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Toronto

Shopping district in Toronto
Toronto's shopping district
CN Tower on Toronto's skyline
The CN Tower rises above the city

Toronto is the “unofficial” capital of Canada with a population of over 4 million people and is the commercial heart of Canada with easy access for businesses in terms of location and the character of the city. It is convenient and easy to get around, Toronto has a reliable public transportation system. The city offers world class sporting events including professional teams in soccer, baseball, hockey, basketball, football, and lacrosse. Toronto is gateway to many other amazing places like Ottawa, Quebec City, New York, stunning Niagara Falls, and the beauty of Algonquin Park. Toronto provides all the excitement that a big city has to offer with its many restaurants, theatres, museums, and shopping centres.

Transport

The Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) with its buses, streetcars, and subways is a quick, convenient, and safe way to get around the Megacity. Consisting of a subway system linked with bus and tram surface routes, it can get you just about anywhere in the Greater Toronto Area.

Festivals

Toronto is known for its festive spirit - many festivals,
parades and many, many activities.

Some of the regular festivals include:

  • Toronto International Film Festival (September)
  • Toronto International Dragon Boat Festival (June)
  • Santa Claus Parade (November)
  • Street Festival (July)
  • Winterfest (December-January)
  • Designs in Ice (December)
  • St. Patrick's Parade (March)
  • Caribana Festival (July-August)
  • International Jazz Festival (June)
  • Canadian International Air Show (September)
  • Canadian National Exhibition (August-September)
  • Beaches Festival (May)
  • Brazilian Street Festival (July)
  • Molson Indy Auto Racing (July)


Plus many, many more!

Tourist information


Further information can be found on the following web sites:

Niagara Falls

Other attractions

Niagara Falls

Join us for a Day of Excitement in Niagara Falls. Enjoy Free Ice Wine Tasting and Tour, Visit all hot Spots: Floral Clock, Niagara Hydro Station, Niagara Whirlpool, Clifton Hill, Queenston Heights, as well as many more. Did you know? The Canadian Horseshoe Falls plunges 52 metres (170 feet) into the Maid of the Mist Pool.

CN Tower

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, an important telecommunications hub, and the centre of tourism in Toronto. While visiting the CN Tower, guests not only enjoy the amazing view, but the many great attractions available. With 4 lookout levels the view of Toronto just gets better the higher you go. Located at a height of 342 m (1,122 ft) you will find the Glass Floor and Outdoor Observation Deck. At 346 m (1,136 ft.) is Horizons Café and the Indoor Observation Deck. Horizons Café offers casual dining for those looking to enjoy a light meal at the top of the world. 360, our award winning fine dining restaurant is located at 351 m (1,150 ft.) and offers guests a complete 360 degree view of the city. The floor in the 360 Restaurant rotates once every 72 minutes allowing you a complete and unobstructed view of the city below.

Canada’s Wonderland

Canada’s Largest Amusement Park with rides like The Bat, Jet Screem, Dragaon Fire, Skyrider, Drop Zone, Top Gun, and many more. Come and experience the amazing water park with huge water slides.   Blue Mountain Adventure Tour An Extreme Adventure Package with Tour Guides, includes Hiking, Rock Climbing, Cave Exploring, and River Kayaking in the Canadian Outdoors.