Toronto is the country’s largest city, the capital of the province of Ontario, and the cultural capital of English-speaking Canada. Here, large skyscrapers of banks and offices meet the greenery of dozens of different parks, where squirrels live freely and locals have picnics.
Entertainment and attractions in Toronto
The most popular sights of the city are Hyde Park, Queen Elizabeth Park, the entertainment complex on Ontario Square, the picturesque Toronto Islands Park on Lake Ontario and the symbol of the city – the 553-meter CN Tower.
Casa Loma is an eccentric 96-room castle house built by banker Henry Pellat in 1914. Other attractions: Spadin Castle, Old Fort York, Fort George, Algonquin Reserve, Maple Syrup Museum.
The city has a large number of restaurants and nightclubs, mainly concentrated in the area of Yonge, Bloor and University streets, as well as Yorkville and Beeches quarter.
Universities of Toronto
The top three in the country include Canada’s largest University of Toronto, with campuses scattered throughout the city. York University is considered the third largest in Canada, it is located on the northern border of Toronto.
Ryerson University is located in the heart of Toronto. Known for his school of management, as well as programs in journalism.
The Ontario College of Art and Design in Toronto is one of four institutions of higher education in Canada that offer bachelor’s degrees in applied arts and design.
Seneca College is the largest college in Canada with students studying in over 16 buildings located across Toronto.