DK Travel : Toronto : Editor's choice

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Exhibition Place

Princes’ Gates herald the entrance to the Canadian National Exhibition’s fairgrounds, hosting major events such as the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair.
Fairmount Royal York

This grand château-style hotel (see Fairmont Royal York), once the largest in the British Commonwealth, was built in 1928 by the Canadian Pacific Railway.
Gardiner Museum of Ceramic Art

Historic and modern pieces from around the world (see Gardiner Museum of Ceramic Art).
Glad Day Bookshop

Established in 1970 as Canada’s first gay and lesbian bookstore, its excellent collection includes a wide selection of academic, fiction, and hard-to-find titles, as well as racy picture books and magazines. The used books section on the second floor is worth checking out.
Hanlan’s Point Beach

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).
Little Italy

Bars and restaurants buzz at night; shops and delis bustle during the day (see Little Italy).
Old City Hall

Carved into the entranceway columns are caricatures of local politicians – with one exception – a straight-faced depiction of the architect. The building now serves as a courthouse (see Old City Hall).
Ontario Legislative Building

This stately building is set in a park dotted with statues and cannons (see Ontario Legislative Building). Visitors can watch politicians in action from the gallery or join in a tour of the building.
Osgoode Hall

Ontario’s first law school now houses upper provincial courts. The interior of this heritage building is magnificent, the restaurant, good value.
Power Plant Contemporary Art Gallery

Toronto’s premiere contemporary art public gallery.