Toronto

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Exchange Rate

The currency used in Toronto is the Canadian Dollar (CAD)

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Location:: Toronto is located on the north shore of Lake Ontario, Canada. Area: 630 square kilometres; Dialing code:: +1 Area Code: +416 / 647 / 905 Emergency Numbers: Fire: 911 Police: 911 Ambulance: 911; Population:: 2.48 million Approximately

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Public Holidays

- January 1:: New Year's Day; -Third Monday of February:: Family Day; -March/April:: Good Friday

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Visa Information

To visit Toronto, you must have at least a six month valid passport. Intended tourists must also be in good health and satisfy an immigration officer that they will leave Canada at the end of their visit, and that they have enough funds for the duration of their stay. The visa may be a single entry Visitor Visa- valid for 6 months only allowing you to visit Canada once. A Multiple Entry Canadian Visitor Visa allows you to enter and depart Canada on many occasions and is valid for up to 6 months. Temporary Resident Visas are also given, depending on your citizenship, a medical examination and a letter of invitation from a Canadian resident must be provided.

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When to go

The best time of the year to visit Toronto is between the months of June and September since there are numerous festivals and outdoor summer events taking place at this time. However, July can be hot with temperatures reaching 30 degrees. Early fall, on the other hand, (late September- early October), tends to have gorgeous weather, and the colors outside the city are incredible. Many of the hotels up in forest areas like Muskoka lower their prices to attract guests, so rooms can be cheap. The rest of the year is very cold with snow and low temperatures. Some attractions may be closed during these long winter months.

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Toronto’s Residents

There are over 2 million people residing in Toronto, making it the largest city in Canada. Toronto's population is cosmopolitan and international, depicting its importance as a destination for immigrants. Toronto is truly a global city, as about 49% of the population were born outside of Canada. Torontonians ethnicities are diverse; made up of Europeans, South-Asians, Chinese, African-Americans, Filipinios and even Aboriginals. Christianity is the most dominant religion here, followed by Judaism and Islam. While English is the main language, there are over 100 other languages spoken, thus the city’s 911 emergency services are equipped to respond in over 150 languages. Toronto has low crime rates and a clean, green environment. Torontians have high living standards, and a friendly attitude towards diversity, thus Toronto is consistently rated as one of the world's most livable cities.

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Toronto History

Toronto’s histoy dates back to 1615, when Etienne Brûlé arrived on a mission for a French explorer, who had already founded a settlement at Québec. This discovered land, became known as Toronto, a name that may have been derived from a Mohawk name for a sacred fallen tree.

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Toronto today

Toronto is the most populated city in Canada. As the country's economic capital, it is considered a global city and one of the top financial centres in the world. Toronto is one of the most diverse cities in terms of non-native-born residents. This city is dynamic; with constant redevelopment, new skyscrapers springing up and a thoroughly global culture. Toronto is one of the fastest-growing cities in North America, with immigrants pouring in from around the world.

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