No matter what season, there are many reasons to visit Toronto, Canada’s largest city. Only in Toronto will you find fabulous theater, sophisticated shopping, exciting events and attractions, and fine museums. Ideally located on the foot of Lake Ontario this energetic and cosmopolitan city will amaze you! Truly a city of neighborhoods – from Chinatown to Greektown to Little Italy – Toronto presents an opportunity to experience the world as the cultural mosaic celebrates year-round with an eclectic offering of entertainment and festivals as well as a smorgasbord of dining opportunities.
Facts about Toronto
Would you belive that Toronto is North America’s 5th-largest city after Mexico City, New York City, Los Angeles and Chicago and is Canada’s number one tourist destination? Toronto is the provincial capital of Ontario and home to over 2.5 million residents. Some of the remarkable sites you find in Toronto are world record holders:
- PATH – North America’s largest continuous underground pedestrian system PATH, connects about 1200 stores and restaurants, 50 office towers, five subway stations,
- Yonge Street – listed in the Guinness Book of World Records as the longest street in the world, stretching 1,896 km from the lakeshore in Toronto, north to Rainy River, Ontario, near the Minnesota border.
- CN Tower – the world’s tallest free-standing structure, standing 1,815 feet tall.
Theater – the third largest centre for English language theatre in the world, behind New York City and London. - The Caribana parade – the largest single-day parade and largest Caribbean festival in North America happening this July 31st.
- Transportation – no better way to get around town than using the second largest public transportation system in North America.
Toronto Events
Cosmopolitan and truly diverse, Toronto offers a unique mix of events. From street festivals to theatrical productions, this city has something for everyone.
Come and explore the hottest happenings throughout Toronto during the hottest season of the year! You’ll discover that Toronto loves summer with tons of exciting experiences for families, couples and girlfriends. The long roster of summer events features everything from lively cultural and arts festivals, captivating theatre, enchanting and engaging exhibitions, thrilling sports, parades that bring Toronto’s streets to life and of course, birthday celebrations for Canada in July!
- Taste of the Danforth
August 6, 2010 to August 8, 2010 - Rogers Cup
August 7 – 15, 2010 - Harry Potter: The Exhibition
Through August 22, 2010 - Toronto International Film Festival
September 9 – 19, 2010 - LG Fashion Week
October 2010 - Halloweek
October 24 – 31, 2010 - Santa Claus Parade
November 21, 2010 - Cavalcade of Lights
November 2010 to December 2010
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