More
than 200 years ago, we were
known to the Huron people as Toronto, a
word that meant "meeting
place." In 1793, when
British settlers arrived they
named the town, York. In 1834,
they realized that the Hurons
were right. It was a meeting
place, a crossroads of cultures;
Toronto has been our name ever
since.
Toronto is the largest city
in Canada with a diverse population
of over 3 million people. Toronto's
multi-cultural environment
is a wonderful example for
the world to see. Our city
is large and wide with beautiful
parks, beaches and islands
for all to enjoy.
Interesting facts about Toronto:
- Toronto is the
home to over 100 cultures
and languages.
- Toronto
is the one of the most
southern cities in Canada.
- Toronto is the largest
city in Canada
- It
is the 4 th largest
city in North America after
New York, Los Angeles
and Chicago.
- One
of the safest cities
in North America. Toronto's
nickname is "Toronto
the Good!"
- PATH
is largest underground
shopping complex in
the world.
- Toronto
is known as "Hollywood
North" because
many TV shows and
movies are made in
Toronto.
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Climate in Toronto
Toronto has four seasons: Spring,
Summer, Fall and Winter. The climate
changes from month to month depending
on the season. August is usually
the hottest month while February
is the coldest.
Spring (Mid-March to June)
Spring is dry and comfortable with
some rain. Students are advised to
bring their umbrellas, a light jacket
and long pants. The temperature will
vary between 10 degrees Celsius to
20 degrees Celsius. Boots are not
necessary.
Summer (June to September)
Toronto's summers are hot and mostly
dry. We do have the occasional day
that is humid. The temperature ranges
from 25 degrees Celsius to 35 degrees
Celsius. Shorts and T-Shirts are
advisable during the summer which
runs from June to September.
Fall (October to November)
The Fall is a beautiful season with
the trees changing colour and the
landscape changing. The evenings
tend to be cold but the days can
reach up to 15 degrees Celsius. Jackets,
gloves and hats may be required.
Winter (December to February)
Toronto's winters are getting warmer
with only the occasional snow-storm.
On average the temperature is around
0 degrees Celsius. In January, Toronto
may get some snow so boots, heavy
jacket, scarf and gloves are required.
Weather
Sticker - the
weather in Toronto
Monthly Temperature Chart The TTC
Toronto has one of the best public
transportation systems in Canada.
The Toronto Transit Commission (TTC)
offers ONE PRICE for traveling anywhere
in Toronto on buses, streetcars or
subways.
Connect recommends that you purchase
a METROPASS when
you arrive in Toronto. The monthly
pass will allow you to travel anywhere
in Toronto quickly and easily.
Visit the TTC
web-site for more
details about our public transportation
system. Information is in English
plus many other languages.
The GO Train
If you live outside the Toronto
area, you can still study at Connect!
Take the GO Train to Union Station
where you can walk (about 15 minutes)
or take the subway (about 5 minutes)
to Connect.
Toronto Neighbourhoods
Toronto is a multi-cultural city
with many unique areas where you
can feel like you are visiting Greece,
Italy, Portugal, China or Korea!!
You can enjoy many kinds of wonderful
restaurants and cultural festivals
throughout the year.
Toronto.com
What's
happening in Toronto? Click to this
fantastic website to find out about
great restaurants, places to visit,
upcoming events, concerts, sporting
events, pubs, bars, cruises and much
more!
The Toronto Islands
A 5-minute ferry ride takes you
to the spectacular Toronto Islands!
An amazing park where you can go
biking, roller-blading or just picnic
beside the lake. A must-see place
to visit while in Toronto. The ferry
to the Toronto Islands is only a
10-minute walk from Connect.
The
Beaches
Toronto has a long, beautiful beach.
It stretches around Lake Ontario.
People enjoy walking along the boardwalk,
sunbathing, fishing, canoeing, boating,
and more. The Beaches area of Toronto
is a 20-minute streetcar ride from
Connect.
High Park The largest park in Toronto. It
is a fantastic place to relax and
enjoy Canada's nature. You can enjoy
swimming, jogging, and tennis. There
is even a small zoo in High Park.
The
CN Tower
The tallest free-standing building
in the world is the most famous attraction
in Toronto. It stands over 533 metres
high with a revolving restaurant
and an amazing glass floor. A must-see
when visiting Toronto.
Sports Teams in Toronto
Do you like basketball, baseball
or hockey? They you get great tickets
at a great price to see our teams
in action! Toronto has the only NBA
basketball team in Canada.
The World Series Champion Toronto
Blue Jays play all their home games
at the fantastic SkyDome. Click here
for their schedule
The Toronto Maple Leafs are the
most popular hockey team in Canada.
Toronto is hockey-crazy!! Click here
for more information
What to Pack
Coming to Toronto but don't know
what to bring? Here is a helpful
guide that outlines what to bring
to Toronto.
Currency and Tax
Learn about Canadian money and the
tax you have to pay while in Toronto.
Also you can learn more about "tipping" in
Canada: http://www.torontotourism.com/TOEssentials/CurrencyTax.htm
Interesting
Niagara
Falls Streaming Video: http://www.fallsview.com/Stream/PanLive.shtml
Official Time and date in
Toronto:http://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/city.html?n=250
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