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Attractions Guide

THE FINER THINGS

The Royal Ontario Museum (ROM)

TORONTO TREASURES
100 Queens Park

www.rom.on.ca

The Hockey Hall of Fame

30 Yonge Street

www.hhof.ca
Toronto's premier hockey attraction is home of the Stanley Cup and the best of
hockey, you can DO IT ALL...AT THE HALL. Guests can take shots at real-time
goalies; stop the shots of legends Gretzky and Messier; call the play-by-play of some
of hockey's greatest goals; view hockey flicks like Stanley's Game Seven, hockey's
first 3D film, in one of our two theatres; get up close and personal with the Stanley
Cup; explore the largest collection of hockey memorabilia in the world A museum
and entertainment destination like no other, the Hockey Hall of Fame is fun for the
whole family and kids of all ages!

Located north of Queens Park in the University of Toronto, the Royal Ontario Museum
(ROM) is one of Canadas greatest museums. With more than six million items and
forty galleries, the museums diverse collections of world culture and natural history
are part of the reason for its international reputation. The museum contains notable
collections of dinosaurs, minerals and meteorites. It also houses the world's largest
collection of fossil and is known for its impressive Chinese exhibit. The museum even
contains an extensive collection of design and fine arts.

The Art Gallery of Ontario (AGO)

317 Dundas Street West

www.ago.net

TIFF Bell Lightbox

350 King Street West

www.tiff.net
The AGO is Toronto-born Frank Gehrys first building in Canada and marks the very
place where he made the initial connection between art and architecture. With a
collection of more than 80,000 works of art spanning the 1st century to the present
day, the Art Gallery of Ontario (AGO) is among the most distinguished art museums in
North America. From the vast body of the Iconic Canadian Group of Seven works to
the African art gallery, from the cutting-edge contemporary art to Peter Paul Rubens
masterpiece The Massacre of The Innocents, the AGO offers an incredible art
experience with each visit.

The Bata Shoe Museum

327 Bloor Street West

www.batashoemuseum.ca

The Design Exchange

234 Bay Street

www.dx.org

The international variety housed in this museum is vast and fascinating. With other
10,000 items from throughout history, the museum is home to the world's largest and
most comprehensive collection of shoes and footwear-related artifacts. The museum
houses a variety of collections shoes worn by North American Indigenous people,
shoes representing every age of Western fashion, shoes from every corner of the
world and even shoes from the Walk of Fame worn by everyone from John Lennon
and Marilyn Monroe to Donovan Bailey and Pablo Picasso.

The Aga Khan Museum

TIFF is dedicated to presenting the best of international and Canadian cinema to film
lovers. Our vision is to lead the world in creative and cultural discovery through the
moving image. What began as a ten-day film festival has grown to embrace
programming 365 days a year. TIFF offers screenings, lectures, discussions, festivals,
workshops, industry support and the chance to meet filmmakers from Canada and
around the world. In September 2010, the opening of TIFF Bell Lightbox enabled us
to expand our organization to become a global leader in our industry.

77 Wynford Drive

www.agakhanmuseum.org
Designed by Pritzker Prize-winning architect Fumihiko Maki, the new Aga
Khan museum is a marvel of modern design that also incorporates classic
Islamic architectural principles. That alone is reason to pay a visit. While not
visually stunning on a grand scale, some of the individual artifacts are as
beautiful as they are fascinating, nearly perfectly preserved after all these
years.

The Design Exchange (DX) is Canadas only museum dedicated exclusively to the
pursuit of design excellence and preservation of design heritage through the delivery
of a range of engaging and enriching public programs and exhibitions. At a crossroads
of multiple disciplines from furniture and architecture to graphics and fashion, DX
exhibitions and talks reflect contemporary culture, and aim to demonstrate and
highlight the relevancy and importance of design to everyday life.

Ripleys Aquarium

288 Bremner Blvd

www.ripleysaquariums.com/canada

Ripleys Aquarium of Canada is a 12,500 square-metre (135,000 square-feet)

world-class family attraction with more than 5.7 million litres (1.5 million gallons) of
water depicting marine and freshwater habitats from around the world.

LOCAL FAVOURITES
Bloor / Yorkville District

KIDS ZONE
Bay & Bloor

www.bloor-yorkville.com

The Ontario Science Centre

www.ontariosciencecentre.ca

Since opening its doors in 1969, the centre has fascinated more than 40 million
visitors with the wonders of science and technology. Visitors rave over the hair-raising
electrical ball, wall of bubbles and the simulated Rain Forest. With hundreds of
interactive exhibits in a variety of exhibition halls, one visit doesnt scratch the surface.
Communication, Sport, Human Body and The Living Earth are a few of the in-depth
exhibits worth exploring, along with a film at the OMNIMAX movie theatre, and
KidSpark, a learn-through-play area that is specifically designed for kids eight and
under.

