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Welcome to Toronto !
Toronto is the largest city of Canada and is the provincial capital of Ontario. It has a population of about 2,518,772 people. Toronto is popularly known as the "economic engine of Canada".
Being such a major city has a nice ballanced impact over religious, economic, and social life. Toronto is Canada's financial, cultural, and health sciences center.
And very interestingly and beneficially for many visitors, it is one of the safest cities in the world to visit in North America. The crime rate is much lower than that of any major U.S. metropolitan area and is one of the lowest in Canada as well.
That is why, it is the cynosure of the tourists who want to spend some good time in the lap of nature as well as in the developed and advanced place, where modernism has shown its optimal utility steeped in the cultural color of the country.
Geography of Toronto
The name of the city Toronto is derived from the Huron word for "fishing weir", and this part of the country is located on the northwest shore of Lake Ontario at Latitude 43 39 N, Longitude 79 23 W.
The city is located on a broad sloping plateau and is cut by numerous river valleys. The total area covered by Toronto is around 641 Sq. Km. (about the size of Singapore), and stretches 43 km from east to west and 21 km from north to south at its longest points.
The highest point is 209 m above the sea level. The greenery of this city is richly implanted, as there are 1500 parks and 8,000 hectares of parklands, which makes around 18.1% of the city's area.
It is clear that if you choose to visit this city, you will enjoy a true blend of modern architecture and the natural beauty that I wrought in these green trees and parklands.
Climate of Toronto
Canada is famous for its tales of sub-zero temperature but Toronto is an exception. The weather of this city is said to be the mildest of the whole Canada, and you can enjoy any season that you choose to come here for. Spring and summer temperatures range from 15C to 25C. The snowfall in the severest of winter season is not expected to be more than 10cm.
Transportation
Transportation for Toronto is easy, as there are number of ways that you can choose from to come here in the city. The choice depends upon your budget that you want to spend and the way, which suits your health most.
By Air
Toronto Pearson International Airport, which is the fourth largest international airport in North America, delivers safe, efficient and quality service to millions of passengers every year. And there is no reason why you should avail this service for your journey. This is like the gateway of Canada to the world and has three terminals, which are the departure points for more than 61 domestic, U.S. and international airlines traveling to 300 destinations in 54 countries.
By Rail
There are two national railways-CP Rail Systems and Canadian National Railways (CN)-that provide rail freight access to the rest of Canada and North America from Toronto. You can choose to journey through these railways, if you come from those parts of North America.
By Car
The road network of Toronto comprises several major four and six-lane arterial and multi-lane expressways that provide a seamless connection to other Canadian cities and the major U.S. borders to the State of Michigan and New York.
By Public Transit
The whole of Toronto area is served by around 10 public transit systems. And the biggest of the 10, the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC), is the second largest transit system in North America, after New York. More than one million passengers use 2,300 buses, street-cars and subway cars that operate daily on 6,480 km of routes.
By Water
The Port of Toronto is the waterway connection to the Great Lakes and the St. Lawrence Seaway and the average navigation season is from the end of March to mid-December. The Port of Toronto is a transportation hub for a wide market, including all of Ontario, northwestern Quebec, and upstate New York and Ohio. And you can choose to come by water during this season.
Places of Attraction
There are many places in Toronto that you can visit and you can enjoy this beautiful place. As earlier said, there are many parks and number of parklands that you can choose to visit, and there are many modernized buildings that are reared for the awe and wonder of tourists. Some of them are:
Centreville Amusement Park
This park is a beautiful place to visit for leisure. The park is located on Toronto Islands, and is nestled in over 600 acres of parkland just across the harbor from the city. This is the best place if you want to spend your time and enjoy the atmosphere.
CN Tower
This tower is the tallest building of the world and obviously proud of Toronto city. This is the monument of modern architecture and engineering and is the perfect place for family and friends to enjoy their time around.
Harbourfront Center
This is a very beautiful place and is the foremost center of Canada's contemporary culture. If you like cultural activities and want to enjoy it while in Canada, this is the best place for you to visit.
Ontario Science Center
As clear from the name itself, it the monument of science and is made to "delight, inform and challenge visitors through engaging and thought-provoking experiences in science and technology". If you have a technical mind, you will certainly enjoy the visit.
Royal Ontario Museum
The Royal Ontario Museum collects and exhibits the cultural and natural history of Canada and the world. The collection are very diverse and cover number of subjects from all over the world, and this place is a must see for all the visitors.
Toronto Zoo
If you like wild life and want to spend some close time with the sylvan creatures, this place will attract you for its unparalleled beauty and serenity.
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