Friday, August 19, 2011

Toronto travel


By Adriana Noton


Canada, as a nation, is actually quite mysterious to the those in the outside world and that's just because the prevailing stereotypes don't do much to provide insight into it's cities. The Olympics in Vancouver introduced the world to a country that values nature and being progressive. In fact, Toronto, the largest city in the nation and the financial capital, is considered one of the great cities of the world and it is committed to building towards the future. Living in or visiting this city can be exciting with the variety of arcades and attractions in Toronto.

Building towards the future has manifested through an embrace of technology and the integration of a city wide wi-fi network. Being hi-tech, however, doesn't mean that people don't embrace all of the different games of the past in concert with the ones of the present.

There are dozens of arcades within the city limits and they vary enough that you can choose exactly what kind of environment you want, whether it is the newest games on the market or some old school nostalgia. In fact, pin ball machines, foosball, air hockey, and other more tactile games have become more popular than ever.

With so many of these businesses, finding the right one you want to go to can be confusing. It's best to ask around from friends or, if you're new in town, download an app that will link into websites that are devoted to the arts and culture of Toronto and can point you in the direction of new experiences.

It isn't all just fun and games, however, in Toronto. This city is thriving and similar in feel to New York in that you see the influence of various cultures and ethnicities everywhere you go.

Indeed, Toronto's Chinatown is one of the best in the world and houses some of the best Asian restaurants. Following a culinary path, St. Lawrence Market has been in existence for 200 years and every Saturday has some of the best gourmet food vendors come out for its weekly farmer's market. Every Sunday the space is converted into an antique market on top of already showcasing some fine art and photography daily.

While the Chinese have a large presence, there are a great number of ethnicities represented from the Greek and Portuguese, to Indian. All through these small enclaves you can find some great dining and truly fun shopping choices.

In terms of shopping, many people also flock to the Eaton Centre. A multi-storied mall modeled after the Galleria in Milan, Italy, you'll be able to find every luxury brand in the world. There are also a number of other retailers as well, including some solely Canadian designers.

One of the largest and most well known areas is the Waterfront. Located right near down town this area is one of the best recreational waterfronts in all of North America and is a popular backdrop to a number of festivals. One of the most famous festivals is the Toronto International Film Festival, or TIFF, which has ground astronomical in its standing within the film community. The most A list stars attend and even premiere their movies on this carpet. When you're in this city there's never an excuse not to have anything to do.



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