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'''Toronto''' is the most populous city in [[Canada]] and the provincial capital of [[Ontario]]. It is located in Southern Ontario on the northwestern shore of [[Lake Ontario]]. With over 2.7 million residents, it is the fourth most populous city in North America.
{{short description|City in Ontario, Canada}}
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== History ==
'''Toronto''' is the capital city of the Canadian province of [[Ontario]]. It is the most populous city in Canada and the fourth most populous city in North America. Located on the northwestern shore of [[Lake Ontario]], Toronto is a global city, known for its diverse population, economic influence, and cultural significance.
Toronto's history dates back to indigenous settlements in the region approximately 12,000 years ago. The city was officially established in 1793 by the British as the town of York. It was renamed Toronto in 1834.


== Geography ==
==History==
Toronto covers an area of 630.2 square kilometers and is bordered by Lake Ontario to the south, Etobicoke Creek and Highway 427 to the west, Steeles Avenue to the north, and the Rouge River to the east.
The area that is now Toronto has been inhabited by Indigenous peoples for thousands of years. The city was established as the town of York in 1793 by [[John Graves Simcoe]], the first Lieutenant Governor of Upper Canada. It was renamed Toronto in 1834 when it was incorporated as a city. Toronto was the site of the [[Battle of York]] during the [[War of 1812]].


== Economy ==
In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, Toronto experienced significant growth and industrialization. The [[Great Toronto Fire of 1904]] destroyed much of the downtown area, but the city quickly rebuilt. Toronto continued to grow throughout the 20th century, becoming a major center for finance, industry, and culture.
Toronto is an international centre for business and finance. It has a high concentration of banks and brokerage firms on [[Bay Street]], in the Financial District. The Toronto Stock Exchange is the world's seventh-largest stock exchange by market capitalization.


== Culture ==
==Geography==
Toronto is known for its many museums, including the [[Royal Ontario Museum]], the [[Art Gallery of Ontario]], and the [[Ontario Science Centre]]. The city also hosts numerous festivals throughout the year, such as the [[Toronto International Film Festival]] and the [[Toronto Caribbean Carnival]].
Toronto is situated on a broad sloping plateau intersected by an extensive network of rivers, deep ravines, and urban forest. The city covers an area of 630.2 square kilometers and has a population of over 2.9 million people. The [[Greater Toronto Area]] (GTA) is home to over 6 million people.


== Education ==
==Economy==
Toronto is home to several universities, including the [[University of Toronto]], [[York University]], and [[Ryerson University]]. It also has a number of colleges, including [[George Brown College]], [[Seneca College]], and [[Humber College]].
Toronto is the financial capital of Canada and one of the top financial centers in the world. The [[Toronto Stock Exchange]] is the largest in Canada and the seventh largest in the world. The city is also a hub for technology, design, education, arts, and media.


== Transportation ==
==Culture==
Toronto is served by a variety of transportation options, including the [[Toronto Transit Commission]] (TTC), which operates bus, subway, and streetcar routes throughout the city. The city is also served by [[GO Transit]], which provides regional bus and train services, and [[Metrolinx]], which operates the Union Pearson Express train service to [[Toronto Pearson International Airport]].
Toronto is known for its multiculturalism and diversity. It is home to numerous cultural institutions, including the [[Royal Ontario Museum]], the [[Art Gallery of Ontario]], and the [[Toronto International Film Festival]]. The city hosts many annual events such as [[Caribana]], [[Pride Toronto]], and the [[Canadian National Exhibition]].


== Sports ==
==Sports==
Toronto is home to several professional sports teams, including the [[Toronto Maple Leafs]] (NHL), the [[Toronto Raptors]] (NBA), the [[Toronto Blue Jays]] (MLB), and the [[Toronto FC]] (MLS).
Toronto is home to several professional sports teams, including the [[Toronto Maple Leafs]] (NHL), [[Toronto Raptors]] (NBA), [[Toronto Blue Jays]] (MLB), and [[Toronto FC]] (MLS). The city has hosted numerous international sporting events, including the [[Pan American Games]] and the [[World Cup of Hockey]].


