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Major Toronto tourism sites
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Art Gallery of Ontario (www.ago.net)
Founded in 1900 by a group of private citizens as the Art Museum of Toronto, the Art Gallery of Ontario is now the 10th largest art museum in North America, with a physical facility of 486,000 square feet. The AGO currently has more than 38,000 works in its collection, spanning the 11th century to present day.
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Casa Loma (www.casaloma.org)
Visit Canada's Majestic Castle, Casa Loma and step back in time to a period of European elegance and splendour. The former home of Canadian financier Sir Henry Pellatt,
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Canada's foremost castle is complete with decorated suites, secret passages, an 800-foot tunnel, towers, stables, and beautiful 5-acre estate gardens (open May through October). A self-guided audio tour in 8 languages (English, French, Japanese, German, Italian, Spanish, Mandarin and Korean) is included with admission
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CN Tower (www.cntower.ca)
Defining the Toronto skyline, the CN Tower is Canada's most recognizable and celebrated icon. At a height of 553.33m (1,815 ft., 5 inches), it is Canada’s National Tower, the World's Tallest Building, an important telecommunications hub, and the centre of tourism in Toronto.
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Hockey Hall of Fame (www.hhof.com)
The Hockey Hall of Fame was founded in 1943 to establish a memorial to those who have developed Canada's great winter sport -- ice hockey. Incorporated in 1983, Hockey Hall of Fame and Museum ("HHFM") exists in order to honour and preserve the history of the game of ice hockey, and in particular, those who have made outstanding contributions and achievements in the development of the game.
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Toronto Harbourfront (www.harbourfront.on.ca)
Harbourfront Centre, on Toronto’s waterfront, is an innovative non profit cultural organization which creates events and activities of excellence that enliven, educate and entertain a diverse public.
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From its beginnings as "Harbourfront Corporation", a federal Crown Corporation established in 1972, Harbourfront Centre was formed on January 1, 1991 as a non- profit charitable
organization with a mandate to organize and present public events and to operate a 10-acre site encompassing York Quay and John Quay (south of Queens Quay West).
Since its inception, Harbourfront Centre has been introducing Toronto audiences to artists and art forms that would not normally be seen in commercial venues, exploring new and bold
frontiers in the arts and creative expression.
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Musical Theatre (www.onstagenow.com)
(purchase tickets online)
Toronto, Canada, is the third-largest theatre centre in the English-speaking world. Few cities in North America can offer anything approaching the variety and quality of its stage
productions; none can equal the number and splendour of its theatres. And in Toronto, the finest and best-loved of those theatres are the Royal Alexandra, the Princess of Wales and the Canon.
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Niagara Falls (www.tourismniagara.com)
To more than 18 million visitors annually, the Niagara Region is many different things. To many, Niagara is the spectacle of Niagara Falls. To some, Niagara is the aroma of ripening grapes and the taste of succulent fresh fruit.
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To families, Niagara is affordable theme parks. To history buffs, Niagara is 20 historical museums, two reconstructed forts, and the historic charm of Niagara on the Lake.
To sportsmen, Niagara is over 40 golf courses, over 30 private campgrounds and fishing on Lakes Ontario and Erie. To newlyweds, Niagara is the honeymoon capital of the world!
To thrill-seekers, Niagara is the Whirlpool Jet Boat ride. To gambling enthusiasts, Niagara is Casino Niagara and Fort Erie Racetrack.
To virtually everyone, Niagara is wonder and excitement, making it the most dynamic four season destination in the world.
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Ontario Place (www.ontarioplace.com)
Ontario Place is an internationally acclaimed cultural, leisure and entertainment parkland located in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The complex extends throughout three man-made islands along the Lake Ontario waterfront.
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Ontario Place opened in May 1971 and featured a five pod pavilion complex, The Forum, pedal boats, a marina, restaurants and the world's first permanent IMAX® theatre, the Cinesphere.
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Ontario Science Centre (www.ontariosciencecentre.ca)
The Ontario Science Centre's mission is to delight, inform and challenge visitors through engaging and thought-provoking experiences in science and technology.
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Did you know the Science Centre:
- pioneered the concept of interactive science museums - Read more about our history.
- averages about one million visitors each year - Read more stats and facts.
- is a leading developer of interactive exhibitions for science centres around the world - Read about our exhibition sales.
- opens its doors to more than 200,000 students each year - Read more about our education programs.
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Major League Baseball (www.bluejays.mlb.com)
Get the full entertainment package at a Toronto Blue Jays baseball game. From the excitement on the field to all of the fans in the stands, the action never stops at our house.
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If you ever wanted to know how to audition to sing the anthem, clean-up with the World's Fastest Grounds Crew, get the autograph of your favourite player and much more, all the info is right here!
(purchase tickets online)
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Royal Ontario Museum (www.rom.on.ca)
The Royal Ontario Museum is the largest museum in Canada with an internationally renowned collection numbering more than five million objects. Located on one of the most fashionable corners in Toronto and next to the University of Toronto, the ROM is a popular destination.
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From galleries of art, archaeology and science, showcasing the world’s culture and natural history, to exciting public programs and events, the ROM offers a truly engaging museum experience.
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Toronto Island Park (www.city.toronto.on.ca/parks/to_islands/island_index.htm)
The Toronto Islands were not always islands but actually a series of continuously moving sand-bars, or littoral drift deposits, originating from the Scarborough Bluffs and carried westward by Lake Ontario currents.
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By the early 1800s, the longest of these bars extended nearly 9 kilometres south-west from Woodbine Avenue, through Ashbridge's Bay and the marshes of the lower Don River, forming a natural harbour between the lake and the mainland.
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Toronto Symphony Orchestra (www.tso.on.ca)
The Toronto Symphony Orchestra, Canada's foremost symphonic ensemble, will celebrate its 83rd season in 2004/2005. More than 400,000 patrons visit the Orchestra at Roy Thomson Hall each year, and an additional five million Canadians tune in to frequent concert broadcasts on CBC Radio.
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At the same time, the Orchestra maintains a strong international presence, built by a history of touring, including its triumphant European tour in the spring of 2000, and reinforced by acclaimed recordings available in music stores around the world.
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Toronto Zoo (www.torontozoo.com)
Animals:
The Zoo has over 5,000 animals representing over 460 species.
Attendance:
Approximately 1.2 million visitors per year.
Walking trails:
There are over 10 km (6 miles) of walking trails.
Size:
287 hectares (710 acres). One of the largest zoos in the world.
Zellers Discovery Zone:
Explore "Zellers Discovery Zone", featuring the NEW "Kids Zoo", a dynamic, interactive children's wildlife experience, "Splash Island", an exciting 2 acre water play area and the 750 seat "Waterside Theatre", home of the "Amazing Animal Show".
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University of Toronto Tours (www.utoronto.ca/prospect/visitors)
The University of Toronto is Canada's leading teaching and research university, and its unique place in the national landscape can be attributed, in part, to its rich and remarkable history.
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