Canary Yellow Canoe Tour
Gordon Lightfoot in Toronto
OTHER ATTRACTIONS
The Eaton Centre
Toronto, Ontario
Between concerts, you may wish to see some of the other fine attractions that Toronto and its neighboring cities and towns have to offer. Here is an alphabetized list of some of the sites I recommend (each site is linked to its home page, if it has one).
Art Gallery of Ontario 317 Dundas St. W. , Toronto
One of the largest and finest art museums in North America, with 50 new and renovated galleries.
Black Creek Pioneer Village 1000 Murray Ross Parkway , Downsview
Re-creating the life and times of an authentic 1860s rural community, complete with restored homes and shops, and costumed "residents".
Canadian Golf Hall of Fame 1333 Dorval Drive, (Glen Abbey Golf Club) , Oakville
Discover the rich heritage of golf. Pre-arranged tours may select from a variety of hands-on and interactive programs.
Canadian Walk of Fame King Street West, Toronto
The Walk, which was initiated in 1998, consists of approximately two blocks in the theatre district with plans to expand in the years to come. The first star dedicated for the Walk belongs to Jacques Villeneuve. Stop by and see Gordon Lightfoot's star!
Casa Loma 1 Austin Terrace , Toronto
Toronto's "castle on the hill". Complete with decorated suites, soaring towers, secret passages, 800 foot tunnel, luxurious stables and summer gardens. (See also the Kiwanis Club of Casa Loma site for some neat photos!)
CN Tower 301 Front Street , Toronto
The world's largest free standing structure's attractions include Ecodeck, Glass Floor, Space Deck, the 360 Revolving Restaurant and much more!
Dundurn Castle 610 York Blvd., Hamilton
Dundurn Castle, one of Hamilton's most-recognized landmarks, is a National Historic site that illustrates the life and times of Sir Allan Napier MacNab (1798 - 1862). It has been restored to the year 1855 when MacNab was at the height of his career as a lawyer, landowner, railway magnate and Premier of the United Canadas (1845-56). Costumed staff guide visitors through the home, illustrating daily life from the 1850s. See the Dundurn Castle Archeology page for a more in-depth view of life at the castle! Cultural Landmarks of Hamilton-Wentworth at the Hamilton Public Library site also offers a virtual tour. The City of Hamilton also has an interactive tour page with 9 views of inside and outside the castle. If that tour makes you a bit dizzy, check the Castles of Canada page which has a large number of still photographs of this wonderful landmark.
Eaton Centre 220 Yonge Street, Toronto
Toronto's largest shopping centre - located at the corner of Yonge Street and Dundas Street.
Fort York 100 Garrison Rd. at Bathurst St., Toronto
Originally built in 1793 by John Graves Simcoe, this designated National Historical Site is located on 3 hectares (7 acres) of land in the centre of the city. Costumed staff give period demonstrations.
Harbourfront Centre 410 Queens Quay W
One-of-a-kind waterfront setting for the arts, with cultural and recreational activities all year round.
Hockey Hall of Fame BCE Place, 30 Yonge Street
Ultimate tribute to the fastest game on Earth, including revolutionary technology, breathtaking interactive displays and games.
The Sony Centre for the Performing Arts 1 Front St. E. , Toronto
Home of the National Ballet of Canada and Canadian Opera Company.
McMichael Canadian Art Collection Islington Avenue, Kleinburg
The Gallery has one of the largest displays of 20th-century Canadian art, including works by Emily Carr, Tom Thomson, and the Group of Seven. Situated on 100 acres of beautiful woodlands, the gallery encourages visitors to use the land for hikes, picnics and photography. The large log-and-stone building also contains a gift shop, cafe and a restaurant, which changes its menu to complement the current exhibits.
Niagara Falls: Maid of the Mist Niagara Falls, Ontario
Experience Niagra Falls aboard the Maid of the Mist. A 30-minute boat tour in front of the American Falls and to the base of the Canadian Horseshoe Falls.
Fort George Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario
Fort George is a restored British Fort of the War of 1812. Guides in period uniforms demonstrate the life, times and activities of that period.
Niagara Parks Commission Niagara Falls, Ontario
Visit these exciting Niagara attractions - Butterfly Conservatory, Journey Behind the Falls, Great Gorge Adventure - or dine at Tablerock, Victoria Park, or Queenston Heights.
Ontario Science Centre 770 Don Mills Road , Toronto (North York)
With over 800 interactive exhibits, having fun is science. Put yourself in the middle of the big picture at the OMNIMAX Theatre.
Royal Alexandra Theatre 260 King Street West, Toronto
The longest running theatre in downtown Toronto, renovated to its original Victorian elegance. The Canadian Walk of Fame is located on the sidewalk in front of the Royal Alex.
Royal Botanical Gardens 680 Plains Rd. W. , Burlington
One of the world's largest botanical gardens, with almost 2,700 acres. Outdoor/indoor gardens - open all year round.
Royal Ontario Museum 100 Queen's Park, Toronto
Toronto's world class public museum which opened its doors in 1914. The museum has something for everyone!
Second City 56 Blue Jay Way , Toronto
Remains Toronto's favourite home of live sketch comedy. Famous alumni include Martin Short, Mike Meyers and Catherine O'Hara.
Rogers Centre 1 Blue Jays Way, Toronto
Home to the Blue Jays, Raptors, Argonauts, and a wide variety of other sporting spectaculars, concerts, family shows, and consumer shows.
SkyDome Tour Experience: Tour the world's first multi-purpose facility with a fully retractable roof! See a film, private SkyBox, media centre and more. Tours operate daily.
Skywalk Walkway: Take the Skywalk Walkway to the CN Tower, SkyDome, Convention Centre, and Union Station. The covered walkway - home to many retailers - runs from Union Station to SkyDome.
Speaker's Corner 299 Queen St. W., Toronto
The Speakers Corner is a place where you can speak your mind. Just go to the VideoBooth at the corner of Queen and John Streets, drop a Loonie in the slot and start talking! (Or, leave your opinion online.) Also, see the Wikipedia article.
For something a bit different, you might want to investigate some of the haunted houses in Toronto. A list of them can be found on the Toronto Ghosts and Hauntings Research Society page!
The University of Toronto Math Department has put together a really nice page about Toronto including a whole host of links for more information -- even a list of internet providers!
If you're bringing your cell phone with you, check Steve's Toronto Area Cellular/PCS Site Guide. It has lots of useful information -- even maps of the transmission tower sites!
Suggested sites for additional information
The Tourism Toronto website. Here you will be able to find much more information, including places to stay, places to eat, things to do and what it will all cost you!
The Toronto.com website. Lots of information about Toronto and the surrounding towns. Searchable.
The Toronto Life web site. An online version of the magazine which includes reviews of the hottest spots in town!
The Canadian Resource Page website. An extensive collection of links to all things Canadian, including government, tourism, arts and entertainment.