From coast-to-coast, Canada is filled with unexpected wonders, but it’s the east that Kiwis are becoming fascinated with. Sarah Weeks absorbs the cosmopolitan ambiance of Toronto, experiences the mighty Niagara Falls and discovers the distinctive French culture of romantic Montreal.

1. 18 August 2014, Travel Digest
Crystal clear
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Niagara Falls, a short drive from
Toronto, is the most powerful
waterfall in the world.

2. 19Travel Digest, August 2014
PHOTO:TourismToronto
T
oronto, the capital of
Ontario, is a vibrant,
multicultural city boasting
incredible attractions and
events. Located on the shores of
Lake Ontario, the city can be
reached from New Zealand by
flying via Los Angeles, San
Francisco or Vancouver.
The Rosemont Residences is
one of Toronto’s most desired
addresses, offering a variety of
spacious one-bedroom and
two-bedroom furnished and
unfurnished apartments. Centrally
located in the heart of Toronto’s
Theatre District, it’s close to
restaurants, entertainment,
shopping and entrance to the
PATH System (Toronto’s
underground walkway linking
30km of shopping, services and
entertainment) is directly across
the street. Guests can expect all
the modern amenities of a
five-star hotel combined with
home comforts to make your stay
welcoming. Whether it’s a week or
a month, you’ll love calling The
Rosemont Residences your home
away from home. The building’s
resort-style amenities include
rooftop lounge and patio with
barbecue stations and jacuzzi hot
tub, stadium-style movie theatre,
billiard and games room, golf
simulator, 24-hour fitness centre,
business centre, boardroom and
indoor lounge.
Toronto has a vibrant history of
change and growth and well-
known historian and author Bruce
Bell brings this to life using his
wealth of knowledge and
experience. St Lawrence Market is
an important piece of Toronto’s
history and has been the
community’s beating heart and
culinary focal point since 1803.
Today it’s a place to connect,
share stories, taste and discover
great food. Bruce Bell Tours offer
a unique 90-minute guided walk
and food tasting tour of these
markets where you can hear about
its fascinating 200-year history.
You’ll also walk around Old Town
Toronto including stops at King
Edward Hotel, St James Cathedral
and other historical sites along
the way.
For those with a sweet tooth or
a love for different cuisines, the
Kensington Market Sweet Tour
with Tasty Tours is tailor-made.
Visit bakeries, chocolate shops
and more while sampling lots of
delicious sweet goodies and
learning the story behind the
treats you’re eating. Whether you
like chocolates, cupcakes or
pastries, you’ll find something
sweet to make your taste buds
sing! Travel the world in an
afternoon and taste a variety of
multicultural sweets in the crazy,
colourful neighbourhood of
Kensington Market. Discover
little known secrets about sweets
to impress at your next dinner
party and try some new and
interesting delicacies.
Cabbagetown was a rundown
area of Toronto but is now the
largest continuous area of
preserved Victorian homes in
North America. The streets are
lined with stately brick row houses
fronted by immaculate urban
gardens and range in size from
cute little workers’ cottages, to
three-storey family homes, to
mansions. The Cabbagetown
Preservation Association (CPA)
preserves the architectural
integrity and historic character
and organises tours and events
throughout the year, focusing on
the history as well as the
remarkable people who once
called this area home. Close by
downtown, history buffs will enjoy
From coast-to-coast, Canada is filled with
unexpected wonders, but it’s the east
that Kiwis are becoming fascinated with.
SARAH WEEKS absorbs the cosmopolitan
ambiance of Toronto, experiences the mighty
Niagara Falls and discovers the distinctive
French culture of romantic Montreal.

3. 20 August 2014, Travel Digest
this walk as a break away from the busy
city and an opportunity to learn about the
city’s heritage.
Toronto is full of majestic buildings,
monuments, museums and galleries, a
vibrant street life and inspiring green spaces.
What better way to capture your experience
than with LiveToronto’s Dustin Fuhs,
providing unique and customised walking
tours as your tour guide and personal
photographer? Enjoy a 60 to 90 minute
private walking tour of downtown Toronto as
you make your way through the streets on a
customised route Dustin creates based on
your personal interests. Each tour ends on
the breathtaking waterfront at Queen’s Quay
Terminal – a great opportunity for picture-
perfect photography! You’ll get the VIP
treatment plus receive remarkable photos to
remember your Toronto experience.