==Transportation==
Toronto has an extensive public transportation system operated by the [[Toronto Transit Commission]] (TTC), which includes buses, streetcars, and subways. The city is served by two airports: [[Toronto Pearson International Airport]] and [[Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport]].
==Education==
Toronto is home to several major universities, including the [[University of Toronto]], [[Ryerson University]], and [[York University]]. The city also has a large number of public and private schools, as well as specialized institutions such as the [[Ontario College of Art and Design University]].
==Related pages==
* [[Greater Toronto Area]]
* [[Toronto Islands]]
* [[Toronto City Council]]
==References==
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==Gallery==
<gallery>
File:CC_2022-06-18_193-Pano_(cropped)_01.jpg|Toronto skyline
File:Ontario_Legislative_Building,_Toronto,_South_view_20170417_1.jpg|Ontario Legislative Building
File:Nathan_Phillips_Square_(33343114810).jpg|Nathan Phillips Square
File:Toronto_-_ON_-_Humber_Bay_und_Humber_Bay_Arch_Bridge.jpg|Humber Bay Arch Bridge
File:Casa_Loma_(23170005321).jpg|Casa Loma
File:Royal_Ontario_Museum_in_Fall_2021.jpg|Royal Ontario Museum
File:Battle_of_York_airborne.jpg|Battle of York
File:TorontoCanadaWest.jpg|Toronto in the 19th century
File:ParliamentBuildingsFrontStreet.jpg|Old Parliament Buildings
File:Yorkville_Town_Hall,_Yonge_St.,_west_side,_opposite_Collier_St._(16526085614).jpg|Yorkville Town Hall
File:GooderhamAndWorts1800s.jpg|Gooderham and Worts
File:Toronto_Fire_Ruins,_Front_Street_April_19th,_1904_(HS85-10-14899).jpg|Great Toronto Fire of 1904
File:VE_Day_celebrations_on_Bay_Street_1945.jpg|VE Day celebrations
File:Hurricane_Hazel_--_house2.jpg|Hurricane Hazel damage
File:-First_Canadian_Place_under_construction-3.jpg|First Canadian Place under construction
File:Jasonp_blackout2003_toronto_UnionStnInt.jpg|2003 blackout
File:Tree_falls_on_vehicle_-_Toronto_Ice_Storm_2013.jpg|2013 ice storm
File:Toronto_by_Sentinel-2.jpg|Satellite view of Toronto
File:Leaside_Bridge_2023.jpg|Leaside Bridge
File:Topographical_Map_of_Toronto.png|Topographical map of Toronto
File:Views_from_the_CN_Tower_Laslovarga_(20).JPG|View from the CN Tower
File:Toronto_map.png|Map of Toronto
File:Cabbagetown_houses.jpg|Cabbagetown houses
File:Crescent_Town_2022.jpg|Crescent Town
File:York_after_sunset_(2855524410).jpg|Toronto after sunset
File:Toronto's_Distillery_District_in_2023_(52716109425).jpg|Distillery District
File:Skyline,_2013_09_14_(17).JPG|Toronto skyline
File:Sharp_Centre_for_Design.jpg|Sharp Centre for Design
File:NorthYorkIceStorm2.JPG|North York ice storm
File:Finch_Meandor_with_Rouge_River.jpg|Rouge River
File:Toronto_City_Hall_(25383892988).jpg|Toronto City Hall
File:Spring_has_arrived_at_James_Gardens!_Toronto,_May_13th,_2018_(42086291601).jpg|James Gardens
File:Toronto_Population_Pyramid,_2021.png|Toronto population pyramid
File:Toronto_tripartite_rubbish_bin,_May_2006.jpg|Toronto rubbish bin
File:Toronto_from_above_at_night.jpg|Toronto at night
File:Frozen_Toronto_harbour_(4675522485).jpg|Frozen Toronto harbour
File:Toronto_Financial_District_August_2017.jpg|Financial District
File:Omni-City-33Dundas.jpg|33 Dundas Street
File:The_Boys_Season_12_filmed_at_Pecaut_Square_Toronto.jpg|Filming in Pecaut Square
File:Kensington_Market_Toronto_August_2017_01.jpg|Kensington Market
File:Art_Gallery_of_Ontario_(38637506756).jpg|Art Gallery of Ontario
File:Hockey_Hall_of_Fame_building,_Toronto,_South_view_20170417_1.jpg|Hockey Hall of Fame
File:TorontoDistrictSchoolBoardEducationCentre_-_2015May30.jpg|Toronto District School Board
File:Uoft_universitycollege.jpg|University College, University of Toronto
File:Toronto_-_ON_-_Toronto_General_Hospital.jpg|Toronto General Hospital
File:MaRSfromCollege.jpg|MaRS Discovery District
File:TorontoReferenceLibrary8.jpg|Toronto Reference Library
File:TIFF_comes_in_Toronto_(29465981882).jpg|Toronto International Film Festival
File:OntarioPlaceCinesphere.jpg|Ontario Place Cinesphere
File:Caribana_2010.jpg|Caribana
File:Toronto_Island_Queen_City_Yacht_Club.jpg|Toronto Island
File:The_Blue_Jays_host_the_Orioles_in_the_AL_Wild_Card_Game_(30243609331).jpg|Toronto Blue Jays
File:Scotiabank_Arena_summer_2022.jpg|Scotiabank Arena
File:Bmo_Field_2016_East_Stand.jpg|BMO Field
File:2017_Red_and_Blue_Bowl.jpg|Red and Blue Bowl
File:Queen_Elizabeth_at_the_Queen's_Plate.jpg|Queen's Plate
File:2018_Honda_Indy_Toronto_at_Exhibition_Place.jpg|Honda Indy Toronto
File:Cityhalltoronto1.JPG|Toronto City Hall
File:Toronto_Bike_Lanes_(Sherbourne_Street)_Bandes_cyclables_de_Toronto_(rue_Sherbourne)_(38301287985).jpg|Toronto bike lanes
File:Flexity_Outlook_(Toronto_streetcar);_September_2019.jpg|Toronto streetcar
File:TTC_Rosedale_Station_in_Toronto_-_(20180909173532).jpg|Rosedale Station
File:Skyscrapers_by_railway_station_(Unsplash).jpg|Skyscrapers by railway station
File:Pearson_International.JPG|Pearson International Airport
File:Highway_401_Densification.jpg|Highway 401
</gallery>
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[[Category:Cities in Ontario]]
[[Category:Provincial capitals in Canada]]
[[Category:Populated places on the Great Lakes]]
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Revision as of 01:08, 10 February 2025

