Toronto is home to huge and majestic skyscrapers, beautiful parks, museums, attractions, architectural beauties, located on the coast of the equally picturesque Lake Ontario.

As many people know from historical sources, the city of York was founded here by the British, and later it was renamed Toronto. The main thing is that the city has rich history, thanks to which the stay of tourists in the city is even more interesting and impressive. It was this fact that attracted me here. I would not say that Toronto has any big difference from such Canadian cities as Montreal or Ottawa; it is also beautiful and pleasant to be here, and the developed infrastructure allows you to spend time comfortably.

The name of the city, translated, means Meeting Place, since in the urban area the traditions and characteristics of many cultures that live today in this huge metropolis really meet and are closely intertwined.

The only difference between Toronto and other cities, at least that I noticed, is that the winter is not so cold, but with quite a lot of snow. Although throughout Canada, the seasons of the year are very clearly visible, this also applies to Toronto. It has a fairly humid continental climate, with not very hot summers and short spring and autumn. But it is worth noting that due to high humidity, the temperature always seems higher than the thermometer shows. The perfect time... read more

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Weather in Toronto by month:

Month Temperature Cloudiness Rainy days /
Precipitation		 Number of solar
hours per day
During the day At night
January -3.0°C -5.3°C 61.6% 4 days (49.8 mm.) 9 o'clock 22m.
February -2.4°C -5.3°C 60.8% 4 days (48.1 mm.) 10 o'clock 31m.
March 2.0°C -1.8°C 53.5% 4 days (39.4 mm.) 11 o'clock 57m.
April 8.4°C 3.7°C 49.7% 5 days (70.6 mm.) 13:00 28m.
May 16.3°C 10.6°C 39.5% 4 days (60.9 mm.) 14h. 44m.
June 22.1°C 15.6°C 33.9% 5 days (70.2 mm.) 15h. 23m.
July 26.6°C 19.3°C 27.8% 5 days (59.4 mm.) 15h. 3m.
August 25.8°C 19.1°C 29.5% 4 days (50.8 mm.) 13:00 55m.
September 21.7°C 16.4°C 32.6% 4 days (49.6 mm.) 12h. 29m.
October 14.1°C 10.3°C 50.8% 5 days (68.8 mm.) 10 o'clock 59m.
November 6.4°C 3.1°C 53.8% 2 days (34.0 mm.) 9 o'clock 41m.
December 1.5°C -1.0°C 62.4% 4 days (41.1 mm.) 9 o'clock 0m.

*This table displays weather averages collected over more than three years

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Niagara Falls

Toronto is amazing and very interesting city, but its main attraction is not in the city at all, but far beyond its borders. This is the famous Niagara Falls, the same waterfall where virtuoso David Copperfield held his unforgettable and grandiose shows, this is the same waterfall that was filmed in many sensational films, this is the most famous waterfall in the world. The road from Toronto to the Niagara miracle of nature will take an hour and a half, but when I got there, my emotions knew no bounds! The view is simply mesmerizing, six thousand tons of water that fall down every second simply hypnotize your gaze, all of you, and it seems that you can watch it forever. Niagara is something worth traveling hundreds of miles over the ocean for, something worth traveling for!

You can see around the waterfall the whole city all kinds of entertainment for tourists and visitors to this place, it is called Niagara Falls. There is everything there - hotels, restaurants, cinemas, bowling alleys and even a casino. In fact, Niagara Falls has grown an entire city around it.

We were told that you can look at the waterfall in 24 different ways: from the most unusual and expensive, to the simplest and free. Not everyone can afford to try everything at once. The most common one for those who have the means is a helicopter; from above it may seem that this is not a waterfall, but lava from the water... You can also look at it from the inside, through a cave under the waterfall, this the only place, Where...

You can’t visit Toronto without trying traditional Canadian cuisine - various dishes made from bison meat. They can be found on the menu of almost every establishment, and even fast food. This is because Canada is home to a huge number of bison. This pleasure is not cheap, but quite tasty, I liked it.

