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After my roundup need to book airline tickets on Monday of the Top Travel Credit Cards for Canadians , Canada was on my mind, so I decided to have TPG Contributor Candice Abraham need to book airline tickets , a Toronto native, share the ins and outs of her hometown and its many opportunities to earn and redeem those points and miles. So for today s Destination of the Week , we head north to one of North America need to book airline tickets s most dynamic cities: need to book airline tickets Toronto .
Often mistaken for Canada's capital, Toronto is actually just the provincial need to book airline tickets capital of Ontario, but it wins out as Canada's preeminent metropolitan city. So much more than beer and hockey, Toronto is blessed with a whole passel of outstanding attractions that include a buzzing theater culture, the most diverse restaurant scene in the nation and a slew of boutique shopping options where visitors can get lost in for days. Save even more by visiting this fine city in the off-season (like right now), when the humidity gets thrown out with the anti-frizz need to book airline tickets and the brisk air puts a swing in your step.
Toronto is Canada's largest city, with a population of just over 2.6 million. Don't confuse Toronto proper with the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) though, which is represented by a hodgepodge of suburbs that circle the downtown core. Many believe need to book airline tickets the only time to visit Toronto is during its short but gorgeous summer, but this city far from hibernates during the colder months. When planning your trip, surfing over to Tourism Toronto  is a great idea. There you'll find a score of information on places to visit, dining options and theater packages as well as a list of festivals need to book airline tickets and events going on throughout the year.
If you're visiting over the late fall or winter and looking for an excuse to check your coat, explore a few of Toronto's most popular indoor attractions, like the new and improved Art Gallery of Ontario , designed by Frank Gehry. There's also the Royal Ontario Museum (ROM) where you'll find Michael Lee-Chin's $30 million need to book airline tickets dollar Crystal building, and the CN Tower (the tallest freestanding tower in the world up until 2007) for Toronto's number one city view. Tickets to the observation deck start at $23.99.
On the more fun side of things, sports fans should take some time at the Hockey Hall of Fame , which is housed in a 19th century building that used to be a bank, and Sex and the City fans will plotz over the collection of footwear spanning millennia that is on display at the Bata Shoe Museum . If you re in the mood to collect some cool contemporary art, stroll the streets of trendy West Toronto like Queen Street and Ossington Avenue.
From Szechuan to Ethiopian, need to book airline tickets Northern Italian to South Korean, you can find the cuisine you're craving in eclectic Toronto with options to spare. Many of the city's chefs have also risen to international acclaim. Try Lee on King St. for Sursur Lee's fusion of Asian and French, Lynn Crawford's Ruby Watchco for locally grown fare and Lorenzo Loseto's premier fine-dining experience at George .  You can also follow the Toronto hipsters to Woodlot , where Chef David Haman (the man with elBulli on his resume) turns hearty comfort food into a culinary journey. Or check out the hipsterific Ossington need to book airline tickets and Dundas neighborhood need to book airline tickets where chef Tom Thai blows Asian fusion out of the box at Foxly's Bistro and authentic Neapolitan pizza cooks in less than 90 seconds at Pizza Libretto .
For real foodies, a visit to the historic St. Lawrence Market downtown is a great way to sample the wares of some of the city s gourmet food purveyors and to try the city s specialty need to book airline tickets peameal bacon sandwiches. Just a few minutes to the east along the waterfront is the newly restored Distillery Historic District where you can spend a low-key afternoon in cafes and browsing the shops, or come in the evening need to book airline tickets for a fun night out in the hip restaurants and happening bars.
Toronto Pearson International airport ranks among the top 30 airports around the globe for passenger traffic and aircraft movements, providing service to over 180 destinations. This is Canada's busiest airport, with over 65 airlines operating out of its two terminals. Here's a complete list of airlines that fly into Toronto Pearson and the destinations they serve. If you re coming from the east coast or Midwest, flying to Toronto can be a great use of your British Airways Avios since it is a distance-based mileage award system and flights on its Oneworld partner airline, American, from New York or Chicago to Toronto are just 9,000 Avios roundtrip. That means you could fly 11 roundtrips if you apply for the British Airways Visa with its current 100,000-Avios sign-up bonus (when you meet minimum spend requirements) and still have 1,000 Avios left over.
Of course, the major airline here is Air Canada, which is a member of Star Alliance, so even if you don t have Aeroplan miles banked to fly here, you can use your United and US Airways miles instead. However, remember that Aeroplan is a transfer partner of American Express Membership Rewards, so transferring points you ve earned on a card like the Premier Rewards Gold or Platinum is always an option.
