Top things to do in Toronto

Canada's Largest City

Toronto is the capital of Ontario located in the "Golden Horseshoe" in Southern Ontario. The global megacity is a hub for business and finance and one of the world's most cosmopolitan cities. It is often referred to as the New York City of Canada due to its multicultural vibe and its size. It is said to be the most multiculturally diverse city worldwide. With nearly 5.6 million inhabitants it is the largest city in Canada and the fourth largest in North America by population. Toronto is a combination of six internal cities which were turned it into one megacity covering more than 600 square kilometres and stretching about 32 kilometres along Lake Ontario.

Toronto has a humid continental climate with warm summers and cold winters and four very distinct seasons. The city has a huge performing arts scene and is known for its theatre scene. It is also a major production centre for film and television along with Vancouver. Toronto hosts the International Film Festival on a yearly basis along with various events such as the Caribana (Caribbean Carnival) and the Toronto Pride which is one of the largest LGBT festivals in the world.

There are plenty of cultural sights and attractions such as the Royal Ontario Museum, the Art Gallery of Toronto or the CN Tower. Toronto also has three beach sections along Lake Ontario and is considered to be one of the major food cities of North America, particularly due to its cultural diversity. The city has multiple hip bars and a high number of craft and microbreweries. On top of that, Toronto is excellent for shopping, particularly in the Yorkville neighbourhood, the Entertainment District and the Harbourfront. Moreover, Toronto is represented in six league sports including hockey, baseball, basketball, Canadian football and soccer.

Explore the vibrant megacity and experience the New York of Canada!