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The largest city in Canada, Toronto, is located on the northern coast of Lake Ontario. It is administrative, economic and Cultural Center the province of Ontario with a population of 2.8 million.

A little about the city

Toronto's climate is favorable enough for travel at any time of the year. Winters are not cold, but snowy, summer is never too hot, and dry and warm autumn is best time to visit the city.

Getting around Toronto doesn’t represent any ore:

• For the convenience of residents and guests of the city, Toronto operates developed transport network TTC(The Toronto Transit Commission), which is represented by the subway - Subway, buses - Bus, and trams - Streetcar.
• Air traffic provide two international airports: Toronto Island (YTZ) and Pearson (YYZ).

What to see?

A large number of attractions in the city and its surroundings annually attract more than 40 million people to Toronto. Let's get acquainted with the main and most interesting places and sights.

CN Tower

Telecommunications about Canada's National Tower (CN Tower) is the most recognizable landmark and symbol of the city of Toronto.

The height of the tower is 553.33 meters.

Tourists can climb 341 m and visit the revolving restaurant located here. At a height of 342 m there is an observation deck with a unique heavy-duty glass floor, and at a height of 447 m there is a SkyPod observation deck - the most high point where visitors to the tower can climb.

• Address: 301 Front St. West (& John St.).
• Opening hours: from 08:30 to 23:00 every day, except December 25.
• Ticket price: up to 4 years old - free, from 4 to 12 years old - $ 28, from 13 to 64 years old - $ 38, over 65 years old - $ 34.
• Visiting the tower with a rise on the SkyPod: from 4 to 12 years old - $ 43, from 13 to 64 years old - $ 53, over 65 years old - $ 49.

Royal Ontario Museum

In addition to the 6 million exhibits in the halls, the museum attracts with its unusual architecture: after reconstruction, the old museum building turned into an incredible structure that looks like crystals, which allowed it to enter the seven architectural wonders of the world.

• Address: 100 Queen's Park, Toronto, ON, M5S 2C6
• Opening hours: from 10:00 to 17:30 every day, except December 25.
• Ticket price: up to 4 years old - free, from 4 to 14 years old - $ 14, from 15 to 64 years old - $ 20, over 65 years old - $ 17.

Casa Loma

House on a hill, or Casa Loma - a majestic castle, built in the neo-Gothic style, was erected as private house... Its construction was completed in 1914.

A garden is laid out around the castle, the internal layout of the castle is represented by almost 100 rooms, including showers, unique for those times, a large library and even an organ.

• Address: 1 Austin Terrace, Toronto, ON, M5R 1X8
• Opening hours: from 09:30 to 17:00 every day, except December 25.
• Ticket price: up to 4 years old - free, from 4 to 13 years old - $ 20, from 18 to 64 years old - $ 30, from 14 to 17 years old and over 65 years old - $ 25.

Toronto Zoo

The largest zoo in Canada is interesting because it is divided into natural areas, each of which, as in wildlife, has its own unique animals, birds, mammals, reptiles.

For the convenience of moving around the large territory of the zoo, a train of four carriages - "zoomobil" is provided.

• Address: 2000 Meadowvale Rd, Toronto, ON, M1B 5K7
• Working hours: from 09:00 to 19:00.
• From September 4 to December 31 from 09:30 to 16:30.
• Day off December 25.
• Ticket price: up to 3 years old - free, from 3 to 12 years old - $ 14, from 13 to 64 years old - $ 23, over 65 years old - $ 18.

Entertainment District

Everyone can find something to their liking in the Entertainment District.

Tourists can stay in hotels of their choice, visit theaters, museums, exhibitions and galleries will open before art lovers, cafes, restaurants, bars and nightclubs await visitors.

At the heart of the Entertainment District is Toronto's scenic waterfront, offering beautiful views of Lake Ontario.

The area is home to the CN Tower, Ripley's Aquarium of Canada, and the Rogers Center.

Address: Toronto Entertainment District BIA, 100 Simcoe St., Toronto.

Eaton Center

The longest street in the world, Young Street, is home to the Eaton Center, an ideal shopping destination. There are about 300 stores of clothing, footwear, accessories of various brands, as well as cafes and fast food restaurants.

The shopping center is designed in the spirit of unity with nature; the central composition is a sculpture of flying geese under the roof of the building.

