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Toronto is proud to be the complex, imaginative, and balanced sum of its pieces. It is urban and sophisticated, optimistic and welcoming, with a dash of unpredictable nature thrown in for good measure. The area's pillars are illustrated in a variety of areas, including over 200 communities on the sidewalks. (The fact that there are three Chinatowns and two Little Italys says a lot.) It's one of the reasons why the food scene has become so popular—there are more items to pull from the pantry. Toronto is a satisfying ultimate destination as well as a perfect rest stop, with four world-class sporting teams, a diverse cultural community, and a thriving coastline with its own airport.
Taking a ferry to the Toronto Islands if you want to get awayfrom the hustle and bustle of Canada's largest port. This array of islands andislets complements the city's skyscraper-shaped mainland with a soft greentouch. The three islands, Centre, Ward's, and Algonquin, are linked together,meaning you won't have to think about getting on and off the boat to explorethe place thoroughly. Each main island has something different to offer.
St. Lawrence Market:
The St. Lawrence Market, located in Toronto's historic OldTown, has been through several transformations since its inception in the 17thcentury. In addition to serving as a grocery, the St. Lawrence Market has alsoserved as a cultural center for the neighborhood and the City Hall. At themoment, the market sells gourmet cured meats on one end and hand-made jewelryon the other.
Distillery District:
Earlier in the 1800s, this waterfront neighborhood was hometo the Gooderham and Worts Distillery, Canada's largest distillery operation.This old pedestrian-only neighborhood is now home to art galleries, musicclubs, pubs, restaurants, and even a brewery, surrounded by industrial-styleVictorian houses and once lined with cobblestone on horse-drawn carriages. Thisis the spot to get a real understanding of Toronto's past. Throughout the year,attend festivals and sporting activities, take an art lesson, or sit back,relax, and enjoy traditional Canadian brewing.
Harbourfront Center:
This 10-acre resort, located all along the shores of Lake Ontario,has transformed from a dead end freight port into a luxurious village buzzingwith hundreds of things to do. Demolished buildings have been converted intotheaters and an art museum, building an atmosphere akin to San Francisco's Pier39 and Baltimore's Inner Harbor.
From May to October is the best time to visit Toronto becausethe sun is out, the café patios are buzzing, and traffic is on the highwayafter a long winter indoors. June, July, and August are typically hot andhumid, with 30°F feeling like 40°F. Over the summer, people would leave townfor their cottages, bringing the city streets (and restaurant chairs) withthem. Summer is when many of the city's festivals are held, with themes rangingfrom food and drink to the arts and theater, multiculturalism, music, and film.The climate does not simply turn off on August 31; in September, childrenreturn to kindergarten, adults return to work, and the sidewalks and shopsreopen.
Area: 630.2 km²
Population: 29.3 lakhs (2017) United Nations
Province: Ontario
