Visiting Toronto Metro Area

Canada's biggest city and Ontario's provincial Capital, Toronto is set on the Northwest shores of Lake Ontario. The CN Tower defines the city's burgeoning skyline. Construction cranes dot the cityscape developing high rises like the highly anticipated Trump International Hotel and Tower. A beautiful summer destination, restaurants and cafes take advantage of the warm weather with outdoor seating along the sidewalks and open spaces. Parks like Grange, Moss and Queens liven with activity. Ferry's to the Toronto Islands fill with inline skaters, bicycle riders and beach goers. HTO park, Toronto's unique man-made urban beach and park is an ideal spot to relax.

Families with children will not want to let summer pass without a visit to the Ontario Science Centre for Harry Potter the Exhibition. The exhibit runs through August 22nd, and visitors are treated to over 400 authentic props and costumes from Harry Potter films. The Best Western Primrose Hotel Downtown-Toronto and the Best Western Roehampton Hotel & Suites are conveniently location in downtown Toronto close to the Science Centre, the CN Tower and the Toronto Zoo. Ideal locations for a getaway into the city.

Scotiabank sponsors the 2010 Caribana July 15th through August 2nd. For two weeks, Toronto explodes into a Caribbean party and festival. A Variety of events are held at locations in and around exhibition place and the downtown waterfront. Highlights include the popular Caribana Parade on the 31st followed by the Temperature 'de Festival' with performances by the hottest island artists. There will be a steelpan music show at Lamport Stadium, Junior Carnival and food events among the celebration events. This multicultural event is one of the largest in North American and guaranteed fun for everyone.

The Canadian National Exhibition caps summers events. The Ex has been a traditional summer event for over 130 years. With traditional fair exhibitions, including a horse show, The Farm which showcases rural life and farm animals and a garden show, the Ex has something for all ages. Bring friends and Family to enjoy concerts by today's top headliners, the International Stage featuring performances from across the globe and the spectacular air-show that culminates the events. There will be something fun and entertaining for everyone.

Film Buffs will not want to miss the 35th Toronto International Film Festival September 9th through the 19th, 2010. Renowned as one of the world's leading film festivals, TIFF will screen more than 300 films from over sixty countries. A leading world film event, visitors can see the best up and coming films, rub shoulders with actors and hear from the most talented industry professionals. Best Western has over 20 hotels in the Toronto metro area, be sure to book your reservations well in advance.

Toronto Metro Area Hotel Map