Toronto is not only Canada's largest city and the capital of the
Province of Ontario, but also its cultural, financial and
transportation hub.An international centre for banking, commerce and industry, the city is headquarters to most of the country's largest financial institutions and industrial companies. High-tech towers and malls mingle with stately mansions, historic buildings, leading edge entertainment, imposing government buildings and the country's largest libraries and museums.
From fine dining and ethnic cuisine of every description, to the best live theatre, ballet and opera in the world, to first-rate professional sports, the city of Toronto offers a vibrant cultural menu with something for every taste. Exclusive retailers, such as Tiffany, Cartier, Versace and many more are located in the downtown core.
Toronto's weather is among the mildest in Canada. Summers are clear and hot, winters are cool with minimal snow. Spring and fall are exceptionally pleasant, with warm, sunny days and crisp refreshing nights.
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