TORONTO - Elite Traveler

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Don’t miss out on Toronto’s wealth of attractions, adventures and experiences
Toronto is one of the world’s top
financial centers, a coveted place
to do business, and arguably the most
multicultural city in the world, with
almost half its residents born abroad.
While its modern high-rise architecture
of skyscrapers and gleaming office
blocks (not least the majestic CN Tower)
exudes jet-set urban affluence, its
picturesque setting on the glimmering
ExPERIENCE THE THRILL Of NIAGARA fALLS
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NIAGARA HELICOPTERS
A trip to Toronto would not be complete without taking a trip to the stunning
Niagara Falls, a breathtaking natural wonder attracting millions of tourists
from all over the world every year. Located between Canada and the United
States, Lake Erie and Lake Ontario meet at the Falls with six million cubic
feet of water falling over the crest line every minute at high flow. For the
ultimate elite experience take in the two major waterfalls, Horseshoe and
American Falls, and the smaller Bridal Veil Falls, from the air with Niagara
Helicopters. Having delivered expert tours for over 50 years, and offering
extended trips to wineries in Niagara-on-the-Lake and local golf courses,
Niagara Helicopters is the perfect choice for any elite traveler looking for a
unique and memorable experience. We tell you more on page 17
ELGIN AND WINTER GARDEN THEATRE CENTRE
The Elgin and Winter Garden Theatre is the world’s largest operating
‘double-decker’ vaudeville theater, offering some of the best musicals,
comedies and operas in the world. Opened in 1913, the venue was
meticulously restored to its original grandeur by the Ontario Heritage Trust
in 1981, with the lower Elgin house boasting gilded detailing and faux marble
and damask wall fabrics, while the upstairs Winter Garden Theatre blends
beautiful hand-painted garden scenes, columns disguised as tree trunks
and a ceiling hung with real dried beech leaves, to excellent effect. Enjoy an
outstanding performance in this incredibly unique venue, or take a tour
with an expert guide and discover the history behind this beautiful theater.
Turn to page 18 for all the details.
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shores of Lake Ontario adds a touch of the
natural beauty synonymous with Canada.
These characteristics have produced a
sophisticated cosmopolitan population,
who work hard and play hard. Visitors will
discover a rich urban culture and lifestyle
that encompasses both cutting edge art
and adventurous outdoor fun; glamorous
cocktail bars and world-class cultural
festivals, gourmet restaurants packed
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with international fusion cuisine, and the
fiercely competitive home-grown sport of
ice hockey. You’ll find all this and more
in our Toronto Guide, which captures the
city’s eclectic blend of well-heeled urban
cool, magnificent natural vistas, ethnic
and cultural diversity, and love of sport
– all with an elite twist, so you can enjoy
the best the city has to offer in true
VIP style.
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THE TORONTO ISLANDS
TORONTO ISLANDS
A short ferry or water taxi ride from the main city, the Toronto Islands
are the perfect getaway, boasting stunning beaches, miles of protected
lagoons and coves, and dozens of family attractions. Whether it’s relaxing
with a bike ride along the Islands’ vehicle-free roads, amusing your
children in Franklin’s Children’s Garden, or getting a thrill at
the Centreville Amusement Park, the Islands guarantee to impress.
Steeped in history the Islands are home to the Gibraltar Point Lighthouse,
the oldest stone building in Toronto, and are also the place where Babe
Ruth hit his first home-run. With just 262 homes on the Islands, this is the
perfect place for a romantic weekend or a relaxing day out – with plenty of
breathtaking views to set the mood. Page 11 has more.
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