A common problem for tourists, and especially for those who are in Toronto for the first time, is that the prices do not include tax. It is about 7% of the amount indicated, no matter where, like a restaurant menu, a ticket to the aquarium, or a price tag in a store. In a cafe, a tip will also be included in the check. Therefore, you need to be prepared to shell out a couple more dollars on top.

The most recognizable building in Toronto, which can be classified as a landmark, is the Ciantaur Tower, see... read more

Food and products

In Canada, food prices are incredibly high + in Canada there is this trick: if, for example, you buy a sandwich for $10 (this is the normal price), then you pay a tax of 10%, that is, $11! So, having bought $100 worth of food, the authorities shortchanged us by another $12.50))). A bottle of Coca-Cola costs $6. A bottle of beer (0.5) - 7 dollars, bread (!!!) - 3 dollars, a bottle of wine (0.75) - 23 dollars (from). Lunch in a restaurant (usually three courses) costs $50, but the portions are huge, so we split it and the payment between us all. Food in stores is not much cheaper than in restaurants; basic products (bread, water, etc.) cost $20. There is no point in buying food in stores; it is better to eat in a restaurant or cafe.

Souvenirs and other goods

Clothing is inexpensive in Toronto. Good branded sneakers - 30 - 50 dollars (believe me, this is normal for Canada). Near Niagara Falls there are a lot of different souvenir shops. The cost of souvenirs is from 5 to 100 dollars. Souvenirs are mainly Chinese, and they are sold by the Chinese (respectively). It is better not to buy expensive souvenirs (especially those that glow) - they break quickly, this is from my own experience.

Cost of services and entertainment

There is a huge Ferris wheel, the cost is $15, in the VIP cabin (I took advantage of this) it costs $50. It's a magnificent sight. Taxi fare - 3 dollars/km. Bus costs $6, but you can buy an all-day pass for $25. This is beneficial for tourists

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Toronto(Toronto) is the capital of the province of Ontario and the largest city. Toronto is sometimes called "Canada's New York" because it resembles New York in its cosmopolitan style and number of immigrants. The UN has dubbed the city the most multicultural city in the world. Service throughout the city is provided in sixteen different languages, so everyone can feel at home here.

Toronto: Hotels and Accommodation

Most hotels are located outside the city center. In Toronto you will find more than 130 different hotels to suit every taste and budget. Also very popular here guest houses and mini-hotels "Bed & Breakfast" (Bed&Breakfast). Young people usually stay in hostels, of which there are a lot here.

Accommodation in a 3-4 star hotel will cost from 60 USD per night, a five-star hotel - from 300 USD. A bed in a hostel dormitory room will cost from 20 USD. A separate room in a mini-hotel (guest house or B&B) costs from 30 USD. For a separate room in an apartment you will pay 30-60 USD, and for a separate house or apartment: 50-100 USD.

Toronto Restaurants & Dining

As already mentioned, Toronto is one of the most multicultural cities on earth. Therefore, there is food here from all over the world. Many immigrants have opened shops and restaurants serving traditional cuisine, so finding something to suit your taste won't be too difficult. Toronto is surrounded by the fertile farmland of Southern Ontario, so the city has an abundance of farmers' markets. Some are seasonal, from May to October, while others are open all year round eg: St. Lawrence Market, Riverdale Farm (Riverdale Farm), City Hall (City Hall), Duferin Grove and others.

Some interesting areas of the city with authentic cafes and restaurants: Baldwin Village (Baldwin Village), in Chinatown (Chinatown) you will find a large selection of Vietnamese and Thai restaurants. Restaurants with Hakka Food are very popular (Hakka Food)– traditional Chinese food from India. Bayview Avenue (Bayview Avenue) is famous for its cafeterias serving French pastries, and on Bloor Street (Bloor Street) There are many cheap Japanese eateries. According to one popular local newspaper, the Toronto Star , best place for lunch is Downsview Park Flea Market Foodcourt with many cafes offering variety of cuisines peace.

Vegetarians will also find where to eat: “Fresh”, “Buddas Vegetarian Food”, “Vegetarian Heaven” and many others.

