Toronto Things to see and do Travel Articles

Toronto, Ontario Travel Guide – Tourist Attractions

Since the GTA (Greater Toronto Area) is vast and sprawling, we’ll tackle the sites by direction from the downtown core and accessibility by subway/ bus/streetcar. All tourist sites anywhere are subject to personal likes and tastes, so we’ll include the ‘must-sees’ as well as special interests if extra time allows. Remember to ask for special [...]

Toronto, Ontario – August 2000

It’s still summer in the city though this one’s been on the cool and rainy side so far. Nevertheless, the streets are alive with the sound of music, food tasting and fun! Here are the highlights of August events in Toronto: SummerWorks 2000 (Aug. 3-13) New and established artists from the Toronto area only during [...]

Toronto, Ontario – July 2000

As the song says: “Summertime, and the livin’ is easy”… Toronto is awash with numerous outdoor and indoor festivals and events celebrating the city’s diversity and cultures. JULY 1: Today is Canada Day when this country turns 133 and the city has numerous special events, outdoor parties and fireworks. Note that all stores except in [...]

Toronto, Ontario Travel Guide – Toronto Transport: In and Out of the City

You may arrive in Toronto by car from the USA: the closest border crossings are at the Peace Bridge (Buffalo, New York) and the Queenston-Lewiston Bridge (Lewiston, New York) about a 90-minute drive from downtown Toronto. You may also arrive directly by bus, railway, or air. The central bus station is in the Edward Street-Dundas-Bay [...]

Toronto, Ontario – June 2000

It’s June and Toronto’s lineup of events expands like wildfire. Here is but a sample with their individual web sites. Reference source is: Toronto.com – Event Listings June 1-7: Toronto Lion Dance Festival A cross-cultural celebration. June 8-10: North by Northeast Music Festival Dozens of artists perform across the city for three days. June 17-July [...]

Toronto, Ontario – November/December

Toronto, Ontario – November/December 2001 By Gerald Schwartz Well, November already and that means the start of the festive season leading up to the end of another year. Here are the major events in Toronto for your enjoyment, so enjoy! November 1-10 Royal Agricultural Winter Fair This is the world’s largest indoor agricultural exhibit and [...]

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