5 of the Most Popular Tourist Locations In and Around Toronto

If you’ve thought about visiting Toronto and don’t know if you have leisure opportunities. Well, we warn you that you will need a lot of time to visit all the important locations in Toronto. There are so many activities and places to visit that you won’t know what to choose.

Toronto is one of the few cities where you will feel at home – no matter where you are! In addition to the aura of a metropolis, many attractions in Toronto are worth considering. Toronto, one of the most famous cities in Canada, has a wide range of monuments and tourist attractions. To make it easier for you, in this article, we will give you 5 of the most popular things to do in Toronto that you must try.

Symbol of Toronto – CN Tower

Canadian National Tower is probably the most searched term for attractions in Ontario’s capital. This 533-meter concrete tower is the landmark of the city. It was established in 1976 and held the record for the tallest freestanding building for nearly 32 years.

It was the tallest tower in the world, officially listed in the Guinness Book of Records, until 2009, when the construction of the Canton Tower was completed. The building is undoubtedly the most important point of the urban landscape. More than 2 million tourists visit it every year.

The Toronto Tower has nine glass elevators that can take you to a height of 446.5 meters. There he can use the highest observation gallery in the world. On a sunny day, you can see the entire city, Niagara Falls and even the United States from across the lake. A little lower, at about 351 meters, is a revolving restaurant.

At the base of the building, you will find even more attractions

• Coffee shops;
• Science center;
• Shops;
• A climbing wall;
• A miniature golf course.

Niagara Falls

One of Canada’s most famous natural landmarks, Niagara Falls, is just a short drive from Toronto. Visiting Toronto is not complete without visiting Niagara Falls. The difference of almost 100 meters in level between the lakes is astonishing. At night, the waterfall is illuminated, which only adds to the magical aura of this place.

Currently, tours only run at the foot of the waterfall, not inside the cave. In our opinion, it’s still worth taking the chance and buying a guide.

Furthermore, the Niagara Fallsview Casino, Casino Niagara and Seneca Niagara Casino are all close to Niagara Falls, and many people love to combine both nature and gambling in the same vacation. Of course, Ontario is one of the CA states that has legalized online gambling, so there are also options for you if you want to play at a real money casino in Canada.

A visit to Niagara Falls is definitely a good idea. You don’t even have to pay an entrance fee to see the falls – you can just admire them from the sidewalk. In addition to the actual falls, there are many attractions related to them, such as:

• the famous Hornblower Boat Tour;
• the Journey Behind the Falls;
• the Skylon Observation Tower.

Lake Ontario

The smallest in terms of surface area but the second smallest in volume and depth. Lake Ontario is connected to Lake Erie by the Niagara River. Lake Ontario is drained by the mighty St. Lawrence, which flows into the Atlantic.

Lake Ontario got its name from the Wyandot First Nations; in their language, Ontario means “Big Lake”. The US national border runs through the lake. Most of the lake, at 9969 square kilometres, is in Canada; the US side of the lake is 9042 square kilometres.

In addition to its main tributary, the Niagara River, the lake, which is up to 244 meters deep, is fed by the Trent River, the Genesee River, the Oswego River, and the Salmon River. The lake, which is often frozen over in large areas during the winter, is a heat store for fruit and wine growing in the Niagara region in the summer.

Lake Ontario is very important to the city of Toronto. Its water is used for drinking water supply and for cooling office buildings in summer. And, of course, the lake, with its bluffs and beaches, is a special attraction for Toronto residents and the many tourists who visit Canada’s largest city each year.

Ripley’s Aquarium

Education, conservation and research. Under this motto, Ripley’s Aquarium of Canada presents a complex underwater world with more than 20,000 aquatic animals. Ripley’s Aquarium of Canada is a mix of fun, entertainment and a call to protect, respect and conserve the underwater world. Ripley’s Canadian Aquarium in Toronto is a relatively new attraction on the city’s must-see list. Shortly after opening, it became very popular among Toronto residents and visitors.

At Ripley’s Aquarium of Canada, you literally dive underwater, because the longest underwater tunnel in North America is here. You run through different and interesting underwater worlds – from the jellyfish planet to the dangerous lagoon.

There are also daily live diving shows, where you can swim with sharks, turtles and rays in the water – accompanied by professionals, of course. And if you can’t get enough of the underwater world, it’s even possible to spend the night in the tunnel.

Toronto Islands

The Toronto Islands are a group of islands in downtown Toronto that are closed to private motorized traffic. The islands lie in Lake Ontario after a severe storm in 1858 separated the original peninsula from the mainland. The islands have been overrun by landfills and are home to Toronto’s Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport.

Early on, the peninsula and later the islands were an important local recreation facility for Toronto, both for the city’s population and for many migratory birds. Over one million people visit the Toronto Islands each year. It is also home to the city’s oldest attraction, Gibraltar Point Lighthouse, built in 1832.

There are several beaches for recreation, the most popular being:

• Centre Island Beach;
• Manitou Beach;
• Gibraltar Point Beach;
• Hanlan’s Point Beach;
• Ward’s Island Beach.

Final Thoughts

Toronto is Canada’s largest city and the first point of entry into the country for many visitors. I hope I’ve whetted your appetite for a trip to Toronto with this article. With its picturesque location right on Lake Ontario, the Canadian metropolis of Toronto is one of Canada’s must-see cities.

Toronto convinces with its impressive skyline, numerous green oases, multicultural flair, liveliness and much more. The vibrant and multicultural lifestyle offers excellent dining, entertainment and beverage options. There are also many fascinating modern attractions in the city.

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