My lovely Mum (who is an email subscriber to my blog and has to listen to my endless updates about new post ideas – hi Mum, love you!) has written her top 10 things to do in Toronto and Niagara. Check them out below!
10) Take the subway to Dupont, and see the gothic style mansion of Casa Loma, with it’s distant views of the whole skyline of Toronto and its architecture.
9) Admire the design of Toronto City Hall as you take a stroll around Nathan Phillips Square.
8) Visit the Royal Ontario Museum. One of the largest museums in North America.
7) Enjoy the shopping and the entertainment quarter around Yonge Street and Dundas Square.
6) On a trip to Niagara, call in to Niagara-On-The-Lake and enjoy the pretty tree-lined main street, with its nineteenth century buildings, that sits at the mouth of the Niagara river.
5) Visit Toronto’s historic and cultural Distillery District, with its bars, restaurants and boutiques. Explore the nearby, bustling St Lawrence Market with its many stalls and eateries.
4) Take a walk along the shores of Lake Ontario, stopping at a waterside bar to sample the local beer or ice wine and marvel at the sheer scale of the lake. Or take a boat trip around the islands.
3) Stroll around downtown Toronto. Visit Ripley’s Aquarium of Canada, the Hockey Hall of Fame, the Rogers Centre. Call in at Roundhouse Park and see the wonderful old Canadian Pacific steam locomotives.
2) Visit Toronto’s iconic CN Tower, with incredible views over the city and Lake Ontario. Spot ships crossing the lake. Dare yourself to stand upon the ‘glass’ floor. Dine at the spectacular revolving restaurant.
1) Delight in the natural wonder of Niagara falls, on a day trip. Treat yourself to a meal at one of the Falls’ hotels with magnificent views and see the spectators on the USA side of the river. Take a boat trip to the base of the Horseshoe falls and be astounded at the surge of thunderous, gushing, water power that surrounds you and prepare to get a bit wet!
My latest visit to Toronto was for a convention in 1982. But it was in March, very cold and slushy, so I was glad to use the network of pedestrian tunnels in the center of the city.
Nonetheless, I’ve always felt right at home in Toronto, since my one of my grandfathers was born there in 1877.
Wow – I imagine the city has changed a lot since 1982, let alone 1877! Hopefully you’ll be able to return in better weather conditions next time
I haven’t been to Toronto/Niagara in over 14 years. Miss it dearly, and I had plans to return this May, but then COVID-19 hit…your photo inspires me to return once things blow over! Thanks for sharing. 🙂
Thanks! Sadly I haven’t been myself (another to add to the ever-growing bucket list) but my parents loved Canada and so my Mum wrote this piece to get involved with a slice of the blogging action! I hope you manage to make it back there soon 🙂
I visited a few years ago – was a great trip. Really enjoyed taking the train to Niagara then walking along the river to the falls from the station. Would like to visit Toronto again.
The Toronto Zoo is one of the world’s best. I might choose it over the Distillery district – and definitely over Nathan Phillips Square.
Interesting! I never really think to visit zoos when I’m visiting new places
It’s been a while since I’ve been in Toronto, but your post made me want to go back. Be well.
Thanks, I hope you get to return soon! Stay safe!
Last time I visited Niagara ( about a million years ago) I traveled from Buffalo with with two U.S. friends. We crossed to the Canadian side to view the falls, but on our return I was detained by U.S. border control for 2 hours for the crime of being Irish but travelling with two Americans!!! Suspicious or what!.
Toronto’s great!! 🙂