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Shooting up to Canada in June with two elementary age kids. We will hit Wonderland for sure but looking for other stuff to entertain them. Trying to get some art/history/architecture in on the visit, not just theme parks and souvenir shops!
With respect to sunshineleith, DO NOT STAY IN MISSISSAUGA.
Assuming you are going to Toronto, go to real Toronto. Personally I'd recommend Yonge and Eglinton area, lots to do, cool shops and stores, and very safe. Alternatively Yonge/Bloor (near both the Royal Ontario Museum and the Art Gallery of Ontario) for example are great areas with lots to see and do. Both are on the subway line, which is a fantastic way to get around (avoid buses/streetcars if possible). Visit the ttc website for best ticket options.
As for wonderland, it's out in maple which is about an hours drive north of Toronto and a lot of fun (for one day). Cab it in that day, and be sure to check their site for discounted tickets.
Art Gallery of Ontario is way better than the Science Centre. Kensington Market is an interesting neighbourhood that could be fun to explore if you have the time, but otherwise I agree that St. Lawrence market and the nearby distillery district would be the funnest places to go for some local colour. There's also the various ethnic neighbourhoods that are fun to explore. When I come to visit, I personally enjoy all of the little shops and restaurants in Little India on Gerard Street, and Chinatown on Spadina can also be a treat.
With respect to sunshineleith, DO NOT STAY IN MISSISSAUGA.
I would not recommend Mississauga either - stay in Toronto, within a mile or so of Yonge and somwhere.
The Royal Ontario Museum, The Art Gallery, Centre Island, Casaloma (if it's still open), The Beach(es) in the east end, take a drive thorugh Forest Hill and Rosedale to see some awesome houses....so much to do.
When I come to visit, I personally enjoy all of the little shops and restaurants in Little India on Gerard Street
I was just there in April after a few years away and I could not believe how run down it's gotten and how many empty, unkept storefronts there are. There was an article in the Toronto Star about that recently (a few months ago).
I was just there in April after a few years away and I could not believe how run down it's gotten and how many empty, unkept storefronts there are. There was an article in the Toronto Star about that recently (a few months ago).
Oh no! That's upsetting to hear. I have family in Toronto and visit often, but I admit I haven't been to Gerard Street in the last couple years. A very unfortunate development to say the least.
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