Top Things to do in Toronto, Ontario

Here are some of the best things to do that Toronto offers for owners of Toronto homes and visitors alike (in no particular order):


Hockey Hall of Fame: Canada is famous for it's playing and love of the sport of hockey. Toronto is home to the Hockey Hall of Fame, it also serves as a historical museum of the sport. The Hockey Hall of Fame is a must visit for spans of the sports. It has resided in Toronto since 1958.

CN Tower: The CN Tower is the tallest free-standing structure in the entire western hemisphere and is nearly double the height of Seattle Washington's Space Needle. The CN Tower is an observation tower (and communications) found in Downtown Toronto. The CN Tower decks open to the public are at 1135 ft and 1465ft respectively.

Toronto Beach / Islands: Toronto Beach are simply known locally as "The Beach:. It is a popular tourist spot and neighborhood in Toronto. The area was once known for it's many amusement parks, today just traditional parks. Kew Beach is the main attraction for tourists.

Distillery District: Toronto's Distillery District is an area full of shops, restaurants and cafes in a portion of Downtown Toronto. It is home to the popular Mill Street Brewery, Young Centre for the Performing Arts and was/is the filming location for over 800 film and television productions.

Royal Ontario Museum: ROM or the Royal Ontario Museum, located in Toronto is a worl culture and natural history museum which has been open since 1914. The exhibits here are excellent and the architecture itself is something you'll want to see.

Eaton Centre: This is where all of the big-time shoppers go. The Eaton Centre is a shopping mall that was formerly the home of the no longer operation Eaton's department store chain. There are more than 300 store and stands for the avid shopper to visit here in the third largest mall in Canada.

Special mentions to the Kensington Market, Allan Gardens, Art Gallery of Toronto, Medieval Times, Casa Loma,Riverdale Farm, Harbourfront Centre, Yorkville, Chinatown and the numerous other attractions, including outdoor ice skating arenas, museums, art galleries, eateries and markets throughout the GTA that Toronto home owners get to enjoy on a regular basis. Niagara Falls is scant 90 minute drive away too!

About Toronto

Toronto is the economical capital of Canada and the largest city in all of Canada. Toronto is named an "alpha world city", also known as a global city. This means it has significant global economic impact; it is one of the top financial centers in the entire world. Toronto is the center of the GTA (Greater Toronto Area) which is home to more than 5.5 million residents and greater than 2,700 sq miles. So there are lots of things to do and see for Toronto real estate owners and visitors also. The things listed above are just a few of the many. There a many theaters, performing arts centers, museums, art galleries, fine restaurants and the like to visit in this large bustling city. For sports fans, there are the Toronto Maple Leafs, Toronto Raptors and MLB's Toronto Blue Jays. Soccer fans can watch the Toronto FC (Reds) team as well. Contact a Toronto Real Estate agent when you've decided that this is the place for you to live.

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