By night, its people indulge themselves at the city’s numerous restaurants, bars and clubs, or at the symphony, opera and theatre.

Toronto stands on the northern shore of Lake Ontario and the view of the city across the water is stunning and unmistakable.

Toronto is home to the CN Tower which thrusts skyward near the water’s edge and is the world’s tallest tower. Framing it is a glimmering collection of skyscrapers which give way to a dense city centre with pleasant, leafy residential areas and parks, notably along the ravines that cut through the city. At first glance, Toronto does not appear all that different from any other large American city, albeit a clean one, although closer inspection reveals preserved Victorian and Edwardian buildings and a profusion of neighbourhood pubs.

Visitors travel to Toronto for its lively atmosphere and its culture, a city with hot summers and cold, dry winters. By night, its people indulge themselves at the city’s numerous restaurants, bars and clubs, or at the symphony, opera and theatre. More than anything however, Toronto is defined by its citizenry - friendly, efficient and one of the most multicultural in the world.

When to travel to Toronto

Travel in the warm summer months being the best time when Toronto hosts with festivals and events. Autumn (mid-September to late October) is crisp and beautiful. Toronto gets very cold in winter however, indoor arts such as symphonies, theatre, opera and sporting events, especially ice hockey are at their liveliest during the snowy season.