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Inside Background
Architecture 
For a relatively young city, Toronto has a tremendous variety of architecture...
Last edited: December 28, 2007
Culture 
Toronto is one of the most multicultural cities in the world.  Around half the...
Last edited: March 02, 2007
Health & Safety 
Toronto is a pretty typical large city, although many have commented on how...
Last edited: March 16, 2008
History 
The Toronto area was first settled by native peoples around 11,000 years ago...
Last edited: March 02, 2007
Neighborhoods 
Toronto is a mélange of distinctive communities. A beautiful mosaic of unique...
Last edited: April 26, 2009
Recommended Reading 
Popular guide books include: John Must, Everything you want to know about...
Last edited: June 05, 2007
Tourist Board Info 
Tourism Toronto is the official destination-marke... organization for Toronto’s...
Last edited: March 12, 2009
Weather & When to Go 
Toronto is a most wonderful city to visit any time of year.  Here are a few...
Last edited: March 12, 2008
Introduction 
One of Canada’s best kept secrets, Toronto is on par with New York City, San...
Last edited: July 24, 2006
Trivia & Fun Facts 
Did you know? The Longest Street in the World The distinction of the longest...
Last edited: June 11, 2009
Useful Web Sites 
The following list of Toronto web sites was compiled by the TripAdvisor Toronto...
Last edited: April 13, 2008
Where to Stay 
Toronto has a vibrant and safe downtown area that's easy to get around on foot...
Last edited: June 14, 2009
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Inside Transportation
Arriving & Departing 
Located on the northwest shore of Lake Ontario, Toronto is a 90 minute drive...
Last edited: June 10, 2009
Getting Around 
Toronto is an easy city to navigate on foot or by public transit. The bulk of...
Last edited: June 03, 2008
Public Transportation 
Public transit is a great way for visitors to get around Toronto.  It's an...
Last edited: June 14, 2009
Taxis & Rental Cars 
Taxis  Taxis are probably the most expensive way to traverse the city, but they...
Last edited: April 30, 2008
Driving Distances to Toronto 
Driving Distances to Toronto       Miles    Km       from Canadian Cities...
Last edited: October 18, 2008
Getting Downtown from Pearson Airport 
Welcome to Toronto!  Most visitors to the city arrive at Pearson Airport and...
Last edited: June 21, 2009
Getting Downtown from the Island Airport 
If you fly Porter Airlines to Toronto, you'll arrive at the Toronto City Centre...
Last edited: June 14, 2009
Toronto Expressway System 
Toronto’s Expressway System  The Main "Box" or "Loop" The GTA (Greater Toronto...
Last edited: March 15, 2008
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Inside Things to Do
Day Trips 
Toronto is at the heart of a region home to 8 million people and known as the...
Last edited: July 09, 2009
Events & Festivals 
Toronto is home to too many events and festivals to provide a complete list...
Last edited: May 30, 2009
Family Travel 
What makes Toronto so special for kids? Here, in no particular order, are a...
Last edited: April 02, 2007
First-time Visitors 
Toronto is a very diverse place where you can experience the world in the palm...
Last edited: December 02, 2006
Museums & Attractions 
Toronto's largest museum and art gallery have both enlisted well-known...
Last edited: December 03, 2008
Nightlife 
Night club scene around John & Richmond streets. Toronto has a very diverse...
Last edited: August 19, 2008
Off the Beaten Path 
Places The Beaches: An area of old homes and funky shops that borders Lake...
Last edited: March 06, 2007
The Performing Arts 
Want to know what's on when you're in the city?  Search Toronto Life's event...
Last edited: April 28, 2007
Shopping 
Downtown Toronto is a shopper’s paradise with fancy upscale shops and...
Last edited: April 16, 2008
Sports & Activities 
There's plenty to do in Toronto.  This page describes sports events you can...
Last edited: March 07, 2007
Best Furniture Stores in Toronto 
Bullfrog and Limitless at 366 Adelaide St East Toronto 416-366-5288...
Last edited: July 13, 2009
Blue Jays at the Rogers Centre (SkyDome) 
Tips for seeing a game at Rogers Centre (SkyDome) Buying Tickets  You can buy...
Last edited: March 07, 2007
Events, festivals, fairs 
There are many wonderful, less well known, events in Toronto's vicinity which...
Last edited: May 02, 2009
Free Activities 
The Hour with George Stroumboulopoulos LIVE at the CBC Tickets to the show are...
Last edited: August 18, 2008
Highlights for a short trip 
Things to do : Don't be frightened to walk around. It is flat and safe...
Last edited: March 24, 2008
More great places to shop in Toronto 
Usually while you are away your time for shopping can be very limited...
Last edited: July 31, 2007
Niagara Falls – A Day Trip from Toronto 
Niagara Falls is approximately 130 km (80 miles) southwest of Toronto, an...
Last edited: June 09, 2009
Rainy Day Activities 
There are many interesting locations to explore in Toronto on a rainy day. In...
Last edited: June 07, 2007
Top Ten Boutiques in Toronto 
Putti: Fine Furnishings (gifts, home decor, 1104 Yonge St. 416-972-7652...
Last edited: May 29, 2008
Toronto Spas 
From reading topics posted in the Trip Advisor forum, it is not out of the...
Last edited: June 27, 2009
1,000,000 Comix 
1,000,000 Comix is a comic shop. The staff are very familiar with the industry...
Last edited: July 04, 2008
Art Gallery of Ontario 
Art Gallery of Ontario (Toronto, Ontario) The Art Gallery of Ontario reopened...
