THURSDAY, 10 MAY 2010

HOP ON HOP OFF AND GOOD FRIENDS

After buffet breakfast in the concierge room we got on the Hop On Hop Off bus, ready to see the sites of Toronto.  

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CN Tower

Woodpecker statue near the CN tower

The CN tower is built in a former railroad yard. They still have the roundhouse and a couple of engines.




















The Hop On ticket included a 45 minute harbor cruise.

Toronto skyline

Hank and Linda

Jim and Deb

Flat Iron building that is older than the one in NYC

crazy Canadian post box

We had lunch in the market then walked back to the hotel, got the van and drove to Casa Loma. Casa Loma (Spanish for Hill House) is a Gothic Revival style house and gardens in midtown that is now a museum and landmark. It was originally a residence for financier Sir Henry Mill Pellatt.  It was constructed over a three-year period from 1911–1914. It was amazing!

view from the top of the tower

We met up with our good friends, Steve and Wendy Johnston, for dinner at the Thai Garden. Steve and Wendy were on the Africa cruise with us. It was a great day!