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fC • rrsedium ylü3 . 2 ,. ö • Toronto mit seinem Mix an Toleranz, Kreativität und Kultur übt einen ganz besonderen Reiz auf Besucher aus. JULIAN EARWAKER war in Kanadas größter Stadt unterweis. ight is falling as arrive, and Lake Ontario is an fire: the bright lights of downtown Toronto are reflected in its shining waters. As board the ferry at City Airport, skyscrapers loom above me. Toronto is high-rise city with growing reoutation. ocated in the eastern part of the Great Lakes region, less than two hours drive from the US border, Toronto is the capital of Ontario province and Canadäs largest city. In the words ofthe great urban activist Jane Jacobs, this is a ciry that Works. Ottawa, hundreds ofkilometres to the north-esst, is Canadäs capitaL. But Toronto is the country beating heart. board [b:d] high-rise [har ratz] loom [lu:m] reputation [,repjuteifan) an Bord gehen, besteigen Hochhausauftauchen, aufragen Ruf, Ansehen view of the city Skyline from the Toronto Islands in Lake Ontario .:; Big-city vibe: graffiti in the Queen Street West district New York in Canada The next morning, walk through the streets of Queen Street West, vibrant neighbourhood best known for its art galleries, antiques and fashion outlets. It shouldnt be surprise to find graffiti here, but Im amazed by the quality and variety of the colourful street art. Graffiti is exciting, it modern and it part of the urban landscape, especially here in Toronto, says Jason Kucherawy, who leads graffiti tours around the ciry. 1he Toronto gra.fiti scene has some phenomenal artists. They are truly diverse community that represents the history of this ciry. Toronto has pioneered strategies to fight gratfiti vandalism, but encourage graffiti art. It this kind of unconventional attitude that makes the city special. Kucherawy teils me that there is restless energy here, thanks to fast-changing and fast-growing population. Perhaps this explains why, together with its mix oftolerante, creativity ::, and culture, Toronto was recently voted the world bes ciry far Young people. Were kind of the New Canada, Kucherawy teils me with smile.Or as say, New York is the Toronto of the United St vibrant [vaibrant] With population of nearly three million, and around twice that in the greater Toronto area, the city has an excellent public transport System. It is also, as discover, easily walkable. head along Spadina Avenue to nearby Kensington Market for lunch. One ofToronto more eclectic neighbourhoods, this was where Scottish and Irish Immigrant labourers first settled in the 1880s. The area later became centre for Italians, Jews and Eastern Europeans. After the Second World War, immigrants came from the Azores, the Caribbean, East Asia, Portugal and Latin America, too. In recent years, China and the Philippines haue been the largest source of newcomers to Toronto. Kensington Market retains its cosmopolitan feel, and the city diversity is reflected in the restaurants walk past: Hungarian-Thai, French-Caribbean, CanadianMecan and Belgian-Asian, to narre few After cup of coffee and Sandwich, join guided walk along Bloor Street Corridor, which links number of key cultural inscitutions alang Bloor Street West. The area has been revitalized in recent years, but remains an unusual mix of functional concrete high-rise housing with stylish shopfronts and Victorian architecture. As we pass the Alliance Franaise, our guide explains how Montreal was originally Canadäs financial capital. That changed in the 1970s, when fears of Quebec separatism led many Canadian banks and corporations to relocate to Toronto. stop to admire the historic Bloor Hot Docs Cinema, the world largest single-screen picture house, and one of very few dedicated to documentaries. also take quick Look inside the Bata Shoe Museum, where the displays show that People Buffer or die for fashion! There little bit of time for Shopping along Bloor Street West, which has great range of shoes, jewellery and fashion boutiques. Before head back to my hotel, stop outside the Royal Ontario Museum to See 1he Crystal — the museum main entrance — which is masterpiece designed by the famous US architect Daniel Libeskind. admire [admaia] concrete [knkri:t] dedicated [dedikeitid] eciectic [iklektik] head [hed] picture house [piktfa haus] N. Am. relocate [,ri:laukert] in [ritem] •ce[sxs] bewundern Betonspeziell vorgesehen, gewidmet vielseitig, vielschichtig hier: gehen Kino