Business Travel to Toronto: Around the corner from Metro Convention Centre

Our Local Expert Says:

The 360 is a heavy hitter among the wine and dining awards this year, including "Most Romantic," and the "VQA Award of Excellence"

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The award-winning 360 Restaurant sits 351 metres (that's 1,151 feet) above street level and touts itself as the "world's highest wine cellar". Patrons are lured by the spectacular, rotating view in the CN Tower that compliments the 360's acclaimed fine dining menu. Chef Peter George and his team emphasize high-end Canadian cuisine and have created a menu that specializes in market-fresh options. Aside from altitude and ambiance, the 360 Restaurant has garnered serious attention for its wine list. With more than 550 Canadian and international options, a 9,000-bottle storage capacity and a tasting table, it is a sommelier's heaven. Looking for a place to eat after indulging in the views of the CN Tower? You are already there. It's a little on the pricey side, but if you feel like splurging, it's definitely worth it.

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Ever eaten in a hockey museum? Well, it's not the Hockey Hall of Fame, but while you eat or while you are waiting for your hearty food at this restaurant, owned by "The Great One" himself, you will be able to check out all kinda of interesting hockey memorabilia. If there is one thing to discover about Wayne at this establishment, it's his love for good food, considering the menu is based around his favourites - like roast Atlantic salmon and grilled beef tenderloin. Before or after your meal you can hang out and play table hockey, pool tables or video hockey games. Definitely a must for hockey fans! This restaurant is within walking distance of the CN Tower.

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ki modern Japanese & bar offers an interesting contemporary menu of Sushi, Japanese small plates, & fabulous shared entrees. A brilliant, cutting edge design incorporates a high profile bar & lounge area, 2 raised dining rooms & Toronto's most dynamic Sushi Bar. ki also offers 3 dramatic private dining areas for groups of 8 to 30 guests & an outdoor bar & patio space on 1 of Toronto's most influential streets.

Our Local Expert Says:

Crocodile Rock tends to get pretty full relatively early. Get there before 10 or 10:30 or you will have to wait in line. The crowd tends to be slightly older than some of the other bars in the area, but definitely knows how to have a good time.

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This is a bar, pub and restaurant serving great Cajun-bayou food and drink. The menu features Creole dishes such as Jambalaya, Croc Alfredo and New Orleans Steak.It's most popular as a night time hotspot for grabbing a drink. On 911 Wednesdays anyone in a uniform gets in for free and Girls Night Out Fridays are cover-free evenings. The décor has been described as a Rainforest Café for adults.

Our Local Expert Says:

Some of the most interesting local beers are found here at C'est What. The bar is inconspicuous and a bit of a hidden gem. The live music never fails to disappoint.

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Located in a century-old building at King and Yonge, this combination restaurant-live music venue provides food and spirits both for the body and the soul. Folks also come here for the 28 locally brewed beers on tap, along with whiskey, wines and tequila tastings. There are two sides to the restaurant/pub/cafe, with two separate entrances. The "ethno-clectic" menu ranges from pastas to curry, and Lamb Burgers. There's also a Saturday brunch, but you'd better get there early.

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Tucked behind hand-carved Indian doors and down a tiny tree-lined laneway, Ultra is an unequaled urban oasis. Striking the perfect balance of fine dining and nightclub frivolities, Ultra proposes a sophisticated fusion of creative cuisine, worldly wines and cocktails backed by a hip soundtrack and an ambience of cool comfort. As dinner winds down, Ultra becomes a stylish nightclub where diners have a front row seat for late night dancing.

Our Local Expert Says:

Rogers Centre does a behinds the scenes tour where visitors can see how the Rogers Centre runs on a day-to-day basis. Highlight of the tour is the visit to the Centre's press box.

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Home to the Toronto Blue Jays since the 1989 season, as well as the Argonaut Canadian Football League squad, this $500-million-plus architectural marvel (formerly known as SkyDome) is the first stadium to have a fully retractable roof. Seating more than 50,000 for baseball, the stadium boasts the world's largest JumboTron scoreboard, a 346-room hotel with some suites facing the field, and a Hard Rock Café with field-view seating. Guided tours operate daily depending on the event schedule.

Our Local Expert Says:

A trip to the top is a great thing to combine with an afternoon Blue Jays game at the Rogers Centre.

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Until 2007, the CN Tower was the tallest free-standing structure in the world. Located right next to the Rogers Centre, this downtown landmark is one of Toronto's premiere tourist attractions. Take an elevator trip all the way up to the sky pod (in the - the 2nd highest observation deck in the world! On a clear day, you can see the mist across Lake Ontario from the famed Niagara Falls. Watching others navigate their way across the glass floor in this observation space is as much fun as standing on it yourself, and on nice days, when the roof is open on the Rogers Centre - you can catch a glimpse of a teeny, tiny Major League ball game happening hundreds of meters below.

All of that observing may leave you with a hunger gap. If you want to go all out, a dinner at the award-winning 360 restaurant is a must for the full CN Tower experience, paired with a bottle of wine from the world's highest wine cellar. But if you are in the area around brunch time, you can't beat the amazing crepes from Cora's. For a fun, delicious lunch or dinner, head to Planet Hollywood where you can dine and check out film and TV celeb memorabilia at the same time.
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The Air Canada Centre is Toronto's biggest sports and entertainment venue. It is the home of three sports teams: the Raptors (basketball), the Maple Leafs (hockey, Canada's official winter sport), and Toronto Rock (lacrosse, which is Canada's official summer sport, believe it or not). It also hosts concerts and live events, so when stars of the calibre of Lady Gaga, Rod Stewart and Usher come to town, this is where they perform. The whole complex is about 665,000 square feet in size, and it can seat nearly 20,000 people, depending on the event and the layout. It is located right downtown, near the CN Tower and the Rogers Centre, and only a short walk from Union Station (which services both inter-city trains and local transit).

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The Toronto Dominion Bank has been collecting artwork from Canada's Inuit people from the Arctic region since the mid-1960s. That collection has grown considerably over time and is now housed in its own gallery in the Aetna Tower of the Toronto Dominion Centre, which opened in 1987. The permanent collection now consists of more than 200 pieces, encompassing artistic styles from all over Canada's vast Arctic territory. There are an estimated 10,000 visitors each year. Admission is free.

Our Local Expert Says:

Check online or call ahead to make sure that Stanley Cup will be at the Hall of Fame for your visit.

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The Hockey Hall of Fame is located across from Union station and has exhibits about notable individuals and teams, as well as numerous opportunities to get active and test your hockey skills. The Stanley Cup is also housed here when it is not on the road. Highlights at the Hall of Fame are the "Be a Player" exhibit and the "Broadcast Zone." The tribute to Wayne Gretzky is also quite impressive.

If you are still in a hockey state of mind after your visit to the Hockey Hall of Fame, head to Wayne Gretzky's Restaurant which is owned by "The Great One" himself for some delicious dishes - including the biggest plate of nachos you may have ever seen.