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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).

High-speed elevators mounted on the outside of this, the world’s tallest telecommunications tower, whisk you up 181 stories to an unforgettable view of the city (see CN Tower & Its Views).

A short ferry ride from downtown, this chain of small islands provides a respite from summer heat with its beaches, picnic grounds, and amusement park (see Toronto Islands).

Once the largest distillery in North America, this former industrial complex is one of Toronto’s hottest destinations. Victorian buildings and cobblestoned streets provide an unforgettable backdrop to the many unusual stores and galleries, and excellent restaurants and cafés found here (see Distillery Historic District).

Its lakeside location makes this fun-filled playground a popular place to spend a summer day with the family. Children delight in the many water rides; an IMAX theater and concert amphitheater appeal to all ages (see Ontario Place).

Toronto’s pre-eminent downtown mall, named after a now-defunct department-store chain, is conveniently located near several major hotels and attractions. If you are looking for a one-stop shopping destination, this mall, selling everything from batteries to hockey sticks, is it (see Eaton Centre).

Irrespective of their age, most visitors to Toronto who are ice hockey fans make a pilgrimage here to see such revered relics as the original Stanley Cup, shoot pucks at a video goalie, walk through the re-creation of a locker room, and watch some of hockey’s sterling moments in the Broadcast Zone (see Hockey Hall of Fame).

After the two-hour drive from Toronto, stand on Table Rock for a look at one of the world’s wonders, the magnificent Horseshoe Falls, where the Niagara River plunges 176 ft (53 m) over a 1060-ft- (323-m-) long precipice. The town of Niagara Falls and outlying area offer fine dining, entertainment, winery tours, historic museums, and more (see Niagara Falls).