DK Travel : Toronto

Torontonians are justifiably proud of their vibrant and exciting metropolis. Canada’s largest city and its financial hub, Toronto has a tremendous amount to offer, including a thriving theater, music, and arts scene, top museums, world-class restaurants and shops, a beautiful lakeside location with lovely beaches, and streets safe and inviting to walk in. Its cultural diversity – over 90 ethnic groups are represented in Toronto – enhances the urban experience.

Little India

The festive spirit of the market bazaars of the Indian subcontinent is alive and well – even during Toronto’s cold winter – on Gerrard St E between Greenwood Ave and Coxwell Ave. Shops sell colorful saris, street vendors cook up tantalizing takeaway, and restaurants serve excellent Indian fare, from vegetarian masala dosa to halwa , a carrot-based sweet.
Little Italy

Most of the 500,000 Italians who call Toronto home now live north of the city, but the pizzerias, and trattorias that remain on this once predominantly Italian strip of College St west of Bathurst St ensure it retains its flair. At night, music and patrons spill out of trendy bars and restaurants (see Little Italy).
Little Italy

Bars and restaurants buzz at night; shops and delis bustle during the day (see Little Italy).
Long Point Provincial Park

This world-renowned refuge for migrating birds, especially waterfowl, has been recognized by the United Nations as a biosphere reserve. Formed over thousands of years by sand washed from Lake Erie’s shoreline, the 25-mile (40-km) sand spit has white sand beaches; the lake’s shallow depth ensures warm water throughout the swimming season. Spring and fall are excellent for bird-watching; miles of trails through dunes, forests, wetlands, and grasslands can be enjoyed year-round. Campsites are equipped with showers, laundry facilities, and electrical hook-up.
Lorraine Kimsa Theatre for Young People

This theater presents excellent productions that are always a hit with children. The façade of the original building, built in 1881 as a stable for streetcar-pulling horses, can still be seen.
Lula Lounge

Sexy salsa gets your hips swaying as rum cocktails loosen you up (see Lula Lounge).
Lula Lounge

Lively bands and hot DJs play everything Latin, from salsa to merengue. Enjoy dinner before the show, arrive later for drinks, or go all out with a dance lesson-dinner-show package (see Lula Lounge).
M.A.C.

Don’t be scared off by the staff – male and female – decked in all black, including eyeliner. These skilled makeup artists will demystify the products in this hip, unisex line created for the fashion industry.
Mackenzie House

This Greek Revival rowhouse, built in 1858, was the home of Toronto’s first mayor, William Lyon Mackenzie, who returned here after being granted amnesty for his leading role in the failed Upper Canada Rebellion in 1837. Now a period museum, it features a recreated printshop and a gallery with changing exhibitions. It is rumored to be haunted.
Mackenzie House

Home of Toronto’s first mayor (1834) (see Mackenzie House).