Absolute Towers

The Absolute Towers are an unmissable landmark. They liven up the cityscape with their unusual design and are one of the most original-looking residential condominiums out there. The skyscrapers twist to challenge strictly utilitarian modernist perspective on dwelling buildings.

• Address:

  50-60 Absolute Avenue, Mississauga

Allan Gardens Conservatory

The Conservatory features six greenhouses and hosts multiple species of flora, such as orchids, cacti, banana and palm trees, and more. Events at the Conservatory are often marked with beautiful flower and plant arrangements.

• Web:

  www.toronto.ca/data/parks/prd/facilities/complex/41/index.html

• Address:

  160 Gerrard Street East, Toronto

• Phone:

  +1 416 392 7288

• Opening hours:

  Daily 10am–5pm

BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir

This Hindu temple was the first of its kind in Canada. Craftsmen in India hand-carved limestone and marble and shipped parts of the temple to Toronto, where volunteering artisans from India assembled the parts and built the temple, all while living on site for 2 years. What came out is a stunning piece of Hindu temple architecture.

• Web:

  www.baps.org/Global-Network/North-America/Toronto.aspx

• E-mail:

  info.toronto@ca.baps.org

• Address:

  61 Claireville Drive, Toronto

• Phone:

  +1 416 798 2277

• Opening hours:

  Daily 9am–7pm

Brookfield Place

Brookfield Place is a postmodern architectural complex that is primarily an office complex, but still remains a tourist attraction due to the exhibitions and installations it frequently hosts. Come here to admire art and architecture, shop, and take some unique photographs.

• Web:

  www.brookfieldplacenewsandevents.com

• Address:

  181 Bay Street, Toronto

• Phone:

  +1 416 777 6480

Canada’s Wonderland

This huge amusement park houses the largest variety of roller coasters in all of North America, and also contains a 20-acre water park for those who don't mind making a splash. The park promises loads of fun for the whole family, and season passes are available.

• Web:

  www.canadaswonderland.com

• Address:

  9580 Jane Street, Vaughan

• Phone:

  +1 905 832 8131

• Opening hours:

  Open daily from 10am between May & early September

Casa Loma

The medieval Gothic Revival castle of Casa Loma today belongs to the city of Toronto and has been used as film set for numerous movies and TV shows. The castle is open to visitors, who are welcome to explore its halls furnished with authentic period items. The view over Toronto from one of the towers is definitely worth taking in.

• Web:

  www.casaloma.org

• E-mail:

  info@casaloma.org

• Address:

  1 Austin Terrace, Toronto

• Phone:

  +1 416 923 1171

• Opening hours:

  Daily 9:30am–5pm

• More info:

  Self-guided audio tours are available