Toronto doesn't trade on dramatic scenery the way Banff does — its appeal is the city itself, built by waves of immigration into one of the most genuinely multicultural places in North America. That shows up everywhere: a single afternoon can take you through Chinatown, Little Italy, Greektown, and Kensington Market's bohemian stalls, each feeling like a real neighbourhood rather than a themed district. Add the CN Tower's views, a walkable downtown, and an island park escape just a ferry ride from the financial district, and Toronto works well both as a standalone city break and as an easy pairing with Banff's mountains for a two-region Canada trip.