In the language of the native Huron Indians, Toronto literally translates the "Meeting Place". As you will soon learn, to this day, no name could be more suitable for this city. Here in Toronto, American lifestyle meets Chinese splendour, British class commingles with Latin temperament, old and new world coalesce to create something completely unique. Every day there is something new waiting to be discovered.
Climate and Weather
Toronto's climate is moderated all around Lake Ontario; it is among the mildest and least snowy areas in Canada.
In the winter, the temperature drops below freezing, but it can also be relatively warm, sometimes between 5 and 10 °C. Toronto is simply beautiful in the summer months.
Culture in Toronto
Great restaurants, interesting museums, and enough culture to satisfy even the most insatiable of visitors, Toronto surpasses the highest standards of tourism and promises an enriching cultural experience.
Tourist Attractions in Toronto
CN Tower: The famous CN Tower, widely recognized symbol of Toronto, at 553 meters is the highest free standing building in the world. Once you have experienced the breath-taking view above the city stretching over Lake Ontario, you will have a hard time returning to sea level.
Royal Ontario Museum: The fifth largest museum in North America, the Royal Ontario Museum has a world renowned collection of art and artifacts. It is a keeping pace of almost 6 million objects, as well as the largest field-research institution in Canada.
Toronto Islands: Just a short ferry ride across the harbor, the Toronto Islands provide an auto-free environment and plenty of outdoor activities. Beaches, an amusement park, picnic grounds and art galleries are only a few of the possibilities awaiting you on the Islands.
