Toronto is one of Canada's largest cities and one of the best tourist destinations in the country, full of incredible architecture and popular attractions such as the city's countless museums and parks. Toronto is home to iconic landmarks of the CN Tower, and its skyline is also known for its beautiful lake scenery, with much of the city spanning and rising to the beautiful Lake Ontario. Here are some of the best things to do in Toronto's famous and well-known cities.
1. CN Tower
Towering 550 metres above the city, the CN Tower was once the world's largest freestanding building when completed in 1973 until it was overtaken by Dubai's Burj Khalifa in 2009. As one of the most important symbols and landmarks of the city, the tower is often the venue for various state, charitable and social events in the city, while also boasting a large number of gift shops, restaurants, cinemas, and cafes.
It's also the perfect place for stunning floor-to-ceiling glass windows on the observation deck as well as glass flooring for those who feel brave to enjoy the views of the city.
2. Canada Wonderland
Canada's Wonderland is a park on the outskirts of Vaughan, about 40 kilometers north of downtown Toronto. With many water parks and recreation areas, as well as a theme park, the largest amusement park in the country, with so many attractions that even the most stoic visitors are sure to be welcomed. International Street is your entrance to Wonderland World. As you enter this street, you will find many famous cartoon characters as well as shops on both sides, including souvenir shops, boutiques, restaurants, candy stores, and more.
3. Lake Ontario
Lake Ontario is one of Toronto's most beautiful tourist attractions and one of the Great Lakes located around the Canadian border. It is characterized by a rich biodiversity that contains a large number of different species of fish and marine life, such as the American eel, as well as coral reefs and many other creatures. Lake Ontario has a large number of islands, some of which are uninhabited. Due to its unique location, the lake is home to many migratory birds such as pelicans, ducks, geese and other water birds suitable for living in the lake, as well as falcons and eagles that you can often find there.
4. Toronto Zoo
Toronto Zoo is canada's largest zoo, covering an area of 287 hectares and home to more than 5,000 species of animals. The zoo is divided into seven main geographic areas: Indo-Malaya, Africa, America, Tundra Trek, Australasia, Eurasia and Local Canada.
5. Ripley's Aquarium of Canada
Ripley's Aquarium of Canada is the city's main aquarium and is located in downtown Toronto, southeast of the CN Tower. Here you will find many water galleries, including a huge reservoir that can be walked into, containing 5.7 million liters of marine and freshwater life from around the world. The exhibits carry 13,500 alien specimens from more than 450 species and different species.
Ripley's Aquarium is divided into nine main exhibit halls including Canadian Water, Rainbow Reef, Dangerous Lake, Discovery Center, Hollow Planet, and more. The Canada Water Show includes animals from across the country, such as American lobsters, wolf eels and other exotic species.
6. Royal Ontario Museum
The Royal Ontario Museum is located at one of the most famous intersections in downtown Toronto. As Canada's largest museum and one of the largest in North America, it is home to over 6 million objects and 40 galleries, with a collection of artifacts from a wide range of international cultures and natural histories, as well as its unique interior and exterior design.
7. Toronto Highland Park
Toronto Highland Park is Toronto's largest park, attracting thousands of locals and foreign visitors each year, and is an important tourist attraction in Canada. One of the best attractions to take the kids to is the High Park Zoo, which includes many unique animals such as lions, giraffes, elephants, deer, crocodiles and various reptiles.
8. Chinatown
Toronto's Chinatown is probably one of Toronto's most exciting tourist attractions, with plenty of shops, restaurants, activities, beautiful historic monuments and even spas, making this place a lively place in downtown Toronto. Ontario's Chinatown is home to more than six major Chinese communities in Canada, and Toronto remains the second largest Chinesetown in North America. This wonderful place is not only suitable for quick access, but can even be a complete resort on weekends.
9. Centerville Amusement Park
Centerville Amusement Park is a children's amusement park and theme park located on the central island of one of the Toronto Islands, right next to Toronto Beach. The park has been run by the Bisley family since 1967 AD and has since been one of the most popular amusement parks in the country and one of the most famous tourist attractions in Canada, attracting a large number of visitors each year. Some of the most important casual games in the park are giant horse wheels, rollers, snowboards, tens of meters, mini golf, racing, and many other games and entertainment.
10. St. Lawrence Market
The St. Lawrence Market is home to a variety of sellers, offering a variety of foodstuffs, flowers, and specialty goods. The St. Lawrence Concert Hall was built in Toronto in 1850 as a public meeting place and concert venue. The hall was restored in 1967 but retained its old-world charm. The building provides a unique atmosphere for Toronto's shopping malls and is sometimes used for film and television. Inside there is a large staircase and gas chandeliers.