Frommer's Toronto

by Davidson, Hilary

• ISBN13: 9780764565250
• ISBN10: 0764565257
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2001-12-01
• Publisher: Frommer

Summary

"Comprehensive" - Washington Post, 5/2001 You'll never fall into the tourist traps when you travel with Frommer's. It's like having a friend show you around, taking you to the places locals like best. Our expert authors have already gone everywhere you might go--they've done the legwork for you, and they're not afraid to tell it like it is, saving you time and money. No other series offers candid reviews of so many hotels and restaurants in all price ranges. Every Frommer's Travel Guide is up-to-date, with exact prices for everything, dozens of color maps, and exciting coverage of sports, shopping, and nightlife. You'd be lost without us! Completely updated every year (unlike most of the competition), Frommer's Toronto is written by a resident expert who'll show you all the highlights and hidden pleasures of this fascinating city. She's inspected countless hotels and selected the most inviting places to stay for every taste and budget: historic downtown hotels, best bets for families, romantic inns, and more. She'll also show you the best of Toronto's multicultural dining scene, from elegant French bistros and Italian trattorias to eclectic spots for Asian, Greek, and fusion cuisines. With Frommer's in hand, you won't miss any of the fun, from Harbourfront Centre, the Metropolitan Zoo, and Skydome to art museums, markets, neighborhood strolls, and ferries to nearby islands--plus biking, boating, cross-country skiing, ice-skating, and swimming. It's all here, in one reliable, easy-to-use guide, packed with neighborhood maps, exact prices, and logistical tips. You'll even get an online directory that makes trip-planning a snap!

Table of Contents

List of Maps	vii
What's New in Toronto	1	(2)
The Best of Toronto	3	(8)
Frommer's Favorite Toronto Experiences	3	(4)
Best Hotel Bets	7	(1)
Best Dining Bets	8	(3)
The Best of Toronto Online	9	(2)
Planning Your Trip to Toronto	11	(15)
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)
Health & Insurance	19	(1)
Tips for Travelers with Special Needs	20	(1)
Getting There	21	(2)
Planning Your Trip Online	23	(3)
Frommers.com: The Complete Travel Resource	24	(2)
Getting to Know Toronto	26	(14)
Orientation	26	(7)
Welcome to 10-Digit Dialing	27	(3)
Underground Toronto	30	(1)
Neighborhoods in Brief	31	(2)
Getting Around	33	(7)
Fast Facts: Toronto	36	(4)
Accommodations	40	(20)
Downtown West	41	(6)
Downtown East	47	(3)
Family-Friendly Hotels	48	(2)
Midtown West	50	(5)
Uptown	55	(1)
The East End	56	(1)
At the Airport	57	(3)
Dining	60	(39)
Restaurants by Cuisine	61	(3)
Downtown West	64	(11)
Family-Friendly Restaurants	72	(3)
Downtown East	75	(4)
Savory Surfing	77	(2)
Midtown West	79	(10)
Great Greasy Spoons	88	(1)
Midtown East/The East End	89	(3)
Sleepless in Toronto: What to Do When the Midnight Munchies Attack	92	(1)
Uptown	92	(5)
North of the City	97	(2)
What to See & Do in Toronto	99	(32)
Suggested Itineraries	99	(1)
The Top Attractions	100	(11)
More Museums	111	(2)
Pssst...Want in on a Secret?	112	(1)
Exploring the Neighborhoods	113	(2)
Architectural Highlights	115	(2)
Historic Buildings	117	(2)
For Sports Fans	119	(1)
Markets	120	(1)
Parks & Gardens	120	(1)
Cemeteries	121	(1)
Especially for Kids	121	(2)
Guided Tours	123	(2)
Outdoor Activities	125	(5)
Spa-tacular	127	(3)
Spectator Sports	130	(1)
City Strolls	131	(19)
Walking Tour 1: Chinatown & Kensington Market	131	(5)
Walking Tour 2: Harbourfront	136	(3)
Walking Tour 3: The Financial District	139	(6)
Walking Tour 4: St. Lawrence & Downtown East	145	(5)
Shopping	150	(23)
The Shopping Scene	150	(1)
Great Shopping Areas	150	(1)
Shopping A to Z	151	(22)
The Best Bargains	160	(10)
Same Time Next Year	170	(3)
Toronto After Dark	173	(24)
The Performing Arts	173	(9)
The Club & Music Scene	182	(5)
The Bar Scene	187	(6)
Cueing Up	190	(2)
Hotel Bars	192	(1)
The Gay & Lesbian Scene	193	(1)
Cyberfun: Internet Cafes	194	(1)
Cinemas & Movie Houses	194	(2)
Sweet Treats: Toronto's Dessert Cafes	195	(1)
Coffeehouses	196	(1)
Side Trips from Toronto	197	(26)
Stratford	197	(9)
Niagara-on-the-Lake	206	(8)
Touring Niagara-on-the-Lake Wineries	209	(5)
Niagara Falls	214	(9)
Appendix: Toronto in Depth	223	(10)
1 History 101	223	(10)
Deateline	223	(7)
Toronto Today	230	(3)
Index	233	(1)
General Index	233	(7)
Accommodations Index	240	(1)
Restaurant Index	241