Synopses & Reviews
Toronto remains a major destination in Canada. The city is the 5th-largest in North America after Mexico City, New York City, Los Angeles, and Chicago, and one third of Canada's population is located within 160 km radius of Toronto. The city is also a favorite shooting location for Hollywood films and ranks third in North American TV and film production (www.torontotourism.com). Over 2.8 million Americans visited Toronto in 2005. The number of visitors traveling from overseas in the same year was 1.6 million, the city's highest number in four years. Forecasts for 2006 predict that American tourism will remain steady and overseas tourism will increase 8% (Toronto Sun).
Synopsis
Frommer's. The best trips start here.Experience a place the way the locals do. Enjoy the best it has to offer.
- Insider advice from a Toronto native on easy side trips to Stratford, the Ontario wine region, and the Muskoka Lakes.
- Outspoken opinions on what's worth your time and what's not.
- Exact prices, so you can plan the perfect trip whatever your budget.
- Off-the-beaten-path experiences and undiscovered gems, plus new takes on top attractions.
Find great deals and book your trip at Frommers.com
Synopsis
Frommer's. The best trips start here.Experience a place the way the locals do. Enjoy the best it has to offer.
- Insider advice from a Toronto native on easy side trips to Stratford, the Ontario wine region, and the Muskoka Lakes.
- Outspoken opinions on what's worth your time and what's not.
- Exact prices, so you can plan the perfect trip whatever your budget.
- Off-the-beaten-path experiences and undiscovered gems, plus new takes on top attractions.
Find great deals and book your trip at Frommers.com
About the Author
Toronto native
Hilary Davidson now calls New York City home, thanks to her persuasive Manhattan-born husband, Daniel. She is a contributing editor at
Chatelaine and the travel columnist for the style magazine
Glow. She has written for
American Archaeology, Discover, Executive Travel, Fitness, House & Home, Martha Stewart Weddings, Pages, and
Today’s Parent. She is also a contributor to
Frommer’s Canada. She can be reached at
[email protected].
Table of Contents
List of Maps.What’s New in Toronto.
1 The Best of Toronto.
1 The Most Unforgettable Travel Experiences.
2 The Best Splurge Hotels.
3 The Best Moderately Priced Hotels.
4 The Most Unforgettable Dining Experiences.
5 The Best Things to Do for Free (or Almost).
The Best of Toronto Online.
6 The Best Museums.
7 The Best Places to Hang with the Locals.
2 Planning Your Trip to Toronto.
1 Visitor Information.
2 Entry Requirements & Customs.
3 Money.
What Things Cost in Toronto.
4 When to Go.
Toronto Calendar of Events.
Jump Up!
5 Travel Insurance.
6 Health & Safety.
7 Specialized Travel Resources.
Wedded Bliss for Gay & Lesbian Couples.
8 Planning Your Trip Online.
Frommers.com: The Complete Travel Resource.
9 The 21st-Century Traveler.
Online Traveler’s Toolbox.
10 Getting There.
Getting Through the Airport.
11 Packages for the Independent Traveler.
12 Recommended Books.
3 Suggested Toronto Itineraries.
1 The Best of Toronto in 1 Day.
2 The Best of Toronto in 2 Days.
3 The Best of Toronto in 3 Days.
4 Getting to Know Toronto.
1 Orientation.
The Neighborhoods in Brief.
Underground Toronto.
2 Getting Around.
Fast Facts: Toronto.
5 Where to Stay.
1 Best Hotel Bets.
2 Downtown West.
Flophouse Chic.
3 Downtown East.
Family-Friendly Hotels.
Summer-Only Stays.
4 Midtown West.
5 Midtown East.
6 At the Airport.
6 Where to Dine.
1 Best Dining Bets.
2 Restaurants by Cuisine.
3 Downtown West.
Family-Friendly Restaurants.
4 Downtown East.
Savory Surfing.
5 Midtown West.
Allergy Awareness.
Great Greasy Spoons.
6 The East End.
Sleepless in Toronto: What to Do When the Midnight Munchies Attack.
7 Uptown.
8 North of the City.
Vegetarian Delights.
7 What to See & Do.
1 The Top Attractions.
Great Toronto Vistas.
Where to Eat When You’re Going to.
2 More Museums.
3 Exploring the Neighborhoods.
4 Architectural Highlights.
5 Historic Buildings.
6 For Sports Fans.
7 Markets.
8 Parks, Gardens & Cemeteries.
9 Especially for Kids.
10 Organized Tours.
11 Outdoor Activities.
Spas & the City.
12 Spectator Sports.
8 City Strolls.
Walking Tour 1: Chinatown & Kensington Market.
Walking Tour 2: University of Toronto.
Walking Tour 3: St. Lawrence & Downtown East.
Walking Tour 4: Cabbagetown.
9 Shopping.
1 The Shopping Scene.
2 Great Shopping Areas.
3 Shopping A to Z.
The Best Bargains.
Hunting for Vintage.
Special Sales.
Shopping for a Good Cause.
10 Toronto After Dark.
1 The Performing Arts.
2 The Club & Music Scene.
Comedy Clubs.
3 The Bar Scene.
Hotel Bars.
4 The Gay & Lesbian Scene.
5 Cinemas & Movie Houses.
6 Coffeehouses.
Sweet Treats: Toronto’s Dessert Cafes.
11 Side Trips from Toronto.
1 Stratford.
Shopping in Stratford.
2 Niagara-on-the-Lake & Niagara Falls.
Touring Niagara-on-the-Lake Wineries.
A Family Adventure.
Niagara Parkway Commission Restaurants.
3 The Muskoka Lakes.
The Rocky Road for Golfers.
Rest, Relax, Recharge.
4 Hamilton.
Appendix: Toronto in Depth.
1 History 101.
Dateline.
2 Toronto Today.
Index.
General Index.
Accommodations Index.
Restaurant Index.