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Originally Posted by DuluthJon
So I'm going to be heading to Toronto for two weeks. I'm running Goodlife Fitness Marathon this Saturday, and Ottawa Marathon on May 29th. Since I'm staying at St. Mike's Residence on the U of T campus, I'll be right downtown, and want to get lots of pictures (street and skyline). I've been told by more than a couple people that the CN Tower experience is ok, but not cheap (as is Casa Loma) and as always I travel on a budget.
Where's a good place to get some great urban shots - I googled Toronto Islands - looks good, Humber Bay Park, looks good, how about quirky/gritty but interesting? Ethnic areas with unique shops? As far as Ottawa goes, the only suggestions I got were the Parliament Building and the revolving restaurant at the Marriott.
Oh...since I'll be there for Victoria Day, any advise on places to get good photos of anything going on?
Thanks!
Jon
jonathanlund@hotmail.ca
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Quirky? Kensington Market. Most of Toronto is gritty; it's the newer sections that tend not to be. There are some old bits that aren't gritty: Distillery District, St. Lawrence Market area, etc.
Ethnic? Danforth is Greek, Just west of the Annex on Bloor West is KoreaTown, Little Italy is on College west of Bathurst, Chinatown is on Spadina north of Queen, Corktown is Irish, Ossington and Dundas is Portuguese/Brazilian, Little India is on Gerrard East but quite far. There aren't any interesting ethnic English or Scottish areas but there are English style pubs all over the place. Btw, there are a number of Chinese and Italian areas, but i just mentioned the ones downtown.
Ottawa? Only been there once, but do the Museum of Civilization (across the river in Hull) and the Rideau Canal is really pretty. Beyond that you'd have to ask someone else.