Canada's third largest city, it lies on the northern shore of Lake Ontario. It became the capital of Ontario in 1867. In Toronto there lives about 4.5 million people. In 1954 it formed a municipality with the adjoining towns of Etobicoke, East York, North York, Scarborough, and York, makingit the most populous metropolitan area in Canada. It is Canada's financial and commercial centre, the seat of the Toronto Stock Exchange, and a major international trading centre, with access to Atlantic shipping via the Saint Lawrence Seaway and to major U.S. ports via the Great Lakes. It produces more than half of Canada's manufactured goods. Extensive immigration (1950–90) brought a variety of foreign cultures that transformed it into one of the liveliest cities on the continent.

In general Toronto is a clean and safe city with a wonderful network of park, recreational, and cultural facilities. Toronto is the home of four professional sports teams: Toronto Maple Leafs(hockey), Toronto Blue Jays (baseball), Toronto Raptors (basketball), and the Toronto Argonauts (football).

Toronto's people are very proud of the CN Tower because it is the tallest freestanding structure in the world. The CN Tower measures in at a height of 553.33 meters (see images on the top of this page). There are many attractions in Toronto and it's local surrounding area. Maybe is a time to surprise your spouse or girlfriend with a trip to Toronto! Travel to Toronto's Greater Area or visit Mississauga and local towns, for great vacations!
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