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Upscale but kid-friendly restaurant with fantastic Italian food.

A cheerful, boisterous place with excellent, satisfying, Italian fare and a family atmosphere. There are lots of vegetarian options on the menu.

The city of Gravenhurst is a good base from which to explore the Muskoka region. It is also the point of departure for lake cruises aboard an 1887 steamship – the oldest operating steamship in North America. Stretching from Algonquin Park to Georgian Bay, Muskoka has over 1,600 lakes and rivers and is a fantastic summer destination. Hundreds of beaches offer excellent swimming opportunities; boats can be rented at launches throughout the region; outfitters organize canoe trips to secluded areas.

Enjoy gardens and naturalized areas full of woodland wildflowers at this Scarborough Bluff park. Intriguing architectural artifacts saved from demolished buildings dot the grounds.

Rave gear isn’t mandatory for joining the 3,000 clubbers who, animated by lasers pulsing to the house, progressive, and trance beating from a deafening sound system, party into the wee hours. Five lounges offer a brief respite from the cavernous split-level dance floor. Concerts are held at adjoining Kool Haus (see Guvernment).

Serious party-goers storm this weekends-only dance club and bar complex. Lineups move surprisingly quickly (see Guvernment).

This secluded Toronto Island beach has the city’s only official clothing-optional area. (Don’t take off your clothes until you reach the well-signed, fenced section at the south end.) In 1999, the Point reclaimed its status as a nude beach, as it had been between 1894 and 1930, enabling nudists and cruisers alike to once again soak up the sun in the buff. “No swimming” warnings are posted when water pollution levels are high (see Hanlan’s Point).

The kid-friendly attractions and events at this lakefront center ensure it’s always busy. Kids especially love watching artisans at work in York Quay Centre’s Craft Studio, the ice-skating rink (see Skating), and open-air concerts.

Head-to-toe service is writ large at this menswear store featuring apparel from top design houses, Canali and Hugo Boss included. Suits, trousers, blazers, shirts, and all accessories, including shoes.