Don’t Travel Throughout The World, Just Come To Toronto

Toronto is one of the most eclectic and vibrant cities in the world. We are famous for our ethnic diversity. Did you know that?:

• Over 100 languages and dialects are spoken here
• More than 40% of the population is considered a visible minority
• Over 1/3 of Toronto residents speak a language other than English at home
• 49% of Toronto’s population was born outside of Canada
• We are the 5th largest city in North America with a population of 4.7 million
• Toronto has the 3rd largest English speaking theatre district in the entire world
• One of our nicknames is “Hollywood North” because we rank 3rd in North American television and film production
• We have 6 professional sports teams
• Toronto is the business centre and heart beat of Canada
• Toronto has more than 7,000 restaurants
• Toronto has 79 ethnic publications
• Toronto’s CHIN radio broadcasts in over 30 languages
• CFMT-TV, Canada’s first multicultural television station based in Toronto, broadcasts programming in 22 languages throughout Ontario

Wandering the streets of Toronto is like a trip around the world. Our neighbourhoods - Little Italy, Corso Italia, 3 Chinatowns, Korea Town, Little Poland, Little India, Portugal Village, Greektown, Kensington Market, St. Lawrence Market, Bloor/Yorkville, the Beach, the Gay Village, Queen St. West, the Financial District, the Entertainment District, the Distillery District, the Fashion District, Forest Hills, Rosedale, Harbourfront, and Cabbagetown – represent every ethnic culture that you can possibly imagine, and a few that you couldn’t imagine.

Ethnic food is everywhere – on the streets, in the supermarkets, and in the food courts. Each neighbourhood is special, unique and part of what makes Toronto great. What’s your favourite part of Toronto?