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Toronto Travel Information
Toronto is a vibrant and colourful city. By day experience the fabulous
views of Toronto and beyond from the CN Tower, the tallest free standing
building on earth.
Toronto Skyline
Take a ferry across to Toronto Island or visit the Skydome, home to the
Blue Jays baseball team. A paradise for shoppers, from the chic
boutiques of Yorkville or the lofty glass palace of the Eaton Centre to
the colourful outdoor markets.
Evenings can be spent at the theatre, dining out in one of the wide
choices of restaurants or socialising in one of the many bars and clubs.
The nearby Niagara Falls is one of the great Natural Wonders of the
World. Marvel at the magnificent spectacle of white water thundering
over the limestone cliffs.
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Toronto Travel and Flight
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Getting There
Direct scheduled and charter flights to Toronto can be booked online from the
UK here at Cheap Online Flights. The flight time to Toronto is approx
7 hours.
Getting Around
Toronto has a clean, efficient underground system. The PATH network of
tunnels allows pedestrians to walk across a large section of the city
centre.
Must See and Do
The Niagara Falls is an absolute must! The view from the top of the
CN Tower is superb, day or night. Tour the Skydome, home of the Blue
Jays baseball team or take a boat trip across Lake Ontario.
Museums include the Art Gallery of Ontario and the Museum of Ceramic
Art. Experience the elegance of Casa Loma castle estate or visit Black
Creek Pioneer Village.
The Skydome, Toronto
Shopping
For the smartest retail addresses in the city, visit the boutiques,
exclusive galleries and stylish restaurants in Bloor Yorkville. Head
downtown for Toronto's ultimate shopping experience in the 300 shops of
the Eaton Centre - a glass emporium stretching over three city blocks.
Discover trendy Queen Street West - defined by funky designer fashions,
intimate bistros and clubs. Antique aficionados will also want to
venture north of the city to treasure filled shops throughout the
Caledon Hills.
Dining and Entertainment
Toronto is a place where you can literally tour the globe without ever
leaving the city. Be transported to the Orient in downtown Chinatown,
one of the largest on the continent. Pull up a chair at a sidewalk cafe
in Greektown where the air is spiced with lemon, garlic and oregano and
sip an expresso in Little Italy. Enjoy a whole world of dining where the
fare ranges from North American to Continental to exotic Asian, Indian
and African delicacies.
Weather
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Main Attractions in
Toronto
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CN Tower
Nothing compares to the sensational panoramic view of Toronto and
Lake Ontario than atop the CN Tower. One of the world's tallest
buildings at 553 metres - experience the towers Sky Pod where on a
clear day you can see Niagara Falls, Ontario and Rochester New
York!
CN Tower
Niagara Falls
No far from Toronto lies one of the world's great natural wonders,
Niagara Falls. Forming a natural border between Canada and the
USA, 'The Falls' are split into two separate cascades, the
American Falls and the larger Horseshoe Falls.
The mighty Niagara River falls 52 metres into the gorge below and
the spectacular sight and power of this natural phenomenon will
leave an everlasting impression.
At night The Falls put on a whole new show, spectacularly lit with
21 Xenon Spotlights each emitting 250 million candlepower that
turn The Falls into a shimmering, multi-coloured mirage.
The Niagara Falls
Museums and Galleries
Toronto is alive with museums and art galleries. Visit the Art
Gallery of Ontario which houses over 20'000 works or the Royal
Ontario Museum. For something completely different, the Bata Shoe
Museum - North America's first museum dedicated to shoes -
features 10'000 footwear artifacts, including Elvis' bleu and
white patent loafers.
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Toronto by Cheap
Online Flights
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Toronto - Highlights
> Cosmopolitan Toronto is Canada's largest city and the
country's cultural and business centre
> Ascend the CN Tower and take in the amazing views, which can
even stretch to Niagara Falls on a clear day
> With an efficient public transport system and streets
organised on a grid pattern, Toronto is easy to get around
> This is a shoppers paradise, offering everything from elegant
designer boutiques to department stores, and some great prices -
plus overseas visitors can claim tax refunds!
> A visit to the awesome Niagara Falls, one of the 'Wonders of
the Natural World', either for the day or overnight, is bound to
leave you with lifelong memories
> The Niagara region, a land of lakes, forests and great
natural beauty, also produces some of Canada's finest wines
Book yourself a city break to Toronto with Cheap Online Flights.
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