Concerning nightlife cities, then popular place Clubland is considered here (Clubland) on Queen Street West (Queen Street West). Also, new clubs have opened on King Street West ( King Street West) and Liberty Village Area (Liberty Village Area). There are also many small breweries in Toronto, such as Steam Whistle Brewery. The cost of the tour is 7 USD plus a gift.

In a budget restaurant in Toronto you can have a meal for 10-15 USD per person. In a mid-level restaurant, the cost of a three-course meal will cost from 20 USD; in fine dining restaurants you can dine on average from 70 USD. A snack at McDonald's or other fast food will cost 7 USD (standard McMeal set or equivalent).

Fun & Activities in Toronto

The symbol of Toronto is the CN Tower, one of the tallest buildings in the world. Tourists can watch it from almost anywhere in the city. Also, you have the opportunity to admire the largest Canadian city With observation deck Tower or from the terrace with glass floor. If you're lucky there will be good weather, you can see from here. Next door to the CN Tower is the Rogers Center sports arena and the huge Ripley's Aquarium with a transparent tunnel.

Another symbol of the city is the Royal Ontario Museum. It houses outstanding collections of art from all over the world. Also famous is the Art Gallery of Ontario. Both permanent and temporary exhibitions are held here. The medieval castle of Casa Loma is recognized by the city's residents as favorite place holding events in 2017. The castle amazes with European elegance and splendor.

Built in 1850, St. Lawrence Hall was the town's meeting place. Today there is a large indoor market selling fresh fruits and vegetables, flowers and much more. Distinctive attributes include a giant staircase and a magnificent chandelier.

The equivalent of New York Broadway in Toronto is the Entertainment District (Toronto Entertainment District). In addition to theaters, there are many restaurants, cafes, shops and hotels. Be sure to visit the New City Hall (City Hall) and Nathan Phillips Square (Nathan Philips Square), which turns into a real fairy tale during the Christmas holidays.

For shopping lovers, we recommend checking out the Eaton Center. When you come here for the first time, you will probably be stunned by the number of shops, restaurants, and boutiques that stretch over several floors. Historic District Distillery District (Distillery District)- a place where all the entertainment of the city is collected - galleries, exhibitions and other events.

Tourists with children will be interested in visiting the Ontario Science Centre. The latest innovations in the field of technology, telecommunications, biology, physics, and astronautics are collected here. You definitely won't be bored.

Transportation in Toronto

Canada's largest airport, Toronto Pearson, is located 30 miles from the city. To get from the airport to the city center, take the Union Pearson Express. Ticket price is 1.50 USD, payment only by card. You can also get there by TTC buses, the ticket price is 1.50 USD.

Public transport

Toronto is a big city, so many people here use public transport. The TTS company operates a huge transport system: trams, subways and buses.

The Toronto metro is very comfortable and fast. Open every day from 05:30 to 01:30, except Sunday (opens at 08:00). "TTS" offers night service "Blue-Night Network" (Blue Night Network): Buses and trams with blue signs run every thirty minutes. The fare is 2.40 USD for an adult and 1.50 USD for a child. You also have the opportunity to purchase a one-day pass. (Day Pass) for 10 USD and travel for a week (Weekly Pass) for 32 USD – for an adult, and 25 USD – for a child. The schedule and transport routes can be viewed. To get to the Toronto area, you need to buy a GTA pass. (GTA Pass), since TTS tariffs do not apply here. Prices are the same as in TTS. You can also get to the suburbs using Go Transit trains. (GO Transit).

Taxi

There are many taxi services in Toronto - a safe, but expensive form of transportation. Toronto Taxi is part of TGTS Toronto Ground Transportation Services. To find a taxi in the city center, just stop a car with the sign on the roof turned on (if it’s off, it means it’s busy).

If you are further from the center, it is better to call one of the taxi companies: “Beck” (green, orange) +1416-751-5555, “Maple Leaf” (blue with white stripe) +1416-465-5555, "CO-OP" (red, yellow) +1416-504-2667. The fare includes a landing fee of 2.80 USD and another about 1.30 USD for each subsequent kilometer along the way.

