Although the famous Niagara Falls are
nearby, Toronto isn't a city with a checklist full of attractions. But its
summer festivals, the spicy corners of its markets, the beachfront boardwalks
and the music pouring out of its neighbourhood eateries will slowly and surely
seduce you. This is Canada's business capital and largest city, a clean, safe
and vibrant metropolis where real estate prices are high and blood pressure
levels are low. A centre for Anglo-Canadian culture, it's also one of the great
ethnic melting pots of the world.
Toronto's most famous landmark is the CN Tower, a 553 metre (1,815 ft) tall steel and concrete transmission tower, the tallest free-standing land structure in the world. Directly west of it is the Rogers Centre (formerly SkyDome), the world's first sporting arena to feature a fully retractable roof. It is currently home to the Toronto Blue Jays and the Toronto Argonauts. Nearby, the Air Canada Centre is the home of the Toronto Maple Leafs, the Toronto Raptors, and the Toronto Rock. It was originally built to replace the legendary Maple Leaf Gardens.