| Toronto, my city of birth, is the largest city in | | | | along Yonge Street near the Eaton Centre mall |
| Canada with a population of about 3 million (5 | | | | will reveal the wilder parts of Toronto life. For the |
| million in the greater area) and it keeps growing | | | | latest trends, Queen Street West is where the |
| every year as it seems to be the first city of | | | | funky boutiques and bars are. For upscale |
| choice for immigrants from around the world. | | | | shopping, go to Bloor Street between Yonge and |
| With over 100 languages spoken here, Toronto is | | | | Avenue Road as well as the Yorkville area. |
| the most multicultural city in the world according | | | | Toronto is a live theatre town, second to perhaps |
| to the United Nations. This is actually a good thing | | | | only New York or London. The theatre district on |
| since Toronto can be a model for the rest of the | | | | King Street has a lively after theatre scene |
| world in regards to showing how it is possible for | | | | including restaurants and clubs. During the day, the |
| different people of many different cultures and | | | | world renowned Royal Ontario Museum, Art |
| faiths to get along peacefully. Friends of different | | | | Gallery of Ontario and the Planetarium showcase |
| racial backgrounds and religions can be found here | | | | treasures from around the world (as well as out |
| where they would probably be enemies in other | | | | of the world). Many also come to see the Hockey |
| parts of the world. | | | | Hall of Fame. |
| Having lived in Toronto for most of my life so | | | | Toronto has Canada's largest Chinatown. Actually, |
| far, I'm always amazed on how the city has | | | | the growth of the Asian population has resulted in |
| grown as a tourist destination. Torontonians seem | | | | four different Chinatowns in the greater area. The |
| to take world class attractions like the CN Tower | | | | main one is centered around Spadina and Dundas. |
| and the Skydome for granted since many see it | | | | The dim sum in Toronto is one of the best |
| every day during their commute. Of course, the | | | | outside of Hong Kong since most Chinese |
| CN Tower is a very worthwhile visit as a ride to | | | | immigrants here were originally from Hong Kong. |
| the top is a must for every visitor. | | | | Other ethnicities are also represented by such |
| Toronto has one of the best redeveloped | | | | districts as Little Italy, the Greek Danforth area |
| harbourfronts anywhere. This area has boutiques | | | | and many others. For outdoor markets, the |
| at Queen's Quay, restaurants, cafes and galleries. | | | | Kensington and St. Lawrence Markets are great. |
| Nearby Ontario Place and the Canadian National | | | | Since Toronto is so multicultural, it is an excellent |
| Exhibition are annual favorites among locals. This is | | | | place to try out different cuisines. |
| also where one takes the ferries across to the | | | | For animal lovers, the Metro Toronto Zoo |
| Toronto Islands. The islands are all connected via | | | | northeast of the city is world famous and will |
| bike paths and offer a unique view of the | | | | take an entire day to see. During the summers, |
| Toronto cityscape as well as a nice break from | | | | Canada's Wonderland is a family oriented theme |
| the busy downtown. Located on the main island, | | | | park just north of the city. Niagara Falls, one of |
| Centreville is a petting zoo and small amusement | | | | the natural wonders of the world, is just ninety |
| park for kids. | | | | minutes away and worth a day trip or even an |
| The action is downtown and probably where | | | | overnight stay. There are just too many things to |
| most tourists should stay. Although the hotels | | | | see and do in the Toronto area to mention in one |
| prices are higher in downtown than the suburbs, | | | | article. Vancouver has the ocean and mountains |
| Toronto traffic is unfortunately not getting any | | | | while Quebec City has that old European touch. |
| better so it is best to stay where commuting is | | | | But to see world class live theatre and Canadian |
| kept at a minimum. There is a very efficient | | | | multiculturalism at its best, Toronto is where it's |
| transit system for those who want to stay | | | | at. |
| outside of the downtown area though. A walk | | | | |