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January 2023


TORONTO


There’s no doubt about it, Toronto is full of incredible attractions. From exciting concert halls and fantastic zoos to spectacular gardens and festivals, attractions in Toronto offer a daily adventure...


CANADA’S WONDERLAND


It’s really no wonder that Canada’s Wonderland is one of the country’s premier amusement parks. The place has 17 bona fide roller coasters—third-most in the world—and more than 200 attractions, 70 rides and a 20-acre water park. Located in Vaughan, conveniently close to Toronto,


this


thrilling amusement park is the perfect place to spend a hot summer day or a relaxing fall afternoon.


With mind-boggling coasters,


joyful rides for


kids and tons of games to play,


there’s fun for the whole family at Canada’s Wonderland. The attached waterpark is perfect for toasty afternoons and it’s an attraction in its own right. But it’s after dark that Wonderland really shines, with fireworks displays lighting up over Wonder Mountain.


destination for all things hockey. Dedicated entirely to the history of ice hockey in Canada, the Hockey Hall of Fame holds regular exhibits o n


famous players With exclusive a and teams, and


displays permanent galleries of National Hockey League (NHL) records, trophies and miscellaneous memorabilia. First established in Kingston, Ontario, in 1943, the Hockey Hall of Fame changed homes after the NHL withdrew its support for the International Hockey Hall of Fame in 1958. It now resides in the historic Bank of Montreal building in downtown Toronto. The Hockey Hall of Fame is spread over 65,000 sq ft and offers a slew of activities, including hockey simulation games, as well as an expansive retail store dedicated to hockey equipment and merchandise. Open


362 of the year,


days the


Hockey Hall of Fame only closes on Christmas Day, New Year’s Day and Induction Monday.


HOCKEY HALL OF FAME


Located in Toronto, Ontario, the Hockey Hall of Fame (30 Yonge St.) is the premier


TORONTO ZOO


Plan your visit to Canada’s largest zoo, people,


connecting animals and Australasia,


Toronto sits on the ‘Golden Horseshoe’, an agglomeration which surrounds the western area of Lake Ontario, and is known for being one of the most multicultural and diverse cities in the entire world. Let NI Travel News take you there and back as we discover what you can see and do on your next adventure...


conservation science since 1974.


walking map, one-of-a-kind


tours and a drive-thru safari, there’s no shortage of ways to see the hundreds of species at this gorgeous zoo. With a focus on conservation and protecting the environment, your ticket to the Toronto Zoo (2000 Meadowvale Rd.) will contribute to helping keep these striking animals thriving for as long as possible. The Toronto Zoo is divided into seven zoogeographic regions—Indo-Malaya, Africa,


the Americas, Eurasia,


Canadian Domain and the Tundra Trek. With animals from all over the world, you can spend days here, so make sure to decide exactly who you want to see before you set off. Animals like apes, tigers, lions and bears can be seen indoors in tropical pavilions and outdoors in their habitats.


THE ARTS


Nestled in Toronto’s downtown core on bustling Dundas Street West,


the


Art Gallery of Ontario (317 Dundas St. W.) is a haven


for local artists


and an inspiring go-to for pop culture enthusiasts. Explore the works of celebrated


artists like Van


Gogh, Andy Warhol, Yayoi Kusama and more. Founded in 1900,


the museum’s collection spans


from 100 A.D. up to present- day and exhibits creative expression in all forms, from music to film, graphic art to experiential media, and more. Past exhibitions have showcased the works of David Bowie, Jean-Michel Basquiat,


Stanley Kubrick


and the famous synesthetic artist Kusama. Find out what’s currently on at the AGO with the purchase of tickets, which give


you access to the


museum’s five levels. If you are part of the 25-and-under crowd, you get access to the museum for free.


CN TOWER


Defining the Toronto skyline, the CN Tower is Canada’s most recognizable and celebrated icon.


DID YOU KNOW? Toronto was once named York


(The British established the town of York back in 1793)


Standing at 553 m (1,815 ft), the CN Tower


(290


Bremner Blvd.) is the tallest free-standing structure in the western hemisphere and one of Toronto’s most popular attractions for tourists and locals of all ages alike. In 2011, the CN Tower opened EdgeWalk— the first attraction of its kind in North America. If you’ve ever wondered what it’s like to feel the open air 356 m (1,168 ft) above Toronto, EdgeWalk is for you. The world’s highest full circle hands-free walk takes place on a 1.5 m (5 ft) ledge encircling the top of the CN Tower’s main pod. Visitors walk around the pod while attached to an overhead rail by a secure harness.


DID YOU KNOW?


The Toronto Zoo began with a single deer


(It is now the third largest zoo in the world!)


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