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Romantic ideas for the
Toronto metro area.
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1. Back In Time |
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| Black Creek Pioneer Village |
Black Creek Pioneer Village is a Victorian village restored to its old glory. Visit this fascinating place, learn about, and experience life as it was in the past. There are 35 buildings from back in the 1860s, and you will have a grand time mixing with the locals and shopping here.
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2. Fort York |
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| Fort York |
This seven-acre fort houses a finely restored collection of buildings from the War of 1812, as well as artifacts and memorabilia of military life from the early 19th century. You can take the guided tour or set out on your own exploration, discovering the past, and ensuring your future.
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3. Yonge Street |
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| Yonge Street |
This bustling street, lined with discount stores, draws a colorful crowd. There are street stalls with everything from bags to jewelry and produce to antiques. This is a good place to spend a day, shopping and exploring the stores and stalls. Street side vendors sell delicious fare, but there are also many nice cafes in the area.
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4. Edwards Garden |
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| Edwards Garden |
Stroll at a leisurely pace through this beautifully landscaped and manicured garden. Carry a picnic basket and make it a day of fun. There is plenty of greenery to clear your eyes of the soot of the daily grind.
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5. Lake Ontario |
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| Lake Ontario |
Lake Ontario is one of the mighty Great Lakes. It offers outstanding tourism and recreation opportunities for every season. You can swim or paddle in summer over these tranquil waters from various points, including the Lake Ontario Harbor. Come winter, you may want to skate on the nearby rink, or enjoy the view as the lake slowly freezes over.
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6. Romantic Evening |
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| Canadian Opera Co. |
The Canadian Opera Company is located in a group of former factory and warehouse buildings and hosts at least six productions in the course of a year. Choose the one you and your date like best and have a ball.
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7. Exhibition Place |
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| Exhibition Place |
These lakefront grounds host more than 100 different fairs and events each year. Take in the Canadian National Exhibition that has been returning every year for 129 years, or check out the One of a Kind Craft Show, held both in springtime and around Christmas. There is the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair, the Indy car race, Caribana Parade, the Toronto International Sports Show, and much more. The newly added Direct Energy Center provides more than a million square feet of display space for revolving exhibits. If nothing else, you are assured a serene walk along the lake's banks, or a languid boat ride.
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8. Queens Park |
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| Queens Park |
This is the location of Ontario's provincial parliament buildings; fine examples of high Victorian architecture. The surrounding grounds are spread wide in a carpet of lush greenery. Ideal for a picnic or an outing, this is the place to be when you long to be outdoors.
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9. Cabbagetown! |
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| Cabbagetown |
Once home solely for Irish immigrants, this neighborhood presently contains the largest grouping of Victorian homes on the continent. You can take the guided tour and learn about the interesting architecture, or simply walk along the streets and admire the beauty as you behold it.
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10. Greektown |
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| Greektown |
Greek to its core, this neighborhood offers you the chance to try Greek fare at one of the many restaurants and cafes. Shop in the little stores and haggle with the kindly shopkeepers - they will expect it.
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