TicketsDec. 19, 2006
A city of 2.6 million residents, Toronto is ready to welcome University of Cincinnati fans to one of the world's most liveable cities. Heralded for its hospitality and entertainment, Toronto has everything to offer.
Toronto prides itself on being one of the most open and hospitable cities in the world and a unique urban playground that welcomes visitors from around the globe. Like no other city on earth, more than 100 cultures come together to create Toronto.
There's nowhere in Canada with more professional sports teams than Toronto. You'll find pro clubs representing hockey, basketball, baseball, football, soccer and even lacrosse.
From the Rogers Centre (formerly SkyDome), if the roof is open, you would be able to soak up a little sun while peering up at the CN Tower. You can even watch the game as you dine at the Hard Rock Café or the new 200-level wine bar.
The Toronto Argonauts also play their games inside the Rogers Centre. One of the most storied franchises in the Canadian Football League, with a larger field and fewer downs than American football, the Argos' games are always filled with huge breakout plays.
Toronto is most definitely a hockey town. And no one tops the Maple Leafs. Experience the passion of a hometown crowd at the Air Canada Centre (or ACC), where chants of "Go Leafs Go!" usually follow the crowd out of the game and into the streets.
The Leafs share the ACC with the Toronto Raptors, the city's high-flying NBA team. They always put on a show for the crowd that's fun for the whole family. And you'll always be welcome to dance with "the Raptor", known around the league as the NBA's top mascot.
The excitement doesn't end there. Horse racing at the Woodbine or Mohawk racetracks is also nearby.
A trip to Toronto would not be complete without visiting Yonge (pronounced young) Street, the longest street in the world. This street serves as the dividing line between Tornotos roads that run east and west, and is serviced by the public transportation system's Yonge subway line. Storefronts and signs compete for your attention as streams of pedestrians head toward their destinations at varying speeds. Although shopping is the main attraction, this area is also home to a wide array of popular bars and restaurants including the first Hard Rock Café in North America as well as Yonge-Dundas Square, an open space for festivals and events.
Theatres, music, film and fun for all are located in the city's Entertainment District. The undisputed entertainment capital of Canada, the aptly named Entertainment District is a lively concentration of stages, restaurants, nightspots, retail shops, and attractions-- all located in the vibrant city core.
The high point of Toronto since 1976, the CN Tower is celebrating its 30th year. An engineering wonder, visitors can experience the thrill of standing on the Glass Floor 1,122 feet above ground. The award-winning 360 Restaurant and the spectacular views from three observation levels are available at the World's Tallest Building.
People wanting to visit outside the city of Toronto are encouraged to return to a period of European elegance and explore Casa Loma. The former estate of Sir Henry and Lady Mary Pellatt, the castle that overlooks Toronto was begun in 1911 at a cost of $3,500,000 at that time. Sir Henry enjoyed Casa Loma for less than 10 years before financial misfortune forced him to abandon his dream castle. Today this unique piece of Canadian history annually welcomes over 400,000 visitors from around the world.
All of these sites are ready for Bearcat fans to enjoy upon their arrival in Toronto. We'll see you there!