• Address: 220 Yonge Street, Toronto
• Opening hours: from Mon to Fri from 10:00 to 21:30, on Sat from 09:30 to 21:30, on Sun from 10:00 to 19:00.

Wineries (Distillery District)

Despite the name, it is not only a place for the production of alcoholic beverages, but also the historical and cultural center of Toronto. The restored industrial buildings of the Victorian era house galleries, cafes, cultural events and exhibitions, and there is always something to see.

And yet the most popular place visiting is the Mill Street Brewery.

Address: 9 Trinity Street, Suite 200, Toronto ON M5A 3C4

High Park

High Park, or High Park, is located within the city limits, so it is not difficult to get to it. The name of the park is due to the fact that the park is located on the hills.

In the park, visitors have access to sports and cultural facilities for family vacation, areas for picnics and dog training are organized. A part of the untouched nature has also been preserved within the park. In spring, cherry blossoms attract tourists to the park.

• The park is open for visits around the clock, seven days a week.
• Free admission.
• Address: Colborne Lodge Drive, High Park, Toronto.

Hockey Hall of Fame

Canada is considered the birthplace of hockey and every fan of this game should definitely visit the Hockey Hall of Fame, where you can see the main awards of the game, including the Stanley Cup, elements of hockey equipment of famous athletes, photographs of the highlights from the history of hockey and much more.

• Address: Brookfield Place, 30 Yonge St, Toronto, ON M5E 1X8
• Opening hours: from Mon to Sat from 09:30 to 18:00, on Sun from 10:00 to 18:00.
• Ticket price: up to 3 years old - free, from 4 to 13 years old - $ 11, from 14 to 64 years old - $ 17.50, over 65 years old - $ 13.

Ripley's Aquarium of Canada

The largest aquarium in Canada is divided into 9 themed zones.

It features one of the most extensive jellyfish collections in the world. Moving jellyfish in aquariums illuminated with different colors is a truly mesmerizing sight.

An interesting service is offered to visitors - to spend the night in a room where sharks swim overhead. You can even touch some of the inhabitants of the aquarium.

• Working hours: from 09:00 to 23:00 every day.
• Ticket price: from 3 to 5 years old - $ 12, from 6 to 13 years old - $ 24.25, from 14 to 64 years old - $ 35, over 65 years old - $ 24.25.

St. Lawrence Market

Lawrence Market received its first visitors in 1803. It has remained almost unchanged to this day.

On the market locals and tourists can buy quality products farms, visit restaurants and bakeries located in the southern part of the market, and antique and jewelry stores in the northern building.

Address: 93 Front St E, Toronto, ON M5E 1C3

Toronto Islands

From the waterfront in Toronto, you can take a ferry to the Toronto Islands, a favorite vacation spot for Canadians. In the summer on the Islands, tourists and Toronto residents stroll through the parks, ride small boats between the islands. There is an opportunity to visit local beach and swim in the lake.

There are no cars throughout the Islands, visitors move only by bicycles, scooters.

From the ferry that connects the Islands to the mainland, you can take beautiful photos of the beautiful views of the city, the TV tower and Toronto skyscrapers.

• Address: 9 Queen's Quay West, Toronto, ON, M5J 2V3
• Ferry ticket price: $ 7.87.

Fort York

The fortress Fort York testifies to one of the most important and tragic events in the war between the British and the Americans - the Battle of York in 1812, during which the fortress was destroyed and then rebuilt with maximum precision.

Today, visitors can learn how the soldiers lived in the fortress, taste dishes prepared in the local cuisine, and witness military parades.

• Address: 250 Fort York Blvd, Toronto, ON M5V 3K9
• Working hours: on weekdays from 10:00 to 16:00, on weekends and holidays from 10:00 to 17:00.
• Ticket price: up to 5 years old - free, from 6 to 12 years old - $ 6, from 13 to 18 years old - $ 8, from 19 to 64 years old - $ 14, over 65 years old - $ 10.

Ontario Science Center

Science Center Ontario draws visitors in with interactive exhibits where anyone can do virtual travel into space, play board games with a robot, visit a planetarium, chat with astronauts, see documentaries at the IMAX cinema.

• Address: 770 Don Mills Road, Toronto, ON, M3C 1T3
• Opening hours: Sun - Fri from 10:00 to 17:00, Sat from 10:00 to 20:00.
• Ticket price: up to 2 years old - free, from 3 to 12 years old - $ 19, from 13 to 17 years old - $ 22, from 16 to 64 years old - $ 28, over 65 years old - $ 12.

