City of Celebration
In Toronto, you can dance to the rhythm of steel drums in the Caribana parade; The latest film at the premiere of Toronto International Film Festival can be a sneak peek; You can also enjoy the largest Santa Claus parade in the world. In the midsummer, you can hear the graceful music from Street Festivals and Jazz Festivals in the streets and alleys of Toronto, and the Taste of Danforth is a good opportunity for you to see the Mediterranean customs and enjoy yourself at the same time. There are as many as 1 festivals in Toronto every year. No matter when you come and what your interests are, you can experience an unforgettable celebration atmosphere.
Canada Blooms-March
Distillery Jazz Festival-May
World Short Film Festival-June
Toronto Down. Town Jazz Festival)-6/ July
Canada Day-July 1st
Grand Prix Toronto-July
Toronto Street Festivals-July
Beaches International Festival (Beaches International I). Onal Jazz Festival)-Toronto International Dragon Boat Race Festival in July-Caribana in August-Taste of the Danforth in August-VIII
Canada National Exhibition-August
Toronto International Film Festival-September
Taste of Toronto Festival
Santa Claus Tour. Tour (Toronto Downtown Santa Claus Parade)-November
The Royal Agricultural Winter Fair-November
Cavalcade of Lights-November to January
Kensington Winter Solstice Carnival (Ke Nsington Karnival)-December
Holiday Dreams Winter Fest at Ontario Place-December
New Year's Eve at City Hall-December
Splendid
Toronto's theaters put on 1, performances every year, which is almost comparable to the world-famous ones. The types of performances range from bold dramas and soul-stirring classical concerts to comedies that make you laugh and cool rock concerts, and the performances are wonderful. Most of Toronto's theaters and concert halls are concentrated in the downtown area.
Four Seasons Center for the Performing Arts, Massey Hall, Stage West Hotel and Theater Hotel, Roy Thomson Hall, Entertainment District, Hummingbird Center for the Performing Arts, Living Arts Center, Toronto Center for the Arts, Markham theater for performing arts.
Unlimited Surprise
Toronto's unique and diverse features and the talented creativity of Toronto people are all reflected in the windows and shelves of large and small businesses here. From the latest fashion to the most unusual records, from small clothing stores with unique tastes to large-scale supermarkets, there are always shopping places suitable for all kinds of people's tastes. If you like high-end shopping, please go to Bloor-Yorkville. If you want to be different and keep up with the fashion trend, you should go to Queen West. Those who are in between have more choices: Toronto Eaton Center, Square One, Vaughan Mills, Woodbine Center, and Cookstown Manufacturers' Outlet Mall. Don't worry about bad weather to discourage you from shopping. The 27-kilometer underground passage PATH connects the underground shopping city with more than 1,2 shops and a business area of 4 million square feet, allowing you to enjoy shopping in rain or shine.
The city is full of trees
There are 3 million trees on the public green land in Toronto, which is memorized by government officials, because they are all public property and each tree is protected by the municipal government. Greater toronto area has 2, hectares of park green space, including green belts, beaches, nature reserves and a music garden. Citizens and tourists can play or take a nap here. There are no motor vehicles on the island in the middle of the lake in Toronto, which is far away from the southern end of the city center. Visitors can rent bicycles to walk freely between the islands or rent a boat to go boating along the lakeside. There are also many golf courses that can be reached by bus in the city, and the venues designed for players of different levels make you feel comfortable and show your skills.
There are 3 million trees in 1,5 parks and public green spaces in Toronto. This figure is memorized by government officials, because they are all public property and each tree is protected by the municipal government. Greater toronto area has 2, hectares of park green space, including green belts, beaches, nature reserves and a music garden. Citizens and tourists can play or take a nap in a beautiful environment. TRCA, the Toronto Environmental Protection Agency, is responsible for arranging activities at 11 parks in greater toronto area, including bird watching, picnics, cross-country skiing, mountain biking and hiking. TRCA's parks offer family packages and discount day tickets.
