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Toronto is the largest city in Canada, and 5th largest in North America with a population of 2.6 million and a metropolitan population of nearly 8 million. It is the capital of the province of Ontario, Canada's most populous province.

Toronto is known as a city of neighborhoods. Distinct areas, often centered on a main street (Queen, College, Bloor etc.), are packed tightly together but each has something different to offer. The relative compactness of these neighborhoods makes exploring on foot easy and pleasant, especially in the warmer months.

Central Toronto - Includes the busy downtown financial district as well as dining and shopping districts along Yonge and Bloor streets.

East Toronto – A varied part of the city, with ethnic districts such as Little India and Greektown, and with atmospheres ranging from historic Victorian homes to fun along the beach.

North Toronto – A mixed area with many pockets of university communities and small ethnic communities such as Little Moscow.

Northwest Toronto – Home to the city’s fashion and theater districts, a wide range of shopping opportunities, and an ethnic potpourri of Chinese, Korean, Italian, and Portuguese communities.

West Toronto – Largely middle-class residential zone, but with some great parks and a few interesting areas such as the Little Poland neighborhood.

Toronto Islands - A chain of islands in Toronto harbor and home to a small residential community, an airport, a small amusement park, kilometers of bike trails, spectacular city views, picnic grounds and even a clothing-optional beach. The short and inexpensive ferry ride alone is worth the trip, but one can easily spend a relaxing day or two here. Torontonians love to come here to get away from the hustle and bustle of the city. It is car-free.

In 1998 the cities of Toronto, Scarborough, North York, Etobicoke, and York and the Borough of East York amalgamated to form the current City of Toronto. This is also known as Metropolitan Toronto or "the 416" after its area code (although now there are some new area codes, the overwhelming number of area codes in the Toronto are still "416") and has a population of over 2.6 million people. More than half of these were born in some country other than Canada - a fact obvious to any visitor immediately, as the city has many vibrant bustling neighborhoods with street signs in several languages. Toronto and its surrounding suburbs are collectively known as the Greater Toronto Area (GTA). Outlying suburbs are also known as "the 905" after their area code, although technically this code is also used in both Hamilton and the Niagara Region, stretching to the border in Niagara Falls. The entire area including Toronto is known as the "Golden Horseshoe" and has a population of over 8 million people.

Toronto's climate is characterised by fairly cold and icy winters where temperatures average -4°C in January. Contrary to Canadian stereotypes, the city experiences very hot and humid summers with an average high of 27°C during the daytime in July. Late spring and early fall are generally considered to be the most pleasant times to visit, and summer is by far the busiest tourist season, but visitors will find that Toronto's vibrancy extends well through the winter. Toronto's public buildings are nearly all air-conditioned in summer, and are well heated in winter. Sometimes, during the winter, severe storms can shut down the city for a day or two. In the summer, many thunderstorms are common.

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