Top 10 Toronto

Eyewitness Top 10 Travel Guides

by D.K. Eyewitness Travel, Lorraine Johnson, Barbara Hopkinson (Editor)

Drawing on the same standards of accuracy as the acclaimed DK Eyewitness Travel Guides, The DK Top 10 Guides use exciting colorful photography and excellent cartography to provide a reliable and useful pocket-sized travel. Dozens of Top 10 lists provide vital information on each destination, as well as insider tips, from avoiding the crowds to finding out the freebies, The DK Top 10 Guides take the work out of planning any trip.

Genres: Travel, Nonfiction, Canada

Paperback

First published January 1, 2005

Reviews

[Mell · Rating 2 out of 5]

Eh. This doesn't have enough content or depth to offer many good insights or interesting reviews.

[Todd Smith · Rating 4 out of 5]

The book helps you explore the charming Distillery Historic District, admire the views from CN Tower, ride a bicycle along the scenic Toronto Islands, or take a trip to the spectacular Niagara Falls.

It has up-to-date information with insider tips and advice for staying safe.

Top 10 lists of Toronto’s must-sees, including the Royal Ontario Museum, Casa Loma, Ripley’s Aquarium of Canada, CF Toronto Eaton Centre, and more.

It lists Toronto’s most interesting areas, with the best places for sightseeing, food and drink, and shopping.

Itineraries include a day trip, a weekend, or a week.

Maps are also included to help you find your way around.

I will turn to this book when I visit Toronto this summer.

[Anna · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a good book for narrowing down the playing field for a short visit.

[Miranda Mayo · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very informative! There are lots of things in here that I wouldn't have thought to look for on the internet. Now I'm super excited for my trip!

[David Roberts · Rating 4 out of 5]

The book I read to research this post was DK Eyewitness Top 10 Travel Guide to Toronto by Lorraine Johnson which is an excellent book which I bought from kindle. This guide covers this huge city in Ontario, Canada and the surrounding area most notably the Niagara Falls and the islands offshore. Toronto has Canada's biggest museum the Royal Ontario Museum which among other things has a whole hall devoted to fossils, a stuffed albatross with 9 foot wingspan and an Egyptian sarcophagus from ancient times. It has the 2nd highest man made structure in the world complete with a roof top restaurant and see through glass floor with views over 1,000 feet downwards. It has a Princess of Wales Theatre opened in 1993 and the first privately funded theatre in this city since 1907. Toronto at one time was a town called York. The Niagara Falls are 80 miles away and the most notable part is the Horseshoe Falls, so shaped and the nearby lake. There is also nearby the smaller America Falls although still part of it. There is also the city of Niagara with its Botanical Gardens. Going back to Toronto there is a huge zoo complex with over 500 species and 5,000 animals. The elephants are located on a 6 mile trail and much of the zoo must similarly have to be explored although there are some real gems. The nearby Pearson International Airport is the main airport and most tourists arrive via here. There is another regional airport with flights from other parts of Canada. Smoking is prohibited in public places and in cars with anyone under 16 inside. I really enjoyed reading this book and it is both well written and informative.

[Clare · Rating 3 out of 5]

I read the Around Town first to get my bearings and then Toronto's Top 10 which has cross referencing. Highlights include the CN Tower and Niagara Falls.

There are not events listings for the Entertainment Venues and things like checking cost of admission is extra on-line self-research.

The DK has a Brunches section with a Top 10 Best Snacks: Chinese buns, souvlaki and Jamaican roti - that alone builds up the excitement for your holiday.

[jerry · Rating 4 out of 5]

I actually have an ealier version of this book, but it's a pretty good travel guide for T-dot. Fun to read what others have to say about places you know and love. There's also always something you never knew, or that you missed and this book reminds you of all the City has to offer.

[Laura · Rating 4 out of 5]

I'm usually a Lonely Planet/Rick Steves' girl all the way, but I grabbed this one instead to see how it would be. I actually liked the set-up of the Top 10 Travel Guide and might seek out this brand of guides more often in the future for cities.

[Paul Young · Rating 2 out of 5]

It was OK, as expected. Just the basic facts and nothing too deep.