Golf course, The Beaches, Downsview Park, Toronto Islands, Toronto Zoo.
Delicious
Bring your appetite when you come to Toronto. All kinds of delicious food in Toronto restaurants are sure to make your mouth water and satisfy your appetite. Canada is vast in territory and abundant in natural resources, rich in products, ranging from delicacies to seafood, from fresh lakes to seafood. The most famous are Vancouver crab, Alaska emperor crab and Atlantic lobster. Canada is also rich in all kinds of fresh agricultural products, such as meat (Canada's beef is the best), grains, dairy products and so on. In addition, immigrants from all over the world brought home spices and cooking skills, and enjoyed international dining in Toronto, which can be described as genuine, world-class and out-and-out. From Chinese food to western food, from Peruvian snacks to Japanese food, as well as Indian curry, Korean barbecue, Italian macaroni and French cuisine, there are countless dining options here. If you are not satisfied, Canada's game you can try includes North American wild beef, venison and glacier purified water. More than 7, restaurants in the city reflect the flavors and cultures of all over the world. No matter what your taste, there will always be a place for you.
1. China cuisine
Toronto has the largest ethnic group of Chinese people outside Asia. Naturally, there are a large number of Chinese restaurants here with authentic taste, which combine Sichuan, Hunan, Guangdong and even northern cuisine. These Chinese restaurants can be found all over Chinatown in the city center, as well as Scarborough, Richmond Hill, Markham and Mississauga in the west.
2. Italian cuisine
Toronto has a large Italian population, so there are many Italian restaurants with pure taste here. You can taste the dishes in different regions of Italy and the latest cooking techniques. The chefs' skills are absolutely first-class, and you are guaranteed to have a big meal! What is worth visiting is Little Italy, with its unique outdoor restaurants and cafes, which makes you feel like you are in a Mediterranean resort.
3. Greek cuisine
Would you like to try an authentic dessert filled with nuts and honey? Go to Greece! Many restaurants here have open kitchens, so you can witness the cooking process with your own eyes. Every August, the Taste of the Danforth is a good place to taste all kinds of Greek food and experience the Mediterranean food culture.
4. Indian cuisine
There are pure Indian food restaurants and Indian specialty shops on the streets of India, which immerse you in the rich Indian cultural atmosphere. The Gerrard India Bazaar here is the largest concentration of Indian clothing, daily necessities and food in North America.
5. Tips for dining
Tip: When dining out, if you are satisfied with the service of the restaurant, the general practice is to tip 15% according to the pre-tax bill. Please note that some restaurants will automatically
include tips in their bills, so be sure to read them carefully when paying to avoid double payment. Other services, such as haircut, shoeshine and taking a taxi, also need to be tipped, and the amount is about 15%.
drinking laws and regulations: the legal drinking age in Ontario is 19 years old, so please abide by the relevant laws and regulations automatically, and pay special attention to public occasions.
Shopping Paradise
1. Toronto Eaton Center
The Eaton Shopping Center, located in the center street, has 3 shops, providing customers with one-stop shopping and entertainment. You can spend the whole day in the shopping center and find what you like. Opposite Eaton Shopping Center, there is also the flagship store of Hudson Bay Company, a famous Canadian department store, which is connected with Eaton Shopping Center by a closed footbridge, making shopping fun continuous.
2. Pacific Mall
Pacific Mall in Markham is the largest Asian shopping mall in Toronto and the favorite place for young people. More than 4 shops in the square deal in fashion clothes, cosmetics, audio-visual products, jewelry, ginseng tonic and special drinks, etc.
3. Other shopping centers
Square One is the second largest shopping center in China, with all kinds of shops. The newly built and opened Vaughan Mills is also a large-scale modern shopping center. Other shopping malls worth visiting include Sherway Gardens, Yorkdale Shopping Center, Fairview Mall, Scarborough Town Center, Markville Mall and Dixie Value Mall, all of which have numerous characteristic retail stores, restaurants and entertainment facilities.