There are so many things to see and do in Toronto, Ontario that it is impossible to be bored, regardless of the length of your visit. You need only leave your place of residence and hop on a trolley and in ten minutes you could be at an art display dedicated to eccentric home plans designed by famous architects, shopping on one of the most expensive streets in the world, or picnicking on champagne and crackers at a city park. What's your favorite thing to do in Toronto?

Shopping

Looking for some major retail therapy? Then take a stroll up to Yonge and Eglinton and visit the world's largest bookstore, perhaps stopping off to tour the sparkling expanse of the Eaton Center Mall on the way. Each of the surrounding suburbs also has its own malls, including a huge discount one in Mississauga, and of course no shopping trip would be complete without at least window shopping on Bloor Street, home of Toronto's must expensive upscale retailers.

Attractions

There's an attraction for everyone regardless of their interests. Visit the five-star hotel spas for a glycolic peel. Tour the Hockey Hall of Fame. Marvel at the miracle of modern architecture that is the CN Tower. Take in a major league sporting event at the Skydome. See an IMAX movie at Ontario Place. Ride the roller coasters at the Canada's Wonderland theme park. Admire everything from dinosaurs to diamonds at the Royal Ontario Museum. Find your favorite Canadian personality's name on the Walk of Fame. The only problem is deciding what to do first.

Outdoors

While Toronto is best known as a sprawling metropolis, there's actually a lot of preserved green space left in the area. You can boat on the Trent Severn waterway, swim at a Lake Ontario beach, see Shakespeare performed in High Park, or take a bike ride in Sunnybrook Park. There are golf courses, riding stables, even rock climbing, all within range of Toronto. There's a park to suit your needs whether you want to walk your dog off-leash, take your kid to a playground, or view unique and exotic plants.

History and the Arts

Toronto's history is immediately evident just from walking around downtown neighborhoods like Yorkville. Toronto's historic buildings, like the Saint Lawrence Market, have been preserved and are still in use for the most part. There's even a real castle - the Casa Loma - right near downtown! Given this rich cultural heritage, it's no surprise that Toronto is Canada's arts hub. There's the ballet, the opera, the symphony orchestra, numerous theaters and concert halls, and of course, the film industry, which has given birth to the Toronto International Film Festival.