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Typical Toronto

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This itinerary hits as many of the major tourist sites as possible on a very limited schedule. It includes some of Toronto?s special places, neighbourhoods and Toronto institutions such as The Docks. The idea is to get a feel for the nuances of the city and to sample the local culture.

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Day 1 - Toronto

Start your short trip to Toronto by hitting two unusual eclectic neighbourhoods. Kensington is known for it’s large and varied market and is car free on Sundays. After browsing through Kensington and soaking up the local flavour, Check out Queen West for a taste of one of Toronto’s funkiest neighbourhoods. Grab lunch at one of the many choices at Queen West if you’re famished or wait until you get to the CN Tower to eat at the revolving restaurant. The revolving restaurant is the quintessential tourist experience so it’s certainly not for everyone but even if you don’t eat there, a trip up the CN tower is a must for every Toronto visitor. After the CN Tower, head to Queen’s Quay and Harbourfront. This area includes boutiques, festivals, waterfront musing and is an important stop in Toronto. As day turns to evening, eat dinner at one of the Harbourfront restaurants, such as the Boathouse, and then head out to the Docks for an evening of partying, Toronto style. The Docks has a lot to offer, arcades, nightclub, beach volleyball and you can enjoy a view of the Toronto skyline while you party.

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Kensington Market

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67 Kensington Avenue
(at Dundas Street West)
M5T 2K2 Toronto, Canada

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+1 416 392 0880

Queen Street West

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Queen Street West & Bathhurst St
M5V 2B7 Toronto, Canada

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+1 416 384 2946

360 The Restaurant at the CN Tower

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301 Front St West
CN Tower
M5V 2T6 Toronto, Canada

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416 362 5411

Queen's Quay

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207 Queen's Quay West
M5J 1A7 Toronto, Canada

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+1 416 203 0510

Harbourfront Centre

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235 Queens Quay W
(At York)
M5J 2G8 Toronto, Canada

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+1 416 973 4000 (General Information and Box Office)

Boathouse Bar & Grill

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207 Queens Quay West
Southeast Corner, Main Level
M5J 1A7 Toronto, Canada

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416 203 6300

The Docks

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11 Polson St
(at Cherry St)
M5A 1A4 Toronto, Canada

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416 463625 / 416 469 5655

Toronto Marriott Eaton Centre

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525 Bay St
At Dundas
M5G 2L2 Toronto, Canada

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+1 416 597 9200 / +1 800 905 0667 (Toll Free)

Day 2 - Toronto

Your second day in Toronto is as jam packed as the first. Get up early to check out the shopping at Eaton Centre. (Check hours if this day is a Sunday because Canadian stores often don’t open until noon on Sundays). Don’t let the Eaton Centre overwhelm you, be sure to look for Canadian shops such as Roots, Club Monaco, Jacob, Artizia, and The Bay in order to grab some stuff you can’t find anywhere else. Lunch is at City Grill in the Eaton Centre. There is a good sampling of Canadian beer at City Grill, so there is a light at the end of the tunnel as you are slogging through the mall! After lunch do a blitz of some important Toronto sites, Nathan Phillips Square as well as the old and new city hall buildings. These are all within walking distance from the Eaton Centre. If you need a quick snack, stop in at one of the hotdog vendors in Nathan Phillips. The hotdog stands are the only registered street food vendors in Toronto and the buns are always fresh and tasty. If you’re not too tired, walk East and stop for dinner on the way – Cyrano’s is a local institution on King St E at Church, or continue right on to the Distillery District which is about a 45 min walk from Nathan Phillips Square. Once you arrive at the Distillery, reward yourself by enjoying a cold drink and some live music. This is another one of Toronto’s unique neighbourhoods and it’s always hopping with tourists and locals in the evening.

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