Niagara Falls

Niagara Falls is located 150 km from Toronto and is the main and most famous attraction in the vicinity of the city.

You can enjoy the views of the falls from the water by choosing the Voyage to the Falls Boat Tour, with observation deck Skylon Tower, you can climb by helicopter and inspect the falls from the air, or descend 45 meters down to the platforms located behind the falls (Journey Behind the Falls).

You can get to Niagara Falls from Toronto by car along the Gardiner Expressway West, then along the Queen Elizabeth Way (QEW) until you turn onto the ON-420 road. The GO Transit, Greyhound and Megabus buses and the GO Train run between Toronto and Niagara Falls.

Ticket price: cruise "Voyage to the Falls" - $ 25.95, observation deck Skylon Tower (Skylon Tower) - $ 17.50, tour for the falls (Journey Behind the Falls) - $ 19.95.

Toronto, capital of Ontario and The largest city the country is home to a vibrant mix of tourist attractions, from museums and galleries to the world famous CN Tower and off the coast of the Toronto Islands. The city also has a busy entertainment district with the latest in musicals and other performing arts, as well as a historic distillery. The city center is still relatively easy to navigate, with many of the main attractions within walking distance of each other and the metro system to cover long distances.

1 CN Tower

Toronto's famous landmark, the 553-meter CN Tower, is one of the most visited cities and also the most impossible to miss. Towering over the city center, the structure can be seen almost everywhere in the city. Visitors have the option to simply appreciate the building from the ground, or head to one of the observation areas or restaurants for stunning views of the city and Lake Ontario. The CN Tower, built between 1972 and 1976, was once the tallest free-standing structure in the world but has long been surpassed.

The highest viewing area on the CN Tower is from Sky Pod, 447 meters above the city, with views that stretch to Niagara Falls and New York State on clear days. To get here, you need to take two elevators. Below that, at the top of the main LookOut 346 meters where the Horizons Restaurant is located. On one floor below there is a glass floor and an outdoor terrace. As the name suggests, the glass floor opens up from a bird's eye view directly over the city as visitors stand on the glass floor.

For those looking for a little more adventure, or perhaps a lot more adventure, there is " Edge Walk.“This includes a hands-free walk on a 1.5 meter ledge around the outer edge of the main container at 365 meters. Participants are attached to a seat belt and rope.

At 351 meters there is a rotating 360 Restaurant, with exquisite cuisine and the best views from a table anywhere in Toronto. 360 is open for lunch and dinner, and visitors who dine here also get free access to the Tower's Lookout and Glass Floor.

Horizons Restaurant, at Lookout level, offers a more casual dining experience and is open all day from lunch to dinner.

Based in the city center, preferably close to the CN Tower, this is the best option for exploring Toronto. To post offers in this area, visit our Featured Luxury, Medium and cheap hotels in Toronto.

Address: 301 Front Street West, Toronto, Ontario

Official website: http://www.cntower.ca/intro.html

2 Royal Ontario Museum

Royal Ontario Museum

The Royal Ontario Museum, known as ROM, is one of Canada's finest museums with an international reputation. It features an outstanding collection as well as major exhibitions from around the world. A controversial extension of the facility saw a modern wing featuring glass and sharp edges added to the very traditional old building's corners. The museum contains collections covering a variety of periods from around the world.

Address: 100 Queen "s Park, Toronto

Official website: http://www.rom.on.ca/en

3 Rogers Center

Rogers Center

Right next to the CN Tower is the Rogers Center, a massive domed sports arena. The unique design includes a roof that slides backwards, allowing it to be opened in favorable weather. This megastructure, completed in 1989, is Toronto's response to the ambitious Olympic Stadium built by its arch rival, Montreal. The Rogers Center can accommodate many thousands of spectators and is the venue for all sports, baseball and football in particular, as well as rock and el concerts. The center also offers one-hour guided tours with behind-the-scenes views of the facility.

Address: 1 Blue Jays Way, Toronto

Official website: http://www.rogerscentre.com/

4 Art Gallery of Ontario

Art Gallery of Ontario DGriebeling / photo modified

The renowned Art Gallery of Ontario (AGO) occupies a unique modern building on the west side of the city center. A whole series of temporary exhibitions are mounted throughout the year by this exceptionally well-stocked gallery. Highlights include collections of Canadian, African and Oceanic and European art. The museum also has a particularly impressive collection of Canadian paintings.

