5 top tips for a chic Toronto city break
- travelezeuk
- Mar 19, 2015
- 2 min read
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Toronto is Canadaís east coast top choice for a city break holiday. It is Canadaís answer to Manhattan, Toronto is a Trendy and vibrant cit, it is beautiful and after one visit to Toronto you will want to pack your bags and move here! Whether youíre traveling alone, as a couple, spending a weekend away with you friends, Canadaís largest city is buzzing and fast paced, with fun and exciting things to do and see it makes a very enjoyable holiday. Below are five ways to spend a glamorous city break in Toronto:
Retail therapy
Toronto is home to a wealth of fabulous shopping, the trouble is knowing where to start. Head straight for Bloor-Yorkville ñ known as Torontoís Fifth Avenue. Here you will find a host of designer boutiques, antique shops and galleries, including the Holt Renfrew Centre, it boasts four floors of space and designer outlets. If you prefer smaller boutiques then make your way towards Yorkville Avenue, it has a range of options like Betsey Johnson and Teatro Verde.
Relax and rejuvinate
When youíve had your fill of retail therapy, relaxation is definitely in order. Check out the Shizen Spa at the Cosmopolitan Hotel, it offers a wonderful ëFriends Bring Benefitsí package that includes a 30 minute massage, pedicure, manicure lunch and glass of bubbles, this is all for a great price. This is the perfect way to relax and rejuvenate after a morning of shopping until you drop.
Sweet treats
For something sweet in the afternoon, visit The Chocolateria on Roncesvalles Avenue in Little Poland. Chocolate emporium offers truffles, artisan chocolate bars, brittles and is home to their famous chocolate-dipped potato chips! Go a step further and get invovled in one of their chocolate classes and get to grips with truffle making and working with moulds.
Cocktail hour
Escape the bustling cityscape with a trip to the Thompson Hotel Rooftop Lounge. Boasting breathtaking 360∞ views of the Toronto skyline and Lake Ontario, this chic spot is perfect for cocktail hour. Try their classic champagne cocktail it is lush :)
Food, wine and art
Wine and art is such a great pairing, you can enjoy both at the award-winning FRANK Restaurant at the Art Gallery of Ontario (Dundas Street West). With more than 80 bottles to choose from at the Frank Gehry-designed space, spoilt for choice is what you`ll be. The restaurant, headed up by chef Ryan Wilson-Lall, has bold flavours and is sure to round off your chic city break with style.
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