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.

Royal Botanical Gardens

Four nature sanctuaries are replete with greenhouses, cultivated gardens, and trails. In spring, the world’s largest lilac collection bursts into bloom. Centuries-old roses thrive summer to fall. In winter, visitors get their fix at the indoor Mediterranean Garden. Gift shop, café, and teahouses (seasonal).
Royal Ontario Museum

A treasure-trove of ancient mummies, exquisitely decorated period rooms, huge dinosaurs, stuffed birds, stunning Chinese art, and imposing Greek and Roman sculptures are among the many rewarding sights to be seen during a visit to this wonderful museum (see Royal Ontario Museum).
Royal Ontario Museum

Canada’s foremost museum offers an excellent balance of art, archeology, science, and nature, and has more than six million artifacts in its collections (see Royal Ontario Museum).
Royal Ontario Museum

A truly magical place for children, Canada’s largest museum makes a special effort to have plenty of hands-on exhibits. The much-loved Dinosaur Gallery and mummy cases are strictly “don’t touch,” but the Hands-On Bio-diversity Gallery enchants and educates youngsters with interactive exhibits (see Royal Ontario Museum).
Royal Ontario Museum

Canada’s premiere museum has more than six million artifacts showcasing art, archeology, science, and nature (see Royal Ontario Museum).
Rundles

Classics such as grilled chicken and poached salmon, as well as a more adventurous three-course gourmet menu please at this Stratford institution.
Sam the Record Man

Sam’s is hard to beat for price and variety – CDs, vinyl, videos, and DVDs, and an excellent selection of Canadian artists. Knowledgeable staff provide insider suggestions.
Santé: Bloor-Yorkville Wine Festival

Celebrity winemakers and the city’s best chefs join forces to offer tastings, food pairings, and seminars.
Scaramouche

The Pasta Bar is a Toronto institution – and less pricey than the elegant main dining room, which has been serving up inventive, consistently excellent cuisine for decades. Fabulous view of the city.
Search Light, Star Light, Spot Light

Three hollow metal columns are pierced by hundreds of stars; lit from within, they glow like searchlights.

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