Toronto

Canada's largest city and economic hub, a multicultural metropolis on the shores of Lake Ontario, dominated by the iconic CN Tower, once the world's tallest freestanding structure.

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The CN Tower was the world's tallest freestanding structure from 1975 to 2007

Toronto residents speak more than 140 different languages

The Toronto Stock Exchange ranks among the world's top ten

Hosts the Toronto International Film Festival, one of the world's premier film events

Toronto is Canada's largest city and the capital of Ontario, located on the northern shore of Lake Ontario. Originally inhabited by Indigenous peoples, it was founded by the British as the settlement of "York" in 1793, later renamed "Toronto" in 1834. Over the past two centuries the city grew into the economic engine of all of Canada.

A Multicultural City on the Lake

The CN Tower, the world's tallest freestanding structure for more than three decades, rises above Toronto's skyline, offering panoramic views of the city and Lake Ontario. Toronto is known for its exceptional diversity, with residents speaking more than 140 languages, making it one of the most multicultural cities on Earth.

The CN Tower, the city's globally recognized icon
The Toronto Islands overlooking Lake Ontario
The historic Distillery District with its converted Victorian buildings
St. Lawrence Market, one of the city's oldest markets

Toronto is Canada's leading financial center, home to the Toronto Stock Exchange, one of the largest in North America. The city also boasts a vibrant arts and film scene, hosting the Toronto International Film Festival annually, one of the world's most important film festivals.