The CN Tower dominates the Toronto skyline and is one of the most celebrated and cherished symbols of Canada. The most photographed building in the city; the Tower is a common sight and has an immediate reference to Canada and Toronto. The CN Tower is one of the most beloved tourist destinations in Toronto attracting more than two million tourists year around. Built in 1976, it held the record of being the tallest man made structure for over 34 years. Despite taller constructions being made elsewhere, the CN Tower proudly stands as the tallest building in the western hemisphere soaring at a height of 553.33 meters.
Get a panoramic view of Toronto from the highest point in the city and even after that if you can muster the courage, walk the see through glass floor that will give you the thrill of your life. After a breath taking view of Toronto, how about some ‘on top of the world’ dining experience. The CN Tower houses one of the best revolving restaurants that rotates every 72 minutes giving its visitors a full view of the city. Not only is the food absolutely delicious, the wine cellar of the hotel also has quite a reputation. Get a once-in-a-lifetime experience of dining at the one of the tallest buildings in the world at the CN Tower in Toronto.

One feeling that can never arise when you are in Toronto, is boredom. The city has a buzzing urban life, which is filled with the glitz and glamour of the night life, combined with an architectural feast of buildings and monuments both old and new and the galore of restaurants, theatres, activity centre and amusement parks. One just can’t get bored here!
If you are on a shortage of time however, there is a quick way of getting a whiff of what the city has in store for you at the sparkling waterfront of Toronto. With more than thousand events year round, the Harbourfront Centre is the most happening place in terms of concerts, art shows, cultural fests and theatre. If you admire the fine arts and enjoy an evening of fun, drama, emotions and you are in a mood to be entertained, the Habourfront Centre is the place to be. Attracting artists and performers from all over the world, the Centre plays an important role in bringing to its audiences some rich entertainment that satisfies the audience’s cultural, intellectual and creative cravings.
With such a dynamic schedule, make sure to keep yourself updated with the latest shows and events at the Centre. And when you have had your fill and satiated your creative appetite, there are loads of eateries, restaurants and fine dining places for a bite or two.

No visit to Toronto is complete without getting into one of the most treasured cultures of the city- Sports. Toronto is the only city in Canada which takes part in seven major league sports events and is home to the much loved Toronto Maple Leaf hockey team. So when you are in a place that takes sports so seriously no visit is complete if you have not been a part of it. What better place to experience the city’s sport mania than the Air Canada Centre.

Built in 1999, the Air Canada Centre has served home to the Toronto Maple Leaf Hockey Team, Toronto Raptors Basketball Club and the Toronto Rock Lacrosse Team. Experience the thrill, watch your favourite sport and be a part of the entire sporting fad in Toronto at the Air Canada Centre. With over a decade’s history of operating as the city’s best indoor arena, the Air Canada Centre has not only earned its reputation in the country but is considered one of the busiest arenas in the world. Apart from that, the facility has earned numerous awards and accolades from institutions located all over the world.

Get introduced to some of the finest amenities and get first class treatment at the restaurants and other services at the Air Canada Centre. It is also the sought after place for rock concerts and talks, so make sure to stay updated with their current events.

At the heart of every art lover, there exists an art critic and the best place to nurture that side is at a set up that is not too formal like a museum or a gallery but somewhere in between. So, scrutinize some of the most stunning works of upcoming artists and works of world renowned sculptors in an unconventional set up at the Toronto Sculpture Garden. Located just opposite the most stunning, Cathedral Church of St. James, the Toronto Sculpture Garden is the perfect place if you are in the mood for something modern and contemporary art.

Ever since its inception in 1981, the Garden has served as a canvas for many struggling sculptors and artists and encouraged learners and amateur artists to display their work. The Garden boasts of a long list of artists who have showcased their talent to the world via the establishment. Some of names include Susan Schelle, Stacey Spiegel, Brian Scott, Mark Gomes, John McKinnon etc.

The establishment of Toronto Sculpture Garden was a unique collaborative effort of a civil as well as a private organization. Today, the Garden is managed by the city of Toronto as well as the Louis L. Odette family, who run a non-profit organization to fund the exhibits.

