Toronto is the biggest city in Canada. About 2.8 million people live in the city, and over 6 million live in the area around it. Toronto sits on the shore of Lake Ontario, one of the five Great Lakes. Even though it is the largest city, Toronto is not the capital of Canada. The capital is Ottawa.
Toronto is one of the most diverse cities in the world. People there come from over 200 different countries and speak more than 140 languages. Canadians love hockey, and the Toronto Maple Leafs are the city’s beloved team.
- The CN Tower is the most famous landmark in Toronto.
- It is about 1,815 feet tall, and it has a glass floor you can stand on and look straight down!
- Winters in Toronto are cold and snowy.
- A favorite treat is poutine, which is french fries topped with cheese curds and warm gravy.
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