Interesting facts about Toronto Is a great opportunity to learn more about Canada. The city is one of the leading metropolitan areas in the world, playing an important role in the international arena. There is a large number of skyscrapers in a variety of styles.
So, here are the most interesting facts about Toronto.
- Toronto was founded in 1793.
- The Economist ranks Toronto in the TOP 5 cities in the world for overall quality of life.
- Although Toronto is considered the largest city in Canada (see interesting facts about Canada), the capital of the state is Ottawa.
- The local nuclear power plant, which operates 8 reactors, generates the vast majority of electricity for the city's needs.
- Toronto is the safest city in the whole of North America.
- About 30% of Canadians live within 500 kilometers of downtown Toronto.
- Toronto International Airport serves up to 40 million passengers every year.
- An interesting fact is that the Toronto metro was built in such a way that, if necessary, it could withstand major bombing.
- About half of Toronto's residents were born outside of Canada.
- Did you know that the townspeople speak approximately 120 languages and dialects?
- Trams are very popular in Toronto. The tram network is considered to be the largest among all North American states.
- Street musicians can only play in transitions after obtaining the appropriate license, which costs $ 150. Moreover, only at a strictly designated time.
- Among all the megacities of the world, Toronto is in 3rd place in terms of the number of immigrants living in it, second only to Dubai and Miami in this indicator.
- In the period 1976-2007. the local TV tower "CN Tower" was the highest in the world, reaching a height of 553 m. An interesting fact is that it was equipped with a revolving restaurant and high-speed lifts.
- Signs Restaurant was the first restaurant on earth where all the waiters were deaf people.
- Among the 6 sister cities of Toronto is Kiev.
- More Italians than Toronto live only in Italy.