One of the most enthralling churches in Toronto is the St. James Cathedral. Not only does the façade of the Church make it captivating but it is also the story that comes along with the Cathedral.

The Cathedral is home to the oldest congregation in the city of Toronto, which was established in 1797. Apart from that, the St. James Cathedral also serves as the spiritual centre of the St. Lawrence neighbourhood. One of the most treasured heritage sites in Toronto; the Cathedral also serves as the episcopal seat of the Anglican Church of Canada's Diocese of Toronto.

Built in the mid-19th century, the St. James Cathedral boasts a magnificent Gothic Revival style of architecture. Designed by Frederick William Cumberland, the St. James Cathedral gets spectators from far and wide to admire the sheer beauty of the building. The structure flaunts a wonderful harmony of proportions and grandeur. With its white brick and sandstone exterior the structure conspicuously stands out in contrast to its surrounding landscape.  Along with its exteriors the insides of the Cathedral are also equally breath taking. The architectural elements include high raised ceiling, ribbed vaults and pointed arched lights that brighten the interiors with natural light making it a magnificent sight in the day.

Located on the corner of Queen and Bay Street is one of the city’s architectural treasure, the Old City Hall. Grand in its demeanour and elegant in its stance, the Old City Hall was once the crowing jewel of the budding city of Toronto.

It is no secret that a lot of pain, effort, time and not to forget money went into the making of this building. By the end of 1880, the city of Toronto had expanded beyond the range of the existent municipal authority. So another building was commissioned for construction which would act as a court house along with being the City Hall. Prominent Toronto based architect Edward James Lennox, was bestowed with the responsibility of constructing the New City Hall. With high expectations from his designs, it took Lennox three years to come up with an acceptable design!

The construction of the building started no sooner. It is believed that work on the City Hall started in 1889 and it took 10 years and a total of 2.5 million dollars for the building to be finished. The end result was surely worth the wait. A magnificent City Hall built to perfection in Romanesque Revival architecture, more accurately known as Richardsonian Romanesque architecture. The Building also boasts a 300 feet Big Ben that weighs 5,443 kg.

Not only is the exterior of the building truly inspiring, the interiors too are equally breath taking and deserve a visit, if you are in Toronto.

Another architectural landmark in the city of Toronto is the New City Hall. Photographed by many, and a common symbol of Toronto, the New City Hall manages to stand out as a unique structure portraying originality and sophistication in the city’s landscape.
The New City Hall was designed by Finnish architect Viljo Revell, who was awarded the project after an international competition that drew in over 500 designs from more than 42 nations worldwide. The competition initially underwent grave criticism and ran into controversy over not allowing a Canadian to design the City Hall. However, the resultant of that competition gave Toronto one of its finest structures, which till this very day is a popular symbol for the state.
The construction of the building took 4 years and by 1964, the two towers were completed. The project was completed in collaboration with Heikki Castren, Bengt Lundsten and Seppo Valjus who according to Revell were not credited enough for their contribution. The Toronto New City Hall was Revell’s only design outside Finland, which he is most known for. Unfortunately the mastermind behind the spectacular design did not live to see his magnum opus completed.

No place can get you closer to the spirit of the city of Toronto than the Yonge- Dundas Square. Filled with entertainment, energy and life, the Yonge-Dundas Square is the heart of the city’s cultural pedestal. Opposite the Eaton Centre is Toronto’s community hub that attracts both tourist and locals on a very large scale.
Bringing together people from all walks of life, the Square hosts celebrations, theatrical events, musicals, movies and concerts. Buzzing with life and activity, the Dundas Square is always in motion and is brimming with life and energy.
Opened in 2002, the Yonge-Dundas Square was designed in context to the hip and happening city of Toronto. It boasts of a chic urban design and the Square stands at a slight incline which was made on purpose to facilitate a theatrical feel to the complex. Although the complex has garnered a lot of popularity over the years it has also been a target of some criticism. Where the Square has been the central point for community activity and fun, there is a different school of thought that believes that the area of the Square is a huge waste of space and could have been put to better use. The Square is looked as negative repercussion of globalization that has deprived the denizens of a park and a much needed patch of greenery in the midst of the city.