City in Ontario, Canada



Toronto is the capital city of the Canadian province of Ontario. It is the most populous city in Canada and the fourth most populous city in North America. Located on the northwestern shore of Lake Ontario, Toronto is a global city, known for its diverse population, economic influence, and cultural significance.

History

The area that is now Toronto has been inhabited by Indigenous peoples for thousands of years. The city was established as the town of York in 1793 by John Graves Simcoe, the first Lieutenant Governor of Upper Canada. It was renamed Toronto in 1834 when it was incorporated as a city. Toronto was the site of the Battle of York during the War of 1812.

In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, Toronto experienced significant growth and industrialization. The Great Toronto Fire of 1904 destroyed much of the downtown area, but the city quickly rebuilt. Toronto continued to grow throughout the 20th century, becoming a major center for finance, industry, and culture.

Geography

Toronto is situated on a broad sloping plateau intersected by an extensive network of rivers, deep ravines, and urban forest. The city covers an area of 630.2 square kilometers and has a population of over 2.9 million people. The Greater Toronto Area (GTA) is home to over 6 million people.

Economy

Toronto is the financial capital of Canada and one of the top financial centers in the world. The Toronto Stock Exchange is the largest in Canada and the seventh largest in the world. The city is also a hub for technology, design, education, arts, and media.

Culture

Toronto is known for its multiculturalism and diversity. It is home to numerous cultural institutions, including the Royal Ontario Museum, the Art Gallery of Ontario, and the Toronto International Film Festival. The city hosts many annual events such as Caribana, Pride Toronto, and the Canadian National Exhibition.

Sports

Toronto is home to several professional sports teams, including the Toronto Maple Leafs (NHL), Toronto Raptors (NBA), Toronto Blue Jays (MLB), and Toronto FC (MLS). The city has hosted numerous international sporting events, including the Pan American Games and the World Cup of Hockey.

Transportation

Toronto has an extensive public transportation system operated by the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC), which includes buses, streetcars, and subways. The city is served by two airports: Toronto Pearson International Airport and Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport.

Education

Toronto is home to several major universities, including the University of Toronto, Ryerson University, and York University. The city also has a large number of public and private schools, as well as specialized institutions such as the Ontario College of Art and Design University.

Related pages

References

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Gallery

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