9. The Danforth
Another fun and tasty neighborhood to enjoy in Toronto is Greektown, along Danforth Avenue. You’ll find endless restaurants, lounges, cafes and bakeries featuring Greek favorites, plus other cosmopolitan cuisine. There are range of boutiques, houseware shops and specialty stores to poke around. Check out The Big Carrot, a local natural/organic food hotspot. See who’s playing at the The Danforth music hall. Don’t miss August’s Taste of the Danforth, Canada’s largest street festival, featuring the best souvlaki, saganaki and spanakopitas this side of Athens.
10. Ripley’s Acquarium of Canada
One of the newer attractions in downtown Toronto is this amazing aquarium. The aquatic exhibits hold over 13,000 specimens from more than 450 species. The the moving sidewalk that takes you through an underwater Dangerous Lagoon tunnel is a crowd favorite. The Discovery Centre features hands-on touch pools which are fun and educational for kids. The Canadian Waters exhibit enlightens visitor about local marine life, while others focus on exotic fish from far-flung habitats.