Address: 317 Dundas Street West, Toronto

Official website: http://www.ago.net/

5 Casa Loma

Casa Loma is an extraordinary building reminiscent of medieval castle... It was originally built for Sir Henry Pellat, an eccentric Canadian multimillionaire who was one of the first to recognize and exploit the money-making potential of Niagara Falls. With about 100 rooms, including three dozen bathrooms, the house is now a museum. Visitors can look back in time to an era of European elegance and splendor. The Canadian Forward Castle is complemented by decked suites, secret passages, an 800-foot tunnel, towers, stables, and five acres of gardens.

Address: 1 Austin Terrace, Toronto

Official website: http://www.casaloma.org/

6 Toronto zoo

Toronto zoo

The huge Toronto Zoo with its collection of several thousand animals is located on the Red River, 40 km northeast of the city center. One of the main attractions is the Panda Show, which opened in Toronto in 2013, and is divided into several sections, each representing a major region of the globe. The North American section is unique with its spacious fenced-in fencing, huge bison park and impressive polarity. Some of the other attractions at the Toronto Zoo include the African Savannah and the Great Barrier Reef.

Address: 361A Old Finch Road, Toronto

Official website: http://www.torontozoo.com/

7 Saint Lawrence Market

Saint Lawrence Market

The St. Lawrence Market offers a variety of vendors selling a variety of food, flowers, and daily necessities. Hall of St. Lawrence was built in Toronto in 1850 and served as a public meeting and concert venue. The hall was rebuilt in 1967, but retained most its old charm. The building provides a unique atmosphere for the marketplace and is also occasionally used for film and television filming. The interior features a grand staircase and a gas-lit chandelier.

Address: 92 Front Street East, Toronto

Official website: http://www.stlawrencemarket.com/

8 Entertainment district

Entertainment District Jeff Samsonov / photo modified

Toronto's ride to New York's Broadway, Toronto's entertainment district, comes alive in the evenings. This is the place to watch major theater productions with the latest shows and musicals, concerts and other performing arts. There are also all kinds of restaurants and places to socialize, as well as hotels and shops. Main hub of activity in the Entertainment District Royal street.

Official website: http://torontoed.com/

9 Ripley's aquarium in Canada

One of the newest attractions in Toronto is Ripley's Aquarium, located at the base of CN Tower This fabulous facility displays all types of marine life, but the most impressive feature is the enormous underwater tunnel with a moving sidewalk. Visitors can watch the ocean world pass around them as sharks glide past and peaks linger on the roof of the tunnel above. This is a truly serene experience for all ages. Another surprise is the jellyfish display, with a focus on creative lighting. In addition, sensory tanks with rays and little sharks allow hands-on experience. And for engineers, the concept open building also lets take a look at Life supporting system and filtration equipment operating on site.

Address: 288 Bremner Boulevard, Toronto

Official website: https://www.ripleyaquariums.com/canada/

10 town hall

Domination of the spacious Nathan Phillips Square with its bronze sculpture, Archer, by Henry Moore, is still the highly acclaimed new mayor's office. It was designed by the gifted Finnish architect Vilho Revell and built in 1965. The City Hall consists of two arched high-rise blocks, 20 and 27 stories respectively, wrapped around the lower central building topped with a flattened dome. In front of the square there is an artificial pond, which becomes a popular ice rink in winter. The area is beautifully decorated for the Christmas holidays.

Address: 100 Queen Street West, Toronto

11 Eton Center

Eaton Center Michael Caven / photo modified

The huge Eaton Center is located in the northern part of the Central Business District. With its own metro station, this ultra-modern shopping complex spans several blocks and is constantly being renovated and expanded. Strangers can easily lose their way in the bewildering maze of department stores, specialty stores, boutiques, restaurants, cafeterias and eateries that crowd at different levels above and below ground level. The original Eaton department store opened in Toronto in 1869 and has grown into a huge retail business.

Official website: https://www.cfshops.com/toronto-eaton-centre.html

12 Distillery

Distillery District music2fish2 (eric lanning) / photo modified

The Toronto Distillery is a restored historic area that has evolved into a trendy entertainment and shopping district. Visitors will find charming boutiques, galleries, artist studios and restaurants. The Distillery District also hosts a variety of recreational activities, home to numerous venues and performing schools. This interesting place during the day or evening.

