“Meeting Place”, that’s what the name Toronto means. It came from a Huron Indian word, long ago. Today, people meet in Toronto to trade, do business, produce goods, make films and movies and have fun.

Downtown Toronto is built on a flat area of land by the lakeshore. Gazing down from the CN Tower - the world’s tallest freestanding structure, you can see Toronto Harbour where ships from all over the world dock there. Sheltering the harbour is a group of islands – the Toronto Islands.

Toronto is a city that holds all the wonders of the world in one clean, safe, friendly place: a theatre scene compared only to London and New York, more than 80 cultures from across the globe, attractions that range from prominent art to boisterous family fun, and refined services for business travelers.

The United Nations has ranked Toronto as the most multicultural city in the world, with more than 100 different ethnic groups, one of the most vibrant and multicultural in North America. A jewel on the north shore of Lake Ontario: a bright, bold, cosmopolitan city that is also friendly, clean, green and safe.

You may enjoy Toronto’s harbour, internationally acclaimed arts and sports facilities, environmentally harmonious architecture, with some of the finest shopping and dining in the world. Most popular attractions are within walking distance, be in awe with a view of the city from the top of the CN Tower, surrounded by brilliant skyscrapers.

Home to a medley of cultures, Toronto boasts several annual multicultural festivals and choice spots for shopping and eating include Little Italy, Little India, Little Portugal, Chinatown and Greek town.

Absorb the ambience of the various neighbourhoods by walking amidst them. Some portrayed as "ethnic", while others echo a particular lifestyle. Several cultural groups gather in particular areas, while other groups are scattered throughout the city. In many cases, an area's personality will change over the years, transformed by its new residents, while this city of 4.2 million still remains fundamentally "Canadian".