Woodbine Mile: Five Things to Do in Toronto
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One of the many museums in Toronto. (Photo courtesy of The Royal Ontario Museum)
Toronto, Ontario, home of Woodbine Racetrack, is one of the largest populated cities in North America, and there is no shortage of things to see and do! If you're heading to Canada to attend the Woodbine Mile Stakes (#WoMile), here are a few suggestions of ways to enjoy the city before and after the races!
1. Take a Bike Tour
Photo courtesy of Bike Share Toronto
What better way to explore the capital city of Ontario than by taking a bike tour? With more than 300 miles for cycling, there are many trails as well as local businesses that offer guided bike tours. If you prefer to sightsee on your own, you can rent a bike from the city’s Bike Share system, Bike Share Toronto (http://www.bikesharetoronto.com) in various locations around town. This Sunday, Sept. 14, will mark the first ever “Bikestock” event in which cyclists will ride around the city from landmark to landmark and listen to live music along the way!
For more info and registration, visit the website at www.bikestock.ca!
2. CN Tower
Photo courtesy of CN Towner
Standing at 1,815-feet tall, the CN Tower is the highest tower in the world. Many come from near and far to visit this marquee Canadian tourist attraction. The CN Tower is great for all ages, and there are a number of ways to enjoy this landmark from multiple observation spaces to high-speed elevator rides to dining. If you’re in the mood to be daring and challenge your fear of heights, check out the CN Tower’s infamous “Edge Walk,” a full-circle hands-free walk on a ledge circling the top of the tower. Prices range from $21-$175, www.cntower.ca.
3. Festivals and Special Events
Toronto is filled with food and music festivals, block parties and special events. For example, The Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) (www.tiff.net) currently is taking place through Sept. 14. The festival is open to the public and features more than 300 films for you enjoy watching after a day at the races. Maybe you’ll run into a celebrity during a movie screening! For a list of upcoming festivals and special events, click here.
4. Museums
From the Hockey Hall of Fame to the Art Gallery of Ontario, there is a museum that suits any interest you might have while in Toronto. If there is time in your travels, make a visit to the most popular museum in the city, The Royal Ontario Museum (ROM) (www.rom.on.ca), a fantastic building with incredible architectural design, and a learn about Ontario’s history and culture. For a list of Toronto museums, click here.
5. Beaches
Photo courtesy of Toronto.com
Lake Ontario is one of the most breathtaking views around. There are more than 11 beaches and waterfront parks around the city to enjoy a picnic, play some volleyball, walk the boardwalk or shop near by the water. This would also provide the perfect backdrop to handicap the Woodbine Mile!