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Toronto tourist attractions not to be missed

Toronto is a "big city". It is Canada's largest city and its financial centre. It is a multicultural city that welcomes immigrants and differences.

Because of this, there are dozens of tours, museums, and attractions for all tastes.

Let's see here a list of 10 tourist attractions in Toronto, knowing that this list does not exhaust the subject and, soon, we will bring much more.

Toronto tourist attractions

1 - New City Hall - City Hall - Symbol of the city

In the same space, we have the city hall building, the city hall and the Toronto sign, a legacy of the Pan American / Parapan American Games that is an opportunity that you can not miss to take a good photo.

The building is very stylish, with a central dome and two asymmetrical half-moon buildings. Seen from above, this ensemble forms an "eye" - it is the "Eye of Toronto".

In front of them, the name of the city in huge letters, so that no one doubts that you have been there! At night, the ensemble is even more beautiful.

Address: 100 Queen St W

2 - Old City Hall

Next to this complex is the building where the City Council operated from 1899-1966, the Old City Hall.

It is beautiful and stands out from the city centre (all modern, with huge glass buildings). The clock tower and its stone walls are very striking.

The Old City Hall was designated a National Historic Site of Canada in 1984 and is one of the city's most prominent structures. It is also beautifully illuminated at night.

Address: 60 Queen St W,

3 - Toronto's Underground PATH System

This isn't quite a "tourist attraction", but it is a very interesting system and worth a walk through.

The PATH is the largest underground shopping complex in the world, according to Guinness World Records, 30 kilometres long and with more than 1,200 shops and services, interconnecting dozens of buildings.

It was built especially for when winter is at its peak and the streets are covered in snow. It has several entrances scattered around the city, in shopping centres, commercial buildings, the city hall itself, etc.

4 - St Lawrence Market

St Lawrence Market is a food emporium accessed by locals and professional chefs, with dozens of stalls of all kinds. It has been operating since 1803, undergoing reconstruction since the 1970s.

There are over 120 vendors selling fresh produce, meats, fish, herbs, spices, etc. The market was rated Top Food Market in the world by National Geographic.

Address: 92- 95 Front St East
Website: http://www.stlawrencemarket.com

5 - Casa Loma

It is a romantic Edwardian-style, full-size (i.e. huge) castle in the heart of the city. It sits atop a hill overlooking the city and was built between 1911-1914 by Sir Henry Pellatt to be his residence.

It was the largest private residence in Canada, but less than 10 years later a financial crisis caused him and his wife to abandon the house. Today, the house/castle is a museum and house of culture open to visitors.

Address: 1 Austin Terrace
Website: http://www.casaloma.org/

6 - CN Tower

The CN Tower is certainly Toronto's most famous landmark, seen from several points and striking in its skyline. With its 553 metres of height, it was, for more than 30 years after its completion in 1976, the tallest tower in the world. Today it is the third.

The lift takes you to the top in less than a minute. There, you can see the city in 360°, eat in the revolving restaurant, and have a glass floor hundreds of metres above the ground.

Address: 301 Front St. West
Website: http://www.cntower.ca

One of Toronto's top tourist attractions

7 - Ripley's Aquarium of Canada

This is one of the aquariums I enjoyed visiting the most. It's right next to the CN Tower, so it's super easy to get there. It is not huge, but there is a lot to do.

With kids it's a must, but it's also worth it if you're not with kids. It has a fantastic tunnel with a treadmill that passes under sharks and other fish and a wonderful, colourful and "psychedelic" aquarium with jellyfish that change colour both the water and the animals.

Address: right next to the CN Tower
Website: http://www.ripleyaquariums.com/canada/

8 - Yonge-Dundas Square

This square, on the corner of Yonge and Dundas streets, is considered the heart of Toronto. It is the Times Square of Toronto. Yonge Street is the main north-south artery, dividing the city into its east and west sides.

The Eaton Centre, Toronto's main downtown shopping centre is also located here. One observation: it is at night that it is at its best "form", all lit up. Unfortunately, I could only go during the day, so here's the tip: go at night!

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9 - Distillery Historic District

The Distillery Historic District opened its doors in 2003 and is a centre that hosts arts, culture and entertainment.

It's located in the former Gooderham & Worts distillery of Victorian-inspired industrial buildings with exposed brickwork and cobbled streets. You'll find art studios, cafes, retail shops, public art, art galleries and even a theatre.

Address: 55 Mill Street
Website: http://www.thedistillerydistrict.com

10 - University of Toronto

For those who like to visit university campuses around the world (we do it and have been to several, in several countries), this is one that is worth it.

The university is the largest in Canada. The campus is very beautiful, huge and full of historic buildings, as it was founded in 1827 under the name King's College, the first university in Canada.