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Attractions...
African Lion Safari
Witness the splendor of exotic African animals right from the comfort of your own car.
Tel. 1-800-461-WILD
Located at R.R. #1, Cambridge, ON
Open mid-April through the end of October.
Air Canada Centre
The new home of the Toronto Maple Leafs and the Toronto Raptors is located a short walk from our front doors.
Tickets are available for sporting and other events through www.ticketmaster.ca.
Tours are available.
AGO - Art Gallery of Ontario
Location:
317 Dundas Street West
Toronto, Ontario
M5T 1G4
Program Hotline: (416) 979-6648
Gallery Hours:
Monday: Closed
Tuesday: 11:00am - 6:00pm
Wednesday: 11:00am - 8:30pm
Thursday - Friday: 11:00am - 6:00pm
Saturday - Sunday: 10:00am - 5:30pm
Admission:
Pay What You Can (we suggest $6 per person).
Selected exhibitions and programs are priced individually. All tickets include admission to the permanent collection. GST is included.
Canada's Wonderland
Enjoy all the rides and shows of Canada's largest theme park. Open May to October, Canada's Wonderland offers many thrill rides, shows and a water park.
Location:
Paramount Canada's Wonderland is located just minutes north of Toronto, off Highway 400, just 10 minutes north of Highway 401. Exit Rutherford Rd., if heading north on Highway 400, or exit at Major MacKenzie, if travelling south on Highway 400.
By Public Transit the Wonderland Express "GO" Buses run regularly from Yorkdale and York Mills subway stations. Schedule operates throughout the day and evening through to closing.
Casa Loma
Visit Canada's Majestic Castle, Casa Loma and step back in time to a period of European elegance and splendor.
Located at 1 Austin Terrace, Toronto.
Tel. (416) 923-1171
Fax: (416) 923-5734
Directions:
Located just 5 miles/8 km away from the hotel.
Take University subway (Wilson Line) from Union station north to Dupont station.
Transfer to the Davenport bus #127 north to Walmer Road.
Centre Island
Centre Island is Toronto's island getaway, a reprieve from the hustle and bustle of the city without having to drive for hours. Just a short ferry ride from downtown, Centre Island is nestled between Ward's Island and Hanlan's Point.
Among the countless bike and rollerblading trails located throughout the island, visitors will find a variety of things to do and see, including popular children's attraction Centreville Amusement Area. After fun-filled hours on the Ferris wheel, water slide and miniature golf course, families can enjoy picnics and train rides, or stroll through Far Enough Farm, the island's petting zoo.
Toronto Islands
M5J 1A1
Tel: (416) 203-0405
Fax: (416) 234-2857
Directions:
Take ferry from the terminal beside Westin Harbour Castle
hotel.
China Town
This is the biggest and busiest of a few Chinatowns in Toronto. Chinese immigrants have long settled in the area behind City Hall on Dundas W., but the Chinese district has mushroomed since 1980, when new immigrants began commercializing the area to the west. It's the place to go to buy medicinal herbs, cheap sunglasses, shoes, fruit and vegetables.
Spadina Ave. (Queen to College) and Dundas St. (east and west of Spadina), Toronto.
City Hall
In addition to providing services to local residents, Toronto City Hall is a popular tourist attraction. Located just outside of City Hall is Nathan Phillips Square -- a popular entertainment venue offering free concerts, ice skating, and an annual New Year's Eve celebration.
Located just 10 minutes away, 4 blocks north of the hotel, at Queen and Bay Street, at Nathan Phillips Square.
CNE - Canadian National Exhibition
The CNE is an annual tradition in Toronto. Open late August to early September the "Ex" has something for everyone. Exhibits fill all of its buildings with shows, displays, competitions, and the International Pavilion which has more than 40 nations represented. The midway is full of fun and games, from roller coasters to games of skill. A late summer tradition that is not to be missed.
Public transportation is available from Union Station to the grounds.
CN Tower
At a height of 1,815 feet, the CN Tower is the world’s tallest free standing structure on land. This wonder of the modern world features indoor and outdoor observation decks, the spell binding glass floor, simulator rides, a film, and fabulous shopping and 3 dining options, including the 360 Revolving Restaurant.
Located at 301 Front Street West, Toronto, ON.
Tel. (416) 360-8500
Only steps from the SkyDome. From the front doors of the hotel, turn right.
Another right on Front St. and walk straight down (just follow the signs).
