local attractions
Toronto is one of the largest cities in Canada with one quarter of the countries popoulation residing within 160km of the city. It hosts an array of the best entertainment and sports venues including the Rogers Centre home of the Toronto Blue Jays and the Princess of Wales Theatre host to many smash hit broadway shows visiting Toronto. It is one of the most cosmopolitan cities in the world; a place where international ideas intersect with Canadian culture. Toronto is enriched by the fusion of traditions, passions and perspectives on life of the more than 100 cultures found here, Toronto has something for every visitor. The Westin Harbour Castle is located in the heart of the city downtown on the waterfront with close proximity to some of the best attractions the city has to offer:
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Hockey Hall of Fame The Westin Harbour Castle is the official sponsor of the Hockey Hall of Fame (HHOF) in downtown Toronto. HHOF features over 57,000 square feet of games and one of the finest collection of hockey artifacts from around the world. The Hockey Hall of Fame is an innovative destination for hockey fans of all ages featuring many interactive exhibits. The HHOF features an interactive rink which gives its guest the opportunity to stop shots from a virtual Wayne Gretzky and Mark Messier or try to score on Ed Belfour! Learn more about the Westin's Hockey Hall of Fame package |
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CN Tower The CN Tower is world's tallest free-standing structure standing 1,815 feet (553 meters) tall, it is also known as one of the Seven Wonders of the Modern World by the American Society of Civil Engineers. First opened in October 1976, the tower took over 40 months to build and cost over $63 million. The CN Tower features a revolving 360 degree restaurant and many shopping outlets the whole family can enjoy. The CN Tower is located 3.0 km/1.9 miles from the hotel on Front Street. |
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Art Gallery of Ontario The Art Gallery of Ontario (AGO) is an art museum on the eastern edge of Toronto's downtown Chinatown district. The AGO holds over 480,000 sq ft of space and is host to spectacular world renown exhibitions such as King Tut. The museum is conveniently located 4.0 km/2.5 miles from the museum. |
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Harbour Front Centre Located 1.0 km/0.6 miles from the hotel on Toronto's waterfront, the Harbour Front Centre is a non profit cultural organization which creates events and activities that educate and entertain local residents and Toronto visitor's. |
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Toronto Zoo The Toronto Zoo is one of the largest Zoos in the world. It hosts over 5,000 animals and has walking paths throughout 710 acres. The Zoo features an incredible 5-acre Polar bear habitat with an underwater viewing area. The Zoo also is host to a Gorilla rainforest, Great Barrier Reef, and Kids Zoo. There is an exclusive 2010 exhibit for Stingray Bay which includes a touching experience now through October 11, 2010. |