoto on the third floor) and homemade rolls, garnish and 5 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. own beers since 1986 and a cocktail bar. Momofuku is rosemary fries; two-way duck 66, WELLINGTON STREET WEST, you can taste them at their a cafeteria-style restaurant with sweet and sour rutabaga TORONTO / 416-364-0054 restaurant, the Amsterdam with long communal tables. and roasted cabbage; braised WWW.CANOERESTAURANT.COM Brewhouse. The chef works Must-try menu items include rabbit fettuccine with oyster together with their brewers the chicken buns, ginger scal- mushrooms and butternut *** Hours may vary *** to create dishes that are lion noodles, Hong Kong egg, squash; and crispy tofu stir-

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Gardiner Expy 6 Queen Quay E TORONTO DOMINION CN TOWER ★★ 2 CENTER ★

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ONTARIO PLACE ★ ★ 1 = Restaurants = Parks THE TORONTO ISLANDS ★★ Must see Ontario Lake