East of Downtown, Toronto

The Ontario Science Center occupies a site overlooking the Don Valley, about 10 km/6 mi north-east of the city center. Designed by the virtuoso architect Raymond Moriyama this extremely modern building was completed in 1969. Visitors to the Center are brought face to face with the latest developments in e.g. laser technology, telecommunications, optics, biology, atomic physics, space travel and meteorology, all presented in an absorbing and imaginative way. The emphasis is very much on visitor participation, with many inter-active displays and widespread use of suitably installed computing and other equipment.The Ontario Science Center is family oriented with many interesting exhibits to entertain children.

Toronto's huge zoo with its collection of several thousand animals is situated on the Red River some 40km / 25mi north-east of the city center. The zoo is divided into four sections, each representing a major region of the globe. The North American section is unique, enthralling the visitor with its spacious grizzly bear enclosure, vast bison park and impressive polarium, etc.Some of the other highlights at the Toronto Zoo include the African Savanna, Great Barrier Reef, and the Gorilla Rainforest.

Ashbridge's Bay Park in Toronto was named after Sarah Ashbridge, a Quaker widow and United Empire Loyalist from Philadelphia who settled here in 1793 and obtained a Crown land grant in 1799 for a farm. Originally much larger, however much of the marsh land has been filled for industrial uses. The park covers an area of 35ha and was officially opened in 1970.

Toronto's Greektown is considered the largest in North America. Located on Danforth between Hampton Avenue and Dewhurst Boulevard the area features a wide variety of shops, restaurants, and nightclubs.Each year the area hosts the Taste of the Danforth in August, where restaurants set up outdoor stalls and visitors can sample Greek cuisine. The street is closed to all but pedestrian traffic for this event.

The area known as the Beaches in Toronto was once filled with amusement parks during the 1800s. Today it is a nice community of Toronto right on Lake Ontario. The lake shore here is of course, beach, and very popular in the summer. The main street is filled with small stores, restaurants, and coffee shops.

This school was the first free school in Toronto and was founded by Enoch Turner in 1848. Thousands of school children each year take part in the museum's participatory programs. Through role-playing, students experience first hand what school was like in the Victorian era.

At Laser Quest visitors participate in a game of laser tag, the objective of which is to "shoot" as many of your opponents as possible without getting hit yourself. Players score points for each hit.Customers can also schedule private games and use the facilities outside of regularly scheduled operating hours.

The Museum of Television in Toronto holds a unique collection of televisions and focuses on the history of the technology of TV. Visitors will see all kinds of television sets from throughout the invention's history. This is definitely one of the more unique museum's in the city.

St Paul's Basilica was originally built in 1822, making it the first and oldest Roman Catholic church in York (now Toronto). In 1999, the church underwent massive restoration. In the same year, Pope John Paul II gave the church title of Minor Basilica.

Old Cabbagetown is the name of one the best known neighbourhoods in Toronto. The area is known for the many Victorian era homes and a multitude of historical buildings.

Todmorden Mills Heritage Museum and Arts Centre deals with the history of the mill and the industry and also features art exhibits and performing arts. The Old Don Train Station is also on the grounds.

Toronto's First Post Office on Adelaide Street was opened in 1833 and features exhibits on the British Post-Office Department. The building still functions as a post office today as well as a museum.

The Glen Stewart Ravine is 8.5ha and is protected by the City of Toronto. The ravine still has a natural stream.