More Toronto Highlights

Toronto, as Canada's most multicultural city, has much more to offer:

Royal Ontario Museum (ROM)

Canada's largest museum of natural and cultural history—the modern "Michael Lee-Chin Crystal" extension (a deconstructivist glass crystal breaking out of the Victorian facade) is an architectural statement in itself. Inside: dinosaurs, Egyptian mummies, Chinese temple art, and an excellent First Nations exhibition. 23 CAD, Tuesdays from 5:30 p.m. "Pay What You Can".

Toronto Islands

A car-free group of islands in Lake Ontario, just 13 minutes by ferry from Downtown (from Jack Layton Ferry Terminal, 9 CAD round trip). Centre Island has beaches, gardens, and a small amusement park. Ward's Island is quieter with cottage houses. The view back to the skyline is iconic—the quintessential Toronto postcard image. In summer, it's wonderful for cycling and picnicking.

Art Gallery of Ontario (AGO)

Renovated by Frank Gehry, the AGO houses over 95,000 works—from European masters (Rubens, Monet) to the Group of Seven and contemporary Canadian art. The Galleria Italia (a 137-meter-long wood-glass corridor) is architecturally sensational. 25 CAD, Wednesdays from 6:00 p.m. free.

CN Tower & Rogers Centre Area

The Ripley's Aquarium of Canada (right next to the CN Tower) has a 97-meter-long underwater tunnel with sharks and rays above you—impressive, especially for families. 43 CAD. The Rogers Centre (formerly SkyDome) next door is the stadium of the Toronto Blue Jays (baseball)—attending a game is part of the Toronto experience! Tickets from 15 CAD.