Toronto is the capital city of the Canadian province of Ontario. It is the most populated city in Canada and the fourth most populous city in North America, with a registered population of 2,731,571 in 2016.
Toronto, one of the world's most multicultural and cosmopolitan cities, is an international centre of commerce, finance, arts and culture. Toronto is a business-minded, conscientious, socially progressive, and pluralistic city. It is a city of many museums, theatres, festival events and sports activities.
Toronto is one of the few cities in North America to retain its historic street car lines. These street cars are not touristic but integral to the transit system.
Weather and climatic conditions in Toronto
Lake Ontario moderates Toronto's continental climate; it is among the mildest in Canada east of the Rocky Mountains, given Toronto's southerly latitude.
Downtown Toronto sits in a pocket of the humid continental climate zone found at the southwestern end of Lake Ontario, covering the southern part of the city, including downtown (but excluding the Toronto Islands), where the annual average temperature exceeds 9 °C (48 °F). This difference partly results from the urban heat island effect.
There is a high degree of variability from year to year and sometimes over days, particularly during winter.
One of the most beautiful and vibrant cities in the world
The city features several notables and internationally known festivals. It is home to the Toronto International Film Festival, one of the world's largest and most prestigious events. It is also home to the Hot Docs Canadian International Documentary Festival, the largest documentary festival in North America. The Scotiabank CONTACT photography festival, one of the largest photography festivals in the world, showcases memorable photographs from around the world.
Dishes that originated in the city or that are unique include Peameal bacon, Peameal bacon sandwiches, East Indian roti, Toronto-style pizza, sushi pizza, and a good deal of unique fusion cuisine dishes. The city celebrates its ethnic diversity through numerous food festivals.
Universities in Toronto
Besides its beauty attributes, Toronto is famous for its quality education, educational institutes like colleges and universities and ample job opportunities.
The University of Toronto is a globally top-ranked public research university in Toronto. York University and Ryerson University are some of the best universities in Toronto.
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