Overview
Toronto, named by UNESCO as the worldās most multicultural city, attracts thousands of tourists annually to its fascinating neighborhoods and thriving cultural scene. But in its 250-year history, Toronto has also become a place of many intriguing secrets.
Toronto: The Unknown City 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. Thereās also a guide to one of the worldās 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 Canadaās largest metropolis, to reveal the mysteries, marvels and monstrosities that lie beneath.
Praise for The Unknown City series:
āAs useful to locals as it is to tourists.āāGlobe & Mail
āPart tourist reference, part compendium of lore . . . a witty, engrossing, innovative series of guidebooks.āāGeorgia Straight
āThe wonky spin on things local is not only useful but hugely entertaining.āāGazette
Howard Akler is a lifelong resident of Toronto. He has written for Lola, the local art magazine, and is currently at work on a novel set during the cityās centenary.
Sarah B. Hood is the author of Practical Pedalling, has contributed to Toronto Life, NOW, eye, and is the editor of Performing Arts in Canada. In 1990, she received an honorable mention at the National Magazine Awards.
This book title, Toronto: The Unknown City, ISBN: 9781551521466, by Howard Akler, Sarah B. Hood, published by Arsenal Pulp Press (April 1, 2004) is available in paperback. Our minimum order quantity is 25 copies. All standard bulk book orders ship FREE in the continental USA and delivered in 4-10 business days.
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