Toronto Facts
Toronto is a city where same-sex couples are not simply tolerated, but are
celebrated. With one of the largest gay populations in the world, Toronto
celebrates diversity like no other city. In fact, over 100 languages and
dialects are spoken in Toronto today, and the United Nations considers it the
most ethnically diverse city in the world.
. Toronto is the 5th-largest city in North America after Mexico City, New York
City, Los Angeles, and Chicago
. Toronto is the third largest theatre centre in the English speaking world,
after New York and London with over 90 venues in the Greater
Toronto Area
. There are more than 5,000 restaurants in Toronto; 125 museums and public
archives; over 50 ballet and dance companies; six opera
companies; and two symphony orchestras
. The United Nations considers Toronto the most ethnically-diverse city in the
world with over 100 languages and dialects spoken
. Yonge Street is listed in the Guinness Book of World Records as the "longest
street in the world"
. Toronto is home to the world's tallest freestanding structure, the CN Tower
towering 1,814 feet (553 metres) above the ground
. Both the Roman Coliseum and St. Paul's Cathedral could fit comfortably inside
Toronto's Rogers Centre stadium
. The Toronto Stock Exchange is North America's 3rd largest Stock Exchange by
value traded
. Considered "Hollywood North" by the film industry, Toronto ranks third in
North American TV and film production and the annual Toronto
International Film Festival is second only to Cannes in terms of high-profile
films, stars and market activity
. The Toronto Transit Commission is North America's second largest public
transit system
. One third of Canada's population is located within 160 km radius of Toronto
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Niagara Region
. The Niagara region hosts more than 12 million visitors per year
. The area is home to more than 40 public golf courses, two forts dating to the
war of 1812 and earlier, several hiking and biking routes, including wine
routes, as well as several charter fishing options
. Over 20 museums, as well as several Underground Railroad sites are located
here
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Toronto
One of the most cosmopolitan cities in the world, Toronto boasts exquisite
hotels (the Four Seasons was born here), great sporting venues, renowned
attractions such as the CN Tower and Frank Gehry-designed Art Gallery of
Ontario, endless shopping in one of many diverse neighbourhoods, world-class
theatre and entertainment (rivalled only by New York and London), a beautiful
waterfront overlooking Lake Ontario, and over 5,000 restaurants including some
of the world's finest. Toronto is the first city in the world to offer marriage
to same-sex couples regardless of where they live. This means that,
unlike in
Amsterdam, Brussels or Madrid, you don't have to be a resident of the Canada to
marry here.
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Niagara Region
From the mist of the world's most famous waterfalls to the tranquillity and
refined beauty of Niagara-on-the-Lake, the Niagara region is one of Canada's
most highly-regarded tourist regions. The area, which is now considered
Canada's wedding
capital, is famous for its wide range of offerings: from
turn-of-the-century bed and breakfasts and sun-bathed wine tours to
the
excitement of Canada's largest casino and hotel just a stone's throw from the
roaring falls, the Niagara region is the
perfect place to say "I do."
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