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Great Escape
A look at what to do in the major U.S. and
worldwide tourist destinations. -- May 8, 2006
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Situated 566 feet above sea level on the northern shore of
Lake Ontario, Toronto is one of the southernmost cities in Canada, with nearly
the same latitude as northern California. Toronto is Canada's largest city
with one-quarter of the country's population within a 100 mile (160 kilometer)
radius. Toronto is the fifth largest city in North America after Mexico City,
New York, Los Angeles and Chicago. More than 60% of the population of the U.S.
is a mere 90-minute flight away. If you haven't already been to Toronto, it's
a great weekend getaway. If you have, why not go back again and see what's
changed.
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| The Top 8 Attractions
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| CN Tower 416-86-TOWER
At a height of 1,815 feet, the CN Tower
is the world's tallest building. On a clear day you can see Niagara
Falls, 43 miles (70 kilometers) away! |
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| Hockey Hall of Fame
416-360-7735
A visit to Toronto wouldn't be complete
without a stop to the Hockey Hall of Fame, a museum honoring the
achievements of some of the greatest hockey stars of Canada's national
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| Royal Ontario Museum
416-586-8000
The Royal Ontario Museum (ROM) tells
the story of world culture and National History through its permanent
galleries and traveling international exhibits. For a truly unique
museum experience, check out the over 12,000 shoe Bata Shoe Museum. |
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| Casa Loma 416-923-1171
This beautiful Edwardian castle built
at a cost of $3.5 million Canadian in 1914, was the former estate of
financier, Sir Henry Pellatt. The suites are fully decorated and the
grounds contain an 800-foot tunnel and stables. |
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| Historic Fort York
416-392-6907
This historic site of the 1813 Battle
of York is the birthplace of modern Toronto. Today Fort York is home
to Canada's largest collection of original War of 1812 buildings
housing exhibits and restored period peieces. |
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| Eaton Centre 416-598-8700
The Eaton Centre contains 285
stores/restaurants/services under its beautiful glass galleria that
attracts one million visitors a week! |

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| Paramount Canada's
Wonderland 905-832-7000
Open all summer, Canada's Wonderland is
the country's leading amusement park featuring amazing shows, sixty
thrilling rides and a splash-tacular water park. |
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| Toronto Zoo 416-392-5929
Canada's premier zoo delivers 5,000
animals and incredible exhibits, including the award-winning African
Savannah and the largest indoor gorilla exhibit, Gorilla
Exhibit. Check out the Waterside Theatre, home of the
Amazing Animal Show. |

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