Sites to See in Toronto Canada

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Toronto, Canada, is an English-speaking metropolis situated along the northern shore of Lake Ontario. The many sites to see in Toronto include amusement parks, art galleries, museums and spas. Toronto also boasts of live performances, farmer's markets and many other family-friendly activities and attractions.

CN Tower

The CN Tower, Toronto's iconic landmark, is home to six high-speed glass elevators that operate at 15 mph. The CN Tower offers beautiful gardens arranged with plants from various municipalities across the country, a motion theater ride with special effects that include wind and water, and the CN Tower Sky Pod, a 1,465-foot-high view of Toronto and the surrounding region. This Toronto site is also home to the reputable 360 The Restaurant, one of the country's finest restaurants.

CN Tower
301 Front Street W.
Toronto, Ontario M5V 2T6
Canada
416-868-6937
cntower.ca

Angus Glen Golf Club

The Angus Glen Golf Club is a public golf course known for hosting PGA golf events. Play golf on the same fairways as the world's best golfers and enjoy the beautiful outdoor scenery.

Angus Glen Golf Club
10080 Kennedy Road
Markham, Ontario L6C 1N9
Canada
905-887-0090
angusglen.com

Centreville Amusement Park

Centreville Amusement Park is a family-friendly site with amusement rides, antique cars and a 1907 antique carousel. This Toronto site also has pony rides, motor boats and bumper cars. Eat lunch at one of several unique restaurants offering delicious cuisine and beautiful views, or picnic at one of more than 40 picnic sites with fully arranged amenities.

Centreville Amusement Park
Located on the Toronto Islands
416-203-0405
centreisland.ca

Toronto Zoo

Visit Toronto's premier zoo, complete with more than 5,000 animals and exhibits including Gorilla Rainforest, a 10-acre Tundra Trek exhibit, and the famous 30-acre African Savanna exhibit. Spend the night at the zoo in the Serengeti Bush Camp and eat at one of the many on-site restaurants featuring delicious fare. Picnic at one of the zoo's various picnic locations.

Toronto Zoo
361A Old Finch Ave.
Scarborough, Ontario M1B 5K7
Canada
416-392-5929
torontozoo.com

Elmwood Spa

Complete with 34 treatment rooms, a juice bar and two on-site restaurants, the Elmwood Spa is one of Toronto's most luxurious spa locations. This Toronto site offers exclusive healing rituals inspired by Australian Aboriginals, Kodo Body Massage and water therapies that include steam rooms, whirlpools and swimming pools.

Elmwood Spa
18 Elm St.
Toronto, Ontario M5G 1G7
Canada
416-977-6751
elmwoodspa.com

Article Written By Kelli Bingham

Kelli Bingham is a freelance writer with nearly a decade of experience in the field. Her works have been published in publications including eHow. She is currently pursuing a degree in business.

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