Toronto is a large modern metropolis, a busy port on Lake Ontario and an important industrial center for Canada. The city arose on the site of an ancient Indian settlement in the 18th century; the first colonists were the French.
Toronto today is a genetic diversity of desperate seekers of a better life: British citizens, Irish, Italians, Jews, Chinese and Russians. Even in the XX-XXI centuries. the city has retained its status as a leading immigration center.
The visiting card of the capital of the province of Ontario is the ultra-modern cultural centers, sports arenas and green parks. Slender rows of skyscrapers rise against the background of the blue waters of the bay, snow-white yachts scurry along the coast, and Canadians, satisfied with life, stroll along the well-groomed streets. It is this picture that most clearly characterizes the appearance of Toronto.
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CN Tower
A huge TV tower built in the 70s. XX century. For about 30 years, the CN Tower occupied the honorable place of the tallest building in the world (the height of the building is more than 555 meters). The tower is equipped with an observation deck with a glass floor. It has been calculated that lightning strikes the structure 78 times every year, but due to its strength and reliability, the TV tower can withstand the blows of the elements.
Casa Loma castle
The original mansion was built at the beginning of the 20th century for the wealthy businessman Sir G.M. Pellata. After some time, he sold the castle due to the inability to maintain real estate and pay taxes. Until the 30s. the building was used as a hotel, and then went to the state. The castle was turned into a tourist attraction. It is rented from time to time for private events.
Young Street
A street that originates in downtown Toronto and stretches north to the very border with the US state of Minnesota. Before the colonization of America, there were well-groomed Indian trails on the site of Young Street. Today Young Street is one of the main and busiest streets in Toronto. There are a lot of restaurants, night bars, shops, clubs that are popular with the guests of the city.
Distillery District
A trendy neighborhood in the city center that once housed wineries and breweries. Today, former industrial buildings of Victorian architecture are home to modern art galleries, restaurants and concerts. Distillery District is considered a prestigious and fashionable area, locals and tourists alike spend their time here.
City Hall building
The new City Hall was built to replace the old City Hall in 1965. The city authorities announced a worldwide architectural competition, which was won by the Finn W. Revell. Thanks to the construction of the Toronto City Hall, this architect made his name famous throughout the world. The structure consists of two towers of different lengths and a round building in the middle - the hall where the city council meets.
Old City Hall
Historical building of the late 19th century. After the construction of the new city hall building, they wanted to demolish the old one, but the townspeople stood up for the architectural monument. Nowadays, a functioning city court is located on the territory of the old city hall. The ancient architecture of the building is favorably set off by the modern buildings located in the surrounding area.
Ontario Parliament Building
The building was erected in 1892 in the architectural style of the "Romanesque", which very well reflected the exorbitant territorial ambitions of the British Empire. Inside the Parliament of the province of Ontario sits. The construction used Italian marble and pink brick. The interior is characterized by moderate luxury. The galleries are adorned with exquisite woodwork, and the windows are quaint stained-glass windows.
Royal Ontario Museum
The museum is housed in an unusual and original building of modern architecture. Outwardly, this structure resembles an ordered jumble of geometric shapes or a huge crystal with irregular edges. The walls of the museum gleam with a cold shine of gray metal and glass. The Royal Museum houses more than 6 million exhibits: dinosaur bones, art objects, weapons, clothing, household items and much more.
Art Gallery of Ontario
The gallery is considered one of the largest museums in North America. The collections are located in 50 halls with a total area of over 45 thousand square meters. Among the gallery's valuable exhibits are paintings by Picasso, Degas, Van Gogh, Renoir, Rembrandt, Gauguin, Monet, Rubens. Also in the museum are works of famous Canadian painters: D. Walla, D. Altmeida, F. Sullivan and others.
Ontario Science Center
A museum designed to demonstrate and popularize the scientific achievements of mankind. It was founded in 1969. On the territory of the museum you can see with your own eyes the latest developments in the field of physics, astronomy, medicine, biology and other industries. An impressive part of the exposition is devoted to the exploration of the Space and related tasks. The museum is aimed at the general public from youngest to adult visitors.
Gardiner Museum
The exposition was founded in 1984. The museum's collection is entirely dedicated to ceramics and the fields associated with this craft. It is based on a private collection of ceramics by the Gardiners. Now in the museum funds, there are about 3 thousand exhibits. Here you can find samples of ceramics from ancient Indian tribes, the Renaissance, Japanese and Chinese porcelain, English dishes and much more.
Bath Shoe Museum
The collection of the museum was collected by the founder of the shoe company "Bata" and his wife. It all started with several samples of shoes that Sonya Bata brought from various trips. At the moment, the exposition occupies three floors of a separate building. More than 12 thousand samples from all over the world have been collected here. There are even very “fossil” pairs from Ancient Egypt, antique sandals and medieval boots.
Hockey Hall of Fame
As you know, Canada occupies a leading position in world hockey, this sport is literally worshiped here. The Hockey Hall of Fame is an exposition dedicated to the development and formation of Canadian hockey. Here you can learn about the history of the NHL, get acquainted with the biographies of great players, look at the hockey kits and equipment of teams from different countries.
Rogers Center
Multifunctional entertainment center, which includes a sports stadium, shopping galleries, cafeterias and concert venues. It was built in 1989. The Rogers Center sports arena seats up to 50,000 spectators. The building is equipped with a comfortable retractable roof, which allows football or basketball matches to be held in all weather conditions.
Eaton Center
Shopping and office center located in the heart of Toronto. In fact, it was invented by Timothy Eaton, who founded the largest retail chain in Canada in the 19th century. At first it was a small family shop, which gradually grew into a large mall. The Eaton Center is home to boutiques and showrooms for many Canadian and American brands.
St. Lawrence Market
St. Lawrence is one of the largest markets in Canada and in the TOP 10 best markets in the world (according to some sources). It sells natural and fresh products of excellent quality, produced in the province of Ontario. The market sells pastries, homemade cheese, meat and other farm products.The market has been operating since the beginning of the 19th century.
Fort York
The historic city fort, on the territory of which the buildings of the early 19th century have been preserved, are witnesses of the battles between the British Empire and the colonies thirsting for independence. Military parades are held here, timed to coincide with the national holidays of Canada. Fort York also hosts a beer festival every year. A historical exposition is located in the former military barracks.
Toronto zoo
Locals consider their zoo to be the best in North America (in their opinion, the best is in Toronto). The city zoo really boasts size and species diversity. The entire territory is divided into thematically zones, each of which has its own microclimate. Interesting pavilions include Mayan Ruins, African Savannah, Australian and American Pavilions.
High Park
City park, recreation place with excellent infrastructure for visitors. The territory has its own zoo, playgrounds, walking paths, flowering gardens, and a variety of cultural sites. The park is located in a picturesque hilly area dotted with hollows and small lakes. Visitors have picnics on the lawns on weekends, and sports fans can play tennis or go for a jog.
Lake Ontario
A reservoir that is part of the famous Great Lakes system. On its shores are located such cities as Toronto, Rochester (USA), Hamilton, Kingston. From the language of the Huron Indians, the name "Ontario" can be translated as "shining waters." The lake is the smallest in area among all the North American Great Lakes, it is suitable for active navigation. The Niagara River flows into Ontario.
