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Introduction
The Making Of A Great City People often ask: What makes a city great? What defines it, both for those who live there and for those who visit? Toronto could easily set itself apart by any number of things: The spectacular ride up the CN Tow... Continue reading »
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History
Toronto - from Muddy York to Swiss New York If you think that Toronto, like so many other North American cities, is a relatively young centre, think again. More than 8,000 years ago, this spot on the northern shores of Lake Ontario was home t... Continue reading »
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Where to stay
An Accommodating Place At night, that light in the otherwise dark window of the sky, waving weary travelers to a place of comfort, is the magnificent skyline of Canada's largest city. It's a skyline reflected in the inky blackness of Lake Ont... Continue reading »
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Eat drink
A Multi-Cultural Culinary Cornucopia From Little Italy to bustling Chinatown, the Annex to Yonge Street and Eglinton, the Danforth (The) to the Beaches (The), Torontonians rejoice in the multi-cultural mosaic they call home. And nowhere is th... Continue reading »
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Entertainment
That's Entertainment! Busloads of Americans drive for 10 hours to spend just three hours in Toronto. Why? With over 500 theatre productions every year, the city on Lake Ontario is the second largest stage centre in North America. You can s... Continue reading »
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Tours
The City In A Walk There are endless possibilities for walking tours in Toronto and, with so many neighborhoods marked by their own history and presence, it's hard to know where to start. However, two definite must-see areas are the entert... Continue reading »
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Getting there
Getting There: By Air: Toronto Lester B Pearson International Airport (YYZ) (+1 416 776 3000 / http://www.gtaa.com) houses the following airlines: Air Canada (+1 800 776 3000 / http://www.aircanada.ca) Air France (+1 800 871 1366 / h... Continue reading »
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Fun facts
Toronto Province: Ontario Country: Canada Toronto By The Numbers: Population: 2,500,000 Elevation: 567 feet/173 meters Average Annual Precipitation: 30 inches/76 centimeters Average January Temperature: 21 degrees F/-6 degrees C Average... Continue reading »
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Introduction
When I was growing up in Toronto in the 1980s, there were three little words that I dreaded. I heard them on a regular basis, almost daily. And while it's true that plenty of things make an adolescent recoil, the phrase "World-Class City" was... Continue reading »
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Frommer's favorite experiences
Exploring the Distillery District: Not only is this recently restored area a gorgeous example of 19th-century industrial architecture, but it's also a hive of activity. In addition to the art galleries, shops, and restaurants, you can hear li... Continue reading »
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Best dining bets
Perigee, 55 Mill St., at the Distillery District (tel. 416/364-1397): This is dinner as theater. The kitchen is in the center of the dining room, and the chef's tasting menus are individually prepared, so no two diners will have the same dish... Continue reading »
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Best hotel bets
Best Historic Hotel: The (gloved) hands-down winner is Le Royal Meridien King Edward, 37 King St. E. (tel. 800/543-4300), which was built in 1903 and is a sterling example of Edwardian architecture and opulence (thanks to a major renovation a... Continue reading »
Real traveler experience in Toronto
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