Explore the Sophisticated Style of Toronto - Canada's Most Populous City!
September 21, 2014 |
Image courtesy of photographer Alen Palander.
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It seems these days you can’t
turn on the news without hearing about Toronto, but all that attention-getting
has been more about the city’s controversial mayor than the city itself. Perhaps
it’s time to remind everyone about what makes Canada’s most populous city such
a fascinating place. Toronto has a sophisticated style all its own. With more than half the population born in another country, Toronto’s evolving into one of the most ethnically diverse places in the world. This translates into some lively neighbourhoods such as Little Italy, Greektown and Chinatown that remain wonderfully distinct, as well as exciting festivals, world-class shopping and entertainment, and a stellar culinary scene.
Lakeside skyscrapers, new establishments and luxury hotel developments have been transforming the city skyline. Properties like Shangri-La, Trump Towers, Four Seasons and Thomson Hotel not only provide visitors with a lavish place to stay but also A-list dining options and rooftop patios with stunning views.
Pulsating with life, Toronto’s entertainment rivals that of any cosmopolitan capital with chic lounges, local pubs and nightclubs. Art connoisseurs can enjoy the Royal Ontario Museum and the Art Gallery of Ontario designed by Toronto-born Frank Gehry. The city’s theatre district is the third largest in the world, after London’s West End and New York City’s Broadway. Take in the opera or ballet at the Four Seasons Centre for Performing Arts, or catch a sports game at the Air Canada Centre and the Rogers Centre.
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Image courtesy of photographer Alen Palander.
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Toronto
is also the country’s artistic centre and host to the annual Toronto
International Film Festival (TIFF), Pride, Taste of the Danforth, Scotiabank
Toronto Caribbean Carnival (Caribana) and the Toronto Jazz Festival that draw
in celebrities and tourists from around the globe.
It
may be an urban oasis but Toronto is filled with intimate neighbourhoods, beautiful
green spaces, parks and a tranquil waterfront. Enjoy the shores of the lake, the
beaches, High Park, the Harbourfront Centre and the Toronto islands for
walking, cycling, rollerblading, jogging, picnicking or relaxing. Children can
enjoy the Ripley’s Aquarium, the Science Centre, the Toronto Zoo and the
Centreville Amusement Park on Centre Island.
The
best place to take in the city skyline is from the Toronto Harbour. It’s the
perfect setting for a stroll or to test your photography skills while enjoying
a spectacular sunset.
With a huge range of
attractions, events, restaurants and shops there’s always something to explore in
Toronto.
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Images courtesy of photographer Alen Palander
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Look for the print addition of this article in Whatever Vaughan Magazine.
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