The capital of Canada is Ottawa which is located in the east of southern Ontario, near the city of Montréal and the U.S. border.
The current population of Canada is 38,379,237 with a median age of 41.1 years (info here)
Canada is divided into 10 provinces and 3 territories, each with their own government. For tourism information about each province and territory, click on their names below.
The provinces are:
The three territories are:
It’s a global centre for business, finance, arts and culture and is consistently ranked one of the world’s most livable cities.
The diverse population of Toronto reflects its current and historical role as an important destination for immigrants to Canada, with over 50% of residents belonging to a visible minority population group, and over 200 distinct ethnic origins represented among its inhabitants. While the majority of Torontonians speak English as their primary language, over 160 languages are spoken in the city.
Centred in the Golden Horseshoe region of Lake Ontario, Toronto is a city comprised of beautiful beaches, hiking and bike trails, and lakefront communities. Toronto is also home to world-renowned medical centres, championship-winning sports franchises, prestigious universities, excellent museums and galleries, and of course, Drake! But best of all, it is home to our sorority’s only international chapter located in the Mighty Midwest Region.
What you need to know – visit, move to, study in Canada – Immigration and Citizenship Canada
Different ways to get to Toronto:
Flying
Major airport – Lester B. Pearson
Driving:
Approximate drive time from Buffalo – 90 mins
Approximate drive time from Detroit – 4 hours
Hotels – Downtown
Hotels – Airport
Currency Exchange
Remember to change your money to Canadian currency before you arrive. Some stores near to the border and in downtown may accept US dollars, however, most stores only accept Canadian currency. But if you forget, you can exchange currency at any bank or at one of the many currency exchange offices downtown.
Currency Exchange rates – Currency Exchange rates
Banks in Toronto – Top banks in Toronto
We hope you enjoy your stay in our beautiful city! Our chapter would love to share our favourite go-to spots as individuals and as a collective. Check out this list of curated attractions, activities, restaurants, parks, museums, and other sites to see.
Good Eats
Parks Nature Trails
Shop But Don't Drop
Sights in the City
Toronto Carnival and More
Guided and Self-Guided
Places to eat: (Please call to confirm that the location hours are still as shown on their websites)
West Indian/Caribbean
Sugar Kane – Sugar Kane Restaurant
Chadon Beni – Chadon Beni Restaurant
Old Nassau Bahamian Restaurant – Old Nassau
Patois Asian Caribbean Fusion Restaurant – Patois
Miss Likkelmores Restaurant – Miss Likkelmores
Chubby’s Jamaican Kitchen – Chubby’s
Allwyn’s Bakery – Allwyn’s Bakery
Randy’s Patties – Randy’s Patties
Rasta Pasta – Rasta Pasta
Mona’s Roti – Mona’s Roti
Drupati’s – Drupati’s
Simone’s Caribbean Restaurant – Simone’s
Italian
Best Italian Restaurants in Toronto – Best Italian
Ethiopian
Best Ethiopian Restaurants in Toronto – Best Ethiopian
Vegan
Best Vegan Restaurants in Toronto – Best Vegan
Vegetarian
Best Vegetarian Restaurants in Toronto – Best Vegetarian
Toronto Restaurants featured on the Food Network – Toronto Restaurants featured on the Food Network
11 of the most unique restaurant experiences in Toronto right now – Unique Restaurant Experiences
Complete City Guide of Toronto (what to see and do) – Video
Tourism Toronto – See Toronto Now
Visitors Guide – Toronto Visitor Guide
Top Attractions in Toronto – Attractions
Toronto Tours:
Toronto Tours
Sight Seeing Toronto
Viator
Toronto Caribbean Carnival – Toronto Carnival
Festivals and Events:
Festival Calendar
Annual Events
Shopping:
Great Shopping Spots in Toronto
Outlet Shopping Near Toronto
Best of Toronto – For Everything!
Best of Toronto
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