Archive: Ontario Cool Facts

The Path © Lucy Izon

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According to Guinness World Records Toronto has the largest underground shopping complex - the 27 km/16-mile PATH

Laurier House Crystal Ball © Lucy Izon

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Canada’s eccentric Prime Minister Mackenzie King would hold séances at his home - Laurier House, now a National Historic Site

My Big Fat Greek Wedding

Toronto’s Danforth set the scene for My Big Fat Greek Wedding

St Catharines

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In St Catharines children can ride an authentic 1903 carousel for just five cents

Glen Gould statue © Lucy Izon

Toronto was the home of world-famous pianist Glenn Gould

Temagami Canoe Routes

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The Temagami region of Ontario has the world’s most connected canoe routes

Ottawa Cats

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For many years Canada had a Cat Sanctuary right at Parliament Hill

Photo courtesy Santa Claus Parade - Toronto

Canada has kicked off Christmas around the world for many millions with one of the largest parades in the world - Toronto’s Santa Claus Parade

Edgewalk / CN Tower

Edgewalk at Canada’s iconic CN Tower has been awarded the Guinness World Records title for “Highest External Walk on a building” It’s done on a ledge 116 stories above the ground!

Casa Loma

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Toronto’s Casa Loma is the only real full-size castle in a North American city

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