Toronto Tourism Visitor Guide 2009 - (Page 26) Neighbourhoods More To explore Vaughan map DD-2 www.yorkregion.ca DETAILS Vaughan in York Region includes the lively communities of Woodbridge, Maple, Concord and Richmond Hill, among others. Some of the area’s attractions are Canada’s Wonderland, Reptilia, Magnotta Winery and Vaughan Mills, which includes NASCAR SpeedPark and Lucky Strike Lanes. LOCATE North of Steeles Ave. W., between Hwy. 50 and Dufferin St. IDEA Beat the heat at Splash Works, a 20-acre water park with splash pads, water slides, a lazy river and one of Canada’s largest wave pools. Situated in the heart of Canada’s Wonderland, Splash Works is a great way to end a visit at the amusement park. On your way out, be sure to stop for the park’s famous funnel cakes topped with whipped cream and strawberry sauce. Mississauga City Centre map BB-5 www.mississauga.ca DETAILS Mississauga’s vibrant city centre is a few blocks that boast not only the province’s largest shopping mall — Square One, which is a stone’s throw from the Civic Centre — but also a clock tower that provides panoramic views of the city, a library, an art gallery and the Living Arts Centre, the headquarters of art and culture in the city. Inside the awardwinning Civic Centre stands the stunning Great Hall and Council Chamber, with its 30-metrewide-domed ceiling depicting an evening sky in the city. LOCATE Just south of Hwy. 403, at the intersection of Hurontario St. and Burnhamthorpe Rd. W. DISCOVER Iceland Mississauga, a 160-acre, four-pad ice complex. Skate on one of three recreation-sized ice rinks or, for non-skaters, pull an ollie at the skateboard park. Then, grab a snack at the concessions. 26 www.SeeTorontoNow.com Kleinburg map DD-1 www.kleinburgvillage.com DETAILS The quaint, picturesque village of Kleinburg has a rich history and story. Visit the pristine woodlands of the 324-hectare Kortright Centre for Conservation in the Humber River Valley and Kleinburg’s renowned McMichael Canadian Art Collection, consisting of 6,000 works by the Group of Seven and First Nations artists. LOCATE A 30-minute drive north of Toronto, at the Islington Ave./Major Mackenzie Dr. intersection. DISCOVER The Binder Twine Festival, held every September, features crafts, entertainment and great food. The highlight of the day, http://www.yorkregion.ca http://www.mississauga.ca http://www.kleinburgvillage.com http://www.SeeTorontoNow.com
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