Automobile

You may need a car to get around Toronto. (Greater Toronto Area). In Toronto, as in any place big city, there are almost always traffic jams. Travel on highways is subject to a fee. Many roads are closed on weekends due to festivals, marathons or other events. This entails even more traffic jams. If you want to go to, it is better to do it by car.

When it comes to parking, prices, especially in the city center, can seem exorbitant. Many hotels provide parking for the whole day. Two companies: Green P and Impark provide parking slots throughout the city. Also, you can park on the street where there is no prohibiting sign, free of charge for up to 3 hours.

Bike

Toronto is a flat city, so cycling is comfortable here. There are many bike paths throughout the city, especially in the center. Bike Share Toronto offers over 1,000 bikes for rent throughout the city. Tariffs for tourists: for one day (Day Pass) for 5 USD, and for three days (3-Day Pass) for 11 USD.

Some popular trails: Martin Goodman Trail (Martin Goodman Trail) along the city's coastline, Kay Gardiner Beltline Trail (Kay Gardiner Beltline Trail)– Downtown, Humber River Trail (Humber River Trail)– to the parks of the northern part of the metropolis. Also, you can see a unique attraction - the Toronto Islands (Toronto Islands) while cycling.

On the northern shore of Lake Ontario is located the most Big City Canada - Toronto. These are administrative, economic and Cultural Center Province of Ontario with a population of 2.8 million people.

A little about the city

Toronto's climate is favorable enough for travel at any time of the year. Winters are not cold, but snowy, summers are not excessively hot, and dry and warm autumns are best time to visit the city.

Getting around Toronto is a breeze ores:

  • For the convenience of residents and guests of the city, Toronto operates developed transport network TTC(The Toronto Transit Commission), which is represented by the subway - Subway, buses - Bus, and trams - Streetcar.
  • Air traffic provide two international airport: Toronto Island (YTZ) and Pearson (YYZ).

What to see?

The large number of attractions in and around the city attracts more than 40 million people to Toronto every year. Let's get acquainted with the main and most interesting places and attractions.

CN Tower

Telecommunications About Canada’s National Tower (CN Tower) is the most recognizable landmark and symbol of the city of Toronto.

The height of the tower is 553.33 meters.

Tourists can climb to a height of 341 m and visit the revolving restaurant located here. At an altitude of 342 m there is Observation deck with a unique heavy-duty glass floor, and at an altitude of 447 m there is a SkyPod observation deck - the most high point, where visitors to the tower can climb.

  • Address: 301 Front St. West (& John St.).
  • Opening hours: from 08:30 to 23:00 every day except December 25.
  • Ticket price: up to 4 years old - free, from 4 to 12 years old - $28, from 13 to 64 years old - $38, over 65 years old - $34.
  • A visit to the tower with a SkyPod ride: from 4 to 12 years old - $43, from 13 to 64 years old - $53, over 65 years old - $49.

Royal Ontario Museum

In addition to the 6 million exhibits located in the halls, the museum attracts with its unusual architecture: after reconstruction, the old museum building turned into an incredible structure in the form of crystals, which allowed it to be included in the seven architectural wonders of the world.

  • Address: 100 Queen's Park, Toronto, ON, M5S 2C6
  • Opening hours: from 10:00 to 17:30 every day except December 25.
  • Ticket price: up to 4 years old - free, from 4 to 14 years old - $14, from 15 to 64 years old - $20, over 65 years old - $17.

Casa Loma

House on the Hill, or Casa Loma – majestic castle, built in the neo-Gothic style, was erected as a private house. Its construction was completed in 1914.

There is a garden around the castle; the interior layout of the castle consists of almost 100 rooms, including showers that were unique at that time, a large library and even an organ.

  • Address: 1 Austin Terrace, Toronto, ON, M5R 1X8
  • Opening hours: from 09:30 to 17:00 every day except December 25.
  • Ticket price: under 4 years old - free, from 4 to 13 years old - $20, from 18 to 64 years old - $30, from 14 to 17 years old and over 65 years old - $25.

