If you are looking for a vacation that will be diverse and fun for the entire family, Toronto is one place you may want to consider. This city is jam packed with shopping, sightseeing, nightlife, outdoor fun and a whole lot of things for kids to do too. And great restaurants are not hard to come across either. To put it simply, there is a plethora of attractions in Toronto.

Until 2008, Toronto was home to the world’s tallest free standing structure. In 2008, the Bruj Dubai overtook Toronto’s CN Tower and gained that title. But, even though it is no longer the tallest, it is the first thing you will notice when you arrive.

The tower is 1815 feet high and equipped with glass walled elevators. Visitors can take a glass floored elevator to the Look Out level and then walk around on the Glass Floor. From here, you can see all the way down to the street (1136 feet below.) You might then continue on to the Skypod which is up 1466 feet. From here, on a clear day, spectators can see as far as Niagara Falls about 100 miles away.

In addition to the great views from the CN Tower, spectacular views of the city can also be found from the Bloor Street Viaduct. This is a pedestrian walkway that connects the East End with Midtown. This view is completely different than the one from the tower. This view makes Toronto look like a lush forest with trees everywhere and skyscrapers only peeking out occasionally.

Sports fans will have a field day here, Toronto being home to four major sports teams. Air Canada Centre is home to the Maple Leafs hockey team and the basketball team, the Raptors. The Blue Jays play baseball at the Rogers Centre as do the footballers, the Argonauts. In addition to catching a live event, sports fans can also visit the Hockey Hall of Fame in Brookfield Place.

Shopping is abundant in Toronto with several major districts. Chinatown, Queen Street West and the Eaton Centre are a few of the best areas downtown. There is also an Underground City which is popular during the winter. Some of the city’s most expensive wares are found in Midtown in areas like Bloor Street West and Yorkville. Terrific restaurants are to be found all over the city including exquisite fine dining, family friendly joints and plenty of late night diners.

The kids will find plenty to do here as well. The African Lion Safari features a huge collection of jungle cats as well as other animal friends like lemurs and elephants. The Toronto Zoo is one of the best zoos in the world. Designed after the heralded San Diego Zoo, the animal inhabitants are all set up in natural environments. For the learning experience, check out the Ontario Science Center and for wild fun, visit Paramount Canada’s Wonderland.

For the outdoor activity enthusiast, Toronto will not disappoint. The city offers canoes, rowboats and paddle boats for rent on Toronto Islands. There are also ample opportunities to ski, skate, hike, bike along trails, golf and swim. Several beaches also are included in the list of attractions in Toronto.

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