Hi I'm going to Toronto, ON, Canada and was wondering what things/attractions there are to do or see?

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Try going to http://www.toronto.com/ It will tell u about EVERYTHING in Toronto! Below, I have also listed some things that are going on in the times of your visit! Hope this helps!

August 18-20
Worldfest
With more than 150 different nationalities, Toronto is one of the worldâ€™s single largest centres for cultural diversification. Worldfest brings many of these communities together under a single umbrella.

Ho-Hai-Yan !
Featuring everything there is to know about Taiwanese-Canadian culture, the Ho-Hai-Yan festival runs from August 18 to 20.

Canadian National Exhibition
Unique in its unparalleled diversity of entertainment, the CNE offers fun for the entire family.

Pirate Festival at Historic Fort York
There'll be music and comedy and entertainment galore, scrumptious food and drink to slake yer cravings, and plenty o' fun stuff for pirates and lubbers of all ages to see, buy, learn and do!

los563

Go check out the Lord of the Rings musical. The tickets are on sale for $20 bucks if you give the following code when you order tickets. "New0806"

Call 416-872-1212 or 1-800-461-3333 and quote code NEW0806

alo

Consider a trip to Centre Island.

Ferry leaves several times a day and travels from Queen's Quay across lake Ontario to the island. There is an amusement park there - think it is called Centreville.

You can pack a cooler with snacks. The ferry cost is nominal.

Soozann

The zoo now has a water park area that is included in the price of admission.

Black Creek Pioneer Village is at the north end of the city.

If you are a sports fan you might want to visit the Hockey Hall of Fame which is downtown Toronto. At the Rogers Centre there is a CFL game on the 19th - Toronto is playing Montreal.

The Ontario Science Centre is very hands-on and a nice cool place on a hot day. It also has a cinesphere theatre (extra admission).

Then there is Ontario Place at the lakeshore. You'll be here when the CNE (Canadian National Exhibit is on (starting August 18) and admission to Ontario Place is included during the CNE.

If you like culture and markets there are different ethnic sections of the city and the St. Lawrence Market is an interesting experience.

Another website to check is www.torontoplus.ca and that's all I can think of right now.

Enjoy your visit!

squash

You already have a lot of terrific ideas here. Here's another two:

1) My kids (age 13+) really enjoy walking around the Queen St West area (west of University Ave) to soak up the atmosphere and buy knick-knacks (T-shirts, posters, etc). It seems to be a hi-lite for their cousins when they come in from out of town.

2) You didn't mention age when you said kid-friendly, but here's a more adult/older teen idea. If you enjoy comedy, Second City is (IMHO) an underappreciated city treasure, with the cast often becoming famous after their apprenticeship here (eg Martin Short, Dan Ackroyd, Andrea Martin, Catherine O'Hara, Dave Thomas, John Candy). They have a terrific show on right now (Bird Flu over the Cuckoo's Nest) with one of the best casts I've seen in a while. A relatively inexpensive evening. Here's the link http://www.secondcity.com/?id=theatres/toronto

tysgrandma99

Toronto Zoo,theaters,shoes,restaurants,trains, the people are so friendly and help full. but remember it is a gay community .so they have alot of free things to do.all so smoking and buying grass in there stores is Legal so make sure you leave it in Canada.

mimi

well that toronto with a nice zoo,CNN tower,canada wonderlnad

love2travel

Don't miss the Chinese Lantern Festival!
http://thetravelzine-torontosc.spaces.live.com/

Check out the other photo albums and the blog entries for ideas!

Enjoy your visit!

Curious

The Hockey Hall of Fame, the Air Canada Centre tour, you mentioned the Rogers Centre tour- be sure to go on it- you'll get to see some private boxes, and see the worlds first retractable roof (I work there), Centreville is great for kids- just take the ferry which is not a far walk from Rogers Centre.

Ontario_Mom

St Lawrence Market
Eaton Centre
Metro Toronto Zoo
Lots of walking tours available (Cabbagetown Tours)
Air Canada Centre Tour
Queens Quay (pronounced key)
Go to the square at Dundas and Yonge they have half
price tickets to that days shows.
China Town is usually fun to walk around.

Good luck and hope you have a great trip!

Louise On The Edge

You can go to Concierge Connection and sign up for all of the Toronto deals. e-mail me if you want a corporate discount code.
https://www.conciergeconnection.com/members/index2.php
I agree with some of the other people telling you to go to the Hockey Hall of Fame where the Stanley Cup Resides as well as going to the Rogers Center Private Tour. Dont forget to go on a Toronto Boat Cruise while you are here as well!they are a lot of fun with DJ's and dinners on board. You might also want to check out The Docks entertainment Complex. During the day they have lots to do for families. Go- Carting, pools... and week-ends they have a drive-in movie theater... all of this located right at the Lake side. Very nice... www.thedocks.com
http://www.mariposacruises.com/

edi_nbu_rgh

I have just returned from Toronto to Scotland. I spent two awsome weeks in Toronto. If the Jays are playing, go see them. the Sky dome is a brilliant atmosphere. Go to the Beaches. Nice walks, nice shops, and nice food/drink. Niagara is a must if you have time. Canada's Wonderland is also good for the kids ( but you done that)? The city pass is good value for money. I'm not into museums and the like either but you do get the CN Tower and City tour and also the harbour tour (I think). Or what about a day shopping. The Eaton Centre, or Bloor Street. If your driving go out of the city towards Wonderland. The exit just before Wonderland there is a huge mall there. Can't remember the name, sorry. Whatever you do, whatever time you have, I'm sure you will have a great time. Enjoy

Sonia

well i have been in toronto it is so fun you should see niagra falls especially in the night it lights up in many diffrent colors it is beutiful you should also go on the boat next to niagra falls the water will be going on you an it is so fun i went there. they will give you these blue rain coats so u wont get wet. well have a good time. bye

Maurus B.

Casa Loma, the Eaton Centre, and Medieval Times

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