Toronto, Canada Attractions

• Golf Courses.  A directory of Toronto area golf courses.
• Harbourfront Centre.  "Harbourfront Centre, on Toronto�s waterfront, is an innovative non profit cultural organization which creates events and activities of excellence that enliven, educate and entertain a diverse public...Since its inception, Harbourfront Centre has been introducing Toronto audiences to artists and art forms that would not normally be seen in commercial venues, exploring new and bold frontiers in the arts and creative expression."
• Ontario Place.  "Ontario Place is an internationally acclaimed cultural, leisure and entertainment parkland located in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The complex extends throughout three man-made islands along the Lake Ontario waterfront.
  
  Ontario Place opened in May 1971 and featured a five pod pavilion complex, The Forum, pedal boats, a marina, restaurants and the world's first permanent IMAX� theatre, the Cinesphere."  
• PATH.  "PATH is downtown Toronto's underground walkway linking 27 kilometres of shopping, services and entertainment...According to Guinness World Records, PATH is the largest underground shopping complex with 27 km (16 miles) of shopping arcades. It has 371,600 sq. metres (4 million sq. ft) of retail space. In fact, the retail space connected to PATH rivals the West Edmonton Mall in size."  PATH map.
• Royal Botanical Gardens.  Located in nearby Hamilton, Ontario.     
• Toronto Entertainment District.  "The Toronto Entertainment District is simply just that�an entertainment district. For within eight square blocks, 'The District,' as it is commonly called, offers myriad restaurants, attractions, shopping, accommodations, sports, and, of course, live theatre.
  
  What was once a neglected warehouse area has now reinvented itself as the premier entertainment destination of Toronto. So much so, that the street signs even boast its name.
  
  From the Princess of Wales Theatre to the CHUM City Building; from the CN Tower to the SkyDome; above ground and below; every attraction is literally a hop, skip and a jump away with many shops and restaurants in between.
  
  With its unique and numerous attractions, all within an eight-block radius, the Toronto Entertainment District is an attraction in itself..."
• Toronto Harbour - Guide to Toronto's Harbour District.  "Comprehensive guide to events and entertainment in the Toronto Harbour district of Canada's largest city."
• Toronto Parks and Gardens. 
• Toronto Zoo.  "Opened in 1974, the Toronto Zoo was founded for the purpose of exhibiting and conserving a diversity of species within the animal and plant kingdoms...The Zoo is 287 hectares (710 acres), and is divided into zoogeographic regions. There are four major tropical indoor pavilions and several smaller indoor viewing areas, plus numerous outdoor exhibits. In total, there are 10 kilometres of walking trails to explore.
  
  There are currently over 5,000 animals representing just over 450 species at the Toronto Zoo. The annual cost of feeding our animals is approximately $750,000. The revenue from parking fees covers the cost of food. Not to be excluded, the Zoo's plant collection is valued at $5 million!
  
  On average, 1.2 million people visit the Toronto Zoo each year."

Markets

• Chinatown Photographs. 
• Farmers Markets.  A directory of farmers markets in the Toronto area.
• Kensington Market. 
• St. Lawrence Market. "Over 60 specialty vendors await you at Toronto's premier market at Front and Jarvis Streets. In the centre of the historic St. Lawrence Neighbourhood, close to the hub of today's downtown, sit three buildings that have served as Toronto's social centre, City Hall and market place throughout the City's history."

Museums

• Art Gallery of Ontario.  (AGO)  "Located in the heart of downtown Toronto, the Art Gallery of Ontario is the eighth largest art museum in North America. The Gallery's collection comprises more than 36,000 works representing 1000 years of extraordinary art. The collection includes European Old Masters, Group of Seven, and Canadian and International contemporary works. The AGO also houses the world's largest public collection of works by renowned British sculptor Henry Moore. Admission includes a visit to The Grange, Toronto's oldest remaining brick house, fully restored to its mid-19th-century elegance."
• The Bata Shoe Museum.  "Collection: Over 10,000 shoes are housed the museum. Artifacts on exhibit range from Chinese bound foot shoes and ancient Egyptian sandals to chestnut crushing clogs and Elton John�s platforms. The Museum celebrates the style and function of footwear in four galleries. Over 4,500 years of history and a collection of 20th century celebrity shoes are reflected in the permanent exhibition, 'All About Shoes'. Three other galleries feature special exhibitions."  Comment:  No woman who enjoys shoes should miss this museum.  Even spouses will find it enjoyable.  If not, there are numerous nearby cafes and restaurants where spouses can rest and people watch. 
• McMichael Canadian Art Collection.  "The McMichael is unique in being the only major gallery in the country with the mandate to collect Canadian art exclusively. The collection offers visitors the opportunity to view one of the largest permanent displays of works by Tom Thomson, the Group of Seven and their contemporaries anywhere."  Comment:  The McMichael Gallery is not convenient for convention visitors because of its distance from the center of Toronto, but it is well worth the trip if you have a rental car or arrange for other transportation.  Although they make little mention of it, the McMichael does have a cafe that serves better than average food for a museum.  Their gift shop is more interesting than most because of its aboriginal art emphasis. The McMichael Gallery is large.  Plan on spending several hours.   
• Ontario Science Centre.  There�s always lots to see and do at the Ontario Science Centre! With over 800 exhibits in 13 exhibition halls, we�ve got something for all ages - and you haven�t seen movies until you�ve watched one in our giant IMAX� Dome Theatre! It�s the only one in Ontario!" 
• Royal Ontario Museum (ROM).  "The Royal Ontario Museum is the largest museum in Canada with an internationally renowned collection numbering more than five million objects. Located on one of the most fashionable corners in Toronto and next to the University of Toronto, the ROM is a popular destination. From galleries of art, archaeology and science, showcasing the world�s culture and natural history, to exciting public programs and events, the ROM offers a truly engaging museum experience."  
  • Royal Ontario Museum Photographs by Max Lent. 
• For additional information on other galleries and art venues visit the City of Toronto Web site.      

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