Editing Toronto (section)

==Sights to see in Toronto==

* Check out '''[[100 things to do in Toronto]]'''

The Tourist Spots

There are many musical and theatre productions in Toronto. These are held at various theatres in the Theatre district. (University to Spadina along King and below Queen St. - Entertainment District.) You can get tickets at the last minute sometimes at a cut rate by checking with the theaatre ticket office directly about 2 hours before the show.Information on what is playing can be found at [http://www.mirvish.com/ Mirvish Productions] or [http://www.dancaptickets.com/home Dancap Productions].
Last minute discount tickets may be picked up at the Dundas Square outlet for [http://www.totix.ca/ T.O. Tix]

[http://www.kensington-market.ca/Default.asp?id=1&l=1'''KENSINGTON MARKET:''' ] This is a '''MUST SEE''' on your Toronto visit. An outdoor Market neighbourhood covering several city blocks just on the West of Downtown. A long history of being the first home to various waves of immigrants is very visible: Jewish, Portugese, Caribean, Latin American stores, restaurants and cafes are great places to explore. You will find clothing stores (old and new), the best and cheapest food in the city, a vibrant street life ... and so much more ....  Kensington Market is located to the West of Spadina between College and Dundas.

[http://www.cntower.ca/portal/ CN Tower ](Front St.) - A tall spike tower which you can go up and view the Toronto skyline. It is very expensive. However, it does offer a great view on a clear day.

[http://www.rom.on.ca/ Royal Ontario Museum (ROM)](Bloor St and University) - This has many different exhibits and it is best to pick up a flyer at a hotel tourist booth to see what is currently showing. If you do want to visit, remember Wednesdays from 4:30 to 5:30 is the only hour during which admission to the ROM is free to all comers. This is now thankfully posted in between the front glass entrance doors, but strangely not at the ticket counter. Also, enjoy [http://www.rom.on.ca/visit/tickets.php#friday discounted admission] to the ROM every Friday evening from 4:30 pm to 9:30 pm. 

[http://www.ago.net/ Art Gallery of Ontario (AGO)] - Founded in 1900 by a group of private citizens as the Art Museum of Toronto, the Art Gallery of Ontario is one of the largest art museums in North America, with a physical facility of 583,000 square feet, and with an innovative architectural design by world-renowned architect Frank Gehry. The AGO currently has more than 68,000 works in its collection, spanning from 100 AD to the present. FREE Wednesday Evenings from 6 pm to 8:30 pm.

[http://www.harbourfrontcentre.com/ Harbourfront] - Has many different festivals and they vary in theme. It has concerts, food festivals, author, theatre etc most weekends in the summer and other specific times of the year. The [http://www.harbourfrontcentre.com/thewaterfront/parks/musicgarden.cfm/ Music garden] is of particular interest.

[http://www.ontariosciencecentre.ca/ Ontario Science Centre] - For the kids. You have to take the Don Mills 25 from one of the Bloor line subway stations. Ask any ticket counter in the subway and they will be able to give you directions.

[http://www.toronto.ca/parks/island/ Toronto Islands] - These are best to visit in the summertime. You take a ferry to three stops. Centre Island has a small children's amusement park and some food kiosks. There are two other ferry rides. One (Wards Island) takes you to the side where there are some residential houses and nice paths to walk. The other (Hanlans) takes you to just below the airport where there is a beach. This Beach is rumoured to have a clothing optional section.

[http://www.ontarioplace.com/ Ontario Place] - Water park and amusements is open in the summer. It is from here that the International Fireworks competitions are shot over the lake. If you want to watch the fireworks without paying an admission fee to Ontario Place. Take the Bathurst Street car to the waterfront and get off at Exhibition Place. Walk down to just past Ontario Place along the water and find a place to sit. It fills up fast so, around 6-7 PM is the best time to go to stake your claim on a spot and bring a picnic with you but, NO alcohol as the police monitor the waterfront alot and you could get a ticket.

[http://www.thedistillerydistrict.com/ Distillery District] - During the 1800's the Gooderham and Worts Distillery was a huge manufacturing district in the city of Toronto and the largest distillery in the British Empire. Today the Distillery district is not only Toronto's largest heritage district; it is also a centre for arts and culture. There you'll find open air cafes, galleries, chocolate, free beer tasting, and generally outdoor music. 

[http://www.batashoemuseum.ca/ Bata Shoe Museum]An interesting "niche" museum.

[http://www.torontozoo.com/ The Toronto Zoo]- A large zoo, that takes the better part of a day to see properly. Check the web site for public transit and driving directions.

[http://www.toronto.ca/city_hall_tour/nps.htm Nathan Phillips Square] - Nathan Phillips Square is a lively public gathering place located immediately in front of Toronto City Hall, on the northwest corner of Queen and Bay Streets. Nathan Phillips Square is the site of many civic activities and special events. Check the website for details on events.

[http://www.ydsquare.ca/ Yonge-Dundas Square] - Toronto's mini version of NYC's Times Square. Here you'll find regular festivals and events, particularly in the summer. At night you'll see the square light up with Neon. 

Check out [http://www.toronto.com/attractions Toronto.com] for more attractions and visit [http://blogto.com/ blogTO] to see what else is happening in town.

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