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22.08.2024 - 15:49 / insider.com
I've been invited to more bachelorette parties than I can count.
They've all been a lot of fun and have given me an excuse to visit fabulous destinations around the world. I've been to Cabo, Napa, Puerto Rico, Palm Springs, India, Hawaii, Las Vegas, and more to celebrate dear friends who were getting married.
I'm typically excited whenever a new invitation comes in, but when I found out one of my friends was having her bachelorette in Toronto, I was a little disappointed.
I didn't think it would be an exciting destination for a girls' trip. But, to my pleasant surprise, I was wrong. The Canadian city completely blew me away.
We stayed at the beautiful Four Seasons in the city's historic Yorkville neighborhood.
To match the city's creative energy, local artists' works were displayed throughout the hotel. The lobby even had giant dandelion sculptures hanging from the ceilings.
The hotel was also located within walking distance of plenty of restaurants and cafés. I was blown away by the food offerings in Toronto.
Some of my favorite meals were the French fare at Café Boulud, al dente pasta and traditional Italian pizza at Spaccio West Terroni, Latin-inspired cuisine at Baro, and Michelin-starred dining at Alobar Yorkville.
Although lovely accommodations and great food are already pluses, the diverse activities available around Toronto really exceeded my expectations.
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For daredevils, CN Tower's EdgeWalk is a must. There's nothing quite like walking around an outdoor platform that's 116 stories above the city. It's an epic view, a great bonding experience, and a one-of-a-kind photo op.
If you're traveling with adventurous wine enthusiasts, I recommend the helicopter tour with Niagara Helicopters Limited that flies over Niagara Falls and ends at a winery.
We also enjoyed a segway tour of the Distillery District, which was bustling with boutiques, cafés, breweries, and eateries.
For a more low-key afternoon, Toronto also has several noteworthy museums, but I can only speak to the unique experience at the Bata Shoe Museum.
It houses antique shoes from regions around the world, imaginative futuristic kicks, and unique artist exhibitions.
My absolute favorite part of the trip was renting dresses at The Fitzroy for a night at the opera.
The Fitzroy sectioned off an area of the store and provided us with Champagne and sweet treats during the dress fittings.
I'll fully admit that I was wrong about Toronto. It ended up being an incredible destination for a bachelorette party — and would probably be great for any old girls' trip, too.
I had experiences that would be considered out of the ordinary on any trip, like helicopter tours and a night at the opera. Plus, every meal was uniquely delicious.
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