Frommer's 2001 Toronto

by Davidson, Hilary

• ISBN13: 9780764561733
• ISBN10: 0764561731
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2000-12-01
• Publisher: Frommer

Summary

Due to a strong U.S. dollar, Canada continues to offer great deals for American visitors, and cosmopolitan Toronto is the perfect place to enjoy world-class shopping and top-notch dining at one-third of the U.S. cost. Readers will discover everything this city has to offer with Frommer's detailed guide to attractions, accommodations, and dining.

Table of Contents

List of Maps	vii
The Best of Toronto	1	(10)
Frommer's Favorite Toronto Experiences	4	(1)
Best Hotel Bets	5	(1)
Best Dining Bets	6	(2)
Toronto Today	7	(1)
Famous Torontonians	8	(3)
Planning a Trip to Toronto: The Basics	11	(13)
Visitor Information & Entry Requirements	11	(1)
Money	12	(2)
What Things Cost in Toronto	13	(1)
The Canadian Dollar, the U.S. Dollar & the British Pound	14	(1)
When to Go	14	(5)
Toronto Calendar of Events	15	(4)
Travel Insurance	19	(1)
Tips for Travelers with Special Needs	20	(1)
Getting There	21	(3)
Planning Your Trip: An Online Directory	24	(216)
Getting to Know Toronto	36	(14)
Orientation	36	(6)
Neighborhoods in Brief	40	(2)
Getting Around	42	(8)
Fast Facts: Toronto	45	(5)
Accommodations	50	(21)
Downtown	51	(10)
Family-Friendly Hotels	58	(3)
Midtown	61	(5)
Uptown	66	(1)
East Toronto	67	(1)
At the Airport	68	(3)
Dining	71	(38)
Restaurants by Cuisine	72	(2)
Downtown West	74	(12)
Family-Friendly Restaurants	83	(3)
Downtown East	86	(3)
Midtown West	89	(10)
Great Greasy Spoons	99	(1)
Midtown East/The East End	99	(4)
Sleepless in Toronto: What to Do When the Midnight Munchies Attack	102	(1)
Uptown	103	(5)
North of the City	108	(1)
What to See & Do in Toronto	109	(31)
Suggested Itineraries	109	(1)
The Top Attractions	110	(11)
More Museums	121	(2)
Exploring the Neighborhoods	123	(2)
Architectural Highlights	125	(1)
Historic Buildings	126	(2)
For Sports Fans	128	(1)
Markets	129	(1)
Parks & Gardens	129	(1)
Cemeteries	130	(1)
Especially for Kids	130	(2)
Guided Tours	132	(2)
Outdoor Activities	134	(4)
Spectator Sports	138	(2)
City Strolls	140	(19)
Walking Tour 1: Harbourfront	140	(2)
Walking Tour 2: The Financial District	142	(7)
Walking Tour 3: St. Lawrence & Downtown East	149	(4)
Walking Tour 4: Chinatown & Kensington Market	153	(6)
Shopping	159	(24)
The Shopping Scene	159	(1)
Great Shopping Areas	159	(1)
Shopping A to Z	160	(23)
Toronto After Dark	183	(27)
The Performing Arts	186	(6)
The Club & Music Scene	192	(7)
The Bar Scene	199	(7)
Cueing Up	203	(3)
The Gay & Lesbian Scene	206	(1)
Cyberfun: Internet Cafes	207	(1)
Cinemas & Movie Houses	207	(1)
Sweet Treats: Toronto's Dessert Cafes	208	(1)
Coffeehouses	208	(2)
Side Trips from Toronto	210	(30)
Stratford	210	(9)
Niagara-on-the-Lake	219	(8)
Niagara Falls	227	(9)
Hamilton	236	(4)
Appendix: Toronto in Depth	240	(9)
Index	249	(1)
General Index	249	(8)
Accommodations Index	257	(1)
Restaurant Index	258