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Entry requirements
Passports -- Only a passport is required for entry into Canada -- no visas or proof of vaccinations are necessary for travelers from the U.S., the U.K., Ireland, Australia, or New Zealand. What's new is that all U.S. travelers need to brin... Continue reading »
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Special-interest vacations
Architectural & Cultural Tours Toronto is a city made for walking, and there's no shortage of options for those willing to pound the pavement. The Royal Ontario Museum has a ROMwalks program (tel. 416/586-5513) throughout the summer that o... Continue reading »
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Sustainable travel & ecotourism
Each time you take a flight or drive a car, CO2 is released into the atmosphere. You can help neutralize this danger to our planet through "carbon offsetting" -- paying someone to reduce your CO2 emissions by the same amount you've added. Car... Continue reading »
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Tips for families
The family vacation is a rite of passage for many households, one that in a split second can devolve into a National Lampoon farce. But in Toronto, a city that boasts a plethora of family-friendly sites, such as the Ontario Science Centre, Pa... Continue reading »
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Tips for gay and lesbian travelers
Toronto is a member of the Big Four, the term for the North American cities with the largest gay communities (the others are San Francisco, New York, and Chicago). For the city's large gay population, estimated at about 250,000, community lif... Continue reading »
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Tips for senior travelers
Members of AARP, 601 E St. NW, Washington, DC 20049 (tel. 888/687-2277; www.aarp.org), get discounts on hotels, airfares, and car rentals. AARP offers members a wide range of benefits, including AARP: The Magazine and a monthly newsletter. An... Continue reading »
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Tips for travelers with disabilities
Most disabilities shouldn't stop anyone from traveling. There are more options and resources out there than ever before. Toronto is a very accessible city. Curb cuts are well made and common throughout the downtown area; special parking pr... Continue reading »
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Tips for women travelers
Check out the award-winning website Journeywoman (www.journeywoman.com), a "real-life" women's travel-information network where you can sign up for a free e-mail newsletter and get advice on everything from etiquette and dress to safety. The... Continue reading »
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Tips for black travelers
Black Travel Online (www.blacktravelonline.com) posts news on upcoming events and includes links to articles and travel-booking sites. Soul of America (www.soulofamerica.com) is a comprehensive website, with travel tips, event and family-reun... Continue reading »
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Tips for vegetarian travelers
Before you arrive in Toronto, check out the Toronto Vegetarian Association (www.veg.ca). Its long list of resources includes a vegetarian directory to the city. Happy Cow's Vegetarian Guide to Restaurants & Health Food Stores (www.happycow.ne... Continue reading »
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Suggested itineraries
The far-flung nature of Toronto's attractions makes it difficult to see the city's highlights in a single day. The solutions are these 1-, 2-, and 3-day itineraries, which let you make the most of even a short trip. Each is structured not onl... Continue reading »
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In one day
You'd better put on your comfiest walking shoes, because seeing the best of Toronto in a day means covering a lot of territory. This itinerary explores the city's most famous attractions, including the ones everyone back at home will ask you... Continue reading »
Toronto Travel Experiences
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Sweaty palms in Toronto
Toronto is very much the big city. In fact it reminded me of New York. It is a flourishing financial centre for Canada so has lots o... Continue reading »
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Connecting the Dots
We thought we'd take advantage of this blog and try out a couple of pre-trip entries. It may be interesting to share our pre-trip a... Continue reading »
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Home of Toronto Maple Leafs
What an amazing experience in Toronto! Even though I have now been to Canada 4 times, this time was most definately the best!! I went to... Continue reading »
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The Beginning.
This is the beginning of a trip that will take me through until August of 2007. I start by quietly fretting about the stresses of t... Continue reading »
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3 Days in toronto
Well I'm back home from a lovely week in Canada! I kept my journal upto date everyday so that I wouldn't miss a thing out when I wrote it... Continue reading »
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