Toronto, Canada is a city on the move with a fascinating story to share. A trip to Toronto, is like a trip around the world. Greektown, Little Italy, Koreatown, Chinatown and Gay Village are just a few of over 100 diverse local cultures calling Toronto home. And get ready; Toronto boasts a bounty of biggest and bests. For starters, there’s PATH, Toronto’s Underground City. Who cares about rain, hail, sleet or snow. PATH is weather-proof, warm and dry. Tagged by Guinness World Records as the “World’s Biggest Underground Shopping Complex,” the PATH complex links 16 miles of downtown hotels and offices via indoor walkways to attractions, shopping, restaurants and entertainment.

Back above ground, head for the CN Tower, the tallest free-standing structure in the world. Four lookout levels offer panoramic views, dining and the Sky Pod top observation deck soars almost 1,500 feet above Toronto. See how you will look in the future with the amazing Aging Machine, test your brain and explore frontier of space at the Ontario Science Centre. Discover a fascinating world of culture and natural history at the Royal Ontario Museum. Celebrate the history of aviation at the Toronto Aerospace Museum. Or, trod off the beaten path with over 12,000 pairs of shoes spanning 4,500 years of history at the Bata Shoe Museum.

Although it’s almost impossible to run out of things to do downtown, day trips offer more fun. Consider a tour. Toronto is a traveler-friendly city, but there’s so much to see and do, it can be overwhelming. Traffic is dense and parking is expense. Toronto Tours, Genova Tours and Chariots of Fire Tours help visitors make the most of their time and travel dollars in Toronto and outlying areas. Become royalty for a day at Casa Loma, Canada’s majestic castle. Sniff, swirl, sip and savor Canada’s top wines in nearby wine country. Marvel at the Grand Canyon of the East. Feel and see the awesome power of Mother Nature at Niagara Falls.

Written by: Lynne Christen