Official website: http://www.thedistillerydistrict.com/

13 High park

High Park City Toronto / photo modified

The High Park is a huge green space with sunken gardens, hanging basket gardens, nature trails, natural ponds and streams. The 165-acre country property, originally owned by Howards, was transferred to the City of Toronto in 1873. This fact included the fact that the park was to remain “for the free use, benefit and enjoyment of the citizens of Toronto, and it can be called High Park.” Animal pendants, swimming and swamp pools, playgrounds, picnic areas and scenic sightseeing train... The grounds also include the restored 19th century gardens, the Coaching House and the Howard's Tomb.

Each year, the Canadian company Stage puts on a performance at an open-air theater in Toronto's High Park in July and August, known as "Shakespeare in the Park".

Official website: http://highparktoronto.com/

14 Ontario Science Center

Science Center Ontario? Ick Harris / photo modified

The Ontario Science Center is a family-friendly attraction with many interesting exhibits to keep kids entertained. It occupies an area overlooking the Don Valley, about ten kilometers northeast of the city center. Designed by the virtuoso architect Raymond Moriyama, this modern building was completed in 1969. Visitors to the center are exposed to the latest advances in technology, telecommunications, optics, biology, physics, space travel and meteorology and much more, all presented in an immersive and imaginative way. ... The focus is on attendee participation, many interactive displays, and widely used computer and other equipment.

Address: 770 Don Mills Road, Toronto

Official website: http://www.ontariosciencecentre.ca/

15 Toronto

Ferry trip from Terminal Queen 's Quay to the Toronto Islands, about a kilometer offshore, is a prelude to an entirely enjoyable walk. The islands have wonderful walks, as well as the possibility of rowing, sailing, swimming and other types active rest. Pier and the odd cluster of weekend homes brings variety with it. In summer, the islands are home to numerous outdoor events. Favorable visibility offers stunning views of the Toronto skyline. Centerville Amusement Park is situated on Center Island, one of the Toronto Islands, and offers many attractions for children. Toronto Ferry Service runs from Queen's Quay and travels to each of the main islands of Toronto.

Where to stay in Toronto for sightseeing

For sightseeing and entertainment, the best place to stay in Toronto is in the heart of the city, in the heart of the event. The hotels listed below are highly rated and located in good places in downtown Toronto, within walking distance of many major attractions.

• Luxury hotels: At the top of the luxury class is The Ritz-Carlton, with a convenient central location close to the entertainment and financial districts. Opened in 2014, Delta Toronto Hotel is conveniently located near the CN Tower, Ripley's Aquarium and Rogers Center. The hotel offers beautiful views of Lake Ontario. Near shopping complex Eaton Center and the famous Toronto City Hall and winter ice rink are the Hilton and Sheraton - both luxury hotels with beautiful indoor / outdoor pools.
• Mid-range hotels - At the top end of the middle selection is the waterfront Radisson addict. This perfect place especially in summer, close to many lakeside restaurants and the extensive waterfront pedestrian area and within walking distance of CN Tower and other attractions. The hotel also has an outdoor pool. Novotel is another good choice, on the Esplanade close to the St. Lawrence Market and trendy outdoor restaurants with summer cuisine. North of the Esplanade and within walking distance of the financial district and many attractions is Holiday Inn Express, another quality mid-range hotel.
• Cheap hotels: WITH good location Chinatown, on the east side of downtown, has an inexpensive Super 8. A few blocks north of the popular Yonge and Dundas Square is the hotel Saint James, which is always highly acclaimed. The Comfort Inn City Center is less centrally located but offers good value if you don't mind walking a little further or taking public transportation.

Tips & Tours: How To Make The Most Of Your Visit To Toronto

• Sights: When it comes to sightseeing in Toronto, you can't beat the Toronto CityPASS for value. It's a nine-day pass that starts the first day you use it and offers discounted entry to some of Toronto's top attractions, including the CN Tower, Royal Ontario Museum, Toronto Zoo, Casa Loma, and the Ontario Science Center. For getting to the rides or just for general sightseeing, the best option is Tounto City hop-on hop-off tour. This is a three-day pass that allows you to explore the city at your own pace in comfort double-decker bus... If you have purchased the CityPASS, you can stop and see all of the locations listed on your pass.
• Day trips: If you haven't been to Niagara Falls, a trip to Niagara Falls from Toronto is a must. It is one of the biggest tourist attractions in Canada and is only an hour and a half away. This tour includes hotel pick-up and drop-off, transportation to Niagara Falls, boat ride at the foot of the falls, buffet reception, visit to the Whirlpool Rapids Observation Deck, and a stop at beautiful city Niagara-on-Lake.

