The Other Guide to Toronto--Opening the Door to Green Tourism
Review by Mike Huck, Jr.
This delightful guide to an intriguing city is usefully divided into neighborhood sections, allowing for easy browsing and quick reference. Each section describes the highlights of the neighborhood, often with full color pictures and a map. Ecologically significant features are the focus of the guide, but it also includes lists of places to eat, shop, and otherwise experience the unique ambiance of each neighborhood. Inside each section is a street by street description with a paragraph or two describing the essence and history of the block.
The description of the High Park area of downtown Toronto focuses on the stately homes and small boutiques. The history of the park--he park was once an estate which was deeded to the city when attempts to develop it failed--also includes a description of the amenities there and how they came to be included. The guide reads as if a well-informed native were strolling along side you, pointing out things of interest with a depth of knowledge that belies the casual, comfortable tone.
Toronto is said to be a bit of Europe in North America, and the continent's influence is apparent in the city plan's boulevards and emphasis on pedestrian traffic. Good public transportation and quiet walkways make traveling in Toronto a pleasant experience. This guide is an invaluable resource. A warning, though: if you order, it be prepared to book a flight. Even a casual perusal ignites a desire actually to visit the places it describes.
Available from:
The Green Tourism Association
www.greentourism.on.ca
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