Hi G=F6khan, Here're some comments: - Somebody has already mentioned Niagara. The Falls are definitely worth seeing...but do bear in mind it's about a 2-hour drive from Toronto. - Wine country (the Niagara escarpment) is nice if you're renting a car and like that sort of thing. - The CN Tower is a popular destination for many and is right downtown. The engineering is pretty interesting (it's hollow, was built as a radio tower, etc.). - If you like walking, the Queen West/Chinatown/Kensington Market areas make up an interesting and eclectic hour or two. Kensington is great for finding cheap and tasty eats such as empanadas, tacos and burritos. - Architecture-wise, the city is pretty poor. Some highlights include: The Rogers Centre ("SkyDome"), new Art Gallery of Ontario designed by Frank Gherry, the OCAD building (next to the AGO -- it looks like a domino floating in the sky), the new Four Seasons Performing Arts Centre. - Taking one of the major streetcar (road railway) routes can be an interesting way to see parts of the city and you could also use that to get out to the Beach. - The ferry ride to Toronto Island (well, it's actually more than one island) is fun and it's another great place to wander, and also has a fantastic view of the waterfront. - St. Lawrence Market on Front Street is a bustling indoor food market and quite interesting if you're that way inclined. Those are the things that spring to my mind. If you share a few of your interests (do you like live music, for example?), I can probably give you some more insights. -marc On Thu, May 21, 2009 at 10:56 PM, G=F6khan SEVER wrote: > Hello, > > I am heading to Toronto tomorrow for a 5 days of academical trip :) I > will spend most of my time in downtown area, however I could have some > extra time to visit nice places of the city before I leave on > Wednesday. > > If there is anybody in the list from Toronto or someone familiar with > the city, could you please make a few recommendations of where should > I visit both for technical, cultural and recreational purposes :) > > Thank you > > G=F6khan > > -- > http://www.piclist.com PIC/SX FAQ & list archive > View/change your membership options at > http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/piclist > -- = http://www.piclist.com PIC/SX FAQ & list archive View/change your membership options at http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/piclist