Lake Ontario provides the best vantage
point to view Toronto and Mariposa Cruises
offers a range of cruise experiences to enjoy
the city’s spectacular skyline. Regularly
scheduled harbour tours depart daily from
mid-May to September and offer a lively and
informative narration with indoor/outdoor
seating, a fully licensed bar, snacks and
restrooms. Spend a relaxing afternoon with a
lunch cruise and take a leisurely sailing
through the Toronto Harbour and Islands and
enjoy a delicious buffet-style lunch.
CityPASS ticket booklets offer a 45 per
cent saving on admission to the five best
attractions in Toronto – CN Tower, Royal
Ontario Museum (ROM), Casa Loma, Toronto
Zoo and Ontario Science Centre. You’ll also
skip ticket lines and be able to take your time
visiting each attraction. Perhaps Toronto’s
best-known landmark is the world-famous CN
Tower, a national icon and one of the world’s
tallest buildings. Whether you’re interested in
dinosaurs, Canadian history, ancient Egypt,
biodiversity and more – there’s something
exciting for everyone at ROM, Canada’s
largest museum of natural history and world
cultures. You can also experience the
elegance and splendour of the Edwardian era
at Casa Loma Castle as you tour through
secret passages and tunnels, take in
spectacular city views from the unique
towers and enjoy magnificent gardens, May
through October.
Ripley’s Aquarium of Canada is Toronto’s
newest attraction next to the CN Tower. As
Canada’s largest indoor aquarium, visitors
can immerse themselves in a world of
15,000 aquatic animals and discover an
underwater adventure fit for the whole family
to enjoy. The aquarium features North
America’s longest underwater viewing tunnel,
more than 5.7 million litres of water and has
over 100 interactive opportunities including
three touch pools featuring horseshoe crabs,
sharks and rays. This awe-inspiring aquarium
consists of nine carefully curated galleries
showcasing a cross section of saltwater
and freshwater environments from around
the world.
If you’re a shoe fan, you’ll love the Bata
Shoe Museum. Explore the world at your feet
through a stunning collection of more than
13,000 shoes and related artefacts that span
4,500 years of history in four impressive
galleries. A cultural gem in the heart of
Toronto, this museum is an internationally-
acclaimed institution and architectural
treasure. You’ll discover unique and
interesting footwear ranging from Chinese-
bound foot shoes and ancient Egyptian
sandals to chestnut-crushing clogs and
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4. 21Travel Digest, August 2014
glamorous platforms – even shoes owned by
world-famous performers, athletes,
politicians and artists.
Kiwis love rugby and Canadians love
hockey! Visitors can experience the game
that defines Canada at the Hockey Hall of
Fame featuring a collection of hockey
artefacts from around the world, state-of-the-
art games that challenge shooting and
goalkeeping skills, theatres, larger-than-life
statues, a replica NHL dressing room, NHL
trophies including, best of all, hands-on
access to The Stanley Cup. You can also
watch a 3D film mixing hockey action with
computer-generated 3D animation and
classic archival footage from some of the
most renowned moments in Stanley Cup
history – a great snapshot of the game to
introduce you to the sport.
With a collection of more than 80,000
works of art, the Art Gallery of Ontario (AGO)
is among the more distinguished art
museums in North America. From the vast
body of Group of Seven and signature
Canadian works to the African art gallery,
from the cutting-edge contemporary art to
Peter Paul Rubens’ masterpiece The
Massacre of The Innocents, the AGO offers
an incredible art experience. Designed by
world-renowned architect Frank Gehry, the
museum features a gleaming showcase of
wood and glass running the length of an
entire city block and a spiral staircase
connecting the new contemporary art
galleries to each other. The gallery also
houses the world’s largest public collection
of Henry Moore sculptures.
Get your horse-betting fix while staying
in the city at Turf Lounge, a sleek,
contemporary and classic restaurant that
brings the thrill of horse racing while offering
an unforgettable dining experience. It’s the
combination of racing excitement and
culinary excellence within this historic setting
that makes it the best bet on Bay Street. The
distinguished main bar with its vaulted
ceilings and chic décor anchor the dining
lounge and private rooms. Experience
elegance and style in a relaxed atmosphere
with delicious food and great service.
