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Canada's Wonderland
Vaughan
http://www.canadas-wonderland.com/

Paramount Canada's Wonderland is Canada's premier theme park and features over 200 attractions, more than 60 thrilling rides, North America's greatest variety of roller coasters, and Splash Works, a 20-acre water park.

Paramount Canada's Wonderland is located just minutes north of Toronto off Highway 400, just 10 minutes north of Highway 401. Exit Rutherford Rd. if heading north or south on Highway 400.



Centreville Amusement Park
Centre Island
http://www.centreisland.ca/

Centreville Amusement Park is nestled in over 600 acres of parkland just across the harbour from the city. With over 30 rides and attractions and more than 14 food outlets, there's something for everyone at Centreville.



CN Tower
301 Front Street West, Toronto
http://www.cntower.ca/

Defining the Toronto skyline, the CN Tower is Canada's most recognizable and celebrated icon. At a height of 553.33m (1,815 ft., 5 inches), it is Canada’s National Tower, the World's Tallest Building, an important telecommunications hub, and the centre of tourism in Toronto.

Each year, approximately 2 million people visit the CN Tower to take in the breath-taking view and enjoy all the attractions it has to offer. The CN Tower was built in 1976 by Canadian National (CN) who wanted to demonstrate the strength of Canadian industry by building a tower taller than any other in the world. In 1995, the CN Tower became a public company and ownership of the Tower was transferred to Canada Lands (CLC) Company, a federal Crown corporation responsible for real estate development.

Although the CN Tower inspires a sense of pride and inspiration for Canadians and a sense of awe for tourists, its origins are firmly rooted in practicality. The construction boom in Toronto in the 1960's transformed the skyline characterized by relatively low buildings into one dotted with skyscrapers. These new buildings caused serious communication problems. With its microwave receptors at 338 m (1,109 ft.) and 553.33m (1,815 ft., 5 inches) antenna, the CN Tower swiftly solved the communication problems with room to spare. As a result people living in the Toronto area now enjoy some of the clearest reception in North America.

The CN Tower is situated on Front Street which is located in the heart of the Entertainment District. The CN Tower is easily accessible from Union Station as well as many major streets and highways. For a broader sense of the CN Tower's location, it is located on the north shore of Lake Ontario.



Fantasy Fair
500 Rexdale Blvd., Toronto
http://www.fantasyfair.ca/

Fantasy Fair (located inside Woodbine Shopping Centre) is Ontario's largest indoor amusement park, featuring 9 full-size rides, including an antique carousel. ferris wheel, bumper boats, train ride and much more. Woodbine Centre offers over 160 shops and services all under one roof! Come Shop & Play at Woodbine Centre and Fantasy Fair!



Ontario Place
Lakeshore Blvd, Toronto
http://www.ontarioplace.com/

Ontario Place is an internationally acclaimed cultural, leisure and entertainment parkland located in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The complex extends throughout three man-made islands along the Lake Ontario waterfront.

Ontario Place opened in May 1971 and featured a five pod pavilion complex, The Forum, pedal boats, a marina, restaurants and the world's first permanent IMAX® theatre, the Cinesphere.



Ontario Science Centre
770 Don Mills Road, Toronto
http://www.ontariosciencecentre.ca/

Our mission at the Ontario Science Centre is "To delight, inform and challenge visitors through engaging and thought-provoking experiences in science and technology."



Royal Ontario Museum
100 Queens Park, Toronto
http://www.rom.on.ca/

The Royal Ontario Museum is the largest museum in Canada with an internationally renowned collection numbering more than five million objects. Located on one of the most fashionable corners in Toronto and next to the University of Toronto, the ROM is a popular destination. From galleries of art, archaeology and science, showcasing the world’s culture and natural history, to exciting public programs and events, the ROM offers a truly engaging museum experience.



Toronto Zoo
361A Old Finch Avenue, Scarborough
http://www.torontozoo.com/

Animals: The Zoo has over 5,000 animals representing over 460 species.

Attendance: Approximately 1.2 million visitors per year.

Walking trails: There are over 10 km (6 miles) of walking trails.

Size: 287 hectares (710 acres). One of the largest zoos in the world.

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