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Toronto Canada

flickerbulb — Sun, 26 Jun 2016 16:01:35 GMT

I am thinking of hitting Toronto soon. Are there any must see things that you would recommend to do?

I am definately going to the zoo and a side trip to Niagra Falls.

I am sure that there is a city tour, but are there any must see things in this lovely city?

Thanks!

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StylishLady — Sun, 26 Jun 2016 16:05:55 GMT

My place of birth. Lived there till I was 7 and later when I was a single working girl. Plenty to do and see. Loved some of the women's clothing shops on Dundas Street. I'm sure you'll find plenty to do and see. Enjoy.

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Marp — Sun, 26 Jun 2016 16:14:42 GMT

@flickerbulb wrote:
I am thinking of hitting Toronto soon. Are there any must see things that you would recommend to do?

I am definately going to the zoo and a side trip to Niagra Falls.

I am sure that there is a city tour, but are there any must see things in this lovely city?

Thanks!

Please take a moment to give our beloved Kiko the giraffe a "hey" from the Carolinas.

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flickerbulb — Sun, 26 Jun 2016 16:20:05 GMT

@Marp

YES! I am anxious to see Kiko! I follow the giraffe cam and have enjoyed watching Autumn and Walter and the baby!

There are a few new zoo babies that are in Toronto! Rhino, polar bear, two panda cubs, and lion cubs.

Very exciting!

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SoX — Sun, 26 Jun 2016 16:24:42 GMT

Took my boys there many times when they were small ... you know, before their teenage years ... we loved it.

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Jaspersmom — Sun, 26 Jun 2016 16:46:29 GMT

Toronto is a great city. A smaller version of NYC. Take the Hop On/Hop Off bus to see an excellent tour of the city highlights. Visit the CN Tower and take a tour of the Blue Jays stadium if you are so inclined. We liked Chinatown and found authentic Chinese food that was out of this world. Visit the Hockey Hall of Fame. Beautiful museum and art gallery. See a Broadway play at night. Drive down to see Niagara Falls, especially the Canadian side. Absolutely breathtaking. Here is a Trip Advisor page with other features.

Have fun!

https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attractions-g155019-Activities-Toronto_Ontario.html

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Desertdi — Sun, 26 Jun 2016 17:03:59 GMT

Only "stopped" there once. Was coming back from Montreal when the plane made an "unscheduled" stop in Toronto. The Mounties boarded and "escorted" a large tour group off the plane before it entered U.S. airspace. Kinda scary..............

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Vivian — Sun, 26 Jun 2016 17:11:22 GMT

I love Toronto museums, especially the Art Gallery of Ontario. I'm a fan of what's called The Group of Seven, and the collection of their work is excellent. Shopping on Yonge is great too. Theatre in Toronto is comparable to Broadway. Speaking of theatre, if you're going to Niagara Falls, try to visit Niagara on the Lake. It's a gorgeous town less than half an hour from the Falls where they also have the Shaw Festival, great theater. You can take in a matinée...or you can visit one of the many wineries in the area. Have a great trip!

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HULAGIRL — Sun, 26 Jun 2016 18:46:10 GMT

Beautiful place .....lots to see....Eaton Center if you love to shop!

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traveler — Sun, 26 Jun 2016 18:50:29 GMT

I always stop at Casa Loma. http://www.casaloma.ca/

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Helen852 — Sun, 26 Jun 2016 19:32:05 GMT

Check Trip Advisor as someone suggested. The traffic in TO is awful especially if you have to hop onto the 401/407/427; also be careful you don't end up on one of the thorough fares that you need a transponder for, if you do, you'll get a bill from Ontario that you owe them $$ for the trip. At least the dollar is good now, your exchange rate should be at least 30%.

Queen Street is very nice to visit. Lots of shops (quaint) and restaurants; more there than on Yonge Street, that's gone down hill. Where the old Maple Leaf Gardens used to be there is now a Great Canadian Super Store (Loblaws), it's amazing.

Enjoy!

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Lilysmom — Sun, 26 Jun 2016 20:08:11 GMT

@Vivian, I agree with you. NIagara on the Lake is gorgeous. So beautiful, lovely landscaping, beautiful stately homes on large lots, great restaurants, good theater in NOL and in Toronto. Be sure to take in a show.

The advice to do Trip Advisor on Toronto is good. Do that! LM

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riley1 — Sun, 26 Jun 2016 21:05:34 GMT

Many years when my daughter was in law school, they sent her to Toronto for a converence - lucky her it counted for her credits. She was young and didn't want to go alone so I went with her.

What a great city! It was so clean. We had breakfast together each morning then while she went to her conference, I explored the city. I walked everywhere - we weren't far from the water, the CN Tower, BlueJay Stadium, Shoe museum, university. The only thing I took a trolley to was the Beaches section to Lake Ontario.

Another great city to visit is Chicago - so much to see and do - especially over Labor Day weekend with the jazz festival.

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flickerbulb — Sun, 26 Jun 2016 21:22:21 GMT

Thank you for the many replies! I looked at Trip Advisor and they have a day trip to Niagra that stops in the little town several people have mentioned.

I love quaint little towns, so I would enjoy that.

They have a later trip that shows the falls lit up at night. On the weekends there is a fireworks show.

I want to do it all, but need to make a choice!

They sell a City Pass that allows you to go to the CN tower and the castle, and the aquarium.

Now I need to decide how many days I can manage. I have three dogs am always paranoid when I have to leave them in the care of someone else.

I know they will be OK but I still worry!

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151949 — Sun, 26 Jun 2016 21:31:04 GMT

Went there on my honeymoon -1969- we wanted to see HAIR at a theatre in Toronto - it was cool - you sat like in a bowl and the stage was in the middle - almost like a sport stadium. We had a good time there. I believe Circ de Soliel is there right now.

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Shelbelle — Sun, 26 Jun 2016 22:59:19 GMT

Toronto is lovely, very clean and multicultural, people there from all over the world. Very hustle buslte, reminds me of NYC. Casa Loma, Science Ctr, Marche, Eaton Ctr for shopping are sites to see, CN Tower. Yonge St is where great shopping and excitement is. Use your credit card, then bank converts conversion rate on your bill, very easy. One night in Falls is plenty, ride the Maid of the Mist, see the Falls at night, that is about it, go to the Canadian side.