umziehen, übersiedeln beibehalten, bewahren Ursprung, Herkunft Fantastic inside and out: The Crystal at the Royal Ontario Museum Canada TRAVEL Symbol of Toronto: the CN Tower ,J cioser look Thatfamous tower ö v \ ö ö If there is one building that symbolizes the ambition and creative spirit of Toronto, it is the CN Tower. The next morning, walk towards the waterfront, keeping my eyes fuced an the 553-metre-tall structure which looks like giant concrete plant stem. Built by the Canadian National Railway and opened in 1976, the CN Tower was, until recently, the tauest free-Standing structure an the planet. Im lucky to find quiet morning to visit it. enter the glass-fronted elevator. As it rises, the assistant teils me that more than 1.5 million people come here every year, with visitors offen queuing for an hour or more during the busfest times. It takes just 58 seconds to rise 181 floors to the viewing gallery. Toronto and Lake Ontario sread out before me through the panoramic Windows. Im told that, an clean day, it is possible to See the mist rising above Niagara Falls, 130 kilometres to the south-east — an the US border. Not today, however. These days, it is easy to define Torontoas high-rise ciry. But it hasnt always been so. Back in 1972, the tauest building was the Royal York Hotel, with only 28 floors. When the financial district boomed in the 1970s, Toronto began major facelift. During the past 20 years, builders Granes haue filled the skies as the city has continued its climb upwards. feel vertio as Look down from the CN Tower to the National Historic Site of Fort York below British military settlement dating from the Tate 18th century, today Fort York is museum and site for special events, including the annual Taste of Toronto food festival. Safely back an the ground, decide to visit the festival. walk past people in eriod costume to find the grounds filled with marcuees and the mouth-watering aroma of dishes created by some of Toronto leading Chefs. York, am told, was the narre of the settlement until 1834, when the City ofToronto reverted back to its original native narre. The Toronto Islands are known as the largest car-free urban community in North America. The Small Islands in Lake Ontario were once part of the mainland, but they became separated from it in the 1850s by Storms. The area was Jong considered holy by the native peoples living there. The narre Toronto is thought to come from tkaronto, an Iroquois word meaning the place where trees are Standing in the wate. After trying some of Toronto fine cuisine, it time for Sightseeing tour of the ciry an board an old red London Routenraster bus. From the top deck, enjoy the afternoon sunshine and the sights and Sounds of the ciry. At the waterfront, hob off the bus and take free bogt ride out to the Toronto Islands. Part residential, Part beach and entertainment centre, the Islands provide an escape from the pressures of urban life. No cars are allowed an the Islands, which are connected to the rest of the city by Senfes of boardwalks, bridges and wäterways. Opening soon is pedestrian tunnel to City Airport, which is situated an one of the Islands. These little pieces ofland also provide the best views of downtown Toronto and the city skyline. annual [aenjual] hop off [,hnp nf] N. Am. ifml. marquee [ma:ki:] UK mist [mist] period costume [piariad ,kDstju:m] plant stem [pla:nt stem] revert [rivs:t] spread out [,spredaut] vertigo [vs:tigau] waterFront [wo:tafrnnt] jährlich herunterspringen, aussteigen großes Festzelt feiner Nebel, Dunst historisches Kostüm Pflanzenstiel zurückkommen, zurückkehren sich ausbreiten, sich erstrecken Schwindelgefühl, Höhenangst Stadtteil am Wassen, Hafengebiet 6 15 Spotlight 17 TRAVEL Canada Back an the main city waterfront, watch the sun set while eat my supper. Toronto is still warm, which is no surprise: it is said to be the sunniest of Canadäs big Cities, with spring and summer seeing some of the highest temperatures in the country. Thanks to its protected location an the north-west shore of Lake Ontario, Toronto is also spared the worst of the freezing winters that affect the rest of Canada. Temple of commerce:the Blass galleria in the Eaton Centre Shopping malt Many markets, many cuttures start the next day with trip to Eaton Centre shopping mall an the Corner of Yonge Street and Dundas Street. It houses fantastic range of Stores, but Im much more interested in the spectacular Blass galleria, which alone is worth the