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Toronto is one of the largest multinational cities on the planet and the largest city in Canada. The metropolis is located in the province of Ontario and is its administrative center. The city covers an area of ​​just over 630 km² with a population of 2.5 million (population density 4334.4 people / km²). Almost half of the population is immigrants from other countries, so the mixture of different cultures gives the city its identity.

Toronto is one of the most important economic centers in the country. The economy is based on the production of power equipment, nuclear energy, food processing, and oil refining.

The city is part of the most populous metropolitan area of ​​Canada "Golden Horseshoe" (¼ of Canada's population lives here), which occupies the northwest coast of Lake Ontario.

In the annual Global Liveability Ranking of The Economist magazine, Toronto is confidently ranked 4th in terms of quality of life.

Time zone: UTC -5

Coordinates: 43°38′55″N, 79°23′07″W

Toronto climate and weather for today

The climate in Toronto is influenced by several factors related to geography:

  • the city is located in the south of the country;
  • adjacent to Lake Ontario;
  • and is located close to Hudson Bay.

The humid continental climate zone in which Toronto is located is characterized by:

  • warm and humid summers (with a lot of precipitation and an average temperature of + 23.6 ° С ... + 24.5 ° С);
  • long beautiful sunny autumn;
  • cold snowy winter (average temperature -5 ° С .... -10 ° С)
  • short rainy spring with few sunny days.

Annual precipitation is about 800 mm.

The peculiarity of the climate in Toronto is strong and constant windiness.

The most comfortable months for travel are summer.

The most interesting sights of Toronto

Casa Loma mansion

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Casa Loma (Castle on the Hill). This magnificent neo-Gothic castle is one of the most beautiful decorations in Toronto. Built on a hill by the design of the Canadian architect Edward Lennox, the building impresses with it’s rich interior decoration and exquisite lines of the facades. It was the largest private home in Canada:

  •  98 rooms;
  • a big library;
  • organ on 2 floors;
  • a small botanical garden on a covered veranda (with steam heated flower beds);
  • shower rooms that were unique at the time;
  • secret passages and corridors, underground passage to the stable.

Today, the fairytale castle has become a house-museum, surprising with the grandeur of the architectural concept ahead of its time.

Casa Loma is a popular location for celebrations, weddings and filming. Tourists can visit a photographic exhibition, see a collection of rifles, and admire magnificent views of the city and the water surface of Lake Ontario from the observation deck.

Location: Austin Terrace, 1, Toronto, Ontario Canada

Coordinates: 43°40′41″N, 79°24′33″W

High park

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High Park is one of the largest municipal parks in Toronto, located west of the city center on an area of ​​161 hectares. The park first opened its gates in 1876 and since then has become one of the most popular green areas of the metropolis.

High Park is a leisure park that harmoniously combines natural surroundings with sports facilities, playgrounds, training centers and cultural facilities.

⅓ The territory of the park is occupied by an oak savannah (many black oaks are over 150 years old). The natural relief (numerous small hills, streams and two deep ravines) creates a special atmosphere in the park that immerses visitors in the world of virgin nature.

In the western part of the park there is the Grenadier Pond (area 14.2 hectares), on the banks of which you can always see fishermen. This large pond is home to a variety of bird species and wetland wildlife.

Vacationers in the park can visit:

  • Colborne Lodge Historical Museum (located in the home of John George Howard, the first landowner of High Park);
  • enjoy the taste of strong coffee in the Grenadier cafe and see the rock garden;
  •  take a walk in the Hillside Gardens (landscaped ornamental garden) or walk the health trails;
  • go to the zoo and amphitheater.

Near the Grenadier Cafe, there are 109 greenhouses that grow numerous plants for the Toronto park system. Excursions to the greenhouses are organized for those who wish.

From the end of April to the beginning of May, the park is filled with thousands of people who come to see one of the most beautiful natural phenomena: cherry blossoms (more than 2 thousand trees).

Location: 1873 Bloor Street West, Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Coordinates: 43°38′49″N, 79°27′47″W

Royal Ontario Museum

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Royal Ontario Museum. Canada's largest cultural and natural history museum, ranked fifth in the ranking of museums in North America. The museum was originally established in 1857 as the Museum of Natural History and Fine Arts at the Toronto Normal School. The history of the Royal Ontario Museum began in March 1914. The richest collections of cultural heritage are collected in numerous halls (over 6 million exhibits and over 60 galleries).

