Must-see attractions in Toronto

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5 places recommended by anardulli

Expert Trendsetters from Little Italy

Created on Apr 1 2009

Almost every local has been approached by a friend or visitor asking for advice on where to go or what to see while in the city. Here are a few of my picks.

St. Lawrence Market

92 Front St E, Toronto, ON, M5E1C4

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posted Mar 24 2009

fresh from the market: If you're visiting this city you must see St. Lawrence Market if you haven’t been there yet. The hard-to-miss building is historical (established in 1803), and there's a huge selection of fresh vegetables, meats, cheeses, pastas, breads, sweets, flowers...you name it. Shop for groceries or stop by one of the vendors to grab lunch, a snack or a cup of coffee. You'll be amazed at how cheap it is considering the quality of the food. I love the energy of the market. All your senses are stimulated and it's heaven for foodies.

Royal Ontario Museum

100 Queens Pk, Toronto, ON, M5S2C6

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posted Mar 30 2009

must-see attraction: The ROM is definitely one of the best attractions in Toronto. The recent addition of the ultra-modern Michael Lee-Chin Crystal building has locals and tourists flocking to the museum to see what all the hype is about. The new museum space features seven galleries, a five-star restaurant called C5 and the ROM store. This is the place to check out some of the best traveling exhibitions and natural history galleries. Don't forget: Friday nights 4:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. it's half price admission at the ROM.

Harbourfront Centre

235 Queens Quay W, Toronto, ON, M5J 2G8

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posted Apr 6 2009

free events and festivals: Harbourfront Centre, located on the waterfront, hosts cultural festivals and events during the year and almost every weekend from June to September. Some of my favourite events here include The International Festival of Authors where I've attended readings and book signings of some of my favourite authors, the Hot & Spicy Food Festival that features celebrity chefs, local restaurants and vendors who come out to share tasty dishes and the Canada Day celebrations, where I've seen Canadian bands like Barenaked Ladies and Feist perform (for free). During the summer months there's also an outdoor marketplace where you'll find international jewelry and crafts from places like Africa, Asia and Brazil.

Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts

145 Queen St W, Toronto, ON, M5A 1E8

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posted Apr 7 2009

a night at the ballet: Not everyone may be into opera or ballet, but you'll never know unless you try it once. The first time I visited The Four Seasons Centre was to see The Nutcracker and it was excellent of course, beautiful costumes and sets, amazing dancers and unbelievable sound. The ballet is considered a "Toronto tradition" and it was neat to see it at this new and modern building. I enjoyed getting dressed up and having a night out at this elegant spot. The spacious main lobby is surrounded by glass windows and offers awesome views of the city lights. This is one of the most interesting and beautiful buildings in Toronto.

C N Tower

301 Front St W, Toronto, ON, M5V2T6

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posted Apr 6 2009

Toronto landmark: Without a doubt, the CN Tower is the most popular landmark in Toronto and for good reason. It's the tallest freestanding building in North America, it defines the city's skyline, you can always catch sight of it when you're in the city (which I find comforting - don't know why), and it offers the best view of Toronto, whether you're looking down from the observation deck or eating a gourmet meal at tower's revolving restaurant. I get a kick out of taking the glass-floor elevator, which is a 58-second ride to the top. At night the CN Tower lights up and changes colour, which is actually pretty cool.

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