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Toronto, Canada

"Toronto is like New York, as run by the Swiss", actor Peter Ustinov is rumoured to have said about this eclectic and ethnic melting pot of a city. Toronto mirrors New York in its ability to attract minorities - it's the most important economic and cultural centre in Canada. This economic boom and diversity has spawned myriad cafes, dance venues, theatre, art galleries and huge shopping malls - famously underground in some cases, to escape the notoriously icy winter weather conditions. But Toronto has its own personality. Positioned on the northern shore of Lake Ontario, the city is a vibrant mix of cultural and beach life, with the Toronto Islands just a 15 minute ferry ride away. Contemporary architecture crowds Toronto's Harbourfront - the CN Tower (the tallest free standing structure in the world), Rogers Centre, the Air Canada Centre as well as historic Fort York. Needless to say, this area is perfect for families, with plenty of attractions, not least the glass-floored observati…

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The best things to do in Toronto

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Toronto Jazz Festival
The Toronto Jazz Festival is a many faceted event. Festival goers have got their Main Stage Concerts, their Lunchtime Concerts…
St. Lawrence Market
The St. Lawrence market in Toronto is a magnet for upper middle class shoppers who want to buy good quality fresh produce for m…
The Toronto International Film Festival
If you’d like to go to Cannes or the Oscars, but haven’t managed to get your name on the guest list, the Toronto International …
Toronto Music Garden
The Toronto Music Garden is part of the City's 40-acre Harbourfront parkland system. The Garden springs from the imagination of…
Toronto Zoo
Toronto Zoo is in the north-east of the city and is the third-largest zoo in the world. The zoo is divided into six zoogeograph…