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		<title>Cheap Toronto Airport Hotels</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 21 Jun 2011 06:59:59 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Andy Johnson</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The traveler has an entire array of cheap Toronto airport hotels to choose from across all categories, for all budget types, for business travel as well as for family vacations. Even last minute reservations, change of plans and schedules, and extended stays are given as much attention as any regular transaction and all transactions are [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The traveler has an entire array of cheap Toronto airport hotels to choose from across all categories, for all budget types, for business travel as well as for family vacations. Even last minute reservations, change of plans and schedules, and extended stays are given as much attention as any regular transaction and all transactions are handled efficiently and professionally so no weary traveler is left disappointed. Most of them cater to all requirements that a traveler to Toronto may need like terminal maps, information on airport parking, airport security measures and procedures ad much more.</p>
<p>The reservation processes at some of the cheap Toronto airport hotels is extremely customer friendly and convenient. A unique concept of Park-Sleep-Fly has been floated by a few airport hotels near the airport that promise to ensure the traveler is not bogged down by rush hour traffic and concerns of possible missed flights by offering good deals to those who are either flying in or flying out of Pearson International Airport especially at odd hours. What&#8217;s more, you get to save money by booking a hotel room and parking together for one low price. Of course, some hotels also offer parking complimentary. Most of these hotels are located within a few short miles of the airport making them easily accessible to travelers.</p>
<p>Business travelers visiting with families also benefit additionally from getting easy access to other facilities like a golf course, Water Park, a casino and other entertainment centers located nearby where the family can relax while the executives attend to business. Of course some hotels do have excellent in-house facilities as well like spas, indoor pools, internet access and do cater to all types of leisure activities .For those who consider pets as family, most of these cheap Toronto airport hotels are pet friendly and allow you to use the facilities provided to ensure your pet gets pampered too. Most hotels are located close to the major highways leading into downtown Toronto.</p>
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		<title>Promoting Your Local Business in Toronto</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 04 May 2011 07:47:21 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Alan Smith</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Advertising Landscape]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[The advertising landscape for Toronto and other large cities has changed dramatically over the past decade, where the traditional media such as print, television and radio is now being replaced by internet based media. Today research has demonstrated that more than half the searches performed on the internet are done to find local products and [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The advertising landscape for Toronto and other large cities has changed dramatically over the past decade, where the traditional media such as print, television and radio is now being replaced by internet based media. Today research has demonstrated that more than half the searches performed on the internet are done to find local products and services. To be in front of your prospect, your business must show up in the results for local searches in your municipality. In the past, sales agents for the media companies would advise a business owner on how to reach prospects in their neighbourhoods or local communities. It is more an exception than a rule to consider the city of Toronto as your market.</p>
<p>With Metro Toronto as it&#8217;s called, consisting of 7 municipalities that are spread over an area of 2700 square miles it is foolish to think that people will come from across town to consume your products or services. More than 5.6 million people consider Toronto their home town even if in reality they reside in York, Mississauga or Markham. When it comes to advertising your business for your local business you must understand what your prospects consider &#8220;local&#8221;.  Metro Toronto is divided into 47 Wards that sub-divides the Municipalities in smaller sections. The complete list can be found at the Metro Toronto Website. The municipality of Etobicoke for example is further split into 6 wards covering 3 localities; Etobicoke North, Lakeshore and Center. Search users have also discovered that searching without adding a place will get them results that are either too far away for them to travel or just plain irrelevant. Google is trying to help users by displaying local results but that technology is not 100% effective yet.</p>
<p>To have a good internet presence for you local company you first have to determine how far will your preferred customer will travel to visit your business and also how they will travel so you can take advantage of the Toronto Transit Company&#8217;s routes and names. It does not matter how good your soup is, it&#8217;s doubtful that folks will take the TTC to go from Markham to Vaughan for lunch. Many people do not have their own cars and have not been outside the Brampton or other local area for years. How to find your local business keywords Start with your top Keywords, your money words and expand the list as much as you can. For a plumbing company, this would be something like plumber, plumbing, emergency plumbers, etc.</p>
