10 Places You’d Take a Tourist to See in Your Hometown

I live very close to Toronto, so here’s my list for the GTA.

1. The Docks – The most amazing place you’ll ever go. It has everything from a rockwall to drive-in movies, and all downtown!
2. Bata Shoe Museum – Not just for ladies, it’s a great history told in footwear.
3. Bowmanville Zoo – I haven’t actually been there myself, but I’ve been meaning to. It’s supposed to be more hands-on than regular zoos.
4. CN Tower – Everyone has to experience this!
5. Centre Island – Beautiful escape from the hustle and bustle of downtown. It boasts bicycle trails and Centreville for kids.
6. Hippo Tour – Again, I’ve never done this though did try (long story). It’s a bus that tours the streets then hits the water.
7. Eaton Centre – Shopping at it’s finest.
8. Shakespeare in the Park – A different play is put on every summer in High Park for donations. Make sure you bring a picnic and blanket.
9. Canada’s Wonderland – Not exactly in Toronto, but close enough. A great amusement park.
10. Ontario Place – A beautiful green space complete with a large kids area and concert venue.

10 Things You’re Looking Forward to in the Spring

1. warmer weather
2. green grass
3. birds chirping
4. getting out the barbeque
5. watching the flowers bloom
6. no more shoveling snow
7. putting the winter coats, hats, mitts & boots away
8. sunshine
9. hearing the kids playing outside
10. spending time outside without freezing to death