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in Toronto

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Morning Rocket up to the top of the Morning Centrally located Kensington
CN Tower (p186), where the views on a spans about 10 city blocks, all pedestrian-
clear day are outstanding. If you dare, the friendly. At its heart is Kensington Market
EdgeWalk is a (safe) 20-minute outdoor (p190), where a cacophony of different
walk around the unbounded perimeter cultures collide, providing surprising
of the main viewing pod, but you must smells, sounds, and tastes in a wide range
book well in advance and arrive early – of spice shops and eateries. If you want
there can be a long wait for the elevator. a more structured visit, you can book
Alternatively, if heights are not your thing, in advance for some great food tours.
hop on the Queen Streetcar to Humber Surrounding the market are buskers,
Bay for a terrific view of the skyline. street artists, and a range of shops.
Brunch or lunch at the St. Lawrence Afternoon If you need some more retail
Market (p192), which comprises three therapy, make your way to Yorkville. The
buildings. Make a beeline for the South shops here could seriously damage your
Market, packed with over 120 specialty credit card. Once you’ve shopped ‘til you’ve
vendors, then explore the North Market, dropped, check your bags at the Royal
known for its Saturday Farmers’ Market. Ontario Museum (ROM) (p184), and explore
Afternoon Hip and happening Leslieville the staggering collection of over six million
is one of Toronto’s best kept secrets. Take objects. Alternatively, visit the Bata Shoe
the Queen Streetcar to charming Queen St Museum (p191), which tells a fascinating
East, lined with trendy shops and cafés. story of people through shoes. Refuel at
Head down Dundas St towards Bayview the Hyatt rooftop bar (4 Avenue Rd).
Ave. On your way, try to grab a patio seat at Evening Head over to Second City (51
Rooster Coffee House (479 Broadview Ave), Mercer St), billed as the world’s premier
overlooking nearby Riverdale Park – its comedy club, for plenty of laughs delivered
coffee is cited as among the city’s best. by top-notch talent. Along with its sister
Evening Continue on foot to the Distillery club in Chicago, this improvisational
Historic District (p193), where you can relax theater troupe has launched the careers of
over a pint at one of the microbreweries. countless comedians. Nearby, at the stylish
Once the largest distillery in the British Bisha Hotel (80 Blue Jays Way), take the
Empire, today its buildings are occupied by elevator to KOST, its rooftop restaurant,
art galleries, boutiques, and restaurants. for amazing Baja-Mexican cuisine.
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