Toronto, Financial center and provincial capital in Ontario, Canada
Toronto extends along Lake Ontario with numerous high-rise buildings, including the CN Tower that stands at 553 meters in height.
The settlement originated in 1793 when John Graves Simcoe established a military outpost named York, which later became Toronto in 1834.
The city features multiple neighborhoods reflecting international influences, such as Chinatown, Little Italy, Greektown, and Kensington Market with their specific food traditions.
The Toronto Transit Commission operates an extensive network of subways, streetcars, and buses that connect different areas of the metropolitan region.
The name Toronto derives from the Mohawk word tkaronto, meaning trees standing in water, referencing the early landscape of the region.
Location: Ontario
Inception: 1750
Founders: John Graves Simcoe
Elevation above the sea: 76 m
Shares border with: Regional Municipality of York, Regional Municipality of Durham, Regional Municipality of Peel, Vaughan, Mississauga, Markham, Pickering, Brampton
Address: Toronto, ON, Canada M Toronto
Website: https://toronto.ca
GPS coordinates: 43.67028,-79.38667
Latest update: August 11, 2025 12:12
Photo license: CC BY 2.0
Photo license: GFDL
Toronto provides education and recreation for children. A zoo with 5000 animals, science museums and amusement parks are main attractions. Fort York presents military history, botanical gardens and parks display regional nature. The Royal Ontario Museum exhibits cultural and natural history.
A collection of the most popular rooftop bars in Toronto, offering panoramic views of the city and elevated dining experiences. These venues are mainly located in Downtown Toronto and feature a variety of styles, from upscale restaurants to casual pubs.
CN Tower
3.1 km
Rogers Centre
3.2 km
Canada's Wonderland
22.9 km
Casa Loma
2 km
Scotiabank Arena
3.1 km
Hockey Hall of Fame
2.7 km
Maple Leaf Gardens
1 km
Toronto Eaton Centre
1.9 km
Royal Ontario Museum
712 m
Yukon Striker
22.7 km
Union Station
2.8 km
First Canadian Place
2.4 km
Prince Edward Viaduct
1.9 km
Art Gallery of Ontario
1.9 km
Exhibition Stadium
4.9 km
Toronto Zoo
23.4 km
Scarborough Bluffs
12.2 km
Coca-Cola Coliseum
4.5 km
Absolute World
21.7 km
Toronto-Dominion Centre
2.5 km
The Adelaide Hotel Toronto
2.3 km
Ripley's Aquarium of Canada
3.1 km
Toronto City Hall
1.9 km
Ontario Place
5.1 km
Massey Hall
1.9 km
Aga Khan Museum
7.5 km
High Park
6.7 km
Rotman School of Management
1.1 kmReviews
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