| Toronto is most widely recognized as the economic | | | | between 1911 and 1913. It has one of the most |
| engine and unchallenged entertainment capital of | | | | unique set of structures ever seen. It comes with |
| Canada. It has acquired this reputation mainly due to | | | | horse stables, turrets, a very large grand hall, a wine |
| a rich mixture of activities such as Broadway style | | | | cellar with a musty smell, bowling alleys and more. |
| musicals, domestic productions, exciting road shows, | | | | This castle is right in the downtown core of the city. |
| and classical concerts. | | | | Children will enjoy a visit to the castle because they |
| Every year, there are over ten thousand entertaining | | | | can explore secret hallways hidden behind wooden |
| shows in Toronto. With such a large number of | | | | panels, have a race in one of the long tunnels, or just |
| shows to see, it's not difficult to find something that | | | | have loads of fun climbing up and down the turrets. |
| is alluring for any Toronto visitor. Shows may be | | | | Spadina House is a mighty mansion that was |
| organized by small independent groups or put | | | | occupied by many generations of the world |
| together by professional theater companies. They | | | | renowned Austin family. With it's traditional rooms |
| can be held at a diverse range of venues such as the | | | | and conservatory, the House is filled with a |
| plush Royal Alexandra Theater or the Roy Thomson | | | | mysterious but strangely charming aura. |
| Hall. With such promising infrastructure, it's easy for | | | | But if you get bored with sight seeing, there's always |
| Toronto to live up to its reputation. | | | | shopping to fall back on. On the vibrant streets, |
| Traveling a short distance outside the city, there are | | | | there's no lack of unique and interesting merchandise |
| two well-known theatre festivals. The Stratford | | | | for sale. The mall that deserves special mention is the |
| Festival features William Shakespeare. William Shatner, | | | | Eaton Centre. This mall, built back in 1979, has a |
| Alec Guinness and Christopher Plummer have all | | | | unique architecture and landscape. You can still see |
| performed on the Stratford stage. | | | | the sun light streaming through the mall and on to |
| Besides these exciting shows and festivals, Toronto | | | | the trees and fountains. A rare experience for any |
| is also well known for its breath taking architecture. | | | | shopping fan and a great place for taking pictures. |
| In recent years Toronto has had the opportunity to | | | | All in all, a visit to Toronto is guaranteed to give you |
| be one of the most admired cities, with major | | | | an unforgettable experience. The wide variety of |
| projects by internationally recognized architects. | | | | beautiful buildings, exciting shows, unique merchandise |
| Some of these names include Frank Gehry, Norman | | | | and shopping malls draw a large number of tourists |
| Foster and Daniel Libeskind. | | | | every single year. It's an excellent location for both |
| Casa Loma is a gothic castle built somewhere | | | | the urban traveler and the suburban dweller. |