Hello Everyone, You all may have heard about Toronto City. Toronto is one of the largest cities in Canada having a total population of over 2.9 million people. It is also the capital city of the province of Ontario. In this blog post, we will take a look at some of the most interesting facts about Toronto that everyone should know. Whether you’re a first-time visitor or a longtime resident, Toronto has something to offer everyone.
Toronto is famous for CN Tower, Aquarium, Nightlife, Crowd, Clubbing, and so on. We’ll explore what makes Toronto one of the most visited places and exciting cities in North America if you are planning a trip to Toronto or want to learn more about this famous city. I am going to share some interesting and unbelievable facts about Toronto.
Let’s explore some facts about Toronto which make Toronto a must-see destination for anyone visiting Canada or looking to discover a new city.
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Here are the top 5 Interesting facts about Toronto
Fact #1. Yonge Street
Do you know what is the longest street in the world? The longest street in the world is also in Toronto. The name of that street is Yonge Street. Yonge Street is one of the longest streets in the world. Yonge Street was built in 1827. The length of this street is about 86 kilometers, and it starts from Toronto to Berry. Berry is also a city in Toronto. It is located in downtown Toronto which is the busiest area of Toronto City and is filled with shops, restaurants, and entertainment venues. Earlier, Yonge Street was called “Main Street of Ontario”.
Fact #2. Underground Mall (The PATH)
There are lot many malls in the world and each mall has its own specialty. The reason for the popularity of each mall is different in different locations. The popularity of this mall is due to its name which is underground. They named this underground mall PATH. It is the largest underground shopping complex in the world below the streets of downtown Toronto. It has over 1,200 stores and services, as well as restaurants. Every famous store in the world, you can find in this mall. The PATH is basically an underground network of pedestrian walkways and tunnels. It connects over 1,200 stores and buildings in the downtown core.
The PATH was built in the 1900s. The length of this mall is 30 kilometers long.
One of the most interesting things about The PATH is its size and complexity. With over 75 interconnected buildings, it can be easy to get lost in its tunnels and walkways.
Fact #3. The Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF)
From its name, we can guess that it’s a film festival. The Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) is one of the most famous film festivals in the world. There are so many award shows related to movies that are conducted around the whole world. But, only 2-3 award shows are there where actor or actresses feels proud. So, the Toronto International film fare award is one of them. The Toronto International Film Festival attracts top actors, directors, and producers from around the globe. All stars and celebrities come to this film festival. This festival takes place every September and 100 countries send their movies here in this festival to nominate.
The Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) is Founded in 1976, this festival is a major cultural event in Toronto. It shows some of the best and most modern films in the world. Over the years, TIFF helped so many filmmakers to get success in the launch of their careers and become an important platform for the cinema industry.
In TIFF, the people who are new in the film industry learn lot many things from one another. This festival also hosts a number of different events, workshops, and red-carpet premieres which attract almost every star in the film industry.
Fact #4. The Toronto Zoo
The next fact about Toronto is The Toronto Zoo. It is established in 1974 and is one of the largest zoos in the world. The total area of the Toronto Zoo is 710 acres. This whole area is divided into 7 regions and each region shows the different animals from different countries around the world. These regions include Africa, the Americas, Australasia, Canadian Domain, Eurasia Wilds, Indo-Malaya, and Tundra Trek. People who visited this zoo can get a lot of information about the animals and plants and it helps to grow their educational experience.
The Toronto Zoo displays almost 5,000 animals and over 450 species. Millions of visitors every year visit this Toronto Zoo. Every day in many times in this Zoo, experts display animals in the show, animals and birds that are trained by them do different activities and attract the visitors most. There is a snake show as well.
Recently, Toronto Zoo brought two pandas from China. For those pandas, Toronto Zoo pays almost $1 million every year to China. These two pandas eat 40 kg of bamboo every day. In this Toronto Zoo, a special hospital is there which treats animals from time to time whenever they got sick.
Fact #5. Toronto Islands
The final fact about Toronto is The Toronto Islands. We have heard about so many islands that are present in this world. But Toronto Islands are located only 2 km distance from downtown Toronto. You can reach those chains of islands with just a short ferry ride from the city.
The big ferry departs regularly from the city. This ride is totally free and you can enjoy this ride and can see beautiful site seeing of Toronto downtown from this ferry like the Toronto skyline, waterfront, beaches, parks, and a number of outdoor activities like kayaking, cycling, hiking, etc. Rental bicycles and kayaks are also available. You can enjoy swimming and hiking as well.
The Toronto Islands are a group of small islands but the most famous island is Central Island. It is the largest island among other islands. Every visitor or tourist always visits these famous islands when they come to Toronto. The islands are a popular destination for local people as well who used to go on these islands to enjoy picnics on weekends and they do a range of activities over there.
The total area of the Toronto Islands is 820 acres with a population of 700. The view of the CN Tower is the best view from the central island.
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