<p>Then make a list of local modifiers for your area starting with your street name, plaza, ward name, neighbourhood, landmark, parks, area nickname, municipality, and you it won&#8217;t hurt you to add Toronto, Ontario or even Canada. So if you combine the business name, products and service and other information with all the local modifiers you are certain to get some results if people are looking for your type of business in your local area. This might seem like a lot of work and it is. But if you do right and you do it now, you might see great results for years to come in the form of free traffic from the internet.</p>
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		<title>Cheap Toronto Hotels</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 17 Mar 2011 04:03:04 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Alan Smith</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Travel and Transportation]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Accommodation]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Toronto has a lot to offer. It is the largest city in Canada, and home to more than 2 million people. Its cafes, museums, theaters, opera houses and entertainment centers, to name a few, make Toronto one of the cultural capitals of the world. Travelers often prefer to spend their money experiencing Toronto and visiting [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Toronto has a lot to offer. It is the largest city in Canada, and home to more than 2 million people. Its cafes, museums, theaters, opera houses and entertainment centers, to name a few, make Toronto one of the cultural capitals of the world. Travelers often prefer to spend their money experiencing Toronto and visiting its attractions, rather than on fancy accommodations. Consequently, the city offers places to stay at heavy discounts. The best way to find inexpensive hotel accommodation is through package deals. Airlines are a good resource for finding cheap hotels through package deals because in many instances, they offer these discount package deals themselves. Venues also provide hotel accommodation at a discounted fare.</p>
<p>One can find decent Toronto accommodation in hotels and inns for less than $65 a night. Bookings for most cheap lodging facilities can only be accessed online and should be done well in advance. These websites include the entire range, from the luxurious to the modest. Most cheap hotels are close to all amenities and everything one needs in order to have a good trip. If one is on a business trip in Toronto, there are hotels close to fine dining restaurants, European bakeries and cafes, the Toronto convention center and the CN tower, among other things. If one is on a vacation with family, cheap accommodation can be found close to the Casaloma Royal Ontario Museum, boating and golf at High park and Lake Ontario, the metro zoo and downtown Toronto. Despite being on a shoestring budget, which many travelers tend to be, accommodation in Toronto is never an issue because cheap hotels are in abundance. Cheap hotels in Toronto have earned a reputation for being good for overnight stays, weekend trips or longer. Most hotel owners advertise their rooms online, so booking online and in advance is the best way to ensure a cheap hotel room in Toronto.</p>
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		<title>Toronto Real Estate</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 20 Jan 2011 02:52:07 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>David Stewards</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Real Estate]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[The city of Toronto is really an amalgam of what formerly was six different municipal entities. They are the borough of East York, the old city of Toronto, Etobicoke, Scarborough, York and North York. Toronto is often called &#8216;a city neighborhoods&#8217;, with the residents of each section still calling each area by its original name. [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The city of Toronto is really an amalgam of what formerly was six different municipal entities. They are the borough of East York, the old city of Toronto, Etobicoke, Scarborough, York and North York. Toronto is often called &#8216;a city neighborhoods&#8217;, with the residents of each section still calling each area by its original name. Many of the areas and organizations inside those areas operate as if the sections were still separate. So much so, that it would be wise to choose a Toronto real estate agent who works regularly in that particular section, when looking for housing in the area.</p>
<p>Central Toronto used to be all there was of the city of Toronto before the amalgamation. Now it is sometimes called Old Toronto or Downtown Toronto, or Toronto Proper or even just plain Toronto. The core of downtown Toronto is located within this section containing many of the city&#8217;s primary tourist attractions. Old Toronto has been extended to include the former borough of East York, which contains many culturally diverse and vibrant neighborhoods. Western Toronto is basically filled with industry and houses that are practically built on top of one another. However, this section is full of beautiful parks and waterways. There are also many inner areas of small businesses created by creatively active locals. Several diverse immigrant communities have also sprung up in this section bringing with them their culture and activities.</p>
