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Art Gallery of OntarioThe AGO is the eighth largest art museum in North America. The gallery features collections of European and Canadian modern and contemporary art. AGO is also a venue for social and cultural gatherings for family activities, lectures, films, performances and exhibitions. While visiting, tour the Grange house, visit the Gallery Shop, or dine at the Agora restaurant or the street level cafe.Address: 317 Dundas Street West | Toronto, ON | M5T 1G4Tel: 1 416 979-6601 |
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Royal Ontario Museum The ROM, located at the corner of Bloor St and Queen’s Park Ave, is Canada’s largest museum. Its exhibits and galleries explore the visual arts, archaeology, the life sciences and natural history. Admission price ranges from $15 (children) to $22 (adults). Prices are subject to change. The main building is open from 10am – 6pm Mon to Thurs, Sat; Friday 10am – 9:30pm; 11am-6pm on Sun. The museum is closed Dec. 25 & Jan 1.Address: 100 Queen’s Park | Toronto, ON | M5S 2C6Tel: 1 416 586-8000 |
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The Royal Alexandra Theatre Denoted a National Historic Monument, the Royal Alexandra Theatre is over 95 years old, making it one of the oldest continuously running theatres in North America. Named after Edward VII’s wife, Danish Princess Alexandra, the theatre had extensive refurbishing done to it in 1962, but has kept its initial charm. All types of productions have been staged at the Royal Alexandra, including contemporary, classical, even comical events.Address: 260 King Street West, | Toronto,, ONTel: 1 416 872-1212 |
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CN Tower This celebrated architectural triumph boasts attractions, shopping and dining along with a spectacular view, including the spellbinding glass floor. The CN Tower rises at 553.33m (1,815 ft., 5 in) and is the gateway to Toronto’s entertainment district.Address: 301 Front Street West, | Toronto,, ON | M5V 2T6Tel: 1 416 601-4707 |
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Chinese Cultural Centre of Greater Toronto This venue is the focal point of the Chinese community in Toronto. The cultural centre hosts regular events, and has a library and resource centre, a gallery of Chinese art work and an arts and crafts studio. One of the main attractions here is the Chinese Tea House.Address: 5183 Sheppard Avenue East, | Scarborough,, ON | M1B 5Z5Tel: 1 416 927-9377 |
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Casa Loma Visit Canada’s Majestic Castle, Casa Loma and step back in time to a period of European elegance and splendour. The former home of Canadian financier Sir Henry Pellatt, Canada’s foremost castle is complete with decorated suites, secret passages, an 800-foot tunnel, towers, stables, and beautiful 5-acre estate gardens (open May through October). A self-guided digital audio tour in 8 languages (English, French, Japanese, German, Italian, Spanish, Mandarin and Korean) is available.Address: 1 Austin Terrace | Toronto, Ontario | M5R 1X8Tel: 1 416 923-1171 |
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Ontario Science Centre The Ontario Science Centre houses an OMNIMAX Theatre, which presents a variety of IMAX films on science and nature, and showcases rotating exhibits, educational programs and special events. The centre is open seven days a week from 10 am – 5 pm (Closed Dec 25).Address: 770 Don Mills Road | Toronto, ON | M3C 1T3Tel: 1 416 696-3127 |
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Toronto Zoo The Toronto Zoo, located in old Scarborough, is amongst the best in the country. The Zoo features a wide range of wildlife including polar bears, otters, venomous snakes, orangutans and pygmy hippos. Open every day except December 25th.Address: 361A Old Finch Ave. | Toronto, ON | M1B 5K7Tel: 1 416 392-5900 |
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Toronto Islands Set on the harbour islands directly opposite the downtown area, the Toronto Islands consists of three islands, Ward, Centre and Hanlan’s Point, and can only be reached by a 10-minutes ferry from behind the Harbour Castle Hotel. The islands provide a true haven from the hectic pace of downtown Toronto. Great beaches and boardwalks can be enjoyed, as well as lagoons with wildlife and full leisure facilities. An amusement park, softball diamonds, wading pools, a frisbee golf course and much more is available. A stroll on the Avenue of the Islands, an illuminated promenade, is lovely.Address: Bay Street and Queens Quay, west of the Westin Harbour Castle HotelToronto,, ONTel: 1 416 392-8193 |
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Canada’s Wonderland Commonly referred to as Wonderland, this amusement park features over 200 attractions, 65 thrilling rides and North America’s greatest variety of roller coasters. The park has a variety of thrill rides, including the Back Lot Stunt Coaster, created from a car scene in The Italian Job movie. The wild ride takes families on a high-speed stunt car adventure through movie sets and scenes inspired by the film’s climatic chase sequence. Located just 30 km’s north of the Toronto Metro area, the park also offers live shows, a water park and a small picnic area at the front gates. It is located close to campgrounds and other accommodations.Address: 9580 Jane St. | Vaughan, ON | L6A 1S6Tel: 1 905 832-8131 |
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Ontario Place Ontario Place was created as a showplace for the province and the nation. It is situated on the waterfront of Lake Ontario and is an entertainment centre for the whole family. It features a Cinesphere IMAX Theatre, and a full day’s worth of exciting rides and attractions, in a setting of canals, lakes and lagoons. They also have a 16,000 seat amphitheatre that hosts some noteworthy concerts.Address: 955 Lakeshore Blvd. West | Toronto, ON | M6K 3B9Tel: 1 416 314-9900 |
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Air Canada Centre Sports, concerts and special events are held in this state of the art facility, which is located in the centre of Toronto. The Air Canada Centre is home to the Toronto Raptors of the National Basketball Association (NBA) and the Toronto Maple Leafs of the National Hockey League (NHL).Address: 40 Bay Street, Suite 400 | Toronto, ON | M5J 2X2Tel: 1 416 870-8000 |
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Rogers Centre (SkyDome) Formerly known as the SkyDome, the self-proclaimed world’s greatest entertainment centre has earned its bragging rights. The enormous complex, located at the corner of Front and Peter Streets, is an architectural feat, entertainment hotspot and a hotel and restaurant. The dome’s retractable roof allows for Major League Baseball games, concerts and tours to proceed rain or shine.Address: 1 Blue Jays Way | Toronto, ONTel: 1 416 341-3663 |
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BMO Field Located at Exhibition Place in Toronto, BMO field is Canada’s first soccer-specific field. Home to the Canadian National Soccer Team and the Toronto FC, the stadium has a maximum seating capacity of 20,000.Address: 170 Princes’ Blvd. | Toronto, ON | M6K 3C3Tel: 1 416 360-4625 |
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