It is impossible to ignore the building of the museum itself. At the beginning of the 21st century, architect Daniel Libeskind breathed new life into the old museum building, making it one of the most recognizable in the world. The artist drew inspiration from natural mineral crystals. The futuristic appearance of the museum in the style of deconstructivism delights about a million tourists every year.

5 floors of continuous wonder:

  • 1st floor. House of Spirits (a huge room with large glazing), in which a variety of sounds of nature sound;
  • 2nd floor. Unique collections of dinosaurs that have gained worldwide fame;
  • 3rd floor. Exclusive exhibits of art and artifacts from the Americas, Africa, the Middle East and Asia, collection of Chinese sculptures;
  • 4th floor. A museum of contemporary art (items that carry particles of the history of Europe and Canada);
  • 5th floor. observation deck, restaurant.

The museum is included in the TOP-7 architectural wonders of the world.

Location:  100 Queens Park, Toronto, ON M5S 2C6, Ontario, Canada

Coordinates: 43°40′03″N, 79°23′39″W

Allan Gardens Conservatory

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Allan Botanic Gardens is Toronto's oldest municipal park with a botanical garden. The unique winter garden is 1500 m² big, the main conservatory with a 16-sided glass dome was built in 1909. All plants are located in 6 greenhouses:

  • Tropical southern (water wheel, tropical plants - orchids, bromeliads, etc.);
  • Tropical (cycads, hibiscus, dope, etc.);
  • “Cool” (a waterfall with a small pond, citrus and Kashmir cypress trees grow);
  • Palm (different types of palm trees, banana palm, ketaki, bamboo)
  • Greenhouse of cacti (the richest collection of succulents and cacti).

More than 300 trees (47 species) have been planted in the park, a park for walking with dogs, a children's playground, and an extensive system of comfortable walking paths are equipped.

Since June 1973, the park has been listed as a cultural heritage site of Toronto.

Location: 160 Gerrard Street East, Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Coordinates: 43°39′42″N, 79°22′28″W

The Distillery District

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The Distillery District is one of the oldest districts in Toronto and the heart of the industrial estate, which is the embodiment of a unique collection of historic industrial buildings from the Victorian era. The area is located east of the city center. On more than 5 hectares of land, there are 10 streets and more than 40 historic buildings of the former Gooderham and Worts factory. The buildings of former distilleries and breweries today house numerous cafes, bars, restaurants, boutiques, as well as galleries, art workshops, theater studios.

Since 1988, The Distillery District has been declared a National Historic Landmark of Canada.

The old district is the birthplace of new traditions. Since 2010, an annual Christmas fair has been held on its territory. Within the framework of which a photo exhibition Pets with Santa, thematic entertainment, and a Ferris wheel are held. Regular exhibitors-producers of the fair become living attractions.

In addition, the Old District with a special flavor and atmosphere has long been noticed by filmmakers. In the past decade alone, the streets of The Distillery District have been filmed in 800 films, and Toronto has entered the TOP-3 film centers in North America.

Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Coordinates: 43°39′3″N, 79°21′35″W

Toronto Zoo

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The Toronto Zoo is the largest in Canada and covers an area of ​​287 hectares. The zoo is divided into zones (zoogeographic regions) with pavilions, where a certain microclimate is maintained:

  • America (animals of the Americas, ruins of a Mayan temple);
  • Africa (African savannah and rainforest pavilion occupy most of the zoo);
  • Eurasia (the oldest zone of the park with the Giant Panda Educational Center);
  • Australia (animals of the mainland and insular parts of Australia, Great Barrier Reef Exhibition);
  • Indo-Malaya (includes two pavilions with animals and plants of Southeast and South Asia);
  • Tundra (variety of arctic animals);
  • Canadian Domain (located in the Rouge Valley and representing North American animals);
  • Children's area (large Splash Island water park with landscape design on the theme of three states of water, Waterside Theater - open-air aviary, petting zoo).

The zoo has been open since 1974. More than 5 thousand animals live on the territory of the zoo, representing about 500 species. The zoo has its own botanical garden and a large aquarium.