Hours:
May to September - 8:00am to 11:00pm
October to April - 10:00am to 10:00pm
(Subject to change and availability)
Hockey Hall of Fame
Located in the heart of Toronto, the Hockey Hall of Fame offers hockey fans of all ages and levels of interest an exciting and entertaining look at the great game of hockey
Test your skills or expand your knowledge at one of many exhilarating, interactive exhibits. Obtain a souvenir photo of yourself with the Stanley Cup. Explore the world's finest collection of hockey artifacts and memorabilia.
Location:
30 Yonge St. (BCE Place)
Toronto, ON M5E 1X8
Tel: (416) 360-7765
Fax: (416) 360-1316
MTCC - Metro Toronto Convention Centre
The MTCC is located in the heart of Toronto's downtown and the business district, making it easy to access the rest of the city by public transportation, and very close to major roadways and Union Station, for the out-of-town traveller.
255 Front St. W. (North Bldg.), 222 Bremner Blvd. (South Bldg.)
Toronto, M5V 2W6
Tel: (416) 585-8000
Fax: (416) 585 8198
Directions:
(416) 585-8000, press 7
Niagara Falls
No matter what the season, friendly Niagara Falls is loaded with fun-filled attractions and beautiful natural scenery. From the finely manicured gardens of the world-famous Niagara Parks to the excitement of the new, world-class gaming facility, Casino Niagara, Niagara Falls Canada has something of interest for everyone.
Bus Tours are available from Niagara Tours. Please contact the hotel Concierge.
Ontario Place
The complex houses more than 22 attractions including bumper boats, pedal boats, waterslides, mega mazes, miniature greens, aqua-jet racers, electronic boat and canoe rentals, river raft, simulator rides, and interactive/virtual reality games.
Must sees include:
- Children's Village H.M.C.S. Haida Historic Naval Ship, Ontario Place Cinesphere.
- The world-famous Benson and Hedges Symphony of Fire fireworks display.
- Big-name concerts held at Ontario Place throughout the summer.
Hours:
Until Labour Day, the grounds are open from 10:00 am to Midnight. Attraction times vary.
Ontario Science Centre
"Have a little fun with your gray matter". With more than 800 exhibits, one visit doesn't scratch the surface. Space, Sport, the Human Body, the OMNIMAX movie theatre and the Information Highway are a few of the in-depth exhibits worth exploring.
Location:
770 Don Mills Rd.
at: Eglinton Ave. E.
Toronto, M3C 1T3
Infoline: (416) 696-3127
Fax: (416) 696-3161
Directions:
On the S.W. corner of Don Mills Rd. and Eglinton Ave. E. From downtown Toronto, take the Don Valley Parkway N. Exit at Don Mills Rd. N. and follow the signs. From Hwy 401, go S. on the DVP, exit at Wynford Dr. and follow the signs.
Queen Quay Terminal
Queen's Quay Terminal is an exciting shopping experience located in the heart of Toronto's Harbourfront district.
Hours:
Daily 10:00am- 6:00pm
Royal Ontario Museum
Favorite exhibits include the wonderful and spooky Bat Cave, the Egyptian mummies and the dinosaur gallery, where 13 skeletons are arranged in realistic simulated settings
100 Queen's Park
at: Bloor St.
Toronto M5S 2C6
Tel: (416) 586-8000
Fax: (416) 586-8022
Subway Directions:
By Subway, the Museum is located at the "Museum" stop on the Yonge-University-Spadina subway line.
It can also be reached by taking Avenue Bus #5 south from the Eglinton Subway Station.
For Toronto Transit System Information, call (416) 393-4636.
Rogers Centre Tours
With a retractable roof and a cost of nearly half a billion dollars the Rogers Centre is billed an architectural wonder. It houses many sporting and entertainment concerts all year.
It is home to the Toronto Blue Jays and the CFL's Toronto Argonauts.
1 Blue Jays Way, between Gates 1 and 2
Toronto, M5V 1J3
Tel: (416) 341-2770
Fax: (416) 341-2774
Directions:
From Union Station, walk west along Front Street to
the Rogers Centre.
Hours:
Monday to Sunday: Hourly (Event Schedule Permitting).
Prices:
Adult: $10.50; Seniors: $8.00; Students (12 to 17 Years): $8.00; Children (5 to 11 Years): $6.50.
Tsimshian wooden portrait mask, 20.0 x 18.0 cm. Collected in 1863 at Metlakatla, British Columbia, by Rev. Robert J. Dundas. Photo: Frank Tancredi
