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	Introduction
		Frommer's Favorite Experiences
		Best Dining Bets
		Best Hotel Bets
		The Best Authentic Experiences
		The Best Luxury Hotels
		The Best Mid-Range Hotels
		The Best Museums
		Best Free Things to Do

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	Toronto Nightlife

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The Best Authentic Experiences

Ossington Avenue: This once-downtrodden strip is now packed with good places to eat, drink, and catch live music. Dine at the excellent restaurants or grab a great pizza, sip a cocktail at an intimate club, take in some live music, and then stroll the streets that frame the area and get a look at how the locals live -- in Victorian-era homes side-by-side with family-owned shops. Utterly charming.

The Drake Hotel: Set in the middle of the Art & Design District, this hotel fosters a sense of community by hosting music events, literary readings, and other festivities. If you hate feeling like a tourist, this place is for you.

The Rogers Centre or the Air Canada Centre: The Rogers Centre is home base for the Toronto Blue Jays baseball team. The Air Canada Centre is where the Maple Leafs (hockey) and the Raptors (basketball) play. Torontonians come out to support them in droves.

Comedy Clubs: Maybe it's something in the water: Toronto has produced more than its share of top-notch comedians, including the shagadelic Mike Myers, Jim Carrey, Dan Aykroyd, and the late John Candy. Checking out local talent or international stand-up stars at one of the many comedy clubs is a favorite pastime for Torontonians.

Treasure Hunting for Vintage Clothing in Kensington Market: How can one small area have a dozen vintage-clothing vendors? And how do they keep prices low and the quality high? Haphazard Kensington Market is a big draw for local bargain hunters.

Note: This information was accurate when it was published, but can change without notice. Please be sure to confirm all rates and details directly with the companies in question before planning your trip.

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