Toronto is one of the most populous and largest cities of
Canada. It is provincial capital of Ontario and is known for its cultural
diversity, entertainment, financial and business areas with an array of
sightseeing. The city of Toronto is situated in Southern Ontario along
the northwestern shore of Lake Ontario It is a densely populated part of
Southern Ontario known as the Golden Horseshoe and estimated that
around 8.1 million people are residing here.
The meaning of the word 'Toronto' is 'place where trees stand in the
water'. French were the first who settled in the area during the year
1750 at Fort Rouille. Initially it was used as the naval base by the
British. It was then named as York by Lieutenant-Governor John Graves
Simcoe when the Upper capital of Canada was shifted from Newark to
Toronto. The city was very small but after the war of 1813, the city grew
rapidly and continued to grow throughout nineteenth century and became
main destination for the immigrants of Canada. It resulted in making
Toronto as one of the most populous cities of Canada surpassing
Montreal.
While your stay in Toronto, you will never find yourself short of things
to do or to see. It offers a range of numerous attractions which will
make your trip worthy and memorable. Popular attraction such as CN Tower
is one of the major attractions and the most recognizable and celebrated
icon. The height of the tower is about 550 meters around 1800 feet, is
the tallest buildings in the world. Visitors from all round the globe
come to see this exciting monument and it is estimated that around 2
million people take the elevator ride to the top of the tower every
year.
Another must visit attraction is Toronto Island which is not far away;
it is just a ferry ride away from the city. It is parkland which covers
around 600 acres inviting you to discover. It is an island of 150 year
old, offering very panoramic views of the lakeside charm since
centuries.
One can also go for several other attractions such as the Ontario Place
Toronto. This is an internationally recognized place known for its
cultural, leisure and entertainment parkland. This is a place full of fun
for entire family members of all ages and offers a variety of exciting
rides and attractions such as Soak City Water Park, Bumper Boats, Free
Fall and many more. This would turn into perfect destination for you to
entertain your self along with your family.
If you are in Toronto you are not short of hotels, you will find a range
of hotels that varies from budget to luxury accommodation. These hotels
are known for their comfortable and convenient stay and hospitality.
Luxury Hotels -hotels such as the Toronto Marriott Bloor York, Sheraton
Center, The Sutton Place Hotel are few of the luxury hotels which are
known for their elegant and stylish accommodation. The Sutton Place Hotel
is one of the most favored luxury hotels exhibiting the European
elegance and charm. It features around 230 elegant rooms which are
tastefully decorated with original work of art and antiques.
Cheap Hotels - it also offers some of the most comfortable and
convenient cheap hotels which are meant to provide the best
accommodation at the most affordable price. These hotels are generally
concentrated around the downtown area of the city providing quality
accommodation at the most affordable price.
