Canada's largest city is Toronto and it has a population of 2.5 million inhabitants. Toronto is the provincial capital of Ontario and it's residents are referred to as Torontonians. To give you an overview of how important the city of Toronto is in Canada; An estimated one third of the countries population live less than a five hour drive of
Toronto and also one sixth of all the countries jobs lie within the city borders. More than half of Toronto's population is made up of immigrants from other countries. Canada's economy is driven by Toronto, it's the pivot of Canada's industries, the primary center of theatre, art, music and< also comes third in the world in terms of theatre behind New York and London and the business and
financial capital of Canada. Here are a few of the major firms that are located in and around Toronto; Rogers Communications, TD Canada Trus, Celestica,
Hudson's Bay Company, IBM Canada, Magna International and Nortel. Torontonians
predominantly speak English and less than two percent of them say French is
their mother tongue.
Canada is rated as one of the safest cities to live, as it's crime rate is
the lowest in the country and North America. Toronto has more head offices,
highest number of cultural workers and in stitutions and the arts community is
larger than any other city in Canada. Tourists can be part of the Largest street
festival that takes place in the summer. Toronto has quite a few attractions to
keep the avid traveler occupied; Art Gallery of Ontario, Rogers Centre, The
Toronto Islands, Exhibition Place, Queen's Park, Casa Loma, Gibraltar
Lighthouse, The Leslie Street Spit and The CN Tower. Toronto is regarded as one of the worlds favorite places to eat. It's said that the immigrants make the food authentic and the
Canadian dollar makes it cheap. Here are a few places where you can have a great meal; King's Noodle, Peter's Chun King, The Swatow, Pearl Court, Reb Lobster, Pickle Barrel, George's Chicken, C'est
What, Gio, Latitude and Mövenpick Marché. Accommodation is more than readily available in Toronto, you have hotels, lodgings and inns. If you want a hotel quite close to the airport then Wyndham Bristol Place is the hotel for you as it is only five minutes away from the Toronto Pearson International Airport. For those who want to be in the city center then this are a few hotels you will be able to get accommodation; Four Seasons Toronto, Best Western Primrose Hotel Downtown Toronto, Alexandra Apartment Hotel, Comfort Suites City Centre, Comfort Hotel Airport North, Alexandra Apartment Hotel. Toronto is a sporting city with as many as six professional sports franchises based in the city. They are; Toronto Blue Jays (Major League Baseball), Toronto Raptors (National Basketball Association), Toronto Maple Leafs (National Hockey League), Toronto Rock (National Lacrosse League), St. Michael's Majors (Ontario Hockey League), Toronto Argonauts (Canadian Football League).
Toronto Hotels
Toronto is a vibrant city and if you are planning to travel to the city then you will be able to be accommodated at some of the best hotels in North America. Here is a list of five top hotels in Toronto to choose from :-
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Fairmont Royal York
- Holiday
Inn on King
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InterContinental Toronto
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Marriott Downtown Eaton Centre
- Park
Hyatt Toronto
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