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Forget the CN Tower—formerly the world’s tallest structure. For the ultimate bird’s-eye view of this sprawling lakeside city, try flying into Toronto on the new Porter Airlines (direct flights from Newark; flyporter.com). It’s buzzing, 70-seat turboprop plane lands on an island airstrip just a few minutes from downtown, providing a stunning aerial tour. Though some locals are opposed to the noise and pollution that comes with the airport, this upstart carrier with its Tyler Brûlé touch—the entrepreneur’s hand is all over Porter’s branding—offers a compelling alternative to the oodles of New York–Toronto flights at distant Pearson International.
Canucks are flush thanks to their gold- and petro-fueled currency, so avoid pricey downtown hotels and restaurants and head for the grittier West End. To get there, jump aboard the Queen West streetcar and get off at Toronto’s ultra-compressed version of the Lower East Side, Ossington Avenue (pronounced “oz-ington”).
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Two nights, two people
Flight $730
Hotel $370
Transportation $30
+ Meals $225
TOTAL $1355
Porter Airlines has direct flights between Newark and Tornto, departing daily.
Travel time 1hr 30 mins
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