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One of Toronto’s newest big attractions is Ripley’s Aquarium of Canada, with underwater creatures and habitats from across the globe.   It’s in a fabulous location, on the harborfront adjoining the CN Tower, Rogers Center and the Convention Center.  The aquarium is said to be the largest in North America (with more tank capacity than even the Monterey Bay aquarium, making it one of the top five by size in the world).  It has a great architectural design reminding me of a massive whale with it’s mouth open ready to gobble up the tourist throngs and their cash.  The complex is massive and sprawling, at 12,500 sq m (135,000 sq ft) and with 5.7 million …

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