A century-old collection of Victorian buildings, once the Gooderham Worts Distillery.A tour is highly recommended, and afterwards check out the crafty boutiques and art galleries, all housed in painstakingly-restored quarters. There is a vast outdoor patio, plus an on-site microbrewery. Festivals and live music during the summer.

Art Gallery of Ontario: World-renowned architect Frank Gehry has returned to his hometown to redesign and expand the Art Gallery of Ontario. Home to the world's largest collection of works by Henry Moore. 317 Dundas St West. Tel: 416 979 6648. Open Tue, Thu and Fri 11am-6pm, Wed 11am-11pm, Sat and Sun 10am-5.30pm.

CN Tower: At 553m, the world's tallest tower has a revolving restaurant in the roof, viewing platforms, bars, over 1,100 sq m of retail space, wild simulator rides and incredible new virtual reality games. A glass elevator whizzes you up the outside of the tower in 58 seconds to the Sky Pod and Space Deck observation platforms, and while there, visit the Glass Floor. Enjoy a 360-degree view of the city to the ground below. Front St W. Tel: 416 868 6937. Observation decks open daily, 10am-10pm, 10am-10.30pm summer 8am-11pm, winter 9am-10pm. Admission $18.99.

Hockey Hall Of Fame: A huge tribute to Canada's national sport. BCE Place, 30 Yonge St. Tel: 416 360 7765. Open daily. Admission $12.