Toronto Features

Toronto Features

• Toronto Today
  

  "Toronto is a city that has yet to fall in love with itself," quipped Pier Giorgio Di Cicco, Toronto's former poet laureate. There's some truth... read more

• Top Attractions
  

  Since it opened as a communications tower in 1976, the CN Tower has defined Toronto's skyline and is the city's most iconic structure. Everyone... read more

• Top Experiences
  

  Those in search of haute cuisine are pampered in Toronto, where some of the world's finest chefs vie for the attention of the city's sizable... read more

• Toronto With Kids
  

  Toronto is one of the most livable cities in the world, with many families residing downtown and plenty of activities to keep them busy.... read more

• What the Locals do in Toronto
  

  To get a sense of Toronto's culture and indulge in some of its pleasures, start by familiarizing yourself with the rituals of daily life. These... read more

• Around the World Walking Tour
  

  How fast can you circumnavigate the globe? Forget 80 days—in Toronto you can do it in a mere 80 minutes (give or take). Overwhelm your... read more

• Beer: The National Drink
  

  The brewing industry has been part of Ontario's heritage since 1840, when Thomas Carling opened his Brewing & Malting Company to supply the... read more

• Neighborhood Watch: W. Queen West and Beyond
  

  Grunge meets chic along Queen Street west of Bathurst, dubbed "West Queen West" by locals. While it's still possible to find a run-down hardware... read more

• Neighborhood Watch: The Beach
  

  The Beach. Queen Street West represents the city's of-the-moment trends, but the Beach neighborhood, 15 minutes east of the Queen subway stop... read more

• Neighborhood Watch: Little Italy
  

  Once a quiet strip of College Street with just a few unfrequented clothing shops and the odd, obstinate pizzeria, Little Italy has become one... read more

• Neighborhood Watch: The Danforth
  

  Once English-settled, this area along Danforth Avenue named after Asa Danforth, an American contractor who cut a road into the area in 1799... read more

• Neighborhood Watch: India Bazaar
  

  "Little India" and "Indian Village" all refer to Gerrard India Bazaar, the largest collection of South Asian restaurants, sari stores, and Bollywood... read more

• Local Chains Worth a Taste
  

  For those times when all you want is a quick bite, consider these local chains where you're assured of fresh, tasty food and good value.... read more

• Comfort Food Fix
  

  If you're craving a quick burger or poutine (french fries, cheese curd, and gravy), these joints make the cut as down home and delicious.... read more

• Vegetarian Restaurants
  

  The days when a vegetarian had few menu options other than a limp iceberg salad are past. Today meatless options in Toronto abound, and vegetarian... read more

• Toronto International Film Festival
  

  Toronto International Film Festival. Widely considered the most important film festival in the world after Cannes, TIFF is open to the public... read more

• Toronto Lodging Alternatives and Resources
  

  If you want a home base that's roomy enough for a family and comes with cooking facilities, consider a furnished rental. Home-exchange directories... read more

• Alfresco Dining
  

  From the first sign of warm weather until September's cool evenings, Torontonians hit the deck, the patio, the courtyard, and the rooftop terrace... read more

• Toronto Spas
  

  The spa scene in Toronto is both established and ever-evolving, with a wrap, massage, and facial to match every mood and personality type. The... read more

• City Chains
  

  Anthropologie. Feminine and ethnic-inspired clothing, housewares, and accessories attract fashionistas looking for mass-produced pieces with... read more