Toronto is a huge and majestic skyscrapers, beautiful parks, museums, attractions, architectural beauty, located on the coast of the equally picturesque Lake Ontario.

As many people know from historical sources, earlier, the British city of York was founded here, and later it was renamed Toronto. The main thing is that the city has a rich history, thanks to which the stay of tourists in the city is even more interesting and impressive. It was this fact that attracted me here too. I would not say that Toronto has any big difference from such Canadian cities as Montreal or Ottawa, it is also beautiful and pleasant to be here, and the developed infrastructure allows you to spend your time comfortably.

The name of the city, in translation, means the Meeting Place, since the city's territory really meets and closely intertwines the traditions and characteristics of many cultures that today live in this huge metropolis.

The only difference between Toronto and other cities, at least that I noticed, is a not so cold winter, but with a rather large abundance of snow. Although, throughout Canada, the seasons of the year are very clearly traced, this also applies to Toronto. It has a rather humid continental climate, with not very hot summers and short springs and autumn. But it is worth noting that due to the high humidity, the temperature always seems to be higher than the thermometer shows. The perfect timing ... read in full

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Niagara Falls

Toronto is an amazing and very interesting city, but its main attraction is not at all in the city, but far beyond its borders. This is the famous Niagara Falls, the same waterfall where the virtuoso David Copperfield held his unforgettable and grandiose shows, this is the same waterfall that was filmed in many sensational films, this is the most famous waterfall in the world. Road from Toronto to Niagara miracle nature will take an hour and a half, but when I reached the place my emotions knew no bounds! The view is simply mesmerizing, six thousand tons of water, which rush down every second, simply hypnotize your gaze, all of you, and it seems that you can watch it forever. Niagara is something worth crossing hundreds of miles over the ocean, something worth traveling for!

Around the waterfall you can see whole city all kinds of entertainment for tourists and visitors to this place, it is called Niagara Falls. Everything is there - hotels, restaurants, cinemas, bowling and even a casino. In fact, Niagara Falls has grown a whole city around it.

We were told that you can see the waterfall in 24 different ways: from the most unusual and expensive, to the simplest and free. Not everyone can afford to try everything at once. The most common one for those who have funds is a helicopter, from a high it may seem that this is not a waterfall, but lava from the water…. You can also look at it from the inside, through a cave under a waterfall, this is the only place where ...

You cannot visit Toronto without trying the traditional Canadian cuisine - these are various dishes from buffalo meat. They can be found on the menu of almost every establishment, and even fast food. This is because Canada is home to a huge number of bison. This pleasure is not cheap, but quite tasty, I liked it.

A widespread problem for tourists, and especially for those who are in Toronto for the first time, will be, as it has become for me, that the prices do not include tax. It is about 7% of the amount that is indicated, no matter where, like a restaurant menu, a ticket to the aquarium, or a price tag in a store. In a cafe, a tip will also be included in the check. Therefore, you need to be ready to lay out a couple more dollars on top.

The most recognizable building in Toronto that can be attributed to the sights is the Sientaur Tower, see ... read completely

Food and groceries

In Canada, incredibly high food prices + in Canada there is such a trick: if, for example, you buy a sandwich for $ 10 (this is the normal price), then you pay a tax of 10%, that is, $ 11! So, having bought food for $ 100, the authorities cheated us for another $ 12.5))). A bottle of Coca-Cola costs $ 6. A bottle of beer (0.5) - 7 dollars, bread (!!!) - 3 dollars, a bottle of wine (0.75) - 23 dollars (from). Dinner in a restaurant (usually three courses) is $ 50, but the portions are huge, so we split them and pay for everyone. Food in shops is not much cheaper than in restaurants, basic food (bread, water, etc.) - $ 20. There is no point in buying groceries in stores, it is better to eat in a restaurant or cafe.

Souvenirs and other goods

Clothing in Toronto is inexpensive. Good branded sneakers - $ 30-50 (trust me, this is normal for Canada). Niagara Falls is full of various souvenir shops. The cost of souvenirs is from 5 to 100 dollars. Souvenirs are mainly Chinese, and the Chinese trade in them (respectively). It is better not to buy expensive souvenirs (especially those that glow) - they quickly break down, this is my own experience.

