Toronto never sleeps: so say the people who are acquainted with this kind of exciting city. It is the commercial heart of Canada and the Eden Garden for indulgence amidst bars, clubs, symphonies, opera, theatre and many others. It is situated on the northern bank of Ontario Lake. Skyscrapers houses corporate trades and allow people to construct bungalows amidst greens of their tastes. Toronto is Canada’s largest city and largest in the true sense of its aesthetics and multiculturism.
Area: 632 sq km
Country: Canada
Time Zone: GMT/UTC -5 (Eastern Standard Time)
Currency: Dollar
Language: English
When to go
The ideal time to visit Toronto is from June to beginning of October, when the climate is apposite. This season coincides with many festivals and events happening then.
Arts and Events
Du Maurier Downtown Jazz Festival attracts local and international players in June and early July. Caribana, an ever-growing Caribbean festival (August), International Film Festival (September); Harbourfront International Festival of Authors (October)
Major Attractions
Originally were the residents of the Irish, Cabbagetown is the beautiful location with the vistas of Victorian buildings. Ontario Heritage Foundation has enlisted Elm Ave for architectural and historical significance. Rosedale provides the residents for the elites.
The tallest building of the world CN Tower is situated in Downtown Toronto. Thus, St James Cathedral is the highest spire in Canada. Old town of York, St Lawrence Market is the life giving crowd that never to miss and would be a memento of your visit.
Chinatown is the district where you can have a fair bargain for Chinese goods and noodle base soups and meals. Similar settlement of immigrants’ population is Little Italy.
Diligent amusement rides, trails over the beaches are available on Toronto Islands. Yorkville is famed for boutiques and posh stores. One cannot end with the numbers of decent buildings and sportive facilities the city Toronto provides. Victorian classicism reflects everywhere-from North Market Clocks, Fletiron building to different areas of eco social importance and museums.
Harbourfront Center will amuse you delightfully to give you a microscopic view of the whole city and even part of North America from the top of a Tower.
Getting There and Away
Toronto is served by Lester B. Pearson International Airport (YYZ), which has international flights from various destinations round the world. From various other states in Canada and from certain areas of the United States, you can also drive or get a train to Toronto.
Getting Around
Toronto has a subway system (TTC) so getting around is easy and convenient. The Public transport in Toronto consists of an extensive bus service that covers the entire city and suburbs. Commuter train services are also available.