Toronto

Imagine spending a day under the shadows of immense skyscrapers. Imagine going on top of the world's tallest tower, or taking a road trip to the nearest attraction. Imagine sipping an espresso at the best coffee shop in town and riding around subways and taxis. Sounds like a day in New York, doesn't it? Well, it's not; it's a day in the beautiful and modern Toronto, Canada.

Canada is known to be home to bacon, snow, and hockey, but there's a little more to it. There is a lot of snow during the winter and hockey is the national sport, but the summer weather is nice and not every Canuck, or Canadian, is a puck-head. Toronto has many attractions that can compare itself to some of the hottest travel spots. There is so much to see in this Canadian city, and it is sure to be a trip of a lifetime.

The CN Tower, or La Tour CN, was once the world's largest tower and one of the Seven Modern Wonders of the World. It resides comfortably in downtown Toronto, Canada. The tower is used as a communications and observations building, but its main purpose is that of tourist attraction. Of course, you have to survive the unbelievable long lines to get to the elevator. But, once you get on and reach the top it is all worth it. You can have lunch overlooking all of Toronto, or step on to the glass floors that give you an extreme case of vertigo.

In only a 50 mile drive from Toronto, you enter one of the most beautiful landmarks of the world. The Niagara Falls are there, with all of their glory and strength. Many Hollywood actors, such as Marilyn Monroe, have helped bring fame to these falls. But, they didn't need to glitz and glamour of the media to draw attention to themselves. They, alone, are a marvel to look at; and, if you're brave enough you will ride the historic Maid of the Mist and get as close to the falls as you can possibly get.

Hockey is a stereotype of Canada, but the Canucks seem to embrace it as much as they can. There is no shame in saying that hockey is the national sport. To the amaze of many puck-heads, or hockey fans, the Hockey Hall of Fame is located in downtown Toronto. The Hall of Fame is mostly known for being the home of the world-famous Stanley Cup. The championship cup is kept in the building, surrounded by pictures of great hockey hall of famers, until the next NHL Champion arises. The Hall of Fame also showcases many greats, such as Wayne Gretzky, and highlights the greatest moment of the sport. If hockey Is your thing, you cannot miss out on such an attraction.

The city of Toronto is as modern and historic as any other major city of the world. Walking in the shadows of the amazing buildings of downtown Toronto is a fun way to spend the afternoon. You can have lunch at the nearest Tim Horton's, and trust me there will be one near you. You can walk around and shop the PATH, Toronto's underground walkway. Whatever it is that you do, you will not be bored. Toronto, Canada may not be listed under the Top 10 Vacation Spots, but it definitely should be.

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