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Attractions in Toronto

As one of the world's largest and most culturally diverse cities, Toronto is host to a stunning and varied list of must-see attractions. Regardless of whether you are a shopaholic, a lover of the outdoor, a club-hopper, or a connoisseur of the arts, Toronto has something to appeal to every traveler's passions.

Toronto's most defining characteristic is its sheer cultural richness -- a characteristic that is clearly reflected by many of the city's attractions. Perhaps the best examples of this are the city's international neighborhoods, such as Chinatown, Greektown, and Little India, which demonstrate Toronto's multi-ethnic reputation in full form. Visitors can also get a taste of the city's flourishing culture by sampling some of the city's art, music, and theatre. Those in search of fine art can visit any one of Toronto's art museums, such as the MOCCA (952 Queen Street West), or attend the all-night art extravaganza, Nuit Blanche. Toronto's music scene is also thriving, ranging from world-class opera to the genre-spanning concerts at Massey Hall (178 Victoria St.). And, of course, there is the famed Toronto International Film Festival, which rivals Sundance and Cannes in terms of scale and importance.

Sightseers visiting Toronto will find a near limitless range of destinations to explore. Tourists will want to visit CN Tower, Toronto's most iconic building and the tallest free-standing structure in the world. There are also many historic buildings to visit, such as the legendary Casa Loma. Also within reasonable distance of the city is , one of the world's most magnificent natural wonders.

Toronto has no shortage of natural beauty, either: It has dozens of parks where tourists can experience for themselves Canada's awesome outdoors. Miles of hiking trails and spacious camping grounds await visitors at Rouge Park, Toronto's largest natural preserve. Elsewhere, there are the Toronto Islands, which lie directly north of Toronto proper, and the Toronto Zoo, one of the largest zoos in the world.