Toronto City and Travel Guide
Toronto, a blend of cultures and tastesTo experience a fusion of more than a hundred different cultures and tastes, Toronto is the city to go to. Considered to be Canada’s biggest city, Toronto boasts of a blend of different tastes, as seen in the classic and modern skyscrapers that adorn the Toronto skyline. It is also in Toronto that you will get to find soy hot dogs, hybrid electric limos and celebrate more than 1000 festivals a year which is about 3 festivals a day!
Toronto is one of the safest cities in the worldWith only 2 transit tokens, you can travel around Toronto’s neighborhood, like Corso Italia, Greektown, Gerrard India Bazaar, and other neighborhoods. Toronto is proud to be one of the safest and secure cities worldwide owing to the dedication and professional disposition of the people and equipment. Subway cars have emergency strips to alert the authorities in emergencies. Subway platforms have waiting areas designated with the latest surveillance systems.
The weatherWeather in Toronto is as eccentric as the city is although it is quite moderate since it is the southernmost city of Canada. Spring in Toronto is a sight to behold with all the flowers beginning to bloom, with a few intermittent showers, although short starting April to May. Summer time during the months of June to September in Toronto is the best time to show off your perfect body, with clothes or without in Hanlan’s Island. Autumn is October to mid November in Toronto is full of the bright colors red, orange, and gold. Winter time is the longest in Toronto from mid November to mid April is just right for skating, or skiing, not too cold and not to warm either.
Niagara Parks Butterfly Conservatory, The Centennial Park ConservatoryIt is common to see a lot of conservatories in Toronto because of its conduciveness for growth such as the Niagara Parks Butterfly Conservatory with more than 2000 species of tropical butterflies reside. The Centennial Park Conservatory has over 12,000 square feet of plant species housed in glass houses.
Place to visit in Toronto and general informationAnother place to visit is the Inniskillin Winery which was built during the 1920’s and features different varieties of Icewine. Major credit cards are usually accepted by major establishments and ATM machines are scattered all over Toronto. Tipping is optional although expected at a rate of 15% of the total bill. Large groups are usually charged a gratuity. Smoking in Toronto is allowed only in the designated smoking rooms. It is prohibited everywhere else especially in public places. Office hours are usually from 9am to 5pm although some extend until 9pm during Thursdays and Fridays. The financial center of CanadaToronto is also considered to be the biggest and most essential financial center in Canada and fourth in North America to New York, Chicago, and Los Angeles. Interesting places to see in Toronto are a couple of Guinness Book World Record Holders: Yonge Street for being the world’s longest street and the CN Tower the tallest free-standing structure in the world.
Caribana parade in TorontoA nice event to catch while in Toronto is their Caribana parade which is the largest parade to be held in a single day. In Toronto, you will learn to expect the unexpected. |
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