Toronto is cosmopolitan, multicultural, vibrant and stylish. But of all the adjectives that describe Toronto, grand is most fitting. It is Canada's largest city, home of the nation's largest stock exchange and financial district, location of one of the world's tallest structures, and boasts Canada's widest variety of cultural and recreational attractions.
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LOCATION AND DESCRIPTION
Toronto, Ontario's capital city, sits on the northwest shore of Lake Ontario in the southeastern region of the province. The CN Tower, one of the world's tallest free-standing structures at 1,815 feet high (553 metres), dominates the skyline amidst a cluster of concrete and glass office towers. The observation deck near the top of the tower affords an awesome view of the city that sprawls for 40 kilometres along the lakeshore. The Rogers Centre, a 3.2-hectare (8 acre) sports stadium with a retractable roof, lies at the foot of the tower.
CLIMATE
Weather in Toronto is mild for Canada. Although the temperature frequently falls below freezing in winter months (the average January temperature is -4º C), heavy snowfall is uncommon. Summers tend to be hot, sunny and sometimes humid with temperatures averaging 21º C.
ECONOMY
Toronto is the main manufacturing, financial, and communications centre of Canada. The majority of goods manufactured in Canada are produced in the area in and around Toronto. As Ontario's capital city, it is also a centre for both provincial and municipal government.
Toronto is Canada's banking and financial centre. More banks, insurance companies, mining firms, trust and loan companies have headquarters in Toronto than in any other Canadian city. The Toronto Stock Exchange is one of the largest in North America (by value of shares traded).
PEOPLE
One third of Canada's population is located within 160 kilometres of Toronto and one half of the population of the United States is accessible within a day's drive. Over 80 languages are spoken in the city, and one third of Toronto residents speak at home a language other than English.
The Toronto area is known for its multicultural communities.
CULTURE AND RECREATION
The city is one of Canada's most active cultural centres. The Toronto Symphony Orchestra is recognized worldwide. There are three major theatres, together with many smaller fringe theatres. The Art Gallery of Ontario and the Royal Ontario Museum have first-rate collections, and there are many privately owned galleries.
Thousands of restaurants, nightclubs, pubs, shopping malls, parks and trails provide entertainment for every taste.
The Toronto Maple Leafs of the National Hockey League play home games in the Air Canada Centre as do the Toronto Raptors of the National Basketball Association. The Toronto Argonauts of the Canadian Football League and the Toronto Blue Jays, an American League baseball team, play in the Rogers Centre. The Hockey Hall of Fame is in downtown Toronto.
Toronto has three English daily newspapers, the Toronto Star, the Globe and Mail, and the Toronto Sun. The city has about 15 radio stations and 5 television stations.