Presenting: A Behind-The-Scenes Look At The Historic Royal York Hotel

Presenting: A Behind-The-Scenes Look At The Historic Royal York Hotel – One Of Toronto’s Crown Jewels (part I)

The more time I spend discovering Toronto the more I realize it is a fascinating city with interesting people and places, historic and current, famous and not so famous. Sometimes our most interesting discoveries are local ones – broadening our minds and expanding our horizons doesnt always require a plane ticket and thousands of kilometers travelled.

So in the spirit of local explorations I singled out Torontos historic Royal York Hotel as the next destination for my inquiries about Toronto. The Royal York (now officially called the “Fairmont Royal York”) has been a distinguished feature on Torontos skyline since 1929 and as one of the most prestigious hotels in the city, it has held allure for international travelers and locals alike for almost 80 years. More than 40 million guests have stayed here since the opening, including three generations of Britains Royal Family.

The name-dropping does not stop there: famous, even legendary guests have graced this Toronto landmark: Sir Winston Churchill, Cary Grant, Frank...