<p>North York is more suburban in its general look and feel. It combines cul de sac enclaves and shopping malls with sprawled out condominium developments. There is a very heavy and dense business district that surrounds the North York Civic Centre. The north central tip of Toronto is considered both an exciting and yet relaxing area for tourists. This section of Toronto is also home to York University and Black Creek Pioneer Village. The eastern section is called Scarborough. It has strong and vibrant communities of differing cultural roots. There are many natural spaces that can&#8217;t be found anywhere else. Some of these include the Scarborough Bluffs and the Rouge Valley. The very popular Toronto Zoo can also be found within this section of GTA. So if you&#8217;re thinking of moving to Toronto, take a long look first at all of the opportunities presented by the various sections. You will enjoy the search guaranteed, before making up your mind. And since you may be in the market to buy a house if you find one, use a Toronto real estate agent as your tour guide.</p>
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		<title>Touring Multicultural Toronto</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 08 Dec 2010 04:23:39 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Ralph Serpe</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Located a few hours north of the United States, Toronto is Canada&#8217;s largest city and its economic capital. Toronto is considered to be one of the most multicultural cities in the world. A great way to get to grips with this is to tour its various towns. Start with the sprawling China Town, move on [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Located a few hours north of the United States, Toronto is Canada&#8217;s largest city and its economic capital. Toronto is considered to be one of the most multicultural cities in the world. A great way to get to grips with this is to tour its various towns. Start with the sprawling China Town, move on to Korea Town and then progress through Little Italy, Little Portugal, Little India, Greek town before wrapping it up with a visit to the second, and slightly smaller China Town. As you can gather, there is a dizzying variety of local neighbour hoods all of which have their own unique charm.</p>
<p>When touring Toronto&#8217;s different areas, it would be a shame to miss out on some culinary treats. The food from the eclectic local restaurants will make it seem like you&#8217;ve travelled thousands of miles in the space of just a few blocks. Some good local restaurants to sample include New Sky in China Town, Ka-Chi in Korea Town and Lahore Tikka House in Little India. To get a full picture of Toronto&#8217;s multicultural identity check out some of the local festivals, which are often infused with elements from different cultures. There is always something going on in the city so keep an eye on local listings to find something that interests you. So if you venture to the Great White North be sure to not miss out on Toronto. Holidays to this city are a cultural treat as you&#8217;ll be able to witness one of the most diverse places in the world. This modern city is home to so many different cultures, cuisines and festivals.</p>
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		<title>Hotels Near Toronto Airport</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 29 Oct 2010 08:04:24 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Alan Smith</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Travel and Transportation]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Hotels]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[International Airport]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[As a world traveler you have found try to find a hotel that fits your needs close to the airport can be time consuming. Toronto International Airport has over 20 hotels within a 10 minutes drive and many hotels offer a free shuttle service from the airport to the hotel. There are various kinds of [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>As a world traveler you have found try to find a hotel that fits your needs close to the airport can be time consuming. Toronto International Airport has over 20 hotels within a 10 minutes drive and many hotels offer a free shuttle service from the airport to the hotel.</p>
<p>There are various kinds of accommodations, from luxury accommodations to budget hotels, and for those travelling with pets, many of these places are Certified Pet Friendly hotels and having a pet with us we were happy to be able to have our pet stay with us. Last visit to Toronto we had a connecting flight the next day so we stayed right in the airport at the Sheraton Gateway Hotel and this is the only hotel in the airport, a Luxury hotel that takes pride in making its you feel pampered and right at home. We were travelling with our Pet and the Sheraton Gateway Hotel is a Pet Friendly Hotel that welcomed us as guests and our pet, where we stayed in the comfort of the Airport where we relaxed and got ready for or next flight out of Toronto.</p>
<p>With over 80,000 visitors flying into Toronto Airport many of them International and US travelers, this airport can be very busy and stressful, finding the right Hotel that is close to the Airport should not be stressful. From my travel experience you have information on 20 of the closest hotels to the Toronto Airport with pictures, directions and hotel information all to help you make the right choice for your stay.</p>
