A Guide to Toronto

 

Ripley's Aquarium of Canada (Downtown Toronto)

At the Aquarium you will see a variety of sharks, exotic fish, jellyfish, stingrays and more.  You should plan to spend a few hours.  The Aquarium also offers different events and promotions so check their website for ticket deals.
288 Bremner Blvd
Ripley Aquarium of Canada

CN Tower (Downtown Toronto)

Visiting Toronto wasn't complete without the CN Tower.  The CN Tower is taller than the Empire State Building with 147 floors (Empire State Building has 102).  We did the basic "Tower Experience" (29.00 CAD) which included access to the Look Out Level and the Glass Floor.  How many times in your life can you stand on a glass floor that high above the ground?  The CN tower also offers dinner with 360 degree views ($$$). 

301 Front St. West ( & John St.)

CN Tower 

CN Tower Look Out Level

CN Tower Glass Floor

CN Tower Glass Floor

CN Tower Look Out Level

Air Canada Centre (Downtown Toronto)

During hockey season fans will enjoy catching a hockey game at the Air Canada Centre located downtown, home to the Toronto Maple Leafs.

 

Steam Whistle Brewing (Downtown Toronto)

The Canadian brewery is located in an old steam locomotive repair facility.  Take a brewery tour and try the Steam Whistle Pilsner.
The Roundhouse, 255 Bremner Blvd.

 

Hockey Hall of Fame (Downtown Toronto)

The Hockey Hall of Fame was a little smaller than I expected but great museum for hockey lovers.  If you are a hockey lover or traveling with one you may want to make this a stop. (18.00 CAD)

30 Yonge St

 

St. Lawrence Market

National Geographic ranked this the #1 food market in the world.  There are tons of food vendors as well as unique crafts and gifts.  You can find some great souvenirs.  On Sundays the food market area is closed and you can find a large flea market and antiques.  The food market is worth the stop but the flea market wasn't particularly unique.
92 - 95 Front St East St. Lawrence Market

*All of the above options are in walking distance.  The St. Lawrence Market is a little further but only a 20 minute walk from the CN Tower.

Chinatown

After hearing that Toronto's main Chinatown (they have more than one) was one of the largest in North America I thought it would be a great opportunity for great Chinese food.  Toronto's main Chinatown is located along Dundas St. West and Spadina Ave and you will find a lot of street parking.  *If looking for Canadian or Toronto souvenirs you can find great prices in Chinatown.

House of Gourmet

The amount of Chinese restaurants is overwhelming but we found a great one that was packed (a good sign when in an unfamiliar place) and they could seat us right away.  House of Gourmet had great service, a large menu selection, and was budget friendly.  Try the Papaya Milk Shake, it may change your life.
484 Dundas St W
http://houseofgourmet.blogspot.ca/

 

*If looking for hotel deals we found a great one on Groupon for the Fairmont Royal York (1/3 of the price) which was downtown and in walking distance for all the above attractions (except Chinatown). 

Fairmont Royal York Lobby