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Toronto - Canada 2006
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TORONTO CANADA

Toronto (the facts)

Situated 566 feet above sea level on the northern shore of Lake Ontario, Toronto is one of the southernmost cities in Canada. In fact, it has nearly the same latitude as northern California.

  • Toronto is home to more than 100 cultures
  • Toronto is Canada's largest city, with a population of 4.7 million
  • Toronto is the 5th-largest city in North America, after Mexico City, New York, Los Angeles and Chicago
  • One-quarter of Canada's population is located within 160 km (100 mi.) of Toronto
  • More than 60% of the population of the USA is within a 90-minute flight
  • As the capital of Ontario, Toronto is the seat of government for Canada’s most populous province and is the industrial and business centre for the country

An all-weather destination

Situated on the northern shore of Lake Ontario, Toronto is one of the southernmost cities in Canada. In fact, its latitude is very close to that of northern California. As a result, Toronto has a surprisingly moderate climate – with the warmest springs and summers in Canada.

Summer

 
Average
High
Low
 
C
F
C
F
C
F
June
17
63
24
75
11
52
July
21
70
27
81
14
57

Summers in Toronto can be quite warm and fairly humid. Midsummer temperatures range from 61-81 F/16-27 C, with quite a few days in the 90s F/32-35 C. As a result, the beaches, parks and patios are packed all summer long.
What to pack: Sunscreen. As for clothes, anything goes in the summer in Toronto – from shorts & sandals to jeans and sundresses – but take note: shirts & shoes are mandatory at most dining and retail establishments.

Languages spoken

There are two official languages in Canada – English and French. In addition to these official languages, the top 5 languages spoken in Toronto are Chinese, Italian, Tamil, Portuguese and Spanish.

CN Tower
One of Canada's best kept secrets, Toronto is on par with New York City, San Francisco and Chicago when it comes to cultural attractions and urban endeavors. The best place to start is at the top, and in this city there's no mistaking where that is. The landmark CN Tower is the tallest structure in the world and also an important telecommunications hub. Take the elevator to the top for a breathtaking view of the city and its surrounding areas.

Tour of Niagara Falls
Niagara Falls is a popular tourist attraction all year round. Over 14 million tourist visit the Canadian side of the falls each year. As a result, we are able to offer our tour from Toronto everyday including public holidays and during cold winter days.

Visitors Requirements
Every year more than 35 million people visit Canada. Canada welcomes these visitors as tourists, students or temporary workers. As a visitor, you will enjoy the many opportunities Canada has to offer. Check to see if you require a Visa to enter Canada and if you are from the USA check out US visitors to Canada

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