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A Discerning Traveller’s Guide
Best things
to do in
Toronto!
Do you suffer from vacation FOMO
(fear of missing out)? At Fairmont Royal York,
we won’t let that happen. Follow our insightful
guide to Toronto’s must-dos and must-sees
and you won’t miss a thing...
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It’s impossible to visit Toronto without seeing the CN
Tower, mainly because it’s spire dominates the landscape.
Take in the view from the LookOut Level at 346 metres
(1,136 feet), walk on air on the Glass Floor at 342 metres
(1,122 feet) and check out the views from the highest perch
of all: the SkyPod at 447 metres (1,465 feet) above the city.
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Art Gallery of
Ontario (AGO)
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Entertainment
District
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One of the most popular things
to do as a family in Toronto is to
step back in time at the Black Creek
Pioneer Village. As you step
through the gates, you’ll be
transported to village life in the
1860s. In addition to the human
participants, over 70 animals live
here too!
The renowned Art Gallery of
Ontario (AGO) is one of the
largest museums in North
America. The collection of more
than 95,000 pieces includes works
from around the world, from
European masterpieces to
contemporary art, but also holds
an impressive collection of
Canadian Art.
Toronto’s answer to New York’s
Broadway, the Entertainment
District comes to life in the evenings
and is a great place for nightlife. This
is the place to see major theatre
productions, including musicals,
concerts, and other performing arts.
Venues in this area include Roy
Thomson Hall, home to the
Toronto Symphony Orchestra.
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Nathan
Philips Square
In the square in front of City
Hall is a man-made pond,
which becomes a popular
skating rink in winter and is
where the often photographed
Toronto sign is located. This
is a beautiful area to visit
in December, particularly at
night, when it’s decorated for
the Christmas holidays.
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Toronto
Maple Leafs
Attending a Toronto Maple Leafs
game is like watching history
happen in real time. As one of the
National Hockey League’s founding
teams, the Maple Leafs are one of
the oldest ice hockey teams, with
a history dating back to 1917. Join
the Leafs and their rowdy band of
loyal supporters at the next game!
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Aga Khan Museum
The Aga Khan Museum is one of the
best institutions devoted to Islamic
Arts in North America. It is housed in
a spectacular light-filled modern building
with beautiful, peaceful surroundings
consisting of large reflecting pools.
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TIFF
One of the highlights on Toronto’s
annual events calendar is the Toronto
International Film Festival. Held each
year in early September, this worldfamous festival attracts some of the most
famous names in film. You can see a
movie or simply hang around and hope
to catch a glimpse of someone famous
walking by. The vibe in Toronto for this
eleven-day event is electric!
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Black Creek
Pioneer Village
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Bata Shoe
Museum
Only 50 percent of the
human race understands the
need for a shoe museum.
Those of the feminine
persuasion (in case you hadn’t
figured it out!), will absolutely
love the Bata Shoe Museum
and its incredible displays
of shoes and over 14,000
other artifacts.
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High Park
High Park is a huge green space
with sunken gardens, hanging
basket gardens, nature trails, natural
ponds, and streams. Enjoy Nature!
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