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Fodor's Review:

In a neoclassical building that was the former headquarters of the Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce, this Canada-wide chain has been a national institution since 1879. An impressive staircase connects the main level to the mezzanine floor—descending, it feels as if you're royalty.

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