Toronto

Toronto is the capital city of Ontario and is the most populated city in Canada and the fourth most populated city in North America with approximately 2.8 million residents in 2021, while the Greater Toronto area has a population of just over 6.7 million residents. Toronto is an international centre of business, finance, arts, sports and culture, and is recognized as one of the most multicultural and cosmopolitan cities in the world. More and more, Toronto and Ontario is finding its way to global headlines as one of the top cities in the world to call home, one of the strongest real estate markets and home to world renowned teams and artists such as the Toronto Raptors, the Toronto Blue Jays, Gordon Lightfoot, Drake, Billy Talent, The Weekend and so many more!

Toronto is known for its diverse population that reflects its current and historical role as an important destination for immigrants to Canada. Mre that 50% of residents belong to a visible minority, and over 200 distinct ethnic origins are represented among its residents. While the majority of Toronto speaks English as their first language, over 160 languages are spoken throughout the city. It is a prominent centre for music, theatre, motion picture production, and television production, and is home to the headquarters of Canada’s major national broadcast networks and media outlets. Its varied cultural institutions, which include numerous museums and galleries, festivals and public events, entertainment districts, national historic sites, plenty of sports activities and the city attracts over 43 million tourists each year.

Known for the CN Tower and its skyscrapers, Toronto is continually growing upwards with today’s construction reaching new heights with many buildings planned and currently under construction slated to surpass the 300M mark. The city is home to the Toronto Stock Exchange, the headquarters of Canada’s five largest banks, and the headquarters of many large Canadian and multinational corporations. Its economy is highly diversified with strengths in technology, design, financial services, life sciences, education, arts, fashion, aerospace, environmental innovation, food services, and tourism. Toronto is the third-largest tech hub in North America after Silicon Valley and New York City, and the fastest growing.