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Toronto at a glance
Multi-ethnic, multi-cultural, multi-national, multi-fun: once the "Meeting Place" for Amerindians, now Canada's largest metropolis, the country's business and cultural engine, and a great place to visit--welcome to Toronto!
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Toronto history
Toronto - from Muddy York to Swiss New York
If you think that Toronto, like so many other North American cities, is a relatively young centre, think again. More than 8,000 years ago, this spot on the northern shores of Lake Ontario was home to prehistoric humans hunting the dense woods for bears and elk. They were followed by a rich and diverse Iroquois culture spread across nearly 200 villages in the Toronto area alone.
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Toronto local information
Province:
Ontario

Country:
Canada

Toronto By The Numbers:
Population: 2,500,000

Elevation: 567 feet/173 meters

Average Annual Precipitation: 30 inches/76 centimeters

Average January Temperature: 21 degrees F/-6 degrees C

Average July Temperature: 70 degrees F/21 degrees C

Quick Facts:
Major Industries: Banking, Tourism, Manufacturing, Communications

Ethnic Mix: 57% Caucasian, 8.3% African American, 1.5% Hispanic, 20.9% Asian, 3.5% Filipino, 8.8% Other

Electricity: 110 volts, 50Hz, standard two pin plugs

Time Zone: GMT- 5

Country Dialing Code: 1 Area Code: 416 & 647

Did You Know?
Toronto is a vibrant city, and in many ways as American as some of its neighbors to the south, mainly in Michigan. Along with Michigan, Toronto has a thriving automobile and auto parts industry, allowing for a lot of exchange between US car manufacturers across the border.

Orientation:
Toronto is situated on the northern shore of Lake Ontario (the most eastern of the Great Lakes), and is one of the southernmost cities in Canada.
Toronto weather
Average Temperatures
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Rainy Days
Average Annual Rainfall:
32.0" / 82.3 cm
Top Toronto Trips
Kid Invasion
A fun week in Toronto for kids and parents
Toronto's Top Neighbourhoods
Experience the diversity of Toronto
Typical Toronto
Pack in as much as possible into a two day visit
Museum & Culture Weekend
Three days to see a a mix of Toronto's culture
Shopping Day
Hit the major shopping hotspots in one day
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Plan Your Toronto Trip
Top Rated Activities
Queen Street West
Funky and hip
A Space Gallery
Contemporary Art Pioneers
Air Canada Centre
State-of-the-art facility
Andy Pool Hall
A pool party
Angus Glen Golf Club
Nothing short of tradition
 
Top Rated Places To Stay
Renaissance Toronto Hotel Downtown
Inside sports view
Delta Chelsea Hotel
Downtown-area hotel
Bond Place Hotel (The)
Good downtown value
Holiday Inn Hotel and Suites Toronto - Markham
An easy drive from downtown
Carlingview Airport Inn
Business-friendly rooms
 
Top Rated Restaurants
309 Dhaba Indian Excellence
Modern twists to traditional Indian
360 The Restaurant at the CN Tower
Dining with a view
Academy Of Spherical Arts, The
The history of billiards
Acqua Ristorante
Whet your appetite
Addis Ababa Restaurant
Ethiopian treats!
 
Top Rated Nightlife
Academy Of Spherical Arts, The
The history of billiards
Afterlife
Feels like heaven
Alice Fazooli's
The Italian crabshack
Babalu'u
Salsa dancing, salsa eating
Bar Italia
Hipster hangout