The Best Photo Spots in Toronto

The Best Photo Spots in Toronto, Toronto, Canada

Though it’s the largest city in Canada, Toronto isn’t the country’s capital (that would be the less-visited Ottawa). It is one of the Top 10 most liveable cities in the world, however, which isn’t surprising given its cultural diversity, many sports teams, competitive universities, good healthcare system and iconic skyline. Whether you’re just visiting or planning to move there, this big city has plenty to offer. And though it may not have the stunning natural beauty of Banff and the Rockies, there are still plenty of photogenic places to check out. I spent about three months living in Toronto, so I was able to explore quite a bit. For me, these are some of the best photo spots in Toronto that I came across while there.

The most iconic part of the city’s skyline is definitely the CN Tower and it deserves to be right up there at the top of the list of best photo spots in Toronto. Completed in 1976, for 32 years it was the tallest free-standing structure in the world. Until the Burj Khalifa in Dubai came along and smashed all those records. It’s a bit pricey to go up the internal elevator to the observation deck in the round section at the top, so I never actually did it, but even viewing the tower from the ground is worth doing. The CN Tower is visible from all over the city, so I was always catching glimpses of its unique silhouette between buildings as I explored. ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).
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Guide Name: The Best Photo Spots in Toronto
Guide Location: Canada » Toronto
Guide Type: Self-guided Walking Tour (Insider Tips)
Author: Dearbhaile Ni Dhubhghaill
Read it on Author's Website: https://www.thiswildlifeofmine.com/best-photo-spots-toronto/
Sight(s) Featured in This Guide:
  • CN Tower
  • Rush Lane
  • Nathan Phillips Square
  • City Hall
  • The Esplanade
  • Distillery District
  • St. Lawrence Market
  • David Crombie Park
  • Roy Thomson Hall
  • Sugar Beach
  • Nassau Street Market
  • Harbourfront
  • High Park
  • Evergreen Brick Works

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