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Exploring Toronto: A Journey Through History, Culture, and Hidden Gems

Discover the rich tapestry of Toronto's history from its sacred Mohawk roots to modern-day diversity. Learn about key historical events, such as the arrival of French explorer de Champlain in 1615, the influx of British loyalists in the late 1700s, and the cultural melting pot that defines Toronto today. With over 150 languages spoken and nearly half the population born outside Canada, the city prides itself as "the world's most diverse." Explore iconic sights like the CN Tower, Royal Ontario Museum, and vibrant districts teeming with food, entertainment, and shopping.

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Exploring Toronto: A Journey Through History, Culture, and Hidden Gems

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  1. The T Dot Hattie Dong April 11, 2007

  2. Recent History • “Toronto” – sacred fallen tree in Mohawk • 1615: French explorer de Champlain arrival • Mid 1700’s: Key French fur trading post • Late 1700’s: British loyalists fled US to settle • War of 1812: w US, looting 6 days • Late 1800’s: Irish, Italian, Jewish, Chinese

  3. Toronto Today • 7000 km2, 5 districts: York, East York, North York, Etobicoke and Scarborough. • GTA population 5.5 million. • Over 150 languages. English, Chinese, Italian are the top spoken. • 49% born outside of Toronto: “the world’s most diverse city”.

  4. Getting Around • YYZ -> TTC #192 airport rocket -> Kipling • ISMRM 10min walk from Union Station • http://www.ttc.ca

  5. 1 USD = 1.019 CAD as of April 11, 208 Money • Cash: most only accept CAD$. • Can withdraw cash from all ATMs using American bank card with fee. • BoA bank cards won’t be charged transaction fee when withdrawal done at Scotia Bank ATMs. (Tip from Eva) • Visa / Mastercard / Amex accepted at most places. (~1% fee, check your card)

  6. 553.33m Glass floor 360 restaurant Look out + Glass floor + Skypod = $26.49 Home of Toronto Blue Jays: $9 cheap tickets 10min walk from ISMRM | CN Tower tour ~2hr Sights CN Tower & Skydome

  7. Sub Stn: Museum | 15min from ISMRM | ~3hr Sights Royal Ontario Museum • World culture and natural history, largest in Canada • New expansion recently opened!! • Fri 4:30-9:30 half price ($8.50 student)

  8. Sub Stn: Queen’s Park, St. George | 15min from ISMRM | ~2hr Sights University of Toronto • Obviously the best* university in Canada *biased opinion

  9. Huge park: biking, picnicking Also an amusement park Bohemian style community remains on Ward’s Island Ferry from Queen’s Quay Ferry Docks | 30min from ISMRM | ~2hr Sights Centre Islands

  10. Art Gallery of Ontario Casa Loma Niagara Falls, ~1hr away (“Maid of the Mist”) Hockey Hall of Fame Sights Other Sights

  11. Food Yonge St Chinatown Queen W King W Lots of Food College Bars Tipping: 15% before tax Financial Distr

  12. Food Poutine – Yum!!!!!

  13. Entertainment Live Music • Alternative Rock: Horseshoe Tavern, Phoenix, Lee’s Palace • Jazz & Blues: Rex, Reservoir Lounge (supper club)

  14. Queen / King / Adelaide / Richmond Entertainment Bars & Nightclubs • Esplanade Biermarket, across from Novotel – More than 150 types • Others: Red Room (!), many on Queen West and Little Italy • Usually drinks served until 2am

  15. Sub Stn: Dundas, Queen | 10min from ISMRM Shopping Eaton Centre • Sales tax: 13% • 4 Floors of shops • Over 250 shops

  16. Queen St. West b/w Yonge and Bathurst | 15min from ISMRM Shopping Queen West “For everything hip, trendy and cool… A hangout for many artists and musicians” Toronto.com

  17. Few blocks west of College & Spadina | 20min from ISMRM Shopping Kensington Market • Old multiethnic neighborhood next to Chinatown; National Historic Site • Fresh fruit stands, all sorts of ethnic food shops, vintage / bohemian clothing shops

  18. Trivia / Links • Yonge Street - world's longest street in Guinness World Records up to 1998, 1900km = 1180mi • Alcohol is sold in specialty stores such as the LCBO. • Lots of roller blades on the streets • Mike Myers • www.toronto.com • www.ttc.ca I have Lonely Planet Toronto in my office if you want to borrow.

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