Ottawa may be the nation’s capital, but Toronto is the epicenter of Canada’s financial and commercial life, and, as far as Anglo-Canada is concerned, its cultural life, too. Following its latest (1997) amalgamation with outlying municipalities, Toronto has become North America’s fourth largest city, its dynamism proclaimed by its splendid cluster of downtown skyscrapers, its aspirations indicated by the immensely tall CN tower. Despite its great size, it’s a livable city, with clean and relatively safe public spaces, cohesive neighborhoods, every imaginable kind of shopping and entertainment opportunity, lakeside amenities, and other green spaces. Some of the country’s finest museums and galleries are here, too, most notably the Art Gallery of Ontario and the magnificent Royal Ontario Museum.
Winters in Toronto are often severe. It is best to visit between April and October, when the weather is mild.
By Plane
- Pearson International (YYZ) 18 miles [29 kilometers] northwest of city
- Montreal Mirabel International Airport
- Montreal Dorval International Airport
- Official Airline Guide: Toronto City Information
By Bus
- Toronto Bus Station
610 Bay Street M5G 1M50
Phone: +1 416 594 1010
Fax: +1 416 971 7681
By Train to Toronto (Nearest Station)
By Train to Niagara Falls
Convention & Visitors Bureau
Tourism Toronto
Queen’s Quay Terminal at Harbourfront
207 Queens Quay West, Suite 590
Toronto, ON, M5J 1A7
Phone: +1 203 2500 or 800 499 2514
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