Whether living in Toronto or are just visiting, the downtown area is where to find excitement with countless interesting things to do and fun activities that can keep you occupied for as long as you have. There is something to satisfy every interest and days are easily spent exploring with family and friends, or even independantly.

Toronto is a very diverse city both culturally and in terms of the attractions and activities it has to offer. Many of these attractions are located in the downtown area, making them extremely easy to visit. Living in downtown toronto gives you the advantage of accessing all of these exciting activities as well as work and anemities within the distance of a short walk, subway, or streetcar ride. Downtown living makes it finally possible to say goodbye to traffic, travel time, and bordom. Below a few activities are listed to fit whatever your interests may be.

Got Kids? Are You a Big Kid?

The Children's Own Museum is designed specifically for children between the ages of 2 and 8. Everything is designed to be hands on; perfect for your curious little youngster. Kids can choose from a range of activites such as quiet reading, or set up their own café to name a couple. For more information, visit http://www.childrensownmuseum.org/.

The Young People's Theatre is a professional theatre and drama school for children. Constantly updating and developing new shows bursting with young professional talent, there is always an exciting new performance to be seen. For tickets and more information, visit http://www.lktyp.ca/

CN Tower: The world's tallest building at 553.3 meters, this tower is a big tourist attraction. You can admire the city from one of three vantage points, the observation deck, located at 342 meters, the Space Deck at 447 meters, or from the Horizon Bar that rotates, offering a 180º view of the city. Over 2 million people visit the tower each year, making it one of Toronto's most popular sights.

Hockey Hall of Fame: Hockey is the biggest sport in Canada and Toronto is certainly a hotspot for hockey activity. This hall of fame shows off some of the greats in the game and allows you to practice some top hockey moves yourself. You can even get your photo taken with the Stanley Cup!

Mackenzie House: For history buffs, this is a no-brainer. The house belonged to William Lyon Mackenzie, the first mayor of Toronto and grandfather of Prime Minister Mackenzie King. Today, it is a museum, complete with authentically dressed guides that act out the parts of a busy household from the period.

Royal Ontario Museum: If you're interested in the world in general, this is a great museum to visit. It doesn't only focus on Canadian history, but offers a selection of Egyptian mummies and other experiences. This three story building contains over 6,000 artifacts and a huge collection of art from around the world.

Rogers Center: During baseball season, this is THE place to be in downtown Toronto, with many Toronto Restaurants nearby. This amazing structure was one of the first to be built with a retractable roof, allowing for perfect playing conditions at all times. You can even book a hotel room overlooking the field. The stadium seats 50,000 and has the world's biggest JumboTron scoreboard.

St. Michael's Cathedral: An impressive show of Neo-Gothic architecture, this church is on the list of amazing things to see in downtown Toronto. Don't forget your camera, you'll want to snap some photos of this beautiful building.

Yonge Street: The world's longest street is a great one to take a walk on. It actually stretches about 1,900 kilometers, but you can check out the part that cuts through downtown Toronto. There are some great places to shop on this street and you'll enjoy just learning about the history as you stroll down it.

There are so many things to do in downtown Toronto. While there are quite a few interesting sights and activities, there is always shopping, many Toronto Restaurants or even simply wandering the streets, which can be an enjoyable way to pass the time, too. Whatever your taste, you won't be bored.