When Toronto author and critic Robert Fulford wrote a book about his hometown, he called it Accidental City. It is the deliberate design of Canadian immigration policies, however, that has allowed Toronto to become the world's most ethnically diverse metropolis. Half of the city proper's 2.5 million residents are foreign born; there are more than 150 languages spoken daily. A cool politeness pervades the streets – the legacy of Toronto's early years as a British military post.
International cuisine with Canadian flavour
Jamie Kennedy Wine Bar's chef Jamie Kennedy is a local legend....
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A collection of hockey's greatest
A tribute to Canada's national game, this sports shrine features more than 5,110 sq m (50,000 sq ft) of games, displays and memorabilia, including Olympic artifacts and information on the hall's 300- odd inductees....
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A scientific Times Square
The multi-level centre houses 800 or so science exhibits, plus Toronto's only planetarium and an Omnimax movie theatre....
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A new era for an old standby gallery
The AGO is comprised of several collections such as; the Henry Moore sculpture gallery, the fine European collection, the Group of Seven or other stand-outs from the permanent collection....
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A unique gallery in Toronto
Clint Roenisch was a curator before becoming a dealer, so his exhibitions always feature interesting groupings....
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The premier market in Toronto
St Lawrence Market is not just about wandering around aimlessly....
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Former greatness re-emerging
A 1970s eyesore on the outside, a quaint web of courtyards within, Hazelton Lanes was once fashion central for the rich and glamorous, but in recent years it has declined....
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The legend lives
The Horseshoe Tavern has been one of Toronto's leading live music venues for nearly 53 years....
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More Great Jazz than anywhere else, all the time!
This Jazz & Blues Bar attracts Canada's finest musicians....
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A great place to show the kids
Situated out of town but well worth a family visit, this does all the things giant amusement parks do, from stomach-churning roller coasters to inhabited cartoon characters....
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The instant cure for Toronto's inferiority complex
Toronto's $181 million opera house, open since 2006, is home to the Canadian Opera Company and the National Ballet of Canada....
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