Canadian Holidays - Questions, Advice and Reviews

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Seems like a good time to start a new thread as SSP is a good place to get insider advice from people on towns, cities and urbanism. Also allows others to share their perspectives and we won't have the debate on whether or not a thread belongs in a region or city thread vs the Canada forum.

Multiple cities can be discussed at once - so I'll start off with Toronto.

Heading there again for the third May in a row (hope to go to Montreal for the 2nd September in a row later this year) and looking for recommendations on places to explore that I might have overlooked. I've explored most of the downtown by foot, but I'll look to add the Beaches neighbourhood which I haven't been to yet, and like I did the first year I'll do the CN Tower, cause, come on, being on SSP who doesn't like a great view of an ever changing skyline. I've checked out the concert scene, and as with last year there really isn't much going on, which is a disappointment, so I might drop into a random live music club and hope for the best.

Also looking for good lunch/small plates type places - I've found social media is not your friend in this regard. Any photography, architecture or art exhibits worth checking out?

Also considering a day trip to Hamilton, but as I'll be walking and I don't want to bother with renting a bike or scooter I suppose I'll be limited to downtown and area, although I've heard the escarpment overlooking the city is nice.

I haven't been to Mississauga - is there a compelling reason to visit beyond the Marilyn towers?