Toronto Tourism Visitor Guide 2008 - (Page 45) Culture & recreation RINX 65 Orfus Rd., North York 888-829-1067, 416-410-7469 www.thinkrinx.com Canada’s only indoor amusement complex offering mini-golf, bumper cars, laser tag, bowling, rollerskating rink, ice skating rink and video arcade. Open 24-hrs, 7 days a week by appointment. The Wave Pool 5 Hopkins St., Richmond Hill 905-508-9283 www.richmondhill.ca York Region’s only indoor wave pool. Swim and surf in four-foot waves, bodysurf, ride the 160-foot water slide or relax in the sauna. Available for group rentals and birthday party packages. Wheelchair accessible. This 1,440 sq. m facility is designed to replicate elements of the street including stairs, railings, benches and curbs. Free. Open daylight hours only. Edwards Garden Lawrence Ave. E. and Leslie St. 416-392-7624 www.toronto.ca/parks Features colourful floral displays, rock gardens, butterfly gardens, theme gardens, secluded pathways and picturesque bridges over Wilket Creek. Home of the Toronto Botanical Garden. Franklin Garden Centre Island; 416-392-7624 www.toronto.ca/parks Inspired by Franklin the Turtle, the garden is a special place to play, learn, discover nature and enjoy the Island. High Park 1873 Bloor St. W.; 416-392-8188 www.toronto.ca/parks A pristine 400-acre wilderness park on the subway system. Enjoy miles of nature trails plus a Trackless Train, Zoo, children’s garden, adventure playground and a restored 1837 cottage. HtO Park 399 Queen’s Quay W.; 416-560-8726 www.toronto.ca/harbourfront From the downtown to the north and the islands to the south, this picturesque atmosphere is the perfect place to rest and relax by the waterfront. Music Gardens 475 Queen’s Quay W.; 416-338-0338 www.toronto.ca/parks The garden design interprets in nature Bach’s First Suite for Unaccompanied Cello, with each dance movement within the suite corresponding to a different section in the garden. Open year-round. Free. Tommy Thompson Park 5 Shoreham Dr.; 416-318-2107 www.toronto.ca/waterfront The park has become well known as a significant nesting and staging area for a wide range of birds and other wildlife. More than 290 bird species have been observed on site. Toronto Blue Flag Beaches Toronto Islands 416-323-9541, 416-323-9521 www.torontotourism.com 45 Gardens & ParKs Allan Gardens Conservatory 19 Horticultural Ave.; 416-392-7288 collections.ic.gc.ca./gardens Open 365 days a year, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Features six greenhouses comprising over 16,000 sq. ft. of colourful seasonal plants that supplement the permanent plant collection. Ashbridge’s Bay Park Lakeshore Blvd E. and Coxwell Ave. 416-392-8186 www.toronto.ca/parks Park, marina, natural habitat, softballs venue and one of Toronto’s best places to be in the warmer seasons. Bronte Creek Provincial Park 1219 Burloak Dr., Oakville 888-668-7275, 905-827-6911 www.ontarioparks.com April-October. Camping convienently located between Niagara Falls and Toronto just minutes north of the QEW in Oakville. 144 electric sites, laundry, showers, trailer filling station. Campground access off Bronte Road. Centennial Park Conservatory 15 Elmcrest Rd.; 416-394-8543 www.toronto.ca/parks Features 12,000 sq. ft. of interesting plant collections in three glass houses. Free admission and parking. Open daily 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Cummer Skateboard Park 6000 Leslie St.; 416-395-7803 www.toronto.ca/parks http://www.thinkrinx.com http://www.toronto.ca/parks http://www.richmondhill.ca http://www.toronto.ca/parks http://www.toronto.ca/parks http://collections.ic.gc.ca/gardens http://www.toronto.ca/harbourfront http://www.toronto.ca/parks http://www.toronto.ca/parks http://www.ontarioparks.com http://www.toronto.ca/waterfront http://www.toronto.ca/parks http://www.toronto.ca/parks http://www.torontotourism.com
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