Yorkville is a district in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, well known for its shopping. It is a
former village, annexed by the City of Toronto. The ultimate fusion of historic charm
and modern seduction. Yorkville is Toronto's most celebrated neighbourhood for style
and culture offering a unique blend of designer boutiques, fashionable restaurants,
plush hotels and world class galleries. It is also one of Canadas most exclusive
shopping districts!

Edwards Gardens

770 Don Mills Road

755 Lawrence Avenue East

www.toronto.ca

The Toronto Zoo

2000 Meadowvale Road

www.torontozoo.ca
A former Estate garden featuring perennials and roses on the uplands and wildflowers,
rhododendrons and an extensive rockery in the valley. Among the formal gardens and
brilliant floral displays, there are also rock gardens, a greenhouse, wooden arch
bridges, a waterwheel, fountains, and many walking trails. On the upper level of the
valley there is an arboretum beside the Children's Teaching Garden. Edwards
Gardens is also home to the Toronto Botanical Gardens (TBG). The TBG offers
programs, garden tours, nature day camps, field trips and an extensive horticultural
library.

Harbourfront Centre

235 Queens Quay West

www.harbourfrontcentre.com

Centreville Amusement Park

Centre Island Toronto

www.centreisland.ca

Harbourfront Centre's 10-acre site, nestled along the beautiful shoreline of Lake
Ontario, is an excellent way to spend the day, with limitless activities to choose from.
Enjoy a variety of programming taking place within York Quay Centre and The Power
Plant year-round, or our seasonal outdoor shows and events that populate our site
from May to October. Our unique location by the waterfront allows us to offer many
different water-related sights and activities, plus plenty of assistance for boaters, such
as docking and marinas, tours and charter boats, visiting ships and more!

Kensington Market

Encompassing 710 acres, Canadas premier Zoo offers over 5,000 animals and
incredible exhibits including the award winning 30-acre African Savanna, the Gorilla
Rainforest (the largest indoor gorilla exhibit in North America), Great Barrier Reef and
the new 10-acre Tundra Trek exhibit including polar bears and Arctic wolves. It is
divided into seven zoogeographic regions. Some animals are displayed indoors in
tropical pavilions and outdoors in what would be their naturalistic environments. It also
has areas such as the Kids Zoo, Waterside Theatre, and Splash Island.

Kensington Avenue

www.kensigntonmarket.to
Cherished by Torontonians and visitors alike, this thriving mixed commercialresidential neighbourhood is well known for its independent spirit, colourful shopfronts,
vibrant murals, charismatic locals, family-friendly Pedestrian Sunday events, and over
240 unique and eclectic businesses. This richly multicultural, open-air marketplace
meets all needs: fresh produce, cheese, meats, bread & deserts, bulk spices/nuts/
sweets, flowers, restaurants, cafes, bars, live music, local fashion designers & acclaimed vintage clothing, art, music, bike & skate shops, electronics, pet supplies,
home-wares, and many specialty items from around the globe.

Located on Centre Island, Centreville Amusement park delights both children and
adults. More than 600 acres of parkland surround 30 rides and attractions. Children
will enjoy fun-filled hours on the Ferris wheel, antique carousel, bumper boats, pony
ride and twirling teacups. Children with steel nerves will enjoy the scary Haunted
Barrel Works while both adults and kids will enjoy the Sky Ride, which provides a
magnificent view of Centreville. When kids get hungry, they can choose from over 14
food outlets in Centreville. After the rides, play a game of miniature golf or stroll
through the nearby animal farm. There is no admission fee to Centreville.

Canadas Wonderland

9580 Jane Street

www.canadaswonderland.com
Canadas Wonderland is Canadas first, largest and most visited seasonal theme park
in North America featuring over 200 attractions, 68 thrilling rides, North Americas
greatest variety of roller coasters, Splash Works, a 20-acre water park and live shows.
Tried and true favourite thrill rides and coasters return, ready to do what they do best;
make you scream. The Park is also debuting Dinosaurs Alive!, a new interactive
dinosaur park. Planet Snoopy has the entire Peanuts gang welcoming children of all
ages. KidZville features numerous attractions including Taxi Jam, a roller coaster
parents and kids can ride together.

