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What do you love about Toronto?
From diversity to wonderful locals, here are ten of our top reasons to love Toronto (and of course head there asap).
- Super tolerant. Toronto wins top points for its culture of tolerance.
- Strong neighborhood culture.
- Inclusive food.
- Theater and performance.
- Festival town.
- Pedal and foot power.
- Toronto Island Park.
- Lake Ontario.
What’s special about Toronto?
Toronto is the fifth largest city in North America – it’s only beaten by Mexico City, New York City, Los Angeles, and Chicago. 3. Every year, Toronto holds the Peeks Toronto Caribbean Carnival – usually known as Caribana. It’s the biggest street festival in North America and gets over a million visitors every year!
Why living in Toronto is awesome?
Toronto is one of the world’s most multicultural cities, famous for a diverse choice of food, arts, festivals and weather patterns! For those who love the big city feel like of places like New York and Los Angeles – but with less crime – Toronto is a great fit.
What is it like in Toronto?
Toronto is also one of the most multicultural cities in the world, making life in Toronto a wonderful multicultural experience. Consistently ranked as one of the most livable cities in the world, Toronto enjoys a reputation as an exciting, diverse, clean, and safe city to set up home.
Why is Toronto the best place to live in Canada?
The political situation is so much better there. Toronto was our first port of call in Canada – a decision born from practical concerns rather than anything else: It’s on Eastern Standard Time, within 7 hours flying time to Europe, speaking French isn’t mandatory to get a job, and it’s Canada’s most multicultural city.
Why is it so expensive to live in Toronto?
The Cost of Living has been creeping steadily up in Toronto over recent years, particularly as more people move to the city and demand for everything increases. Among the most expensive things about living here are housing (see below for budgets in our FAQ), transportation is expensive with a monthly Toronto Transit pass costing $160.
How is the quality of life in Toronto?
Overall, the quality of life in Toronto is good – especially if you love winter sports. Getting around Toronto is a breeze and although many locals bemoan the public transit system (the TTC) it’s never really hard to get somewhere within the downtown core or city by public transit.
What is the best way to get around in Toronto?
Accessing countryside around Toronto is really difficult without a vehicle: Your best bet is to hire one. There is one public bus service during summer to Alonquin Park as an alternative that is worth checking out. Renting a cottage in cottage country is also an option, but prepare to have deep pockets for summer weekends and book well in advance.