The zoo's policy is to preserve endangered species of animals and birds, as well as to promote an ecological lifestyle: in 2010 it was voted the best cell phone recycler in North America.

About 1.5 million people visit the Toronto Zoo every year.

Location: 361A Old Finch Avenue, Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Coordinates: 43°49′19″N, 79°10′56″W

How to get to Toronto: train stations and airports

Airports.

In the Greater Toronto area there are:

  • 10 airports (international and regional);
  • 8 helipads and 1 seaport (mainly for private use and medical rescue services).

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Lester B. Pearson Toronto International Airport is Toronto's main airport, located 27 kilometers from downtown in the large city of Mississauga (Canada's 6th largest city). It is the largest and busiest airport in the country. Its passenger traffic is about 33 million people a year. Serves 74 airlines on international flights. The main hub for Canada's leading airline, Air Canada. Equipped with 5 runways.

Location: Toronto Pearson International Airport, P.O. Box 6031, 3111 Convair Drive, Toronto AMF, Ontario, Canada L5P 1B2. 

Coordinates: 43°40′38″N, 79°37′50″W

Toronto City Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport is a regional airport in Toronto, located on an island 150 meters southwest of the city center. The carrying capacity is about 3 million people per year.

The airport serves:

  • regional flights;
  • private flights;
  • general aviation flights;
  • medical evacuation flights.

Equipped with 2 runways and a seaplane base.

In 2017, it was named as the Best Airport in North America.

Location: 2 Eireann Quay Toronto, Ontario Canada, M5V 1A1

Coordinates: 43°37′42″N, 79°23′46″W

Railway stations

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Toronto Central Station (Union Station Via Rail) is the main train station in Toronto, located in the downtown area. It is the busiest station in Canada, capacity is about 72 million people a year. The station has 5 tracks, 1 side and 11 island platforms. The station building, erected in its final form in 1927, is a protected architectural monument and a national treasure of Canada..

Location: 65 Front Street West, Toronto, Ontario, M5J 1E6

Coordinates: 43°38′43″N, 79°22′50″W

Public transport

The first horse-drawn stagecoaches as public transport appeared in Toronto in 1849. Today public transport of the metropolis is presented by:

  • buses (dense network of 150 bus routes);
  • trams (Toronto has the most extensive tram system in the Western Hemisphere with the largest number of services on 11 routes);
  • Blue Night Network (bus service + 4 tram routes);
  • suburban trains (double-decker trains serve routes with a distance of up to 100 km);
  • ferries connecting the islands with the mainland of the city;
  • Taxi;
  • subway (4 lines).

The public transport system in Toronto covers about 1200 km and forms a single system in which you can make a transfer without surcharges. Located in the department of TTC (Toronto Transit Commission).

Toronto Metro

The Toronto Metro is the first Canadian metro, first electric trains launched in 1954.

Currently, there are 4 branches (total length 76.9 km, 75 stations):

  • the first line "yellow" Yonge-Spadina-University: the oldest and busiest subway line (38 stations);
  • the second line “green” Bloor and Danforth: crosses the city from west to east (31 stations);
  • the third line "blue" Scarborough (light metro): runs on the surface with a length of 6.4 km and is a continuation of the second line (6 stations);
  • fourth line "purple" Sheppard: the shortest line (5 stations) opened since 2002.

Two light rail lines are under construction: the fifth Eglinton line (19 km long, 25 stops: 15 underground, 10 surface); 6 line Finch West (11 km, 18 stations).

The passenger traffic is about 217 million people a year and more than 1.5 million passengers a day.

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Editor's Choice: Signs Restaurant

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The Signs Restaurant is one of the most unusual restaurants in Canada. It is not distinguished by its exquisite interior, but it attracts the attention of many residents and guests of the country. All service personnel (waiters) are made up of deaf people. The restaurant was opened by businessman Anjan Manikumar in 2014. The restaurant has a capacity of 150 people. In the interior of the restaurant hall there is a sign language alphabet and tips for guests, and a dictionary of the language of the deaf is attached to the menu.

According to statistics, ⅓ of working deaf people in Canada cannot get a job (about 50 thousand deaf people live in Toronto). Signs Restaurant employs 37 deaf people.

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