TORONTO LANDMARKS
Nathan Phillips Square

TORONTO LANDMARKS
100 Queen Street West

www.toronto.ca

www.cntower.ca
Located in front of City Hall, Nathan Phillips Square is an events landmark in the
centre of the city. During the summer, the square is in motion daily, with people
watching concerts and dance performances, viewing art at outdoor exhibitions,
shopping for fresh produce at the farmers market one afternoon a week, attending
weekly childrens events or sitting mesmerized by the fountain, eating lunch. The
Peace Garden is a small green haven in the square, ideal for quiet contemplation or
reading. In the winter months, the reflecting pool becomes a skating rink, with skates
available for rental.

Toronto Brick Works

550 Bayview Avenue

www.ebw.evergreen.ca

Toronto Islands

The CN Tower is Torontos tallest and most defining landmark. It stretches more than
550 metres into the sky. The CN Tower has become a major tourist destination.
Visitors can test their courage by walking across the glass floor 113 stories above the
ground. The first of its kind in the world, the glass floor gives you that dare-to-walk-onair experience. Or, if you dare, travel higher up the tower to the Sky Pod, another 33
storeys above ground. The CN Tower added a new feature with the EdgeWalk, the
worlds highest full-circle, hands-free walk. Visitors are attached through safety rails
and harnesses and walk along the Towers ledge, 116 storeys above ground.

1 Austin Terrace

Casa Loma
www.casaloma.org

Transformed from a collection of deteriorating heritage buildings into a global

showcase for green design and urban sustainability, Evergreen Brick Works is both a
stage and incubator for Evergreens programs. The Brick Works is a dynamic public
space in the heart of Torontos Don Valley, the site engages visitors through
interactive workshops and community festivals, and offers a full suite of programs
combining ecology, design, technology and the arts in a hands-on, multi-sensory
educational experience. In 2010, Evergreen Brick Works was named one of the top 10
geotourism destinations in the world by National Geographic.

Toronto IslandsServiced by Ferry

www.toronto.ca

You cant miss Casa Loma, even if you try. Perched atop a hill in the north end, Casa
Loma draws thousands of visitors each year who look up and proclaim, Its a castle in
the middle of the city! Casa Loma was built by Canadian financier Sir Henry Pellatt to
fulfill his childhood wish for a castle. His dream took three years and $3.5 million to
complete.
It may appear anachronistic now, but it hasnt lost its majestic charm. Its secret
passageways, breathtaking towers, sweeping staircase, 800-foot tunnel, stables and
five-acre gardens continue to excite all ages.

Distillery District

9 Trinity Street

www.thedistillerydistrict.ca
Activities everyone can enjoy for a fun-filled day! The Toronto Islands provide a great,
refreshing escape from downtown with a beautiful view of Lake Ontario on one side,
and the city skyline on the other. The Islands area is a great place to bask on blue flag
beaches, and offers other tourist features such as the Gibraltar Point Lighthouse,
Franklin Children's Garden, Centreville Amusement Park and Far Enough Farm.

Fort York

301 Front Street West

The CN Tower

250 Fort York Boulevard

www.toronto.ca

Home to many of Toronto's hottest designer boutiques, unique cafes, artisan shops,
performance venues and award-winning restaurants, The Distillery District is the place
to see and be seen. An internationally acclaimed pedestrian-only village, The Distillery
features more than 70 ground-floor cultural and retail establishments in the restored
red brick, Victorian-era buildings of the renowned Gooderham & Worts whiskey
distillery. One of Canada's hottest tourist attractions, centrally-located and just a short
walk from downtown Toronto there is always something happening at The Distillery.

The St Lawrence Market

92-95 Front Street East

www.stlawrencemarket.com
Canada's largest collection of original War of 1812 buildings and 1813 battle site.
Located in the heart of downtown Toronto, Fort York is open year-round and offers
tours, exhibits, period settings, and seasonal demonstrations. During the summer
months, the site comes alive with the colour and the pageantry of the Fort York Guard.
Fort York also provides a wide variety of education programs for groups of all ages.

St. Lawrence Market is the major market in Toronto, named the world's best food market by National Geographic in April 2012. It features two buildings, both on the west
side of Front St. East and Jarvis St. Each building holds different purposes: St. Lawrence Market North, on the north side of Front St, which hosts weekly farmer's markets
and antique markets.St. Lawrence Market South, on the south side of Front St, which
hosts restaurants, the St. Lawrence Market Gallery, and a variety of areas to shop for
food. On Sundays, an incredible Antiques market takes place from 5AM to 5PM.