If you’re up for a good laugh, The Second
City Comedy Club is a fun night out with a
group of friends. Specialising in sketch
comedy, the club has been delighting Toronto
audiences for more than 40 years. Located
in the heart of the Entertainment District,
this fully-licensed cabaret theatre offers
a full bar and food menu with table
service available throughout the performance.
Their latest show, Sixteen Scandals, is a
daring new collection of satirical sketches,
songs and improvisations from Toronto’s
premier comedy troupe. Join them for an
evening of laughter as they strip away all
pretences and unmask the true motivations
behind the unhealthy fascination with
political train wrecks, media fiascos and
red-carpet meltdowns.
Step back in time with epic battles,
jousting tournaments, royal feasts, knights
and romance at Medieval Times Dinner &
Tournament, an exciting, family-friendly
dinner attraction inspired by an 11th century
feast and tournament. Guests are served a
four-course banquet and cheer for one of six
knights competing in the joust and other
tests of skill. Witness brave knights on
horseback in a tournament of sword fighting
while feasting on a fabulous food. Experience
thrilling hand-to-hand combat, displays of
extraordinary horsemanship and falconry
PHOTO:TourismToronto
Toronto is a vibrant, multicultural
city on the shores of Lake Ontario.
CANADA

5. 22 August 2014, Travel Digest
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Niagara Falls is a short drive from Toronto
and packed with amazing attractions,
world-class dining and family adventure,
making it the perfect day trip. Niagara Falls
Day Tour offers spectacular daily bus tours to
Niagara Falls to experience the most
powerful waterfall in the world first hand.
The tour includes a visit to the Skylon Tower
and observation deck, a stop in the historic
town of Niagara-on-the-Lake, a ride on the
Maid of the Mist boat and a wine tasting at
Niagara Winery. The tour guide will also point
out sights along the way such as Queenston
Heights Brock Monument, Niagara Parks
floral clock, hydro power stations, whirlpool
rapids and Niagara Gorge and you’ll even get
free time at the Falls for lunch, sightseeing
or shopping.
Just over an hour’s flight or 5.5-hour drive
north-east lies the stylish, glamorous and
highly creative city of Montréal, the world’s
second-largest French-speaking city. Feel the
history along the cobbled streets of Old
Montréal or take a bus to Mount Royal, the
city’s peak and scan the horizon.
Settled in the heart of Old Montreal and
nearby some of the area’s best historical
sights, attractions, shopping, dining and
nightlife, experience the unique gem that is
Hotel Gault. This incredible 30-suite hotel is
housed in a historic five-story building dating
back to 1871. It’s minimalist design is
perfectly complemented with five-star
modern amenities and provides guests with a
fantastic boutique experience. You’ll enjoy
dedicated, hands-on service that sets the
hotel apart from the rest. The hotel combines
old-world comfort with luxurious modern
design with each spacious loft-style suite
featuring large French windows overlooking
cobbled streets and offering stunning views.
Suites are open-plan with heated floors and
exposed brick or stone walls, giving a warm,
chic atmosphere. Hotel Gault is a member of
Preferred Hotel Group, a collection of 650
independent hotels worldwide.
No matter where you go, from Chinatown
to Little Italy to the Latin Quarter to the Gay
Village, you’ll be treated to world-famous
fusion fare served with smiling multicultural
friendliness. ‘Round Table Tours can take you
on a food tasting throughout the regions and
cultures that make up this city. Their Iberian
Montreal tour visits high-end restaurants,
food production sites and specialised
grocery stores. You’ll enjoy eating a variety
of Spanish tapas, Portuguese petiscos and
Basque pintxos on this tour, visiting three
restaurants for tapas paired with carefully
chosen wines.
Meet chefs and shop owners and
hear stories of how Montreal’s food has
evolved over the years. Enjoy an intimate
experience and be inspired to start your
own culinary adventure.
An oasis in the heart of the city, the
Montréal Biodôme recreates some of the
most beautiful ecosystems of the Americas
which visitors can immerse themselves in.
Listen to the sounds of the tropical
rainforest, search for lynx in the Laurentian
Maple Forest, dive into the heart of the Gulf
of St Lawrence and say hello to penguins in
the Sub-Antarctic Islands.
For a change of perspective, check out the
Planetarium next door and take off into a
moving space odyssey to the sound of
symphonic music. This boldly-designed
building equipped with cutting-edge
technology invites you to discover the finest
starry sky of Montréal with the help of an
experienced guide. Both these attractions
are great fun and educational. ✈
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