Experiences labelled with 'toronto tourism'
Full of wondrous sights, sounds, smells and most importantly taste, Toronto's St. Lawrence Market is an institution. Located in downtown Toronto, and covering over a full city block, the St. Lawrence Market is a rare opportunity to bring the country into the city. Whether doing Saturday morning groceries or looking for that something special, the St. Lawrence Market in Toronto has it all, providing visitors and locals with fresh meats, produce, cheese and breads; as well as the additional culture and feel reminiscent of an earlier time. Established in 1901 in what is officially called the “Market Block”, the St. Lawrence Market has thrived through the many changes in Toronto, including the Great Fire of 1849, and the many reconstructions to its original wooden structure. ...
Nearly a century old, Casa Loma is one of the major architectural landmarks of Toronto, and offers great insight into the history of Toronto in the early 1900s. Casa Loma (meaning “house on the hill” in Spanish) is a former estate of Sir Henry Pellatt, who was a well-known and wealthy broker, industrialist, and military man in Toronto during the early 1900s. Casa Loma is the largest private residence in Canada, and was designed by Canadian architect E. J. Lennox. It took 3 years (1911-1914), 300 workmen, and $3.5 million to complete this castle in Toronto. Toronto's Casa Loma is surrounded by 5 acres of gardens that also house the stables and the Hunting Lodge. The main residence has three floors and a ...
In order to get to some of the best biking trails in Toronto, you will need to take a boat trip out to Toronto Islands. Toronto Islands are a chain of small islands located offshore from downtown Toronto, and they have more than 10 km of cycle paths to explore. There are no cars on Toronto Islands, and undoubtedly the best way to explore it is by bike. Three ferries that leave from the ferry docks in Toronto connect the city to the three main islands of Toronto Island Park: Hanlan’s Point, Centre Island, and Ward’s Island. No matter what island you dock at, the ferry ride is a lot of fun, offering one of the best views of the Toronto skyline. Ward’s Island is ...
