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Toronto: The Unknown City
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Toronto: The Unknown City
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delves into the lesser-known spaces and stories of Hogtown, offering tantalizing tidbits of local lore, offbeat facts and surprising anecdotes that will captivate visitors and locals alike. From sealed-off public spaces to lost railways, tales of true crime to behind-the-scenes movie gossip, this book is packed with revelations. There’s also a guide to one of the world’s most eclectic dining scenes, plus celebrity stories, sports snippets, a backstage tour of the theatre and music worlds, fabulous shopping tips and much more. Titillating and tempting, Toronto: The Unknown City lifts the veil off Canada’s largest metropolis, to reveal the mysteries, marvels and monstrosities that lie beneath.
Praise for
series:
“As useful to locals as it is to tourists.”—
“Part tourist reference, part compendium of lore . . . a witty, engrossing, innovative series of guidebooks.”—
“The wonky spin on things local is not only useful but hugely entertaining.”—
Howard Akler is a lifelong resident of Toronto. He has written for
, the local art magazine, and is currently at work on a novel set during the city’s centenary.
Sarah B. Hood is the author of
, has contributed to
,
, and is the editor of
. In 1990, she received an honorable mention at the National Magazine Awards.