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Distillery District About: Distillery District is a gem. It has restaurants, private art galleries, shops, confectionaries (chocolates), cafes, and small distilleries (including tours). During the winter and summer, there are events to visit. It is also a great place to take photos. It is a popular location for locals and tourists alike for its many activities and artistic atmosphere. It Read more…

The St. Lawrence Market About: St.Lawrence market is a gem in Toronto that is popular among locals and tourists. The market traces its origins all the way back to 1803. This is a historic building with tradition and amazing foodie atmosphere. It’s a market with many vendors that specialize in their own particular field: seafood, meats, cheeses, vegetables, etc. On Read more…

CN Tower For those visiting Toronto, welcome! CN Tower is a special place and often a starting point, so this entry will incorporate information about CN Tower with some information about Toronto. Ticket prices and information can be found by visiting CN Tower’s website, |here|. It is called the CN Tower because it was built by the Canadian National railway Read more…

Hart House – University of Toronto GPS: 43.553644, -79.394235 7 Hart House, Toronto M5S 3H3 Hart House is a good place to start a tour of the University of Toronto. Information Hart House is a gathering point for students at the University of Toronto. It is located in the main campus of U of T, known as St. George Campus. Read more…

Queen St West and John St. is the intersection located beside the old CityTv Building (now Bell Media), known for MuchMusic (founded by visionary pioneer Moses Znaimer). It has an energetic vibe and is located near the OCAD (Ontario College of Art and Design) and the AGO (Art Gallery of Ontario). Best yet, it sits very close to the Grange Read more…

Bay St. Financial District 100 King St. West Intersection: King St. West and Bay St. GPS: 43.648682, -79.380392 Description: This is considered one of Canada’s top Financial Districts, as Canada’s version of a Wall Street. The major banks, brokerages, and financial institutions are located here. The major Canadian financial banks are BMO, TD, RBC, Bank of Nova Scotia, and CIBC. Read more…

Statue of Queen Victoria of the United Kingdom. Statue Location: Queen’s Park, Legislative Assembly of Ontario. Historical Context Queen Victoria (24 May 1819 – 22 January 1901) was the mother of King Edward VII. King Edward VII was the father of King George V. King George V was the father of King Edward VIII and King George VI. King George Read more…

The Rogers Centre GPS: 43.642352, -79.387165 Address: 1 Blue Jays Way Toronto M5V 1J1 Bluejays website, click |here| Information: Rogers Centre (formerly Skydome) is the home of the Toronto Blue Jays, back-to-back winners of the World Series in 1992 and 1993. Check the box office for tickets. If sold out, online third party companies such as “Stubhub” may have tickets Read more…

Address 60 Queen St W, Toronto, ON M5H 2M3 GPS (on Maps): 43.654043, -79.385155 Nearby Attractions: Nathan Phillips Square, New City Hall, Bay Street Financial District, Eaton Centre, Dundas Square, Queen St. West (Shopping) Nearest Subway Station: Queen St. Subway Station Notes: 5 year construction project; highly congested for vehicles and traffic. Read more…

Jack Layton Ferry Terminal (formerly Toronto Island Ferry Terminal) Website Information: click |here| GPS: 43.640909, -79.376550 Ferries: Centre Island (Main Area), Ward’s Island, Hanlan’s Point. Address: 9 Queens Quay W, Toronto M5J 2H3 Tips: Be sure to check the ferry schedules because they do not run 24/7. During holidays and weekends, the ferry lines can be very long. Check their Read more…