00:00Toronto. Home to about 2.7 million people, Toronto is Canada's largest city. And the
00:08sprawling city filled with distinct neighbourhoods offers a diverse mix of attractions to see,
00:14places to visit, and destinations to check out.
00:18Perhaps the most popular is the Niagara Falls, one of the Seven Wonders of the World. A highly
00:24recommended way to see the famous falls is through the Maid of the Mist boat ride, which
00:30allows you to get right up close to it and immerse yourself in its enormity.
00:37Another popular site is the Dundas Square, often compared to New York's Times Square.
00:44The place is often used in the production of popular blockbuster hits because its setting
00:50is quite easy to film in.
00:52The city is also quite popular for its lineup of major art museums. The Art Gallery of Ontario,
01:01Toronto Gallery of Inuit Arts, and the Gardiner Museum of Ceramic Art makes Toronto a burgeoning
01:09art community.
01:11Great art alternatives can also be found lining the streets of Queen West, Ossington, Queen
01:19East, and the Distillery District.
01:23Every year, the art scene in Toronto is also taken over by Contemporary Artists during
01:30Nuit Blanche, an all-night arts festival that runs from dusk till dawn.
01:36You'll also want to walk by the Graffiti Alley and the Fashion District, Toronto's treat
01:42that's legally tagged with an entire walking tour of murals by local street creatives.
01:49There's also the Distillery District, a cobblestone and usually carless street, featuring industrial
01:57houses that feature galleries, fashion designers, and arts and food products.
02:04Toronto is also host to an entire lineup of alternative dance and music fests.
02:11Some of the most popular include Digital Dreams, Electric Island, and Mad Decent Block Party.
02:19In June, travellers flock to the 17-day festival called Luminato.
02:25The Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts is a place for opera and ballet shows.
02:32It is home to the Canadian Opera Company and the National Ballet of Canada.
02:38You may also want to try hiking or biking to the Toronto Islands nearby.
02:44It's just a ferry ride away.
02:47Plus, you'll get to see the city's skyline at sunset.
02:51The sandy beaches are worth the trip, and the eclectic Wards Island is an interesting
02:58community to explore.
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