Top Toronto Attractions
Toronto Attractions that Draw the World in Thousands
The nations chief industrial metropolis, Toronto, the capital of Canada in USA, has been under the sweep of tremendous industrial development, to become one of the leading names in the field in the entire world. The ultra-modern skyscrapers, the tallest television tower on earth, high roads, highways and the enormous sports arena called the Rogers Centre are here to vouch for this high-paced growth. Located in Southern Ontario on the northwestern coast of Lake Ontario, the city offers a huge number of Toronto attractions.
Top Toronto Attractions
Casa Loma A perfect choice to travel to if you are an admirer of history and architecture, Casa Loma offers plenty of interesting features, like bedecked suites, an 800-foot tunnel, underground passages, stables, towers and the sprawling 5-acre estate gardens. Originally residence of Toronto businessman Sir Henry Pellatt, built towards the early part of 1900s, Casa Loma, takes you taste history of an era of European sophistication and splendor. Often referred to as the "House on the Hill", Casa Loma, one of the top Toronto attractions is noted for having some of the contemporary world amenities such as, central vac and an elevator in the era of the yore. This is where the 2002 Hollywood movie, Chicago, was shot.
CN tower Do you want to feel on top of the world as Leonardo Dicaprio did in the Titanic? Take a trip of just 58 seconds in the glass elevator to a height of 1,815 feet to reach the huge 1,122 ft glass floored open-air observation deck including the Sky Pod and enjoy the birds eye view of the city or tickle your taste-buds in the restaurant on top. Considered to be the worlds highest free standing structure, the CN tower is located in city center of Toronto.
Royal Ontario Museum One of the most visited Toronto attractions, the Royal Ontario Museum (ROM) is home to over 40 galleries of archaeology, art, and natural science. It is amazing to explore the various themed galleries and browse through the huge collection of six million items. At every turn you can hit upon something new or the other. Check out the various objects of art from China or explore the six-storey tall totem post. Besides the permanent galleries that are found here, there can be viewed a number of shows and exhibitions that uphold special themes and artifacts. You will love the variety of programs that discuss world heritage, and natural history through various seminars, lectures, discussions tours, live music, screenings, etc.
Art Gallery of Ontario Probably the finest of all Toronto attractions, the Art Gallery of Ontario (AGO) preserves a remarkable collection of over 40,000 art pieces. Established by a group of locals in the year 1900, it is considered to be the tenth largest art museum in the continent of North America. Sprawled over 486,000 square feet, the AGO is an excellent showcase of art works from Canada as well as other parts of the world ranging from 100 AD till date. Once here, you will immediately notice the striking architectural design created by distinguished architect Frank Gehry.
Some of the other Toronto attractions include:
Ontario Science Centre
Playdium
The Toronto Aerospace Museum
Fort York
Offering contrasting interests in art, history and modernism with equal panache, the Toronto attractions surely have something to explore for people of varied interests and characters.
by: Kelvin Bush
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