This airport is located well outside the city center need to book airline tickets but you can still get to and from the airport quite easily.  Take a shuttle like the Airport Express ($25), a taxi ($50)  or — if you've packed light — use Toronto's transit system .
There is more than one option need to book airline tickets for flying into Toronto, though. need to book airline tickets Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport is located on Toronto Island Ferries depart every 15 minutes from the dock at Bathurst Street and the ride takes just 90 seconds and is free. Comparing this with the 30- to 45-minute highway drive from Toronto Pearson makes Billy Bishop need to book airline tickets a viable option. Porter Airlines need to book airline tickets flies between the city airport and five U.S. destinations, including Boston, Burlington (Vermont), Chicago, Myrtle Beach, Washington D.C and New York City.  Porter also offers a free airport shuttle that runs between the airport and the Fairmont Royal York Hotel. And if you're planning on visiting Montreal before or after your trip, Air Canada offers up to 30 flights daily between Montreal and Billy Bishop need to book airline tickets and Porter also flies between the two destinations. If you're keen, you can also stay awhile on Toronto Island need to book airline tickets before or after you flight (or any time for that matter).  Many Torontonians flock here in the summer, spring and fall to enjoy picnics, go jogging as well as cycling and to kickback on the beaches around the island.
It's also no secret that Canada has some of the highest airport taxes in the world, need to book airline tickets so flying into Toronto Pearson or Billy Bishop can be expensive.  That's why many a Torontonian will fly in and out of Buffalo Niagara International Airport instead, located just a two-hour drive from downtown Toronto and only forty minutes from Niagara Falls.  Airlines that service Buffalo Niagara need to book airline tickets are AirTran, American Airlines, Delta, JetBlue, Southwest, need to book airline tickets United and US Airways.  Fly into Buffalo then take a cab or airport shuttle across the border and all the way downtown.  Just remember though, there's no need to rush to the city lights.  Stopping in Niagara Falls makes perfect sense when you're flying in from Buffalo.  Spend a moment gazing at this natural wonder (it's one of the seven) and then take a night or two to explore Ontario's wine country, the picturesque Niagara-on-the-Lake .
You can bypass the customs lines too, at the airport or on the road, with a Nexus Pass .  The pass lasts five years, costs $50 and will get you across the Canadian and U.S. borders much faster need to book airline tickets than without one.
Toronto has an almost endless supply of hotel options, making it far from a challenge to find properties where you can collect and spend points. The Canadian need to book airline tickets dollar has been on par with the U.S. since about 2008, so keep in mind here that prices quoted are for both currencies.
Radisson Hotel Admiral Toronto-Harbourfront : For a lakefront hotel with a boutique vibe, the Radisson Hotel Admiral Toronto-Harbourfront could be the property for you. It's right on the waterfront but also just minutes from some of the big attractions like the Rogers Centre, Air Canada Centre and the Metro Toronto Convention Centre. And if you're need to book airline tickets flying into Billy Bishop need to book airline tickets airport on Toronto Island you will not have far to go because the Toronto Island Ferry Terminal is within walking distance. This hotel also offers a fully renovated fitness center, Watermark Restaurant for upscale dining with Canadian influences and Watermark Lounge for microbrews while enjoying the lakefront. There are 157 rooms at this property with large windows, nice-sized work desks, high-speed WiFi and fireplaces in the Studio category.  Rates in  December  starts at $179 per night or 44,000 Gold Points per night.
Hilton Toronto : You'll be smack dab in the middle of all the action at this hotel and also find a good mix of business and leisure travelers because of the location. The Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts , which is home to the Canadian Opera Company, is next door and if visiting in the winter you can walk around the corner to Nathan Philips Square for ice-skating in their outdoor arena. Another of the Hilton Toronto's great perks is that it's connected to Toronto's PATH system, so you don t have to brave the cold. The PATH comprises of 17 miles of connecting tunnel that gets you around the city — and there are also 1,200 shopping outlets inside the PATH, making need to book airline tickets it the largest underground shopping need to book airline tickets space in the world. Hilton Toronto is also located in between two metro stops, so getting around the city couldn't be easier. If you've got work to do while you're need to book airline tickets here, the hotel's rooms come with oversized desks and high-speed Internet. Upgrading to a recently renovated Deluxe Guestroom means your high-speed Internet and local calls are included. The Executive Lounge is also WiFi enabled. Guests will also find a 24-hour fitness center and heated indoor and outdoor pools. If it's a fitness class you're after, guests of Hilton Toronto have free access to classes at the exclusive Adelaid