Toronto Zoo

The largest zoo in Canada is interesting because it is divided into natural areas, each of which, like living nature, is home to its own unique animals, birds, mammals, and reptiles.

For ease of movement around the large territory of the zoo, there is a train of four carriages - a “zoomobile”.

  • Address: 2000 Meadowvale Rd, Toronto, ON, M1B 5K7
  • Opening hours: from 09:00 to 19:00.
  • From September 4 to December 31 from 09:30 to 16:30.
  • Closed on December 25th.
  • Ticket price: up to 3 years old - free, from 3 to 12 years old - $14, from 13 to 64 years old - $23, over 65 years old - $18.

Entertainment District

In the Entertainment District, everyone can find something to suit their taste.

Tourists can stay in hotels of their choice, visit theaters, museums, exhibitions and galleries will open their doors to art lovers, and cafes, restaurants, bars and nightclubs await visitors.

At the center of the Entertainment District is Toronto's scenic waterfront, with stunning views of Lake Ontario.

The area is home to the CN Tower, Ripley's Aquarium of Canada, and the Rogers Centre.

Address: Toronto Entertainment District BIA, 100 Simcoe St., Toronto.

Eaton Center

On Young Street, the longest street in the world, the Eaton Center is an ideal place for shopping lovers. There are about 300 stores of clothing, shoes, accessories of various brands, as well as cafes and fast food restaurants.

The shopping center is designed in the spirit of unity with nature; the central composition is a sculpture of flying geese under the roof of the building.

  • Address: 220 Yonge Street, Toronto
  • Opening hours: Mon to Fri from 10:00 to 21:30, Sat from 09:30 to 21:30, Sun from 10:00 to 19:00.

Wineries (Distillery District)

Despite the name, this is not only a place for the production of alcoholic beverages, but also historical and cultural center Toronto. Restored Victorian industrial buildings house galleries, cafés, cultural events and exhibitions and there is always something to see.

Still, the most popular place to visit is the Mill Street Brewery.

Address: 9 Trinity Street, Suite 200, Toronto ON M5A 3C4

High Park

High Park, or High Park, is located within the city, so getting to it is not difficult. The name of the park is due to the fact that the park is located on the hills.

In the park, visitors have access to sports and cultural sites For family vacation, there are areas for picnics and dog exercises. Part of the untouched nature has also been preserved within the park. In spring, tourists are attracted to the park by the cherry blossoms.

  • The park is open to the public 24/7.
  • Free admission.
  • Address: Colborne Lodge Drive, High Park, Toronto.

Hockey Hall of Fame

Canada is considered the birthplace of hockey and every fan of this game should definitely visit the Hockey Hall of Fame, where you can see the main awards of the game, including the Stanley Cup, elements of hockey equipment of famous athletes, photographs of the most striking moments from the history of hockey and much more.

  • Address: Brookfield Place, 30 Yonge St, Toronto, ON M5E 1X8
  • Opening hours: Mon to Sat from 09:30 to 18:00, Sun from 10:00 to 18:00.
  • Ticket price: up to 3 years old - free, from 4 to 13 years old - $11, from 14 to 64 years old - $17.50, over 65 years old - $13.

Ripley's Aquarium of Canada

Canada's largest aquarium is divided into 9 thematic zones.

It houses one of the world's most extensive collections of jellyfish. The movement of jellyfish in aquariums illuminated in different colors is a truly fascinating sight.

Visitors are offered an interesting service - to spend the night in a room where sharks swim overhead. You can even touch some of the inhabitants of the aquarium with your hands.

  • Opening hours: from 09:00 to 23:00 every day.
  • Ticket price: from 3 to 5 years old – $12, from 6 to 13 years old – $24.25, from 14 to 64 years old – $35, over 65 years old – $24.25.

St. Lawrence Market

St. Lawrence Market welcomed its first visitors in 1803. To this day it has remained almost unchanged.

On the market local residents and tourists can purchase quality farm products, visit restaurants and bakeries located in the southern part of the market, and antique and jewelry stores in the northern building.

