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The skyline of a large city with a television tower and many skyscrapers.
The skyline of a large city with a television tower and many skyscrapers.

Toronto

Published: 18 December 2024, 14:00

Multicultural metropolis on Lake Ontario

T.O., as Toronto is affectionately known, is cosmopolitan, creative and diverse. Canada's largest city is located on the northwestern shore of Lake Ontario in the southeastern province of the same name. Downtown Toronto boasts a spectacular skyline of modern skyscrapers blending harmoniously with historic buildings. The city's most famous landmark is the CN Tower. At 553 metres, it was the tallest freestanding tower in the world when it opened in 1976. The views from the tower over Lake Ontario and the city are spectacular. A glass floor provides an additional thrill with views into the depths below. Toronto is known for its ethnic diversity and vibrant hippie neighbourhoods. From Little Tibet to Koreatown and Chinatown, you can take a trip around the world by tram or on foot. The city also offers a wide range of museums and events that enrich cultural life. These include the Royal Ontario Museum and the Art Gallery of Ontario. In the Distillery District, galleries have been set up in old whisky distilleries.

Numbers, data, facts

  • Time difference: - six hours
  • Population: 3 million
  • Official language: English
  • Currency: Canadian dollar (CAD)

Toronto Highlights: From the CN Tower to the Toronto Islands

A skyline with a television tower in the centre, taken from a lakeside path along a large lake. In the foreground, there is a paved path with wooden railings.
Skyscrapers, Lake Ontario and the SkyDome: the 553-metre CN Tower dominates Toronto's skyline. A visit is a must for anyone visiting the city. © Peter Mintz/stock.adobe.com
A historic red brick building with green copper towers in a triangular shape. Modern skyscrapers rise up in the background. Traffic lights, cars and rails can be seen in the foreground.
After the spectacular view from the CN Tower, it's time to dive into the hustle and bustle of downtown Toronto, where a mix of old buildings and modern skyscrapers await. © diegograndi/stock.adobe.com
A striking museum building, consisting of a historic stone building and a modern glass and metal extension in an angular style. In the foreground is an intersection with a zebra crossing and pedestrians.
Canada's largest museum and an architectural eye-catcher: the Royal Ontario Museum (ROM), also known as the ‘Crystal’, offers perspectives on art and natural history. © TOimages/stock.adobe.com
A market stall with fresh vegetables in an urban environment. Purple aubergines are lying in the foreground, behind them are various green vegetables such as bok choy and broccoli. The signs show the prices and labels in English and Chinese characters. On the left, a person can be seen looking at the offer. The market stall looks well stocked and offers a wide selection of fresh vegetables.
From Little Tibet to Koreatown and Chinatown, the city's diverse neighbourhoods allow you to experience the culinary delights and daily life of many nationalities. © JHVEPhoto/stock.adobe.com
A street with Victorian houses, some of which are covered with ivy and surrounded by trees. In the foreground, there are stalls with colourful clothing and a sign saying ‘Dancing Days’.
Kensington Market, the hippie and dropout neighbourhood, is one of the most colourful in Toronto, known for its vintage shops, art galleries and street food stalls. © Spiroview Inc./stock.adobe.com
Coloured Adirondack chairs are placed in a meadow by the water, with a view of the Toronto skyline, including the striking CN Tower. The calm water reflects the sunlight, while trees form the picture frame on the left and right. The scene is idyllic and invites you to relax, while the city in the background adds a sense of vibrancy.
A short ferry ride away, the Toronto Islands offer beaches, parks and opportunities for cycling, canoeing and picnicking. © Shawn.ccf/stock.adobe.com

Ontario: Land of the Lakes

Endless nature, deep forests, unspoiled wilderness and more than 250,000 lakes characterise the province of Ontario, which lies between Hudson Bay and the Great Lakes. While the city of Toronto, with a population of over one million, attracts visitors with its vibrant metropolitan flair, Ontario also appeals to active holidaymakers and nature lovers. Day trips from Toronto include world-famous Niagara Falls, the wine country of the Niagara Peninsula and the theatre town of Stratford. A three-hour drive north of Toronto, Algonquin Provincial Park is an outdoor enthusiast's paradise, with hiking trails and an extensive network of waterways ideal for canoeing and kayaking.

The chances of seeing moose, bear or beaver are high. The Thousand Islands National Park on the St. Lawrence River also offers magnificent natural experiences and an impressive river landscape with countless islands.

Nature adventures around Toronto

Imposing waterfalls, where mighty masses of water thunder down into the depths, surrounded by dense spray and an autumnal landscape of trees.
What a roar and thunder: at the world-famous Niagara Falls, masses of water plunge up to 57 metres into the depths. The waterfalls are located on the border with the USA. © Aivolie/stock.adobe.com
An autumnal landscape with vineyards in the foreground, trees with colourful foliage and a distant skyline visible over a large lake.
The Niagara Peninsula's climate makes it a prime wine-growing region. Wineries and vineyards can be visited around the pretty town of Niagara-on-the-Lake. © chiyacat/stock.adobe.com
A small town in autumn, set in a hilly landscape. Colourful deciduous trees dominate the panorama, while the sky glows with shades of pink and orange.
Ontario's forests are at their most beautiful during the Indian Summer, when the leaves turn a myriad of autumn colours. But every season has its own charm and magic. © alpegor/stock.adobe.com
A wide, wooded landscape with many rivers and lakes winding through the greenery. There are wisps of mist in the sky.
What a vastness! In Algonquin Provincial Park, you can hike or paddle for days, watching the wildlife and enjoying nature. © Mitch Feinstein/Wirestock Creators/stock.adobe.com
A lakeshore overgrown with conifers. A small white bridge leads to an island covered with shrubs and trees.
Another idyllic paradise is the Thousand Islands National Park, which consists of over 1,800 small islands and extends along the St. Lawrence River. © Chandra/stock.adobe.com

Toronto from BER

Aircraft about to land on the runway

Air Transat

Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ)

Five tips for...

  1. Time out in the city centre: High Park, Toronto's largest park
  2. Just a short ferry ride away: beaches on the Toronto Islands
  3. For outdoor yoga and walks: Trinity Bellwoods Park in Queen West
  4. Quiet lakeside promenade with a view: the Harbourfront on Lake Ontario
  5. Family-friendly with playgrounds and sports fields: Withrow Park in the East End

  1. A modern wonder of the world with spectacular height and views: the CN Tower
  2. Futuristic design with traditional elements: the Royal Ontario Museum
  3. A building made up of two futuristically shaped towers: Toronto City Hall
  4. An impressive castle in the Gothic Revival style: Casa Loma
  5. Redesigned by architect Frank Gehry: the Art Gallery of Ontario

  1. Historic market and gourmet paradise in the Old Town: St. Lawrence Market
  2. Vintage, high-end fashion and galleries: Queen Street West district
  3. Quirky hippy charm and street food: Kensington Market
  4. Huge, diverse, central and popular: the Eaton Centre shopping mall
  5. Shopping centre with luxury brands and designer shops: Yorkdale Shopping Mall

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