Located near the city center in Toronto, the Distillery Historic District is a prominent area of the city where the Gooderham and Worts Distillery used to operate until 1990 CE. The distillery was touted as one of the biggest facilities in the world. After its closure, the Victorian-era buildings of the property became the Distillery District of today. Today, it houses many shops, restaurants and commercial complexes. However, the historic facade of the distillery is still intact and can be seen.
Een bezoek aan Toronto's grootse kasteel en landgoed, het voormalig huis van financier Sir Henry Pellatt, is alsof u terug stapt in het Edwardiaanse tijdperk. Bij Casa Loma kunt u 98 rijkelijk gedecoreerde kamers bekijken, evenals geheime gangen, torens, en een 250-meter-lange tunnel die het kasteel verbindt met zijn prachtige stallen. Buiten ligt een landgoed ter grootte van vijf hectare, met tuinen die schitterende kleuren, beelden en fonteinen herbergen. De cadeauwinkel en het café ter plaatse bieden heerlijk eten, souvenirs en een adembenemend uitzicht.
Net aan de overkant van dit trendy gedeelte ligt het Ontario College of Art and Design. Wanneer jonge kunstenaars zijn afgestudeerd en wanhopig op zoek zijn naar geld, dan brachten zij hun schatten hier ter verkoop. Binnen korte tijd schoten de kleine winkels met unieke koopwaren als paddestoelen uit de grond. Tegenwoordig kunt u er nog steeds ongebruikelijke geschenken vinden, van coole kleding tot antieke stripboeken, ofwel in één van de winkels, ofwel van de vriendelijke straatverkopers. Het is ook een hot spot voor restaurants en bars zoals het Epicure Cafe, de Rivoli en het Queen Mother Cafe.
Home to the Austin family for more than a century, Spadina House is now operated as a museum by the City of Toronto Cultural Services. Although some restoration has taken place, the original feel of the 55-room mansion has been wonderfully preserved, giving visitors a glimpse into a time when immigration increased and tabloid journalism had its beginnings (1918-1939). Rooms are also available for hire. The tour guides will make sure that the experience is thoroughly informative and educational while still being fun.
With its traditional Neo-Gothic style, exquisite stained glass windows and impressive steeples and spires, St. Michael's Catholic Cathedral resonates as one of Toronto's architectural and spiritual landmarks. St. Michael's Catholic Cathedral is also well-known for its choirs, junior and senior, which perform at various services on Sunday morning. Extremely active in the community, the church has a strong Catholic Women's League and opens its doors for weekly Alcoholics Anonymous meetings.
Toronto Parks run the Allan Gardens, one of the oldest parks in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. This park area consists of a greenhouse, a playground and two fenced areas for unleashed dogs. The sections in the greenhouse are the Tropical House that has a waterwheel, rain tropical plants and exotic flowering plants. The Cool House has a waterfall, pond and citrus trees. The Palm House has bananas, bamboo, Screw Pine and the Cactus House. The garden is open all year round. Shows begin on the first Sunday of December when the garden has wagon rides, carolers, stands selling apple cider and cookies and the shows go on till end December. Spring brings in the blossoming season for several plants in the Cool House during Easter. The Fall show is held in the first weekend of November. Allan Gardens is a favorite spot for events like weddings and other celebrations.
Established in 1942, St. George Macedono-Bulgarian Eastern Orthodox Church is one of the three Macedono-Bulgarian Orthodox churches in Toronto. This church serves the sizable community of the Bulgarian immigrants who gather here during the prayer services and their native festivals. Cultural events like classical concerts, plays and comedy shows brings the church alive with activities, thus involving the young and amateur talents. Call ahead to know about their opening hours and more.
Pape Avenue Cemetery, established in 1849 is the first and oldest Jewish cemetery in Toronto. It is officially known as Holy Blossom Cemetery. The cemetery rests many prominent residents of the time. Currently, there are tours that are organized that give tourists an insight of the history of Pape Avenue Cemetery. Visit ojainquiries@ujafed.org to book a tour.
Soldiers Tower is a Gothic Revival bell tower and clock at the University of Toronto constructed in memory of the members of the university who lost their lives in the World Wars. The tower is 143 feet (43.6 meters) tall and has a carillon of 51 bells. The structure has 12 window panels of stained glass and 8 small ones dedicated to students who lost their lives. The museum within the tower showcases medals, photographs and several other memorabilia. The Memorial Room has a stone-carved memorial for each of the carillon of bells.
The oldest Canadian Islamic centre in Toronto, the Jami Mosque building was purchased in 1969, which was formerly housed a church. Converted into a mosque, it has a beautiful architecture, that is reminiscent of the bygone era. Located at Boustead Avenue, in the High Park neighborhood, it still conducts prayers on a routine basis. In addition to prayer services and jummah, the mosque also offers Arabic classes for Muslim women. Have a look at their website to know more.
The Bank of Upper Canada Building dates back to the 1830s era and is one of foremost financial buildings in this region. Awarded the status of National Historic Site of Canada, this structure is still extant.
Known as a home for the artistic people of Canada, the Studio Building was a great structure. Featuring a working studio that was of great importance in the Canadian heritage of art, the site was designated as the National Historic Site.