2. Toronto is among the three largest
cities in Canada, and the capital of
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Toronto is a diverse and multi-cultural
city with many cultural festivals, a
thriving theatre district and the
annual Toronto International Film
Festival. There is also about fun, and
although the list of fun activities is a
long one, here are some that will
appeal to members of the whole
family.
3. CN Tower
• The CN Tower is basically what makes the skyline of Toronto so
recognizable, but it is a lot more than just a monument or
landmark. Construction on the Tower was finished in 1976, and at
the time it was the world’s tallest free-standing structure at 1815.4
feet. In 1995, the American Society of Civil Engineers declared the
CN Tower one of the modern seven wonders of the world.
• Some of the features of the CN Tower include:
• 360-degree revolving restaurant
• High speed elevators
• Glass floors
• Skypod
• Movie and Motion Theatre Ride
• Edgewalk attraction
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ledge, 116 storeys above the
earth. Basically, you’re
attached to a harness system
and you can lean back and
walk around the outside of the
Tower, hand-free.
5. Professional Sports
• The size and population means that Toronto is home
to several professional sports teams. Depending on
the time of year you visit, you might be able to see
one of:
• Toronto Maple Leafs (NHL)
• Toronto Blue Jays (MLB)
• Toronto Raptors (NBA)
• Toronto Argonauts (CFL)
• Toronto FC (MLS)
• Sometimes, tickets can be hard to come by, so if
possible try to get yours ahead of your visit.
6. Canada’s Wonderland
• Canada’s Wonderland is a huge, 330-acre theme park
located in Vaughan, Ontario just north of the city. The
park opened in 1981 as the first major theme park in the
country, and it’s still the biggest one in Canada.
• Canada’s Wonderland boasts 16 roller coasters, scores
of other thrill rides, a complete kid’s section and a huge
water park with the largest wave pool in Canada. The
park is open each year from May until October, 7 days a
week.
7. Royal Ontario Museum
• The Royal Ontario Museum, affectionately called the
ROM, is the largest museum of natural history and world
culture in the country. It is actually one of the larger
museums in all of North America, featuring items and
exhibits spanning the entire globe.
• The ROM was founded in 1912, and today has over 6
million items and 40 different galleries. Among the
collections are dinosaurs, meteorites, minerals, fossils and
fine art.
8. Toronto Zoo
The Toronto Zoo is a fun attraction
for all members of the family. The
zoo sits on 710 acres and is the
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The Americas
Indo-Malaya
Australasia
Eurasia
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9. Toronto Zoo
• There are more than 16,000 different animals at the
Toronto Zoo, covering almost 500 different species.
Some of the animals are outside and some are in
indoor tropical environments to simulate their
natural habitats.
• You can see lions, tigers, hippos, elephants, giraffes,
monkeys, polar bears, gorillas, penguins, bears and
just about any other kind of animal you can think of.
If you want to see all parts of the zoo, it is best to
devote an entire day.
10. Playdium
• Playdium is located in the city of Mississauga, which is in the Greater
Toronto Area. It can best be described as the ultimate escape from
reality for gamers, sports fans and adrenaline junkies.
• Some of the features of Playdium include:
• More than 200 interactive arcade games, including ticket redemption games with prizes
for all ages
• 18-hole miniature golf course
• 9 variable speed batting cages with softball or hardball
• go-kart track
• A place like Playdium is perfect for kids both big and little. It’s truly a
place that is all about fun and nothing else. You won’t learn about
culture or history or anything like that, but your heart will get pumping
and you just might end up having the most fun you’ve had in years.