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Toronto Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels

capital and largest city of the province of Ontario, Canada

About Toronto

Toronto has a population of 2.7 million, and is the heart of theGreater Toronto Area(GTA) which has 6.4 million people. It also anchors theGolden Horseshoeregion, which wraps around Lake Ontario from Toronto to Niagara Falls, home to over 9.2 million residents, approximately a quarter of Canada's entire population. Toronto is the fourth largest city and fifth largest urban agglomeration inNorth America. Distances between cities in the area can be great as it sprawls along, outward and even wraps around the western end of Lake Ontario; public transit is not always effective enough to make it a quick or seamless trip. Many suburban residents rely on private cars to get around. Toronto is also known as "the 416" after its first area code (although now 647 and 437 area codes are also used); or

Top Attractions in Toronto

Explore the best things to see and do in Toronto:

  • Canadian National Exhibition
  • Doors Open
  • Fan Expo Canda
  • Inside Out LGBT Film & Video Festival
  • Pride Toronto
  • Toronto Black Film Festival
  • Toronto International Festival of Authors
  • Toronto International Film Festival

Where to Eat in Toronto

Must-try local food and restaurants:

  • 🍴Aroma Espresso Bar
  • 🍴Balzac's
  • 🍴East York Civic Centre
  • 🍴Riverdale Farm
  • 🍴St. Lawrence Market
  • 🍴The Dufferin Grove Farmer's Market

Toronto Travel Guide Sections

Our comprehensive guide covers 15 sections including:

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