City Spotlight: Toronto

• Richmond Station at 1 Richmond Street West, for an eclectic and seasonal menu created by a “Top Chef Canada” winner.
• Canoe at the Toronto-Dominion Centre at 66 Wellington Street West, for fine dining with views that can’t be beat.
• Bannock at 401 Bay Street, for a more casual experience with international and Canadian-inspired dishes.
• Lady Marmalade at 898 Queen Street East, for some of the best brunch you’ll ever eat.
• Easy Restaurant at 1645 Queen Street West, where you can get breakfast all day.
• The Ace at 231A Roncesvalles Avenue, for a casual diner experience that’s super family-friendly.

You’ll certainly have your choice of top hotels when you travel to Toronto. Here are a few favorites:

• The Gladstone Hotel at 1214 Queen Street West, for a chic experience in a 19th century building.
• The Ritz-Carlton Toronto at 181 Wellington Street West, for an unbeatable luxurious stay.
• The Hazelton Hotel at 118 Yorkville Avenue, a refined luxury hotel just two blocks from the Bay Station subway.
• Hotel Le Germain Toronto at 30 Mercer Street, an elegant but comfortable property that’s very family-friendly.
• Old Mill Toronto at 21 Old Mill Road, a beautiful rustic spot that offers a relaxing experience.

There’s certainly no shortage of fun things to do in Toronto. Make sure you check out a few classic attractions and some lesser known spots.

• The Royal Ontario Museum is one of the largest art museums in North America with state-of-the-art galleries.
• Casa Loma is a Gothic Revival style house in midtown Toronto built in 1903. It’s now a museum and a landmark, and it’s beautiful.
• Canada’s Wonderland is a must-see for families — a huge amusement park that draws visitors from all over North America.
• The Bata Shoe Museum draws the fashion-focused crowd with an unusual but interesting focus on footwear history.
• Yorkville is paradise for the cultured, featuring shops, art galleries, yoga studios and wine bars.
• The Ontario Science Centre is a kid-friendly museum full of hands-on experiments.
• High Park is a beautiful waterfront urban green space with trails and an onsite zoo.
• The Princess of Wales Theatre is an elegant place to catch a show.
• The Toronto Harbour offers scenic cruises to enjoy the skyline from a different perspective.
• The CN Tower is an iconic spot with a revolving restaurant and unbeatable views.

Toronto is amazing on its own, but since you’ll have a rental car, take advantage and explore the surrounding areas:

• Point Pelee National Park is a three-and-a-half-hour drive from Toronto, located at the southernmost tip of mainland Canada. Hike, picnic by the beach, or take a canoe out — it’s also one of the top spots in North America for bird watching.
• Niagara Falls — whether or not you’ve been to the New York side, the Canadian side is worth exploring. It tends to be slightly less crowded, though you’ll still want to get there early.
• The Blue Mountains lies about two hours north of Toronto. It’s a scenic, peaceful area best enjoyed in the summer or fall.