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Culture of Ontario Province. Places to visit - old town, temples, theaters, museums and palaces

Toronto City Hall Niagara Falls remain the main symbol of Ontario; this unique natural landmark attracts thousands of travelers every day. Every city in the province boasts interesting sightseeing objects. There are many large-scale cultural centers in large cities.
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CN Tower is a famous attraction of Toronto; one of its top floors is equipped with an excellent viewing platform. There is also a lovely restaurant with a rotating circular room and a magnificent panorama. The most famous cultural center of the city is the Royal Ontario Museum; it is an important landmark global scale. The collection of its exhibits exceeds 6 million pieces; there are priceless archaeological artifacts and works of art among them. The building of the museum is also of great interest. It resembles a huge crystal looking to the sky; it’s a pleasure to admire this masterpiece of modern architecture.
The small town of Gatineau is home to an important cultural site, the Canadian Museum of Civilization. It is a large complex that includes the Children's Museum and the Postal Museum besides of its three rich expositions. The cultural center hosts various exhibitions, so a visit there would be something special. Copyright www.orangesmile.com
Guide to Ontario Province sightseeing - things to see and to visit
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One of the most beautiful cities of the province is Kingston. A huge number of old buildings and fortifications have survived on its territory. Windsor is famous for its beautiful parks; Cheese Factory Museum is also located there. Fans of Uncle Tom's Cabin are recommended to visit the nearby town of Dresden; this is where there is a house of Reverend Josiah Henson, who was the prototype of the novel's protagonist.
The Pink Palace The second largest city of the province is Hamilton; the military museum is among its numerous tourist facilities. Its collection is very extensive and the age of some items is more than two hundred years. Art connoisseurs would be more interested in the local art gallery representing about 7,500 unique paintings and ancient sculptures.
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Iconic cultural sights of Canada

Montreal has long been considered the "cultural capital" of Canada, a city founded at the beginning of the country's development. It has a rich history and a huge number of attractions. The Montreal Museum of Fine Arts is one of the oldest in all of North America. Within its walls are more than 30 thousand different exhibits, including the works of El Greco, Titian, Francois Boucher, James Ensor, and Jean Batista Corot. In the Museum of Modern Art, there are expositions that tell about different contemporary trends of dance, paintings, photography, and installations. Exhibitions occupy more than 2.5 thousand square meters. Most of the historical monuments in the city are in the area of Old Montreal, where the historic buildings are preserved. … Open

Excursions over cultural sights of neighbours of Ontario Province

Quebec
The permanent symbol of the charming town of Gatineau is the Canadian Museum of History; for many years, it has remained the most visited cultural center of the country. Its exhibition includes many unique archaeological finds attracting travelers from all corners of ... Open »
Winnipeg
The buildings located in the central part of Winnipeg are also a kind of attraction. Each building is decorated with unusual paintings. Here you will see works of young school children, street graphics artists and talented artists. The paintings feature different ... Open »
Minneapolis
The twin city of Minneapolis being Saint Paul can boast plenty of landmarks and sights as well. Its guests should necessarily visit the Minnesota State Capitol being a genuine masterpiece of architectural art and the most remarkable historical landmark. The city offers ... Open »
Milwaukee
Another interesting place for family recreation is the Discovery World Museum located on the shore of the lake. It is dedicated to modern scientific and technological achievements. Most of the exhibits in the museum are interactive and will impress little tourists. ... Open »
Toronto
Among historical attractions the Old City Hall is worth to mention. It was built in 1899; now City Court is situated here. On the shore of Lake Ontario there is the renowned cultural center Harbourfront, which became a permanent venue for various festivals and ... Open »
Ottawa
Even though the theme of the museum lies in a rather serious domain the collection of the museum will be of great interest as for adults so for the youngest visitors. Ottawa exploration tour should necessarily include a visit of the Canadian Mint which has been running ... Open »
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