All that glitters is gold. The exterior of this 1976 building, designed by the gifted Torontonian Boris Zerafa, is coated with 2,500 ounces of the precious ore to keep the heat in and the cold out (or vice versa). The surface creates gorgeous reflections of sky, clouds, and other buildings; this is the jewel in the crown of the Toronto skyline. Enter the 120-ft-high banking hall and admire the lovely hanging sculpture by Jesús Raphaél Soto. The building is stunning at sunset.