DESTINATIONS TORONTO ★ With a population of 2,930,000, 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. 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 ONTARIO OF CANADA ★★ Canadian Waters, with a explorer, draftsman and Located at the foot of the section on the fascinating great collector Robert Ripley CN TOWER ★★ CN Tower, this huge 135,000 biodiversity of the Great (1890-1949) in addition to This 553-metre-high concrete 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, elevators. 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 Empire State Building! 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 revolving restaurant, 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 416-868-6937 / WWW.CNTOWER.CA © shutterstock_1186503142, BobNoah VIEW FROM THE CN TOWER VIEW ON THE CN TOWER AND ONTARIO LAKE © shutterstock_442294915, Mykola Kutsyi © iStock-465466108,Tarek_ElBaradie Family ★ Noteworthy ★★ Worth the detour ★★★ Must see DESTINATIONS HARBOURFRONT CENTER ★ man-made islands, complete Toronto’s highest concentration of with lagoons and marinas, cultural and recreational offerings along the Lake Ontario 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 Harbourfront Centre 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 green spaces. 235, QUEENS QUAY WEST, TORONTO WWW.HARBOURFRONTCENTRE.COM LES ÎLES DE TORONTO ★★ The Toronto Islands, with their stately old trees, smooth lawns, marinas and sandy shores, offer splendidviews ★ ★ ★ of downtown Toronto 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 ONTARIO PLACE © iStock-533418989, fotoVoyager Family ★ Noteworthy ★★ Worth the detour ★★★ Must see DOWNTOWN TORONTO DOMINION CENTER ★ The dark glass towers 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 TORONTO © Tourisme Ottawa HOCKEY HALL OF FAME ★ The Hockey Hall of Fame 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 Montreal. 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, YONGE STREET, TORONTO 416-360-7765 WWW.HHOF.COM CITY HALL ★ Toronto 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 white disk-like council chamber are an ideal symbol of a modern and dynamic city. 100 Queen Street West, Toronto 100, QUEEN STREET WEST, CITY HALL TORONTO © iStock-922023184, PaulMcKinnon ★ Noteworthy ★★ Worth the detour ★★★ Must see DESTINATIONS EATON CENTER private collection. Open Tuesdays The Toronto Eaton Centre 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, DUNDAS STREET 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- BATA SHOE MUSEUM 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 ART GALLERY OF ONTARIO ★★ 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, Canadian art, 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 ART GALLERY OF ONTARIO © shutterstock_141690523, Spiroview Inc ★ Noteworthy ★★ Worth the detour ★★★ Must see ROYAL ONTARIO CASA LOMA ★ 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 (Royal Ontario Museum), 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 WWW.ROM.ON.CA/FR WWW.CASALOMA.CA © iStock-165944770, DebraLee Wiseberg ROYAL ONTARIO MUSEUM © iStock-513427964, tariq_shaikh Family ★ Noteworthy ★★ Worth the detour ★★★ Must see DESTINATIONS 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.