Cost of services and entertainment

There is a huge Ferris wheel, the cost is $ 15, in a VIP cabin (I used this) - $ 50. This is a magnificent sight. Taxi fare - $ 3 / km. Bus - $ 6, but you can buy ticket for the whole day - $ 25. It is beneficial for tourists

Total money spent on vacation

Toronto. While the city lacks the charm of Montreal and Vancouver, it is still an incredible city to visit with many markets, ethnic food, wonderful art museums, funky bars and performances, and delectable Asian food (so much great Asian food). Although Toronto has more high price living than most other Canadian cities, there are many free and inexpensive activities that can make this an affordable place to visit. It is also one of the most multicultural cities in the world. The more I visit, the more I like it. It's perfect for 3-4 days!

Top 5 things to see and do in Toronto

1. Visit CN Tower

2. Art Gallery of Ontario

3. Royal Ontario Museum

4. Spend the day at the beach

5. Toronto Island Park

GLAMOR rides. Toronto!

Oh shine, glamor. Jetting to Toronto for the annual International Film Festival, we expected to see a Canadian city packed to the rafters with moviegoers, Hollywood aces and the hottest movie stars. Yes, we did most of the never before seen films that were screened every other day (and some all night) in crowded cinemas, and we belonged to an A-list meeting or two (not least interviews with the person currently Bradley Cooper ), but the star of the trip was a discovery made outside of the stellar world of TIFF.

Toronto is a secret treasure trove of vintage fashion finds. So if you are thinking of planning a trip to Canada's largest city, leave some time for shopping. In fact, leave a lot.

Read a guide to the city's coolest places to eat, drink, have fun, and (of course) shop.

WHAT TO DO: Headed to Toronto for short stays or short stays? There's only one way to pass the time. Purchase! Head to Queen West West and dive into vintage delights and one-off boutique. We have collected many hooks, from old military shirts, vintage Levis (only 10 €, about 6 €) and solid silver jewelry sold by weight. For vintage digging, hit Timeless Clothing, F, as in Frank, Fidget, B, Black Market (where everything is € 10), 69 Vintage and Cabaret (all on Queen Street).

If you're in town a little more, indulge in some time at the gorgeous Ritz-Carlton Spa, take in some of the city's museums (we especially recommend Bath's quirky Shoe Museum) chill out at the Harbourfront, or get among the crowd in a take in Toronto on Times Square, Dundas Square.

Also worth going if you're feeling extra daring is the Edgewalk at the CN Tower in Toronto (tallest free-standing structure in the Western Hemisphere). You will be wearing your seat belt before stepping out onto a ledge 356 meters from the ground to take in places on the world's tallest hands-free walk. The experience is priced at 175 euros and includes a keepsake video, photos and a certificate, which is proof that you have not made a chicken out of it.

WHERE TO STAY: The Le Germain Maple Leaf Square is a stunning boutique hotel located just outside Toronto's Union Station. The rooms are huge, the beds are comfortable, the monsoon showers are incredible and the window table length is ideal place for catching on all your letters (if you have time).

Back side? You might not see most of the city. You don't want to leave the Hôtel Le Germain Maple Leaf's super-soft comfortable beds in quads.

WHAT TO EAT: Toronto is literally packed with delicious eateries and tempting street-stop eateries. For a casual lunch, try a healthy salad at Luma, naughty-but-oh-so nice fish and chips in Union (perfect stop-off for a West Queen West vintage shopping trip) or an all-delicious maple burger at eleven.

Dinner and drinks at Drake is a must: the super-cool boutique hotel is the place to see and be seen, or for the best steak in town, try Easy & The Fifth.

WHEN TO GO: If you want to hang out with the likes of Johnny Depp and Ben Affleck (who isn't?), Then head to Toronto during the film festival. During our trip, we saw many movie stars, and about the delight of the city: we were having dinner next to Robert Redford and noticed Selene Gomez getting out of the elevator. Cool, yeah?

If fashion is your scene, make your way to the end of October for the city's annual Fashion Week.

Information For more information on Toronto visit www.seetorontonow.com. To book a stay at Le Germain Maple Leaf Square visit www.germainmapleafsquare.com. To book flights visit www.aircanada.com.