Toronto

To newcomers, Toronto may appear to be just another large city. Downtown is dotted with skyscrapers, the streets are bustling with people on the move, and the public transportation system is excellent. But, if you look beneath the hood of Canada's largest city, you'll notice that there's more to it than an impressive skyline. Toronto is regarded as one of the world's most culturally diverse cities, with more than half of the population born outside of the city. Toronto is home to 200 ethnic groups and over 140 different languages, making this Ontario destination a world unto itself. With Greektown, Little Italy, Koreatown, and Chinatown all within city limits, visitors to Toronto may feel as if they've visited more than a couple of countries.

The city also has one of the world's tallest freestanding towers, the CN Tower, and the world's largest underground shopping mall, PATH. Aside from its major attractions, Toronto should be experienced in the same way as any other big city: sipping a cocktail in a corner restaurant, browsing multicultural shops on quirky neighborhood blocks, and hopping on and off the subway for a night on the town.

The months of late April through May, as well as September through October, are ideal for visiting Toronto. During the summer months, the sidewalks come alive with pedestrian marketplaces, patio restaurants, and a variety of cultural events. Prices, on the other hand, rise as the temperature rises. If you want to save money on hotels, bring a parka and plan your trip for the winter. Spring and fall are your best bets for lower prices and temperatures above freezing.