Toronto, Montreal and Quebec City

Located in North America is a country famous for ice hockey, the Maple leaf, two widely-celebrated Justins (Bieber and Trudeau), and poutine. If I were to describe it in one word, however, I would say that it’s diverse. The place is populated with people from all walks of life, from Asian and Middle-Eastern to European communities. This variety of cultural backgrounds is translated in their food ranging from Chinese takeaways, kebabs, to pizzas and pasta. That’s Canada, eh.

There are tons of places to visit in Canada, but this guide will be focusing on the eastern part considering I only had eight days’ worth of sightseeing: Toronto, Montreal, and Quebec City. If you have more time, add Ottawa (the capital city of Canada) and Prince Edward Island on your Eastern Canada trip.

“‘Sup T.O.?!”

Toronto, the capital of Ontario province, has some nicknames: The Six, Hogtown, and T.O. to name a few. It’s home to the Raptors, the Blue Jays, and the Maple Leafs, which are the basketball, baseball, and hockey teams of the city, respectively. But “Tee-Oh” isn’t just about sports. It’s one of the cities that best showcases Canada’s diversity, which you’d notice if you took a quick look around.

GOING AROUND TORONTO

Upon disembarking from the Toronto Pearson International Airport, take bus #192 to Kipling subway station. You can then take the subway train to your hotel. The best thing about their public transportation is that you can use the ticket you purchased for the bus on multiple transfers—like the subway or the tram (streetcar)—as long as it’s one way to your next destination. Make sure to remember your landmarks: the Union Station for the CN Tower, Ripley’s Aquarium, Rogers Centre (Baseball stadium), and Air Canada Centre (Basketball and ice hockey arena), and the Dundas station for the Dundas Square and Nathan Phillips Square (which is within walking distance from Dundas Square).

WHERE TO STAY IN TORONTO?

For a place to kick back and relax, The Only Backpacker’s Inn is a hostel I recommend. It has a bar at the entrance, which makes it conducive to socializing—similar to other great hostels I’ve tried. To get there, take the subway to Donlands. When you get down, just ask around for the Only Café—don’t worry, it’ll be within walking distance of the station.

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