Address: 93 Front St E, Toronto, ON M5E 1C3

Toronto Islands

From the waterfront in Toronto, you can take a ferry to the Toronto Islands, a favorite vacation spot for Canadians. In the summer on the Islands, tourists and Torontonians stroll through the parks and ride small boats between the islands. There is an opportunity to visit the local beach and swim in the lake.

There are no cars throughout the Islands; visitors travel only by bicycles and scooters.

From the ferry connecting the Islands with the mainland, you can beautiful photos beautiful views of the city, the TV tower and Toronto skyscrapers.

  • Address: 9 Queen's Quay West, Toronto, ON, M5J 2V3
  • Ferry ticket cost: $7.87.

Fort York Fortress

Fort York fortress bears witness to one of the most important and tragic events in the war between the British and Americans - the Battle of York in 1812, during which the fortress was destroyed and then rebuilt with utmost precision.

Today visitors can find out how soldiers lived in the fortress, try dishes prepared in local cuisine, witness military parades.

  • Address: 250 Fort York Blvd, Toronto, ON M5V 3K9
  • Opening hours: on weekdays from 10:00 to 16:00, on weekends and holidays from 10:00 to 17:00.
  • Ticket price: under 5 years old - free, from 6 to 12 years old - $6, from 13 to 18 years old - $8, from 19 to 64 years old - $14, over 65 years old - $10.

Ontario Science Center

The Ontario Science Center attracts visitors with interactive exhibitions, where everyone can take a virtual trip into space, play board games with a robot, visit the planetarium, chat with astronauts, and watch documentaries in the IMAX theater.

  • Address: 770 Don Mills Road, Toronto, ON, M3C 1T3
  • Opening hours: Sun – Fri from 10:00 to 17:00, Sat from 10:00 to 20:00.
  • Ticket price: up to 2 years - free, from 3 to 12 years - $19, from 13 to 17 years - $22, from 16 to 64 years - $28, over 65 years - $12.

Niagara Falls

Niagara Falls is located 150 km from Toronto and is the main and most famous attraction in the vicinity of the city.

You can enjoy views of the waterfall from the water by choosing the Voyage to the Falls Boat Tour, from the Skylon Tower observation deck, you can take a helicopter and view the waterfall from the air, or go 45 meters down to sites located behind the waterfalls (Journey Behind the Falls).

You can get to Niagara Falls from Toronto by car via Gardiner Expressway West, then Queen Elizabeth Way (QEW) until you turn onto ON-420. Between Toronto and Niagara Falls GO Transit, Greyhound and Megabus buses and the GO Train operate.

Ticket prices: Voyage to the Falls cruise – $25.95, Skylon Tower observation deck – $17.50, Journey Behind the Falls tour – $19.95.

Toronto. While the city lacks the charm of Montreal and Vancouver, it is still an incredible city to visit with many markets, ethnic cuisine, wonderful art museums, funky bars and shows, and amazing Asian food (so much amazing Asian food). Although Toronto has a higher cost of living than most other Canadian cities, there are plenty of free and low-cost activities that can make it an affordable place to visit. It is also one of the most multicultural cities in the world. The more I visit, the more I like it. It's perfect for 3-4 days!

Top 5 Things to See and Do in Toronto

1. Visit CN Tower

This iconic 550m tall tower is a fixture of the skyline. You can climb to the top to get a 360 degree panoramic view of the city, shopping and dining at its (expensive) restaurant. If the weather is right (and you have a lot of extra money), you can also walk around the outer edge of the tower.

2. Art Gallery of Ontario

Known as the AGO, it houses thousands of works of art. This is one of the largest museums in Canada and admission is free on Wednesday evenings.

3. Royal Ontario Museum

This museum contains thousands of artifacts and samples of more than 20 exhibits. There's stuff on dinosaurs, ancient China, native Canadians, medieval Europe, art deco, ancient Egypt, textiles, the world's largest totem pole, and tons of other stuff. This best museum in the city.

