Toronto is the most populated city in Canada, as well as the provincial capital of Ontario, and is located in Southern Ontario on the northwestern shore of Lake Ontario. Clocking in with over 2.5 million residents, Toronto is considered to be the fifth most populous municipality in North America. Located at the heart of the Greater Toronto Area, Toronto is part of a densely populated region within Southern Ontario known as the Golden Horseshoe, and is the home of 8.1 million residents, housing approximately 25% of Canada's overall population.

Being Canada's economic capital, Toronto is considered a global city, and is one of the top financial centres in the entire world. Its leading economic sectors include finance, business services, telecommunications, aerospace, transportation, media, arts, film, television production, publishing, software production, medical research, education, tourism, and sports. Toronto is also the home of the world's seventh largest stock exchange, the Toronto Stock Exchange, along with the majority of Canada's corporations.

Toronto’s best-known landmark is the CN Tower, which stood as the tallest free-standing land structure in the world at 553 meters. Much to the surprise of the CN Tower creators, it held the record for over 30 years. Airfare to Toronto is very reasonably priced when you book ahead of time.

Toronto is also the home of the Toronto Zoo. Ranking in as one of the largest zoos in the world, it is home to over 5,000 animals, representing over 460 distinct species. Toronto has a lot to offer in the field of art, as well. The Art Gallery of Ontario contains a large collection of Canadian, European, African and contemporary artwork. The Gardiner Museum of ceramic art is the only museum in Canada exclusively devoted to ceramics, with a collection of over 2,900 ceramic works from Asia, the Americas, and Europe. Some museums offer hands-on activities and science displays particularly appealing to children, such as the Ontario Science Centre, while other museums offer unique exhibits, such as the Bata Show Museum, a museum with exhibitions focused on footwear. The Textile Museum is located in the heart of Toronto, and possesses a collection of great quality and interest.

Toronto also offers the Canadian National Exhibition, which is held annually at Exhibition Place, and is the oldest annual fair in the world, as well as Canada’s largest annual fair and the fifth largest in North America, with an average attendance of 1.25 million. Tickets are readily available.

When it comes to shopping, The Yorkville, neighborhood is one of Toronto's most elegant shopping and dining areas. On many occasions, celebrities from all over North America have been spotted around these premises, especially during the Toronto International Film Festival. With over 52 million visitors annually, the Toronto Eaton Centre is one of Toronto’s most popular tourist attractions, as well as one of North America’s top shopping destinations.

Travel to Toronto where public transportation possibilities include cars, buses, subways/railways, and ferries. Over the years, cycling has become more and more popular in Toronto, as the worlds gasoline/oil concern gradually increases. Cycling has become so popular, the City of Toronto offers an extensive “City of Toronto Bicycle Map”, free of charge as well as offering it online from their website.