As the most populous city of Canada, there are more sights of Toronto than any visitor could wish for. Hugging the shore of Lake Ontario, Toronto is not only a fabulous tourist destination, it regularly features high up the list of the world's best places to live. You might recognize some of these sights of Toronto, and if not, put them on your itinerary for when you visit.
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1. Downtown
Some of the main sights of Toronto are clustered together in Downtown.
2. Eaton Centre
Toronto's is the largest of the Eaton malls
3. Casa Loma
Via Toronto's Castle
The museum and landmark was originally a residence for financier Sir Henry Mill Pellatt.
4. Flat-iron Building
The Gooderham building is one of the historic attractions of Toronto.
5. Shri Swaminarayan Mandir
As gorgeous as the temples in India.
6. Ivy Portal
Via Blue Pueblo
A bench with a view!
7. Skyride
Via Skyride
One of the recent attractions of Toronto. Skyride opened in 2012.
8. The Royal Ontario Museum
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The entrance is a later addition to the original building by Frank Gehry.
9. The Allen Lambert Galleria
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This is one of the installations in Brookfield Place. It is often called the "Crystal Cathedral of Commerce"
10. The Marilyn Monroe Condos
Via The Marilyn Monroe Condos
So called because of their curves.
11. St. Lawrence Market
Via St. Lawrence Market
The city's famous market is one of the sights of Toronto on everyone's list to visit.
12. Poutine
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You can't go to Toronto and not have Poutine (hot fries, cheese curds and brown gravy.)
13. Old City Hall
Old City Hall is currently used by the Ontario Court of Justice.
14. Kensington Market
Via Picture: Kensington Market, Toronto, Ontario
So diverse and cosmopolitan that a wander around the Kensington Market district is said to be a stroll around the world.
15. Lake Ontario at Scarborough Bluffs,
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Wrap up warm if you plan to visit Toronto in winter.
16. St. Andrew-by-the-Lake Church
Via St. Andrew-by-the-Lake Church
This darling little church sits on Center Island, one of a number of islands in Lake Ontario.
17. Shoreline
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The lake shoreline is just as gorgeous as anywhere.
18. Wavedeck
There are four different wavedecks along the waterfront; each built to represent the movements of Lake Ontario.
19. Toronto at Night
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Find a viewing spot and enjoy the lights.
20. Gibraltar Point Lighthouse
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Toronto's oldest lighthouse.
21. Necropolis Cemetery Chapel
The cemetery dates back to 1850.
22. SkyWalk
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If you've a head for heights you'll see amazing views from the CN Tower.
23. Harbor and the City
The harbor serves as a commercial port, a ferry port and marina for pleasure craft.
24. Harbor Front Boardwalk
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An ideal place for a pleasant stroll.
25. Wavedeck
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Another of the interesting wavedecks.
26. University of Toronto
Glorious old buildings make a lovely place to go to class.
27. CN Tower
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At 1815 feet, the CN Tower is the tallest free-standing structure in the Western Hemisphere. 2 million people visit the building every year and many enjoy the world's highest observation deck.
28. Entry Gate, the Guild Inn
Via Blue Pueblo
He stands on watch over the abandoned gardens.
29. Saint Andrews Church
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A quaint old church amid a sea of skyscrapers and modern buildings.
30. Wonderland
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The park has 16 roller coasters, second highest number in the world behind Six Flags Magic Mountain.
31. Distillery District
Via Toronto's Historic Distillery District 3
After a day of seeing the sights of Toronto, head to the trendy Distillery district for some of the best food and entertainment in the city.
32. Rogers Centre
Via Game on
The stadium is home to the Toronto Blue Jays baseball team.
33. Nathan Phillips Square
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Sitting in front of New City Hall, as well as becoming an ice rink in winter, the square is the site of concerts, art displays, a weekly farmers' market, the winter festival of lights, and other public events.
34. Harborfront
Via condos & yachts
Prime real estate for apartment owners and boat lovers.
35. Thomas Fisher Rare Book Library
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A stunning place in Toronto's University for rare books.
36. Chinatown
Via Toronto China Town, Spadina Ave
Every major city has its ethnic enclaves and generally a Chinatown heads the list.
37. Cherry Blossoms
Via Sakura trees
And from sights of China to a sight reminiscent of Japan. Trees in full bloom in High Park.
38. Ripley’s Aquarium
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Only opened in October 2013, the aquarium is one of the newest attractions of Toronto.
39. New City Hall
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Despite the very modern look, the New City Hall opened in 1965, replacing the old one (still standing) which had been built in 1899.
40. Then and Now
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Few views show the mix of old and new than this one.
41. Toronto Island
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Enjoy views of the city from the islands.
42. Yonge Street
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Depending on the definition, Yonge Street is the longest street in the world. It is beaten by the Pan-American Highway which runs from Argentina to Alaska (a mere 4,800 miles) but that's a road!
43. Fall
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You won’t miss out when Mother Nature changes her wardrobe if you visit Toronto in the fall.
We've turned the last page in the album of the sights of Toronto. What would be top choice for you to see?
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