Toronto is one of the most vibrant cities in the world, offering a truly multicultural atmosphere unmatched anywhere in Canada. With a population of nearly 2.5 million people, Toronto is the capital of the province of Ontario, the heart of Canada’s legal and business communities, and a thriving cultural and entertainment centre.
Toronto is home to a variety of ethnic communities, each of which adds a unique flavour to the city. You can experience first-hand the charms and attractions each distinct community has to offer by visiting colourful neighbourhoods like Little Italy, Chinatown, Greektown and Little India. There are countless other points of public interest that provide a unique Toronto experience, including the picturesque Harbourfront and the Toronto Islands, glitzy Yorkville, colourful Yonge Street, trendy Queen Street West, and vibrant Kensington Market.
The city offers everything that can be found in a world-class city. It is home to numerous live theatre and broadway shows, ballet, opera, first- and second-run movie theatres, and music concerts of every type. Toronto has many superb retail and book stores in which to browse and over 6,000 restaurants to suit every taste and price range.
For sports fans there is NHL hockey played by the Maple Leafs, Major League Baseball's Blue Jays, basketball's Raptors of the NBA, and football's Argonauts of the CFL, as well as professional lacrosse and soccer teams. Recreational opportunities abound in Toronto's many parks and ravines and along its numerous walking trails and bike-paths.
The law school is located in the heart of downtown, close to some of the city’s major attractions, such as the Royal Ontario Museum, the Art Gallery of Ontario, the new opera house, the provincial legislature, Rogers Centre, Ontario Place and the CN Tower (the Western Hemisphere's tallest free-standing structure). Within a short distance from the core, you can also visit the Toronto Zoo and the Ontario Science Centre.
One of the best transportation systems in North America (with both bus and subway stops just steps from the law school) the Toronto Transit Comission (T.T.C.) makes it easy to move around Toronto and explore its rich variety of neighbourhoods and attractions.
To find out more information about all of Toronto's offerings, visit the Toronto Convention and Visitors Association, the city's official tourism Web site.
