Walking into The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) in the heart of downtown Toronto is an experience unlike any other. The first thing you might notice is the smell. SickKids doesn't smell like a hospital - you know, that distinctive antiseptic smell so common in most hospitals. Next you might notice the natural lighting, brightly colored cartoon characters painted on the walls and windows in the atrium, and even vender booths near the food court that create a kid-friendly atmosphere more like a shopping mall or small amusement park than a hospital.