The city of Toronto is Canada’s largest metropolitan area, yet it is deemed one of the safest urban environments in the world. Toronto is home to 2.5 million people in over 140 neighborhoods. Coincidentally, “Toronto” is a Huron Indian word meaning “place of meeting” which reflects Toronto’s diversity and coming together of people and cultures from around the world. There are over 100 languages and dialects spoken here, in fact, 1/3 of all residences speak a language other than English! Toronto is the heart of the nation’s commercial, financial, industrial, and cultural life, and is the capital of the Province of Ontario. The city of Toronto took shape in 1834 and quickly developed into a sprawling and livable space covering over 641 square kilometers.
Toronto is home to many world class attractions, live theatres, and vibrant street festivals that attract tourists from all across the world. The Official Website of Tourism Toronto is a detailed guide created to help you ensure your experience in Toronto is the most enjoyable.
Along with attractions and festivals, Toronto is also home to some of the country’s finest dining experiences. From upscale gourmet dining, to homemade comfort food, there are more than 7,000 globally inspired restaurants located in cosmopolitan Toronto that work to satisfy your every craving. Dine.to is your official guide to discovering dining and entertainment in Toronto.
Additional Resources
- Visiting Toronto
Maps, travel to and within the city, attractions, history, facts. - Living in Toronto
City services, health, fraud, laws and rights, transportation, other government projects and more. - Government of Canada
Canadian governance, About Canada, Employment, Financial Services, and more. - Weather in Toronto
Hourly, daily, weekly weather updates of all Canadian and American cities. - Shopping in Toronto
Detailed information about shopping areas, nearby malls, and new and upcoming deals. - Sports in Toronto
Sports centres, professional teams, and amateur leagues.
Take a look at the Highlights of Toronto Highlights of Toronto prepared by the ISC.
