Shop 'til you drop at Eaton Centre, a seemingly endless multi-leveled hall of stores and restaurants enclosed under an atrium glass roof. With more than 300 shops in all, this is definitely a shopper's paradise---and Toronto's top tourist attraction.
The ROM is da bomb! Canada's version of New York's Museum of Natural History, the Royal Ontario Museum is a showcase of more than six million objects and artifacts reflecting world cultures and natural history.
Wander the waterfront at Toronto's Harbourfront Centre. This is actually more of a neighborhood than a singular attraction, with a craft studio alive with working artisans, a host of wildly diverse gardens, a popular theatre center and far more; with thousands of annual events hosted here, there's bound to be a festive affair going on every weekend of the year.
On a clear day you really can see forever from the CN Tower. This is, at over 1,800 feet, the tallest building in the world, with the accompanying spectacular vistas; the revolving restaurant is an unforgettable way to relax after a day out seeing the town.
For a taste of European-style royalty, visit the famous Casa Loma, a castle estate complete with dramatic turrets and towers and a beautiful five-acre flower garden. An 800-foot-long underground tunnel connects the castle with the stables, and secret passages add to the estate's mystique.
Anyone with a sense of exploration will enjoy the Ontario Science Centre, a sprawling complex with countless hands-on activities. An IMAX theater, water maze, musical fountain and an actual rainforest area are just the tip of the iceberg.
Have a high time at High Park, in the western-midtown section of Toronto. Canada's answer to Central Park, this nearly 400-acre escape from city life boasts a pretty pond, cozy but colorful zoo, and wonderful picnic areas.
