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Toronto, Canada Every city has a story and Toronto's is written by its people – in several languages, in poetry, in song, in sidewalk art, in restaurant menus, in architectural blueprints, in scientific discoveries – even in legislation. Toronto is a city built with and for the limitless imaginations of the people who come here to live and those who come here to visit. Toronto is like nowhere on earth. More than 100 cultures come together to create a tapestry of cuisine, shopping, art and architecture not seen anywhere else. Zoom up to the top of the world's largest freestanding structure for a breathtaking view of Canada's biggest and most cosmopolitan city. Globetrot through intriguing ethnic neighborhoods in what the United Nations called the world's most multicultural city. Find almost any style of international cuisine in Toronto's more than 5,000 restaurants where you can have a gastronomic adventure in a posh eatery or sip a cappuccino at a sidewalk café. Shop for everything from designer fashions to souvenir trinkets in chic boutiques and a huge glass emporium in the heart of downtown.  Toronto is the world's true international city, boasting two official languages and the cuisine and culture of dozens more. Follow the Lake Ontario shoreline to the Royal Botanical Gardens and awaken your senses with over 50 collections of magnificent blossoms and blooms. Hop aboard a vintage streetcar or ride historic rails through a showy display of fall colors. Hob-knob with the stars at the Toronto International Film Festival or get caught up in the roar of the Molson Indy – just two of the numerous special events that draw the world to Toronto. Explore world-class museums. Step out for a night on the town to see first run theatre or cheer on the pros at major league baseball, hockey and basketball games. Hop a ferry from Toronto's harbor for green islands just offshore. North America's fifth largest city offers a stellar mix of culture, urban energy, natural green spaces and friendly people. Must Sees Stretching along the shore of Lake Ontario, Toronto offers excitement, events and attractions for all ages, all year long. Every city has a must-see list that its natives recommend with good reason. Here's what Torontonians suggest as their own best bets. - Applaud a Broadway-style musical or London West End drama, take in a comedy club, dinner theatre or a play for children in the world's third-largest English-speaking theatre centre.
- In just 58 seconds, ride a glass-fronted elevator 1,136-ft. up the CN Tower, one of the "Seven Wonders of the Modern World."
- Board an old-fashioned ferry for the Toronto Islands or cruise the harbor on a tour boat.
- Come to the Rogers Centre and cheer on the Blue Jays at a baseball game or roar with the crowds for Maple Leafs hockey action, Raptors basketball, Argonauts football or Toronto Rock lacrosse.
- Visit a bat cave, examine an Egyptian mummy, walk among dinosaurs or wonder at international geological finds at one of Toronto's treasure troves, the Royal Ontario Museum.
- Shop for designer couture on fashionable Bloor Street, funkier looks on Queen Street West and almost anything else at the Toronto Eaton Centre shopping mall in the heart of downtown.
- Travel through pavilions of six continents at the Toronto Zoo where lions, tigers, bears and herds of Canadian mammals can be visited year-round.
- Revel in the fast-paced action of Canada's favorite game at the Hockey Hall of Fame and Museum.
- Discover a fascinating neighborhood for new sights, sounds and foods, savory to sweet - from Chinatown to Greektown, Little India to Little Italy.
- Dine, shop and be entertained in the Distillery Historic District, where Toronto's art and culture aficionados converge and celebrate together.
- North America's largest continuous underground pedestrian system PATH, connects about 1200 stores and restaurants, 50 office towers, five subway stations, Union Station, six major hotels and several entertainment centers under Toronto's financial core. Great in any weather, and Toronto has plenty of weather.
About The Hockey Hall of Fame - A World Class Attraction  No trip to Toronto would be complete without a visit to the Hockey HOF, a shrine to the nation’s favorite sport. As an entertainment destination in Toronto the Hockey Hall of Fame is truly in a league of its own. Much more than a sports museum, the Hockey Hall of Fame is a vibrant, innovative and interactive celebration of hockey for a visit any time of the year. Spread across 57,000 square feet of show space, the Hall of Fame offers something for everyone: the finest collection of hockey artifacts at all levels of play from around the world; state-of-the-art games that challenge one's shooting and goalkeeping skills; themed exhibits dedicated to the game's greatest players, teams and achievements; an extensive array of multimedia stations; theatres; larger-than-life statues; a replica dressing room; an unparalleled selection of hockey-related merchandise and memorabilia within our store; exquisite architecture; and hands-on access to the Stanley Cup.
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