Self-guided Sightseeing Tour #9 in Toronto, Canada

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Tour Facts

Number of sights 5 sights
Distance 2.3 km
Ascend 24 m
Descend 28 m

Experience Toronto in Canada in a whole new way with our self-guided sightseeing tour. This site not only offers you practical information and insider tips, but also a rich variety of activities and sights you shouldn't miss. Whether you love art and culture, want to explore historical sites or simply want to experience the vibrant atmosphere of a lively city - you'll find everything you need for your personal adventure here.

Activities in TorontoIndividual Sights in Toronto

Sight 1: Fort Rouillé Monument

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Fort Rouillé Monument

Fort Rouillé was a French trading post located in what is now Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Fort Rouillé was constructed by the French in 1751, building upon the success of a trading post they established in the area a year earlier, known as Fort Toronto. Fort Rouillé was named for Antoine Louis Rouillé, who at the time of its establishment was Secretary of State for the Navy in the administration of King Louis XV of France. It served as a trading post with the local indigenous peoples from the region.

Wikipedia: Fort Rouillé (EN)

1037 meters / 12 minutes

Sight 2: Budweiser Stage

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The Budweiser Stage, originally known as the Molson Amphitheatre, is a concert venue in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. It is located on the grounds of Ontario Place and hosts many diverse acts, including genres like rock, pop, country, and jazz. The first musician to perform there was Bryan Adams on May 18, 1995.

Wikipedia: Molson Canadian Amphitheatre (EN)

653 meters / 8 minutes

Sight 3: Trillium Park

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Trillium Park is a park in Toronto owned and operated by the Government of Ontario. Various Ontario landscapes inspired the park design. The William G. Davis Trail passes through the park connecting it to the Martin Goodman Trail.

Wikipedia: Trillium Park (EN)

529 meters / 6 minutes

Sight 4: Ontario Place

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Ontario Place The original uploader was IDuke at English Wikipedia. / CC BY 2.5

Ontario Place is an entertainment venue, event venue, and park in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The venue is located on three artificial landscaped islands just off-shore in Lake Ontario, south of Exhibition Place, and southwest of Downtown Toronto. It opened on May 22, 1971, and operated as a theme park centered around Ontario themes and family attractions until 2012 when the Government of Ontario announced that it would close for redevelopment. It has since reopened as a park without an admission fee but without several of the old attractions. The Government of Ontario is currently considering further redevelopment of the site.

Wikipedia: Ontario Place (EN)

80 meters / 1 minutes

Sight 5: SS Howard L. Shaw

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SS Howard L. Shaw

Howard L. Shaw was a 451-foot (137 m) long propeller driven freighter that operated on the Great Lakes of North America from her launching in 1900 to her retirement 1969. She is currently serving as a breakwater in Ontario Place on Lake Ontario.

Wikipedia: SS Howard L. Shaw (EN)

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