4. Spend a day at the beach

The beaches near Lake Ontario are a relaxing way to spend an afternoon during the summer. You can stroll along the boardwalk, eat at one of the many restaurants, or rent a boat and head out onto the lake.

5. Toronto Island Park

Spend an inexpensive day at Toronto Island Park and enjoy the beach, play volleyball, and take a dip in the wading pool. It is also home to the Gibraltar Lighthouse, which has a museum that highlights the history and myths of the area. Reading time: 6 min

Do you want to fly to Canada? Liferead has prepared a trip to Toronto - the largest city in the Country of the Maple Leaf!

The guide was compiled by Olga Guk-Dremina and Elena Grebennikova

Largest city in Canada interested us not only in size, but also in the fact that it is twinned with Kyiv, and in addition, almost 150 thousand Ukrainians live here and In the central High Park there is a monument to Lesya Ukrainka. So, let's go wander around with the help of our guide!

This city is called the Swiss New York. Everything here is calmer and safer than in the US capital, but the skyscrapers and standard of living are at their best. In terms of the number of residents, Toronto is comparable to Kiev. It occupies a leading position in the world in terms of development and well-being. The dawn of Toronto is associated with separatist sentiments in Montreal. In the 1970s, in the well-fed and prosperous province of Quebec, destabilization arose on this basis and many English-speaking businessmen moved to the shores of Ontario, creating an economic boom in the city that has not stopped to this day. So worth it!

We will start with the former Indian trail, and now the famous street Yonge Street. Its length is 1800 km, that is, approximately the same as from Kyiv to Munich. That's why she registered reliably in the Guinness Book of Records. The Pan American Highway, which is 4,800 km long, is trying to challenge the world laurels. But this is still a highway, not a street, so there’s no point in encroaching on someone else’s property!

FIND OUT. Sir George Yonge, after whom the longest street on the planet is named, is a British secretary of war and an expert on Roman roads. One interesting thing is that he was a Knight of the Order of the Bath. This is one of the most prestigious orders of chivalry in Great Britain. Well, you know that the head of Canada is the Queen of England, right? Applicants for knighthood of this order were bathed in a bathhouse before initiation, and then their endurance was tested. I had to stay up all night and pray. This is a really serious test. The body oh how it wants to fall asleep after a relaxing warm wash. So Yong was a strong subject of the British crown.

To start the walk, LifeRead chose the very beginning of Yonge Street, on the beautiful waterfront of Lake Ontario. Let's drink morning coffee here and breathe in the freshness of the city. Beautiful view opens from the Watermark Toronto pub(207 Queens Quay West), which opens from 11am. Despite the fact that this is a pub, coffee is also brewed here skillfully. And if you work up an appetite, they will serve you a decent breakfast here.

Well, we got a boost of energy, breathed in the breeze - let's go deeper into the city. From here main street of Toronto, like a spine, it divides the city, going to the border with the state of Minnesota. We liked the wide sidewalks along which we will reach the main attractions of this street - Hockey Hall of Fame. Canadians have a lot to be proud of. At the Hockey Museum displaying handmade skates, the very first sticks, NHL memorabilia and trophies, including Stanley Cup. Address: 30 Yonge Street.
Then we'll get to Yonge-Dundas Square(something like Times Square in NYC). If you don’t go anywhere, the walk will only take half an hour. But we wandered here for several hours. If you dream of good shopping, then remember one more address on this street - Toronto Eaton Center (giant shopping mall, 220 Yonge Street).

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Now let's turn to 60 Queen Street to the old Toronto City Hall, where the City Council sat from 1899 to 1966, that is, 67 years. This beautiful building easy to find by the clock tower. Built the town hall Edward James Lennox- today we will see another of his creations, which has become one of the main attractions of Toronto. He built the town hall by demolishing old buildings, including his own hotels. Due to severe cost overruns on construction, local councilors refused to install a plaque at City Hall in Lennox's honor. Then he installed his name under the cornice of the top floor around the entire building. Handsome! The Ontario Court of Justice now sits in the old Town Hall.