Last edited: December 03, 2008
Casa Loma 
Casa Loma – Toronto ’s Majestic Castle With its soaring battlements, secret...
Last edited: July 03, 2008
Kensington Market and Spadina Avenue 
Spadina Ave. is Toronto's famous Chinatown hosting one of the largest community...
Last edited: April 05, 2009
Massey Hall 
Opened in the 1890's, Massey Hall is a grand old concert hall that has hosted...
Last edited: December 15, 2008
McMichael Canadian Art Collection 
This is a must see.  The gallery itself is housed in a beautiful lodge made out...
Last edited: May 22, 2006
Ontario Science Centre 
The Ontario Science Centre in Toronto is a great place to go, it is full of...
Last edited: June 09, 2008
Rogers Centre 
Rogers Centre - Toronto's SkyDome, aka "the concrete convertible" - was the...
Last edited: May 24, 2007
The Annex 
The Annex is a very central neighbourhood in downtown Toronto. It stretches...
Last edited: March 14, 2008
Toronto Dominion Gallery of Inuit Art 
Since the mid 1960’s, the Toronto Dominion Bank has been collecting artwork of...
Last edited: August 02, 2008
Yorkdale Shopping Centre 
Indoor shopping mall.
Last edited: June 29, 2009
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Inside Dining Scene
Dining Overview 
  Toronto is a hub of multicultural influences, and its cuisine reflects the...
Last edited: April 07, 2007
Breakfast 
Popular local breakfast spots include: The Senator Diner (on Victoria Street...
Last edited: August 14, 2008
Cheap Eats 
Toronto has many great spots to enjoy a cheap meal. A great place to start is...
Last edited: September 26, 2008
Dining with a View 
Toronto has a number of restaurants and lounges with great views of the city...
Last edited: April 07, 2007
Late-night Dining 
Trapped in downtown Toronto? Need food at 3 a.m.? Here are some options: Seven...
Last edited: November 24, 2006
Outdoor Dining 
Sorted by area: Yorkville This area houses Toronto's most upscale shopping and...
Last edited: June 01, 2008
Special Occasion Dining 
Toronto has a number of great places for special occasions. When deciding the...
Last edited: September 30, 2006
Restaurants By Cuisine 
Craving Italian or Indian?  Looking for the best steak or a vegetarian buffet...
Last edited: July 13, 2007
Adesso Restaurant & Bar 
Adesso is permanently closed.
Last edited: July 13, 2009
Alice Fazooli's Italian Crab Shack 
Alice Fazooli’s is home to hand-crafted recipes served up in an authentic...
Last edited: January 14, 2009
Baan Thai 
Bann Thai is a storefront restaurant in the Junction neighbourhood of Toronto.
Last edited: July 05, 2009
Black & Blue 
It's the same as Prego Della Piazza (one of their rooms was called Black &...
Last edited: January 07, 2009
Cowbell Restaurant 
Inspired by turn of the century French bistros, Cowbell owners Mark Cutrara and...
Last edited: May 07, 2009
Frank's Pizza House 
Located in the heart of Corso Italia in Toronto, Frank's Pizza has been serving...
Last edited: April 13, 2009
Karine's 
All of Karine's options are vegetarian products (excluding optional breakfast...
Last edited: March 17, 2009
King Solomon's Table 
This restaurant gives diners the choice of a continental menu or Chinese menu...
Last edited: August 17, 2008
Mahar Restaurant 
Mahar Restaurant offers northern Indian (Punjabe) cuisine. They offer a lovely...
Last edited: January 14, 2009
Papaya 
Great Thai restaurant. Prices are about $10.
Last edited: January 21, 2009
The Sultan's Tent & Cafe Moroc 
Website: www.thesultansten... Hours of Operation: Monday to Friday open Lunch...
Last edited: November 05, 2008
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Inside Canada: For Foreign Visitors
Banks & Money 
Coins/Notes  Canada has both paper money and coins.  There are currently six...
Last edited: March 15, 2009
Crossing the Border 
You can no longer cross the Canada-U.S. border using only a driver's licence...
Last edited: May 31, 2009
Emergencies 
 In case of all fire, police or medical emergencies, call 911 to contact help...
Last edited: May 27, 2006
Important Phrases 
French and English are the official languages of Canada and are most commonly...
Last edited: May 23, 2009
Telephones 
Telephones in Canada work exactly like telephones in the USA, and similarly to...
Last edited: August 26, 2008
Tipping & Etiquette 
Tipping Gratuities are seldom included in Canadian restaurants.  It is...
Last edited: September 10, 2008
Canadian Cuisine 
Canada is a country of immigrants. With the exception of the Aboriginal...
Last edited: May 29, 2007
DWI or DUI - Driving convictions 
Thinking about traveling to Canada? You'd better reconsider if you have been...
Last edited: October 08, 2008
Electricity 
Canada's electrical supply and electrical outlets (sockets, wall plugs) are the...
Last edited: August 25, 2006
Fuel Prices 
In Canada the price of gasoline (petrol) is expressed in Canadian dollars per...
Last edited: December 21, 2008
Holidays in Canada 
Canada's Statutory Holidays  While there are a number of holidays in Canada...
Last edited: January 20, 2009
Metric System 
Canada officially uses the metric system of measurement.  Online Conversion...
Last edited: March 28, 2008
Rental Cars 
The following car rental companies have locations at most major airports: Alamo...
Last edited: January 14, 2009
Taxes 
Goods and Services Tax (GST) This federal tax of 5% is added to almost every...
Last edited: December 08, 2008
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