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For the Geographically challenged: Toronto is Canada's biggest city - the third largest city in North America. It's located on the north shore of Lake Ontario, and is home to nearly four million people.

Toronto is...

  • The capital of Ontario and financial centre of Canada
  • A multi cultural mecca, with more than 100 ethnic groups speaking approximately 100 languages
  • The third-largest theatre centre in the English-speaking world
  • About 40% lower cost to visit than similar major US cities.

The Weather

Seasonal averages:
  • Spring: +7ºC (45F)
  • Summer: +21ºC (72F)
  • Autumn: +11ºC (51F)
  • Winter: -3ºC (26F)

Toronto has...

  • Some of the finest shopping in the world, including the justly celebrated Eaton Centre
  • More than 120 hotels (45+ in downtown), offering 32,000 rooms
  • Approximately four million square feet of meeting and convention space
  • A transit system recognized as one of the world's best
  • 5,000+ restaurants
  • One of the largest gay communities in the world.

You're In Good Company

  • Toronto is the most popular destination for U.S.-sponsored association meetings outside the U.S., as well as the number-one visitor destination in Canada for both business and leisure.
  • One quarter of Canada's population lives within 160 km (100 mi.) of Toronto.
  • 60% of the population of the United States is within a one-hour flight.

The Best Part!

Toronto, "the world within a city", respects cultural diversity.