Toronto's main attractions

 
 
Places to visit...
 
  •  CN Tower: Check out Toronto's tallest and most defining landmarks. Summon your courage and walk across the 113-story glass floor, or take the two-and-a-half inch glass elevator 342 meters in the air. When students present their International Student Identity Card, they receive a 15 percent discount on the adult ticket price for the Observation Experience, including the Look Out and Glass Floor.

 

  • Royal Ontario Museum: Catch the ROM's favourite displays, including dinosaurs, mammals, the cultures of South and Central Asia, Africa, American continents and the Asia-Pacific region, along with international textiles and costumes. Students with ID can get in for $19. Admission to the museum is free every Wednesday from 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Half-price admission remains on Fridays, from 4:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., for general admission only.

 

  • Toronto Islands: Toronto's Islands serve as a staycation for many Torontonians. It's just a ferry ride away from the hustle of the city, and a perfect place to visit during those hot, late summer months. Nestled between Ward's Island and Hanlan's Point, there's lots to do and see. Students get a discount off the ferry ride. Admission to the Island is free.

 

  • Hockey Hall of Fame: Founded in 1943, the Hall of Fame was established as a house of worship for hockey fans. The Museum honours and preserves the history of the game of hockey and those who have made momentous contributions and achievements in the development of the game. Those with an ISIC (International Student Identification Card) get $2 off the admission price.

 

  • Canada's Wonderland: Canada's Wonderland is Canada's premier theme park featuring over 200 attractions, 65 thrilling rides, North America's greatest variety of roller coasters, Splash Works, a 20-acre water park and great live shows!

 

  • Casa Loma: Casa Loma was built by Canadian financier Sir Henry Pellatt to fulfill his childhood wish for a castle. His dream took three years and $3.5 million to complete. Its secret passageways, breathtaking towers, sweeping staircase, 800-foot tunnel, stables and 5-acre gardens continue to excite all ages.

 

 

Summer Festivals...

 

  • Pride Week: Pride Week is a 10-day arts and culture festival that celebrates diverse sexual and gender identities, and the lives of Toronto's lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and questioning communities. (June 25 - July 4 in 2010)

 

  • Caribana Festival: Caribana hits the streets and stages of Toronto this summer for its 42nd year, featuring events that celebrate the music, cuisine and arts of the Caribbean region. This popular event features some of the highlights of the summer including the Caribana Parade, Caribana Gala and the new tent villages. (July 15 - 17 in 2010)

 

  • Toronto International Film Festival: Hollywood once again takes over the streets of Toronto with celebrities and stargazers when TIFF rolls into town in September. Familiar Hollywood faces fill up Toronto for 10 days, along with hundreds of fans hoping to catch a glimpse of their favourite stars. (September 9 - 11 in 2010)

 

 

Professional Sports...

 

 

 

Shopping centres...