In search of the Canadian Mountie
Like mad tourists who only knew what they have been fed, we headed to Toronto with the hopes of seeing a Royal Canadian Mounted Police aka the ‘Mounty’, regardless of where they were actually based. I was adamant that I would see one. Canada... more
The Great Moose Hunt Downtown Toronto.
When we got to Toronto we went on a great moose hunt downtown. They had this promotion with fiberglass, life size moose, painted in different styles to represent the business or association that was to be promoted. Some moose can still be seen here and th... more
Short trip in Toronto
It's a great city, almost like the New York of Canada. The public transport system, from trollies to subways to buses was excellent. Never felt unsafe anywhere, and in fact it was hard to STOP walking and traveling (espically once we got out daily pass fo... more
Towering into the Atmosphere
Situated on the shores of Lake Ontario and the St. Lawrence Seaway, the area was once inhabitated by nomad indian tribes. Toronto became the capital of the province Ontario when Lieutenant-Govenor Simcoe moved there from Niagara Falls. It was a stoping po... more
Toronto the Grey
Toronto seems to be a place that you either love or you hate, and those feelings can change back and forth within a few hours. This place makes you feel like a manic-depressive. Toronto is a city of over 3 million people and has been recognised by the UN... more
culture abounds in Toronto
It's not hard at all to put on a tourist cap, Toronto has something new every summer. No, I wouldn't reccomend a visit in the winter. We've got great festivals from a fringe theater festival, to Caribana and a dragon boat race. The club scene thrives! The... more
Toronto is a city with an identity crisis, not knowing whether to be old english, american or canadian. However is a friendly and lively city... more
A few days in Toronto
Now a few years back I went to Toronto for a few days. We also went to Bracebridge to enjoy the indian summer ! Of course we also did see the Niagara falls. more
Toronto in about half a day
giantesque skyscrapers, european flair. The sky is hardly to be seen, because the towers stand so near together! It's said to be a fine shopping possibility, no idea about that more
Congestion in Toronto
Toronto is an exciting city with a lot to see and do. Downtown smells like hotdogs and exaust. In the summer the air is sticky and strangling. A game we played in our hotel room was so fun...i recommend it, it is called taxi and what you do is buy a case... more
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