All stories about Canada, including information about major cities like Montreal and Toronto. Also stories about dining, transportation, hotels and major attractions. This is the newest category of my travel site.
If you plan to visit Toronto, Canada this year, you’ll be visiting one of the world’s greatest cities. But just how well do you know the vibrant capital city of Ontario? Sure, you might know it lies along Lake Ontario and Niagara Falls is not far away. But don’t you want to learn more facts about Toronto before you arrive? After all, isn’t that why this story caught your attention? By learning as much as you can prior to your visit, you’ll be better prepared and certainly more knowledgeable about this magnificent city. Thus, without any further delay, here are some interesting facts you might not know about Toronto.
If you’re like most people, you’ll pronounce Toronto the way it’s spelled. In other words, most people will say it’s Trr-ann-tow. However, if you want to sound like a Canadian or better yet a local, you’ll want to pronounce it as Trono or Tuh-ronno. That’s because the second t is silent and not used. In spite of this, you shouldn’t have to worry about the pronunciation since many locals will say it the way you think it should be. What’s more, if you see the word “Torontonian”, it’s pronounced exactly that way. In this case, it’s Tor-on-tonian! As it is, the city name isn’t the only word you might have difficulty with. For example, how do you think you should pronounce Queens Quay?
If you’re planning a vacation in Montreal, having you thought about including a day trip to Quebec City (Ville de Québec)? After all, it’s only a three hour journey to see the North American city that most resembles a European destination. What’s more, Québec is one of Canada’s oldest cities as well as the only […]
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Canada, Family Friendly, Hotels
If you want to save money on multiple attractions in Toronto, then look no further than Toronto CityPASS. The first of its kind in North America to provide an attraction pass CityPASS can help you save money on attractions to 16 destinations, including New York, Chicago and Toronto. With a Toronto CityPASS, you can visit
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Canada, Cruises, Family Friendly, Museums
If you’re visiting Toronto, have you included a day trip to the Ontario side of Niagara Falls? After all, the falls are among the world’s most famous natural landmarks and just a few hours from Canada’s largest city. What’s more, there are many ways to get there, whether it’s by public transportation, rental car or
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Canada, Family Friendly, Transportation, Travel