Toronto Tourism Magazine 2009 - (Page 83)
Neighbourhoods hearT of The ciTy only, when Ontario farmers sell their produce and local artisans bring their wares. In the south building, open Tuesdays to Saturdays, are year-round vendors on two floors. Formerly the Gooderham and Worts Distillery, the Historic Distillery District has evolved into a centre for arts, culture and entertainment, embracing a rich historical and architectural legacy. The pedestrian-only village houses art galleries, museums, boutiques, artist studios, bistros and cafés. LOCATE Yonge St. westward, with the Don River to the east, Queen St. E. to the north, and the city’s railway lines to the south. DISCOVER Market-fresh. The best day to visit St. Lawrence Market is Saturday. Farmers arrive before the 5 a.m. opening time to set up kiosks, and by 7, the place is humming. IDEAS An ideal destination for history and architecture buffs, Old Town is home to the city’s first town halls, churches, garrisons, factories and Canada’s landmark distillery. LOVE Cinematography. The cobblestone paths and Victorian industrial-era architecture has been featured in Chicago, X-Men, The Recruit and The Hurricane. The Islands www.toronto.ca/parks/island DETAILS Toronto has its own island community boasting a quaint summer amusement park, paddleboats and bikes for rent, in-line skating paths and plenty of grass and beach areas for picnics. The three major islands, each with its own distinctive atmosphere, are linked by a tram system. The most popular, Centre Island, has a beach, picnic area, award-winning gardens, a maze and a chapel. Centreville, an amusement park for young children, features 30 carnival rides, a petting zoo and pony rides. Hanlan’s Point affords a peaceful escape with its excellent clothing-optional beach and Toronto’s famous haunted lighthouse. LOCATE A 10-minute ferry ride from the downtown waterfront. TTC Union subway station, then 509 Harbourfront or 510 Spadina streetcar southbound to Bay/Queen’s Quay. Transfer Centreville to Toronto Island ferries. DISCOVER Babe Ruth’s homerun ball. Hanlan’s Point was once home to a baseball stadium where, in 1914, Babe Ruth hit his first professional home run into the waters of Lake Ontario. IDEAS The network of islands was originally a peninsula that offered the area a naturally protected harbour, but during a storm in 1858 it split into six islands. LOVE Being green. The islands comprise the largest urban car-free community in North America. St. Lawrence Market and Flat Iron building in Old Town. TORONTO 2009 | 83
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Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Toronto Tourism Magazine 2009
Toronto Tourism Magazine 2009
Contents
Contributors
Welcome
Cityscapes
Toast of the Town
In the Night Garden
Gooooal!
Take a Moment
Faces of Toronto
Red Rocket
Past Perfection
Water Lust
The Artist’s City
Living the Green Dream
York Region and North Toronto
Mississauga Marvels
Vine Country
Discovery Walks
Neighbourhoods of Greater Toronto
Listings
Visitor Resources
2009 Event Calendar
Parting Shot
Toronto Tourism Magazine 2009
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