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		<title>Toronto Breast Implants</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 15 Sep 2010 04:13:22 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Andy Johnson</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Health]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Breast]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Cosmetic Surgeon]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[When we talk of the reasons for women undertaking Toronto breast implants, we discover that women want to get their breasts augmented for a variety of reasons: they might be looking forward to increase the size of their breasts, or to improve breasts that have taken a beating due to multiple pregnancies. In some of [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>When we talk of the reasons for women undertaking Toronto breast implants, we discover that women want to get their breasts augmented for a variety of reasons: they might be looking forward to increase the size of their breasts, or to improve breasts that have taken a beating due to multiple pregnancies. In some of the cases, women seek breast augmentation as a form of reconstructive surgery or to provide balance to uneven breasts that is reshaping process.</p>
<p>So if you too are looking for Toronto breast implants your search for Toronto breast implants ends at The Baywoods clinic. We take utmost care to fulfill your dreams of a dream figure. Dr Kara, of the Baywood Clinic, uses the latest surgical techniques to reduce inflammation and bruising. He has trained extensively at international centers to master and develop this technique, and now brings this breakthrough home, to our clinic in Toronto. Forget about the Bandages, the drain tubes, and the special bra devices, which have turned obsolete. It’s totally a newer way to get your dreams fulfilled. All this has been done to reduce the pain and inflammation and the recovery time Most of Dr. Kara’s patients recover and return to their normal activities within 24 hours!</p>
<p>For Toronto breast implants, we offer a variety of options for you to choose from- Round Breast Implants, Anatomical/Teardrop Breast Implants, Smooth/Textured Breast Implants, Silicone Gel Implants, Cohesive Silicone Gel implants, Saline implants, Hydrogel Toronto breast implants. Depending on the desired shape you wish to achieve, your cosmetic surgeon may choose a round or shaped implant for your Toronto breast implants. So its evident that if you have it on your mind, we make every possible effort, that you have it on your body too. For a really perfect Toronto breast implant, you just need to get it done at The Baywoods Clinic. </p>
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		<title>Plastic Surgery Toronto</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 06 Aug 2010 07:53:57 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Ralph Serpe</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Plastic Surgery]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Plastic surgery Toronto is the branch of surgery which deals in cosmetic and reconstructive surgery on a variety of parts of the body, including skin, face, hands, and breasts, etc. Plastic surgery Toronto is used to repair, reconstruct, or replace the form and function of a body part by transfer of tissues. It can be [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Plastic surgery Toronto is the branch of surgery which deals in cosmetic and reconstructive surgery on a variety of parts of the body, including skin, face, hands, and breasts, etc. Plastic surgery Toronto is used to repair, reconstruct, or replace the form and function of a body part by transfer of tissues. It can be a voluntarily elective decision as in case of a facelift, or medically necessary one to treat an injury caused by an accident or a disease.</p>
<p>Whatever the case may be but as it is a surgical procedure that changes your physical appearance, it’s very necessary to decide carefully on what place and doctors you choose for Plastic surgery Toronto. With a recent explosion of clinics offering plastic surgery Toronto, it is almost difficult to decide what is best it is important to inquire about your Surgeon&#8217;s credentials. It is always best to go for Board Certified Doctor. A physician who has successfully completed an ACGME-approved residency program or it’s equivalent in an American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS)-recognized specialty and has been certified by an ABMS member board.</p>
<p>At The Baywood Clinic, Dr. Kara is one of the leading Cosmetic Plastic Surgeons in Toronto,having competed a full five year Residency in Plastic Surgery Toronto at the University of Western Ontario, where he won the Gold Medal for Surgery. He has over 15 years of clinical experience in all of the latest cosmetic surgical techniques, and an excellent safety and patient satisfaction record. All procedures are performed to the highest possible standards, in a College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario approved surgical suite, and with Board certified Anesthetists and Registered Surgical Nurses.</p>
