Toronto & Ontario

Toronto and Ontario

Toronto is Canada's largest city (population of almost 4 million) and the capital of the province of Ontario. In recent years, Toronto has become one of the most exciting and progressive cities in the world. The city is a multicultural Mecca, with more than 80 ethnic groups speaking approximately 100 languages. Located in the heart of Ontario, Toronto is Canada's cultural, financial and transportation hub. According to a UNESCO survey, Toronto is one of the safest and least expensive cities in the world to live.

Toronto is home to the CN Tower, the world's tallest free standing structure, named one of the Seven Wonders of the World; Ontario Place, which features the first permanent giant-screen IMAX® theatre, a Canadian invention. Other great places to visit in Toronto include:

Air Canada Centre: Home to the Raptors - Toronto's Basketball Team and the Maple Leafs - Toronto's Hockey Team

Art Gallery of Ontario : Amazing art in 50 galleries

Beach Blast: Indoor beach volleyball facility located in central Toronto. Six Olympic size courts, locker rooms, food and beverage.

Eaton Centre: Toronto's largest shopping center - located at the corner of Yonge St. and Dundas St.

Maid of the Mist: Experience Niagara Falls aboard the Maid of the Mist - a 30-minute boat tour in front of the American Falls to the base of the Canadian Horseshoe Falls.

Rogers Centre : Home to the Blue Jays - Toronto's Baseball Team and the Argonauts - Toronto's Canadian Football Team

Yonge Street : Toronto's main thoroughfare, is the longest street in the world (about 1,200 miles /1,800 km long.)

Other Great Facts about the City:

• There are over 400 parks within the city and surrounding areas

• Toronto has the third-largest theatre district after London and New York

• Toronto has the fourth largest financial center in North America

• It is the home to North America's third largest film and video production center

• There are more than 20,000 retail stores and restaurants within the city

• The underground concourse in the downtown area is 11 km long and links over 1,100 stores and restaurants

• The city is only a few hours away from some of the largest U.S. and Canadian cities such as New York, Boston,

Chicago, Montreal, and Ottawa.

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