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Introduction |
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Zoom up to the top of the world's largest freestanding structure for a breathtaking view of Canada's biggest and most cosmopolitan city. Globetrot through intriguing ethnic neighbourhoods in what the United Nations called the world's most multicultural city. Find almost any style of international cuisine in Toronto's more than 5,000 restaurants where you can have a gastronomic adventure in a posh eatery or sip a cappuccino at a sidewalk café. Shop for everything from designer fashions to souvenir trinkets in chic boutiques and a huge glass emporium in the heart of downtown. Rub elbows with the stars at the Toronto International Film Festival or get caught up in the roar of the Molson Indy - just two of the numerous special events that draw the world to Toronto. Explore world-class museums housing one-of-a-kind sculpture collections to one devoted solely to shoes. Step out for a night on the town to see first run theatre or cheer on the pros at major league baseball, hockey and basketball games. Hop a ferry from Toronto's harbour for green islands just offshore. North America's fifth largest city offers a stellar mix of culture, urban energy, natural green spaces and friendly people. |
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Climate |
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Tales of igloos and sub-zero temperatures might be used to describe other cities in Canada, but not Toronto. Toronto is on the same latitude as Cannes on the sunny Riviera and just slightly — one degree — north of Boston. In fact, Lake ontario serves to moderate Toronto's weather to the point that its climate is one of the mildest in Canada. Generally speaking, spring and summer temperatures range from 15 C (60F) to 25C (80F). During winter months, the average daytime temperature, with the exception of January, the coldest month, hovers just slightly below freezing and a snowfall of more than 10 cm (four inches) is unusual. |
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Transportation |
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The Toronto area is served by 10 public transit systems. The biggest of the 10, the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC), is the second largest transit system in North America after New York. More than one million passengers use 2,300 buses, streetcars and subway cars that operate daily on 6,480 km of routes. |
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Attractions |
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CN Tower Defining the Toronto skyline, the CN Tower is Canada's most recognizable and celebrated icon. At a height of 553.33m (1,815 ft., 5 inches), it is Canada’s National Tower, the World's Tallest Building, an important telecommunications hub, and the centre of tourism in Toronto.
Ontario Place Ontario Place is an internationally acclaimed cultural, leisure and entertainment parkland located in Toronto, ontario, Canada. The complex extends throughout three man-made islands along the Lake ontario waterfront. Ontario Place opened in May 1971 and featured a five pod pavilion complex, The Forum, pedal boats, a marina, restaurants and the world's first permanent IMAX® theatre, the Cinesphere.
Toronto Zoo The Toronto Zoo is Canada's premier Zoo, known for its interactive education and conservation acitivies. As a unique wildlife experience, we inspire people to live in ways that promote the well being of the natural world.
Rogers Centre (formerly Skydome) Famous for its retractable roof, the Rogers Centre is home to the Toronto Argonauts football team and the Toronto Blue Jays baseball team, 1992 and 1993 World Series Champions.
Paramount Canada's Wonderland Canada's largest theme park was built in 1980 on 300 acres of land just north of Toronto. It features more than 180 attractions and 50 thrilling rides, including Canada's only suspended roller coaster and the largest outdoor wave pool in the country.
Toronto islands Only a 10-minute ferry ride from the foot of Yonge Street, the Toronto islands offer a panoramic view of the city skyline. Centre Island offers miles of parkland with beaches, barbecues and picnic tables, boat rentals, bicycle paths, a children's farm and even an amusement park. |
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Shopping |
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Toronto invites you to imagine a retail experience that includes everything from upscale boutiques to an underground city featuring 1,200 shops in more than 10 kilometres of subterranean concourses.
It’s all right here in Toronto. Malls. Markets. Galleries. Department stores. Designer outlets. Bazaars. Neighbourhood shops. And luggage stores, thankfully, because you may need to pick up an extra case to bring home all your new stuff.
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