Old Toronto City Hall

Nearby (100 Queen Street) they built new Toronto City Hall. This is the style of the 60s. A massive glass-concrete something called "Eye of Government"- this is exactly what it looks like from above. For his sake, Chinatown was once bulldozed here. This building appeared in Star Trek and Star Trek. Yes and Devon headquarters in Pokemon very similar to Toronto's New City Hall.

New Toronto City Hall - Pokemon Headquarters

Well, now it’s worth going down to PATH - underground city near downtown Toronto, it is heated in winter, creating comfortable conditions for the promenade, shopping, snacking and relaxation. The entrance is right next to the city halls. There are shops, restaurants, even small parks and fountains underground, and the length of the entire string of tunnels exceeds 27 km! From the dungeons you can get to five metro stations.

It's time to continue the journey to Toronto at a higher level. We are interested in 100-year-old neo-Gothic mansion Casa Loma(address: 1 Austin Terrace). This is an eclectic imitation medieval castle. Let's go here for public transport. We get on at the nearest metro stop Osgoode on Line 1 Yonge-University. We go 6 stops to Dupont station. There we move in a straight line for two blocks and discover an ancient landmark.

Leads to "House on the Hill" Baldwin Steps, which has 110 steps. It is quite easy to climb it, as there are many flat areas for resting and taking selfies. The staircase was named after the family that first owned these lands.

Having conquered this “Boldwin Everest”, we get a prize - a fairy-tale house! Sir ordered it for himself Henry Mill Pellat millionaire and Canadian soldier - what an unusual combination, huh? He made his capital by investing in hydropower and railways, realizing that these industries will develop in the vast northern country. His castle immediately became largest private home in Canada, since it had 98 rooms! The rich man was about 60 years old when the construction of his dream house was completed and he invested $3.5 million of his $17 million earned in the stone beauty. We already remembered the architect who created this miracle today when we admired the building of the Old Toronto City Hall.

Sir Pellat did not enjoy castle life for long - less than 10 years. Property taxes were getting more and more hefty - they skyrocketed from $600 a year to $1000 a month! The state of the country's economy after the First World War was also not so great, so Henry's capital was melting before our eyes. He tried his best to get out of the crisis. But in 1923 I had to sell my beloved castle under the hammer and go to live on a farm. Now this building is Toronto City Museum. So you can feel like a master by wandering through its rooms. True, it is a little expensive - $25.00, but the visit is worth it!

Since we’ve already arrived, let’s have a bite to eat! In general, we don’t really like to eat in museum cafes, but here we decided to take a break before the next point on the route. We bought French cheese soup for 9 euros and a three-egg farmhouse omelette with cheese, sausage, herbs and tomatoes for 8 euros, polished off with local beer for 6 euros.

Now we will return to the subway the same way, but we will travel on the first line not 6, but 8 stops - to Union Station. From there, through an underground tunnel in 10 minutes we reach the final chord of our journey to Toronto.

Let's soar from the dungeons to the very heights of Toronto! In the evening we definitely need to admire the city lights from the tower CN Tower (Canada's National)- himself tall building on Earth for more than 30 years (from 1975 to 2007)! It remains today the tallest free-standing structure in the Western Hemisphere. The height of this beauty is more than 550 meters. She's almost twice as tall Eiffel Tower. The CN Tower will not only delight you with the views from the observation deck, but also feed you. And despite the beer and snacks at Casa Loma, I already want to have a snack.

To prepare for a visit here, you need to go to the Cntower tower website in advance and buy tickets for $ 33. They must be purchased at least 24 hours before arrival. You can also reserve a table there, indicating how many people will be there and at what time.

The elevators in the tower move at a speed of 22 km/h and reach the observation deck and restaurant in 58 and 61 seconds respectively. The restaurant with 416 seats is located at a height of 351 meters - what meticulous precision! Before eating, all rich extremals can decide on a heartbreaking experiment - attraction "Edge Walk". This is a walk around the observation deck at an altitude of 356 meters along an open and unfenced (yes!) cornice about 1.5 meters wide. Of course, with insurance, but still... This test costs 195 Canadian dollars, that is, about 150 US dollars.