visit. Then take short walk along Dundas Street West to the Art Gallery of Ontario, where spend the rest ofthe morning viewing the excellent collection of Canadian art. Distillery Historic District: Balzac coffee house After lunch at the gallery, take streetcar east and walk down Jarvis Street to the Distillery Historic District. With its tidy cobblestones and Victorian industrial buildings, this pedestrianized area looks like film Set, which it frequently is. Chicago,X-Men, The Hurricane and mang other movies haue been filmed here. But this is also destination for boutique Shopping, fine food and galleries. enjoy coffee upstairs at Balzac, which has transformed the former um house into stylish cafe with giant chandelier. In fast-changing City, there are few constants. St Lawrence Market, however, is one. Dating back to 1803, Toronto most famous market is overflowing with fresh r oduce, food Stalls, bakeries and delicatessens. It reminder of the mercantile Spirit of the ciry, says Petra Aykler, whom meet that evening. Originally from Germany,she first visited Canada 33 years ago and feil in love 18 Spotlight 6 15 with the country — and with the City of Toronto. She now Works as tour guide, showing visitors around the City and leading trips to Niagara Falls. For Aykler, the magic of Toronto lies in its multiculturalism. There is not culture or language you wont find in Toronto, she says, reminding me that the largest exatriate group in the ciry is the English, making up 13 per Cent of its population. People of Chinese background represent 12 per Cent. More than 50 per Cent of people in Toronto were born outside of Canada, she adds.Our former mayor used to say everyone has relative in Toronto, because were from all over the world. As walk back to my hotel to pack my bags, it impossible not to Look up. All around me are new apartment buildings and skyscrapers, the architecture ofa young and energetic City. The builders Granes stand silent and still for now As the sun goes down, the lights of downtown Toronto Illuminate the sky. realize that Ill be sad to leave. Progressive, diverse, clean and Safe: it is no coincidence that Toronto is considered to be one of the world most liveable Cities. affect [afekt] chandelier [,fndalia] cobblestone [knbalstaun] toincidence [kaumsidans] delicatessen [,delikatesan] expatriate [eksptriat] food stall [fu:d stxl] pedestrianized area [padestrianaizd ,earia] produce [prodju:s] pump house [pump haus] shore[fx] streetcar [tri:tka:] N. Am. Guide Petra Aykler at beeinflussen Kronleuchter, Lüster Kopfsteinpflaster Zufall Feinkostgeschäft ständig im Ausland Lebender) Verkaufsstand Fußgängerzone Erzeugnisse Pumpenhaus Ufer Straßenbahn Qld City Hall reflected in modern glass building . Getting there and around Air Canada flies direct to Toronto from most German Cities. See www.aircanada.com/de Torontös excellent public transport System of Subway, Buses and streetcars is run by theiiC(Toronto Transit CommissioN. Buy tickets from stations and ticket aents. www.ttc.ca Where to stay and eßt Stay downtown at the Eaton Chelsea, 33 Gerrard Street West. Rooms from about CS 200. www.eatonchelsea.com Try Canadian comfort food at Bannock restaurant, 401 Bay Street. See www.oliverbonacini.com/OurRestaurants/ eannock.aspx Enjoy fresh,seasonal Canadian cuisine at Nota Bene, 180 Queen Street West. Balzac is Parisfan-style cafe in the Distillery Historic District. www.balzacs.com/locations/distillery-district Experience Torontös finest cuisine at the annuaf Taste of Toronto food festival hell this year from 2 ta 5 July. Dont 1i155. Go to the top of the CN Tower(from Cs 29)and maybe even try the Edge Walk. See www.cntower.ca/en-ca/home.htm! Visit the Royal Ontario Museum,from C$10. www.rom.on.ca Dont miss the Art Gallery of Ontario,from C 19.50. www.ago.net St Lawrenee Marketat 91-92 Front Str2et East offers some of the city best fresh food.The Farmers Market is held an Saturday from 5 a.m.to 3 p.m. Other markets take place during the week. www.stlawrencemarketcom Take hap-on, hop-off red Bus City Sightseeing Tour for C 39.50, which includes free boat trip to the Toronto Islands. www.citysightseeingtoronto.com Exillore Queen Street West and Torontös best graffiti art with Jason Kucherawy every Saturday from June to September for C$ 30. www.tourguys.ca/#!graffiti-in-toronto%17a5 dar rrore informtion See www.seetorontonow.de comfort food [knmfat fu:d] Subway [nbwec] N. Am. Hausmannskost U-Bahn 6 15 Spotlight 19