Discover Toronto
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Toronto
With a population of 2.79 million people
(5.5 million in the GTA – Greater Toronto
Area), Toronto is one of the most
multicultural cities in the world and is
ranked as the safest large metropolitan
area in North America by Places Rated
Almanac. Toronto is a distinctive worldclass city that celebrates a love and
respect for the many unique cultures that
thrive here. You can see it immediately in
the numerous ethnic neighbourhoods that
exist side by side within the city.
From Greektown, Little Italy, Chinatown,
Koreatown, Little Jamaica, Little Portugal
and Little India – each community offers a
delightful taste of their cultures, preserved
through shops, restaurants and nightlife.
The United Nations Development
Programme ranked Toronto second in its
list of world cities with the largest
percentage of foreign-born population.
Toronto’s foreign born population is
diverse and equally represented by many
ethnic groups.
Toronto’s multiculturalism
makes it a fascinating
place to live and study.
Toronto is a distinctive world-class city that
is virtually teeming with action! It is home
to numerous live theatre and Broadway
shows, ballet, opera, movie theaters, and
music concerts of every type. Add to this
an abundance of vibrant nightlife,
delightful restaurants (over 7,000), stunning
architecture, great museums, galleries,
theatre, cinemas, flagship stores, luxury
shops and everything in between.
Cosmopolitan and diverse, Toronto offers
a superb mix of events all year round.
From street festivals to theatrical
productions, there is always something to
do in this great city.
And when it comes to sports – there’s
nothing like Toronto! NHL hockey played
by the Maple Leafs, Major League
Baseball’s Blue Jays, basketball’s Raptors
of the NBA, and football’s Argonauts of
the CFL, as well as professional lacrosse
and soccer teams. Recreational
opportunities abound in Toronto’s many
parks and ravines and along its numerous
walking trails and bike-paths. Getting
around Toronto is easy. Transportation is
very accessible; Toronto has the T.T.C.
subway system and buses, GO trains,
Coach Canada and VIA Rail Canada.
Ottawa, the capital of Canada, is just a
4.5 hour bus ride, Montreal, Quebec is 5
hours, and the United States border is just 2
hours away.
Toronto’s must see attractions
Royal Ontario Museum
This is Canada’s largest museum of world cultures and
natural history located in the heart of downtown. Explore
special exhibitions, permanent galleries of dinosaurs,
ancient Egypt, Canada’s First Peoples, gems & minerals,
and more. It is located along the side of world-class dining,
shopping stores and breathtaking architectural buildings.
Art Gallery of Ontario
This is the Largest Art Gallery in Canada. It offers a variety of
exhibits from across the world by different artists and
performers. It offers educational tours for all ages and
provides the audience with a unique experience of the
artistic world.
Canada’s Wonderland
Canada’s Wonderland offers thrills and family fun with 200
world-class attractions. Experience 69 rides including 16
roller coasters. The highlight would be Leviathan – Canada’s
tallest and fastest roller coaster. A new attraction for
Wonderland in 2014 is Wonder Mountain’s Guardian – an
interactive 4D dark ride.
Ontario Science Centre
With hundreds of engaging unique interactive exhibits the
Ontario Science Centre offers much more in terms of
learning and experiencing nature and science. The Space
Hall is home to Toronto’s only public planetarium. The
OMNIMAX Theatre features a great lineup of IMAX films that
run hourly throughout the day.
Ripley’s Aquarium of Canada
Immerse yourself in a world of 15,000 aquatic animals! The
Aquarium features North America’s longest underwater
viewing tunnel, more than 5.7 million litres of water and has
over 100 interactive opportunities. These including three
touch pools featuring horseshoe crabs, sharks, and rays. This
awe-inspiring new attraction consists of nine carefully
curated galleries. It showcases a cross section of saltwater
and freshwater environments from around the world.
Casa Loma
This is a Former estate of Canadian financier, Sir Henry Pellatt. The
Edwardian Castle is completed with decorated suites, towers, 800foot tunnel and stables. It is opened daily for tours. The gardens are
opened every year from May-October. There is a cafe, a gift shop,
and a parking lot. If you would like to purchase, group packages it
is available. The Castle may be rented for private functions,
meetings, media and film shoots.
Toronto Zoo
Canada’s premier Zoo offers over 5,000 animals and incredible
exhibits, including the award winning 30-acre “African Savanna”,
the “Gorilla Rainforest” (the largest indoor gorilla exhibit in North
America), Great Barrier Reef and the new 10-acre Tundra Trek
exhibit. The Tundra Trek exhibit, a new addition to the Zoo, includes
polar bears and Arctic wolves! This is all free with admission.
CN Tower
The CN Tower is a national icon, engineering wonder and
something you must see Toronto! It is 553m/1,815ft and an awardwinning dining and entertainment destination. It provides a
spectacular view of Toronto with its world-famous Glass Floor, Sky
Pod and glass fronted elevators with glass floor panels. The awardwinning 360 Restaurant (elevation complimentary with entrée) is
located inside the tower. There is also a 3D theatre, ride, stores and
the thrilling EdgeWalk. EdgeWalk is world’s highest ‘hands-free’ walk
and is located 356m/1168ft (116 stories) above ground. The CN
Tower welcomes groups, corporate parties, associations and more
groups to join the fun!
Hockey Hall of Fame
Experience the game that defines Canada and a sport that has
been adopted by over seventy countries. Spread across 60,000
square feet, the Hall of Fame offers something for everyone. This
includes the finest collection of hockey artifacts at all levels of play
from around the world, the state-of-the-art games that challenge
shooting and goalkeeping skills and the themed exhibits dedicated
to the game’s greatest players, teams and achievements.
Annual Festivals in Toronto
May 2014
Doors Open Toronto
Union Village festival
Toronto’s neighborhoods are the heart of the city. They pulse with life and each has personality all of its own.
A visit isn’t complete without exploring this matrix of culturally diverse regions that make Toronto the vibrant,
eclectic destination that it is. From century old enclaves to the newest and most recently rejuvenated, there
is always something fresh to discover just around the corner.
Yorkville
Neighborhoods to visit in Toronto
Kensington Market
June 2014
2014 Waterfront Blues Festival
Luminato
Flower City parade
Taste of little Italy
Pride Toronto
TD Toronto Jazz festival
Toronto International Dragon Boat Race
July 2014
Canada Day
Corso Italia Toronto Fiesta
Salsa on St-Clair
Summerlicious
Honda Indy Toronto
Beaches International Jazz Festival
August 2014
Scotiabank Carribean parade
Tennis Canada Rogers Cup
Pilaros taste of Danforth
Canadian National exhibit
Scotiabank BuskerFest
Brampton Global Jazz & Blues Festival
St-Lawrence Market
The Annex
Koreatown
Queen West
The Beaches
Toronto Island & Centreville
Little Italy
Greek Town
Financial District & Underground City
China Town
Liberty Village
Distillery District