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		<title>Metro Toronto Convention Centre</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 22 Jun 2010 06:48:10 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>David Stewards</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Metro Toronto Convention Centre is located at the heart of Downtown Toronto over at Front Street West. It is within walking distance from the waterfront. It is Canada&#8217;s foremost trade show and convention facility. It was built and completed in 1984 and has over 600,000 square feet of meeting and exhibit space. An underground [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The Metro Toronto Convention Centre is located at the heart of Downtown Toronto over at Front Street West. It is within walking distance from the waterfront. It is Canada&#8217;s foremost trade show and convention facility. It was built and completed in 1984 and has over 600,000 square feet of meeting and exhibit space. An underground addition was designed by Bregman +Hamann Architects to the south side to expand its convention space in 1997 to be what it is now. Today the Metro Toronto Convention Centre is home to the world class, John Basset Theater that can seat 1330 guests at one time and is located at the North Building. It is a self-contained area that has its own separate comfortable lobby and entrance located at the Front Street. It also has adjacent rooms that offer convenience for pre and post performance receptions. The John Basset Theater also has Showtech Productions under its wing to assist clients with their staging needs.</p>
<p>The North Building also has a 14,000 square foot registration area with a Guest Services Desk and a pre-function space worth 85,000 square feet and has electrical and telecommunication services fully available. The South Building on the other hand offers a 42,500 square foot registration space complete with fully electrical and telecommunication services and a Guest Services Desk as well. Its pre-function space is worth 82,000 square feet worth of carpeted area and is also fully electrical with telecommunication services ready to serve its guests. The Metro Toronto has 64 fully carpeted meeting rooms that cover a total area of 104,000 square feet of space. The two large ballrooms, which are the Constitution Hall at the North Exhibit Hall and Halls F and G of the South Exhibit Halls, are meant for bigger meetings and conventions that make up 78,000 square feet of space combined. It is the yearly home of the NHL awards and the Fan Expo. The MTCC also has 1,700 indoor parking slots available and over 10,000 more parking spaces within about a kilometer away from the venue operated by different parking companies.</p>
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		<title>Exercise Friendly Neighbourhoods In Toronto</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 17 Apr 2010 08:39:24 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Ralph Serpe</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Fitness Club]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Located in Toronto East on Lake Ontario. This neighbourhood was made for more than just dog fanatics. There is a surprisingly low amount of fitness clubs, most likely due to the fact that the Beaches community tries to keep big business out of the once bohemian and now family neighbourhood. The best part about this [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Located in Toronto East on Lake Ontario. This neighbourhood was made for more than just dog fanatics. There is a surprisingly low amount of fitness clubs, most likely due to the fact that the Beaches community tries to keep big business out of the once bohemian and now family neighbourhood. The best part about this area is hands down, the boardwalk/bike path which runs in to Ashbridges Bay. Along the way you will find monkey bars, gymnastic rings and chin up bars. Even the sandy beach makes a great spot for sprints, to develop superb hamstrings! Queen East in the Beach is home to at least two fitness stores, The Running Room and Enduro Sport. As well as health food stores, multiple yoga studios and enough organic fair trade coffee shops to keep you caffeinated for years.</p>
<p>The best selling point here is High Park, which is the largest park in the city at almost 400 acres. There are so many things to do in High Park such as the running, cycling, baseball, tennis and swimming. High Park also hosts many charity races such as The Harry Rosen 8k Spring Run-Off. If you are in the area in the late spring check out the cherry blossoms in full bloom. Beautiful! Then grab a bite to eat in the park cafe. On Bloor West you will find The Running Room, Cycle Shops, Health Food Stores, Sports Injury clinics etc. This is definitely a location for a fitness buff.</p>
<p>You can still walk to the lake for a running path but if your fitness style involves having a gym then you are most definitely in luck! In the downtown core there is at least two gyms on every corner. Sometimes one on top of the other! You can have your pick of the big ones such as Goodlife or Extreme. Or take your choice of the small studios, and privately owned fitness clubs. Since they are numerous, the competition is tough and you will most likely get a great deal on monthly and yearly memberships. As for fitness stores and eats, you are right downtown. The Eaton Centre alone has a Sport Check, Athletes World and Foot Locker. </p>
<p>Take the Ferry to The Toronto Islands. This is an amazing spot to go for the day. The Toronto Islands is 230 hectares of bike paths, parks and a Frisbee Golf (Frolf) game. The biggest recreational attraction is Centreville, an amusement park for the kiddies. The Toronto Islands is the largest urban car-free community in North America. Even to go for a walk to check out the unique cottages is worth the visit alone! Good luck buying or renting here though. There is a waiting list in addition to extremely strict selling guidelines. All of these neighbourhoods are relatively safe and friendly. Even if you are not looking to move, take a fitness day trip to enjoy the gorgeous Toronto summers while getting fit at the same time.</p>
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