Women-Friendly Travel in Toronto
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Oh Yes, Toronto
This shop stocks every kind of Torontonian souvenir from knickknacks to T-shirts and sweatshirts.
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Hazelton Lane
This elegant mall has about 90 shops, including the Whole Foods Market. The delightful courtyard at the center doubles as an ice-skating rink in the winter.
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Bayview Village
This mall houses every kind of shop; a variety of boutiques, chain stores, book stores, grocery stores and even the excellent Oliver & Bonacini restaurant.
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Royal Ontario Museum
The ROM is Canada's biggest museum, with over six million objects in its collections. This spectacular building was made by renowned architect Daniel Libeskind. Some of their best galleries include the World Culture Gallery, Natural World Gallery, T. T. Tsui Gallery of Chinese Art, the Gallery of Korea, and the Bishop White Gallery of Chinese Temple Art. 6 new galleries have also been added, including the new Gallery of Canada's First Peoples and the A.G. Leventis Foundation Gallery of Ancient Cyprus
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Bata Shoe Museum
Anyone with a shoe fetish will love this museum, which showcases the Bata family's 10,000-item collection. From the outside, the museum looks like a quirky shoebox. The main gallery outlines the history of footwear- ‘All about shoes’. The galleries house everything from 17th century French spiked clogs to crush chestnuts, to Elton John’s foot-high platforms. The galleries on the second floor continuously change their exhibits, drawing light on serious topics like the history of foot binding in China.
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St. James Cathedral
This spectacular Gothic style cathedral has a rich history dating back to 1803. It has the tallest steeple in Canada and stunning stained glass windows. The High Altar Window, in particular, which resembles Da Vinci’s ‘the Last Supper’ is spectacular. The serenity of this place is very welcome in the bustling Downtown area where it is located. Free concerts are held here every Tuesday at 1 p.m.
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CN Tower
This is the tallest freestanding structure in the world. Walking on the glass floors 113 stories above the ground is exhilarating-like walking on air! The sky pod raises you another 33 stories up. Timings: Daily 9AM-11 PM Admission: C$ 21 [Adults] C$ 14 [Children] Address: 301 Front St. W Tel: 416/868-6937 Website: www.cntower.ca
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Mt. Pleasant Cemetery
A beautiful and tranquil place shaded by stunning trees, this cemetery is the resting place of many interesting people; Prime Minister William Lyon Mackenzie King, Canada's greatest war hero, Lt. Col. William Barker; to name a few Timings: Daily 8AM-Dusk Admission: Free Address: 375 Mount Pleasant Rd Tel: 416/485-9129 Website: www.mountpleasantgroupofcemeteries.ca
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Museum of Contemporary Canadian Art
This museum is playful and interesting. Its growing collection includes talented artists like Stephen Andrews, Genevieve Cadieux, Ivan Eyre, Betty Goodwin, Micah Lexier, Arnaud Maggs, and Roland Poulin. Their temporary exhibits are fascinating such as the one on tattoo art-‘Art for the Human Canvas’. Timings: Tues-Sun 11AM-6 PM Admission: Free Address: 952 Queen St. W Tel: 416/395-7430 Website: www.mocca.toronto.on.ca
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Kensington Market
This vivacious district should not be missed. The market sells squid and crabs in pails; chickens, pigeons, bread, cheese, and mangoes from the West Indies; salted fish from Portugal, lace, fabrics, and everything you can think of. Kensinton Avenue is a gem of a place too with a wealth of vintage clothing stores, shops selling knickknacks and a delicious global cheese shop. Timings: Mon-Sat Address: Bounded by Dundas St., Spadina Ave., Baldwin St., and Augusta Ave
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Art Gallery of Ontario
The Art Gallery of Ontario houses the works of world famous artists like Pissarro, Monet, Boudin, Sisley, Renoir, Waterhouse and Picasso. Local artists like Tom Thomson, F. H. Varley, and Lawren Harris. As well as modern artists like De Kooning. The Henry Moore Sculpture Centre is another reason to visit here. Timings: Daily 10AM-5:30 PM Admission: C$ 18 [Adults] C$ 10 [Children] Address: 317 Dundas St. W Tel: 416/977-0414 Website: www.ago.net
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Distillery District
The distillery district was founded in 1832 and is therefore rich in history. This 45 building complex belonged to Canada’s largest distilling company in Victorian times and includes a wind mill, grain mill and the red-brick mill buildings. The Historic Distillery District holds events all year round- including a blues festival, jazz festival, and an outdoor art exhibition
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Fort York
This is a National Historic site; its military history dating to 1793. The Historic Fort York offers guided tours through soldiers and officers quarters and showcases muskets and other equipment. There are also drill and music demonstrations. The Kids Drill is very popular with children.
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Toronto Islands
This is the perfect destination for leisure and fun. Take a ferry to the Islands and enjoy sunbathing, cycling and amusement rides. The Harbour offers breathtaking views of downtown Toronto.
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Ontario Place
This summertime amusement park is built on Lake Ontario and offers all kinds of water-fun; huge waterslides, river rides, paddling in pedal boats. It also houses an IMAX theatre.
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Casa Loma
A majestic castle dating back to 1911 complete with extravagant suites, secret passages, an 800-foot tunnel, stables and stunning 5-acre gardens.