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Toronto
Facts
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Population and Location
- 2.48 million people, covers 632
sq.km.
- One third of Canada's population
is located within 160 km radius of Toronto.
- One half of the population of the
United States is within one day's drive of Toronto.
Business/Economic Development
- Canada's corporate capital and leading
business address.
- Financial centre of Canada, 4th
largest in North America, employing 176,000 in financial
sector.
- Home to 90 per cent of Canada's
foreign banks, and its top accounting and mutual fund
companies, and 80 per cent of Canada's largest R&D,
law, advertising and high-tech firms.
- North America's 3rd largest Stock
Exchange by value traded.
- 40 per cent of Canadian companies
on Fortune's Global 500 are in Toronto.
Culture
- Considered "Hollywood North"
by film industry: 3rd in TV and film production, and 2nd
as exporter of TV programming, in North America.
- More than 80 different cultures
exist and Over 100 languages and dialects are spoken in
Toronto.
- Toronto is ranked as the safest
large metropolitan area in North America.
- 48 percent of Toronto's population
are immigrants.
- Foreign-born residents comprise
more than 50 percent of population.
- China Town, Korea Town, Greek Town,
and Little Italy are among hundreds of ethnic community
centres.
Infrastructure
- Outstanding transportation facilities,
North America's second largest public transit system.
- Excellent telecommunications infrastructure.
- Over 7,800 restaurants and 32,000
hotel rooms.
- North America's largest continuous
underground pedestrian system, connecting 1100 stores
and restaurants, 48 office towers, six major hotels and
several entertainment centres.
Climate
- Mild climate, neither as humid as
Vancouver, nor as cold as northern cities in Canada.
- Average temperature in January is
-4°C, in July is 22°C.
Shopping
- Department stores, exclusive shops,
neighbourhood retailers and ethnic markets - Toronto has
more than 20,000 stores catering to all fashions and tastes.
The Most exclusive retail district is located in the Bloor/Yorkville
area. International retailers offering high fashion designs,
eclectic boutiques, fine crystal and china shops, art
galleries, and superb restaurants are all available in
the village-like atmosphere of Yorkville and Hazelton
Lanes.
Education
- The Universities of Toronto, York
University, Ryerson University, TAIE International Institute,
etc., are located in the downtown Toronto. Most top Canadian
universities are around the metro Toronto area.
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