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Photos (clockwise from top left): Dundas Square from above, courtesy The City of Toronto via Flickr; Planet Jelly exhibit at Ripley?s Aquarium of Canada, courtesy Ripley?s Aquarium of Canada; Toronto Sign, photo by Raysonho at Open Grid Scheduler / Grid Engine; the CN Tower and Ripley’s Aquarium of Canada, courtesy Ripley’s Aquarium of Canada.
Play for a day in Toronto

Start your day at the famed CN Tower, the tallest tower in the Western Hemisphere, for incredible views of the city from the LookOut Level (1,136 feet high) and through the Glass Floor (don?t worry, it?s sturdy!). Zoom back down to ground level and head next door to Ripley?s Aquarium of Canada. Spend the rest of the morning exploring the kid-friendly exhibits and activities, including the shark-filled Dangerous Lagoon, mesmerizing Planet Jellies, hands-on Discovery Centre and fascinating Ray Bay. (To skip the line-ups, buy tickets for the CN Tower and Ripley?s Aquarium online.) The gang is probably hungry by now, so head east to Toronto?s beloved St. Lawrence Market for lunch. Here, you?ll find something for everyone, from your pickiest to most daring eaters?the peameal bacon sandwich is a must. (If you?re in Toronto on a Monday, the market is closed, so head straight to Chinatown and Kensington Market for lunch.)
Next, spend an hour or two roaming Chinatown and Kensington Market. These colourful, historic neighbourhoods offer plenty of tasty snack or d...