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 Toronto is a true shopper's paradise!
Take a stroll through Toronto's many friendly neighbourhoods and villages, and make sure you plan a stop at these top shopping meccas:
Bloor-Yorkville - The city's international shopping district. In a radius of twelve blocks, shoppers will find the best the city - and the world - has to offer, including world-renowned brand-name boutiques and all of Canada's top retailers.
Eaton Centre - This breath-taking multi-level glass galleria is Toronto's premier downtown shopping destination and attracts well over one million visitors every week. This stunning complex has over 360 shops.
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Fabulous Theatre!
Now playing... Disney's The Lion King, the much-anticipated blockbuster musical that has wowed critics and audience alike.
 The Broadway renowned The Producers, opens in March 2003.
Toronto's has over 112 professional theatre companies, plus live comedy, dance and music.
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Neighbourhood Markets!
To truly experience a local's "Toronto", a visit to two major markets is essential: Kensington Market and St. Lawrence Market. Not only do they provide a real sense of what it's like to live in Canada's largest city, but they each reflect a different aspect of today's Toronto - one a multicultural hodgepodge, the other a more traditional view of our agricultural past.
 Picturesque Kensington Market is indeed a maze of narrow streets, some of which are lined with vibrant turquoise, aqua and traditional red-and-white houses. You are surrounded by a cacophony of sounds; music ranging from reggae to Latin American, the proud shopkeepers trying to entice visitors, and bargain hunters haggling. What looks like a chaotic street bazaar is actually an enjoyable experience, perhaps the best example of Toronto's culturally-diverse harmony. In addition to food shops, the area is also a treasure trove of vintage and surplus clothing stores.
The St. Lawrence Market is known for the freshness of its fruits and vegetables, its fish, meats, sausages and cheeses. This two-level food emporium attracts people from across the city who come not just to buy from the more than 120 merchants, but to also enjoy one of the best places to "people watch".
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The Best Dining the World has to Offer!
As the world's most ethnically diverse city, Toronto's dining scene is accordingly extensive. Immigrants from the four corners of the world have brought their culinary skills with them, and Toronto's more than 5,000 restaurants reflect the tastes, the cultures, and the ingredients available in this most sophisticated of cities.
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The P.A.T.H! - Toronto's Underground City
 Toronto's Financial District is actually quite walkable, even in inclement weather. That's because of the "underground city" - 11 kilometers (6 miles) of interconnecting paths under the streets that feature more than 1,200 retail stores and services. The P.A.T.H. can take you from the CN Tower to the Eaton Centre and connects directly with five major downtown hotels.
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The Favourable Canadian Dollar!
For Canadian visitors, Toronto offers world-class products without battling world-class prices. For international visitors, the favourable rate of exchange means that Toronto is a bargain! For example, the U.S. dollar goes approximately 50% further with every purchase.
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Year Round Events!
From cool jazz to hot rods, Toronto offers the traveler exciting events year round.
Music, movies, street parties, cultural celebrations, parades, fairs and exhibitions will fill a visitor's calendar and expectations. Some of the more popular events are The Molson Indy, Caribana and The International Film Festival. With this much fun in one city, the only thing you'll run out of, is time.
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Toronto Is A Waterfront City!
 A spray from the lake catches in the breeze and calls you to the waterfront city.
Located on Lake Ontario, Toronto is a waterfront city complete with its own set of idyllic islands. Just a 10-minute ferry ride away, the Islands offer the traveler and the city dweller a quiet oasis from the hustle and bustle of downtown. Rent a bike, roller blade, picnic, take in the amusements at Centreville or just stroll the boardwalk. Whatever you decide to do you the island's picturesque surroundings is guaranteed to revitalize you. Back on the mainland visitors should check out Harbourfront Centre, Ontario Place or enjoy the waterfront harbour boat cruise.
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Getting Here and Getting Around: We're Accessible!
Trains, planes and automobiles -- no matter your method travelling is easy.
Five million Canadians are within an hour's drive of Toronto. 60 percent of the U.S. population is within an hour's flight of Toronto. 40 airlines connect Toronto to the rest of the world. VIA Rail and AMTRAK bring visitors into the heart of the city each day. In addition, the harbour and the highways link Toronto to surrounding cities. It is safe to say that not only is Toronto easy to find, it's easy to get here.
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Toronto: The Hub Of The Spoke….
Need a break from "The world within a city™" Start here to see the world around the city. With Toronto's central location, there is no need to pack a bag for a day trip. Fore? Over 300 golf courses are only an hour's drive away. Thirsty? Niagara's breathtaking wine region is a short drive west. Nature lover? Kayaking, hiking, skiing, sailing and horseback riding are some of the many activities that are just short jaunts from the city, at the centre of it all.
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