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Although the famous Niagara Falls are nearby, Toronto isn't a city with a checklist full of attractions. But its summer festivals, the spicy corners of its markets, the beachfront boardwalks and the music pouring out of its neighbourhood eateries will slowly and surely seduce you.
This is Canada's business capital and largest city: a clean, safe and vibrant metropolis where real estate prices are high and blood pressure levels are low. The centre of Anglo-Canadian culture and media, it's also one of the great ethnic melting pots of the world.
Fast Facts
Population
5,000,000
Currency
Name: Canadian Dollar
Code: CAD
Symbol: C$
Electrical Plugs
110-120V 60Hz
Languages Spoken
Official: English, French
Time Zones
GMT/UTC -5 (Eastern Standard Time)
Country Dialing Code
+1
Weights & Measures
Metric
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