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Toronto

11. Toronto Islands
The Toronto Islands (formerly known as Island of Hiawatha and is also known as Menecing) are a chain of small islands in the city of Toronto, Ontario.Comprising the only group of islands in the western part of Lake Ontario, the Toronto Islands are located just offshore from the city centre, and provide shelter for Toronto Harbour.The islands are a popular recreational destination, and are home to a small residential community and to the Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport.They are connected to the mainland by several ferry services.In 2015, an underwater pedestrian tunnel will be completed connecting the Toronto mainland at the foot of Eireann Quay to Billy Bishop Airport.The tunnel provides no access to the balance of the islands.
12. Rogers Centre
Rogers Centre (originally known as SkyDome) is a multi purpose stadium in downtown Toronto, Ontario, Canada situated next to the CN Tower near the northern shore of Lake Ontario.Opened in 1989 on the former Railway Lands, it is home to the Toronto Blue Jays of Major League Baseball and the Toronto Argonauts of the Canadian Football League.Previously, the stadium served as home to the Toronto Raptors of the National Basketball Association, and the Buffalo Bills of the National Football League played an annual game at the stadium as part of the Bills Toronto Series.While it is primarily a sports venue, it also hosts other large scale events such as conventions, trade fairs, concerts, traveling carnivals, and monster truck shows.
13. Yorkville
Yorkville is a district in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, well known for its shopping.It is a former village, annexed by the City of Toronto.It is roughly bounded by Bloor Street to the south, Davenport Road to the north, Yonge Street to the east and Avenue Road to the west, and is considered part of the The Annex neighbourhood officially.It is one of Canada most exclusive shopping districts.It is anchored by the Mink Mile along Bloor Street.In 2006, Mink Mile was the 22nd most expensive street in the world, with rents of doller208 per square foot.
14. Bell Lightbox
TIFF Bell Lightbox is a cultural centre in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, located on the north west corner of the intersection of King Street and John Street.The entrance for the structure 46 storey tower is on John Street, set back from the much smaller 19th century buildings along King Street.TIFF Bell Lightbox cinema complex, the Toronto International Film Festival offices, a ground floor restaurant and a roof top terrace are housed in a five storey structure on King.The five screen cinema complex also features galleries, workshops and a library.
15. Black Creek Pioneer Village
Black Creek Pioneer Village is an open air heritage museum in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, just west of York University and southeast of the Jane and Steeles intersection.It overlooks Black Creek, a tributary of the Humber River.The village is a recreation of life in 19th century Ontario and gives an idea how rural Ontario might have looked in the early to mid 19th century.The village is a regular destination for field trips by schoolchildren from the Greater Toronto Area.It was opened in 1960 and is operated by the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority.
16. Canada Wonderland
Canada Wonderland is a 330 acre (130 ha) theme park located in Vaughan, Ontario, a suburb approximately 40 kilometres (25 mi) north of Toronto.Opened in 1981 by the Taft Broadcasting Company and The Great West Life Assurance Company as the first major theme park in Canada, it remains the country largest.The park was owned by Paramount Parks from 1994 to 2006 when it was known as Paramount Canada Wonderland.Cedar Fair Entertainment Company purchased the park in 2006 dropping Paramount from the title.Canada Wonderland has been the most visited seasonal amusement park in North America for several consecutive years. In 2013, it was the second most visited park in the Cedar Fair chain, behind Knott Berry Farm, with 3.58 million visitors.
17. Princess of Wales Theatre
The Princess of Wales Theatre is a 2000 seat theatre located at 300 King Street West in the heart of Toronto Entertainment District in the downtown area.The theatre name has a triple meaning: it recalls the Princess Theatre, Toronto first first class legitimate playhouse, that once stood three blocks to the east it honours Diana, Princess of Wales, with whose consent the theatre was so named and it links the building to its sister theatre, the Royal Alexandra, one block to the east, also named with Royal assent for a former Princess of Wales.
18. Allan Gardens
Allan Gardens (founded in 1858) is one of the oldest parks in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.It has a conservatory (greenhouse), a playground and two fenced off leash areas for dogs.It is operated by Toronto Parks who also run Centennial Park Conservatory.It is open every day of the year and is free.
19. Roy Thomson Hall
Roy Thomson Hall is a concert hall located at 60 Simcoe Street in Toronto, Ontario.It is the home of the Toronto Symphony Orchestra.Opened in 1982, its circular architectural design exhibits a sloping and curvilinear glass exterior.It was designed by Canadian architects Arthur Erickson and Mathers and Haldenby.The hall seats 2630 and features a pipe organ built by Canadian organ builders Gabriel Kney of London, Ontario.
20. Sony Centre for the Performing Arts
The Sony Centre for the Performing Arts is a major performing arts venue in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.The Sony Centre for the Performing Arts is Canada largest soft seat theatre.The centre opened as the OKeefe Centre on 1 October 1960, and has played host to a variety of international attractions and stars.