Occupying an entire block in the heart of Toronto's cultural district is the famous TIFF Bell Lightbox which boasts a cinema, studios and galleries which display works of art related to cinema. Visitors here are often astonished by the mammoth collection of world cinema that is screened.
If you like shoes, you'll love this museum devoted entirely to footwear; see shoes from various cultures and all parts of the world, from ancient times to the present. Fancy shoes and basic ones, boots and sandals, they are all in the Raymond Moriyama building, located north of the University of Toronto campus. You can view more than 10,000 pairs in all. Celebrity shoes include Queen Victoria's ballroom slippers, Elvis's blue patent loafers and Karen Kain's ballet pointes.
De Kensington Market stond in de jaren dertig bekend als de Joodse Markt, maar tegenwoordig is het een schitterende weergave van de multi-etniciteit van de stad. Hier zult u winkels vinden die vol staan met producten uit Europa, het Midden-Oosten, Zuid-Amerika, het Caribisch gebied, Afrika en Azië, en u zult er een veelvoud aan talen horen spreken. Een bezoek aan deze markt is alsof u een reis om de wereld maakt! Met meer dan 100 winkels in totaal die alles verkopen van tweedehands kleding tot versproducten, van exotische taarten tot kunstobjecten en meubilair, zult u niet met lege handen naar huis gaan.
Riverdale Park East is a great place to escape to, if you wish for some fresh air to breathe without leaving the city. This park area makes for a great day out with friends or family as there are a gamut of activities for everyone to pick from. Sports enthusiasts can enjoy a game of baseball or football, while kids can run around at the playground. The ice rink is ideal for skating as well as ice hockey, while a swim in the outdoor pool is quite refreshing. All this activity is bound to leave you hungry; lay down for a meal in their picnic spot, and take a small hike along one of their many trails.
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.
The Toronto Dominion Bank has been collecting artwork from Canada's Inuit people from the Arctic region since the mid-1960s. That collection has grown considerably over time and is now housed in its own gallery in the Aetna Tower of the Toronto Dominion Centre, which opened in 1987. The permanent collection now consists of hundreds of pieces, encompassing artistic styles from all over Canada's vast Arctic territory. There are an estimated 10,000 visitors each year and admission is free.
Leslie Street Spit is a man-made wilderness that will make it hard for you to believe that you're still in the city. Located in Toronto, Ontario, this headland was built as an outer harbor for ships docking in from the Great Lakes, but it was never used. So it is now used as a recreation spot and features a beautiful hiking and biking trail lined with trees and flowers. The park also presents one with a great bird-watching opportunity as the area is the breeding ground for several species of birds such as the Black-crowned Night-heron and the Caspian tern. Throughout the trail, one can enjoy stunning views of the Toronto skyline at one side and the Lake Superior at the other.
Scugog Shores Historical Museum depicts the rich history and heritage of the island. The artifacts and exhibits that are on display here maintain and preserve the history while the aim here is to research and showcase the culture and natural history. The area has many restored buildings, churches and shops which tell a story of a bygone era. The museum also houses an archive and heritage center where people and researchers can know more about the rich history this place has to offer.
Interact with about 40 different species of farm animals at the Far Enough Farm located in Centre Island. Not only can children touch and feed typical farm animals like sheep, cows, goats and pigs but the petting farm also houses a number of exotic birds like Japanese quail, fantail pigeon and even black swan. If you or your little ones have any questions about the animals, feel free to ask one of the many farmhands as they are quite knowledgeable when it comes to the animals. If you are looking to spend quality time with your family, head to Far Enough Farm for a memorable time.