Hello! In this entry I, Nick, will be recounting my trip to Toronto, Canada, in December 2013.
Toronto is one of the larger, the most populated, and one of the most well-known cities in Canada. To me, Toronto is very similar to Sydney, with the same kind of diversity Sydney has and the same urban prescence throughout the streets, as well as the same quiteness and calm as you move away from the very centre of the city.
Toronto has all the attractions you'd expect from a city, so while it does have some lovely views of the water, if you want to get in touch with nature, you need to venture out.
That being said, one of the best views of the city can be seen from the CN Tower, the tallest building in Toronto.
Toronto is one of the larger, the most populated, and one of the most well-known cities in Canada. To me, Toronto is very similar to Sydney, with the same kind of diversity Sydney has and the same urban prescence throughout the streets, as well as the same quiteness and calm as you move away from the very centre of the city.
Toronto has all the attractions you'd expect from a city, so while it does have some lovely views of the water, if you want to get in touch with nature, you need to venture out.
That being said, one of the best views of the city can be seen from the CN Tower, the tallest building in Toronto.
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| View of the CN Tower from Toronto |
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| View of Toronto from the CN Tower |
Walking through the city while in winter was a truly wonderful
experience and a great change of pace compared to the heat of Sydney,
even if it was very cold (for my family and I. Canadians are probably
used to it).
Other urban attractions that Toronto has to offer are the Royal Ontario Museum and the Art Gallery Of Ontario, which are located in different areas within the city. I personally very much enjoy museums and galleries, so both of these places were very fun to visit.
Other urban attractions that Toronto has to offer are the Royal Ontario Museum and the Art Gallery Of Ontario, which are located in different areas within the city. I personally very much enjoy museums and galleries, so both of these places were very fun to visit.
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| Outside the Art Gallery Of Ontario with my sister |
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| One of the many artworks inside the gallery (unfortunately I do not remember the name) |
The Art Gallery of Ontario has a great range of artworks, from more
modern and post-modern pieces, to more classical, romantic and
renaissance works. (the artwork above is a modern piece, by the look of
it.)
The Royal Ontario Museum was a very fun experience with many interactive displays, and stunning architecture. Despite the fact that many of the displays were geared towards educating small children, I still managed to goof around.
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| "Before and After" (according to my sister) with old Chinese bust |
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| Trapped moose! |
If you want a breather from all the ruckuss of the city, however,
venturing down town to a more quiet area of Toronto can lead you to the
incredible Casa Loma, a small, gothic castle that can be rented out for
weddings and other events. The Casa Loma has many preserved rooms with
old furniture and interior, a large garden (although we couldn't really
see it in all its glory due to the snow), and undeground tunnels, giving
it an impressive yet haunting atmosphere.
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| 'Casa Loma' is Spanish for 'Hill House'. |
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