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18 Apr 2017

Casa Loma

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Casa Loma is a Gothic Revival style mansion located just a short subway ride from Downtown Toronto. The house was constructed over 100 years ago by Sir Henry Pellatt, a hydro-electricity mogul. During the Great Depression, the property switched hands a … Continued

24 Jan 2017

Royal Ontario Museum

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Welcome to PiccaPixel’s Royal Ontario Museum blog entry! Most prefer to call this attraction the ROM. It’s the largest museum in Canada and features a collection surpassing 6,000,000 pieces. The building contains three main levels which focus on art, world … Continued

8 Nov 2016

CN Tower

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The CN Tower is Toronto’s most iconic landmark. Standing 553 meters in height, it was the tallest structure in the world from 1976-2010. Despite losing its title, the CN Tower still remains an engineering marvel and popular tourist attraction that … Continued

1 Nov 2016

Toronto Islands

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The Toronto Islands are one of my favourite things about Canada’s largest city. This long chain of land can be broken down into three main areas: Hanlan’s Point, Centre Island and Ward’s Island. You’ll find plenty of green space and … Continued

6 Sep 2016

The Distillery District

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The Distillery District is one of my favourite places in Toronto. Steeped in Canadian history, this area has undergone a transformation into one of the city’s most trendy hangouts. The Distillery District was booming in the mid-1800s and Gooderham & … Continued