Toronto lies on the shore of Lake Ontario, the easternmost of the Great Lakes. Home to more than 4.7 million people, the largest city in Canada, and the 10th largest metropolitan area in North America. Toronto is the cultural, entertainment, and financial capital of the nation. The city is also the seat of the Ontario government.

Toronto abounds in investment and employment opportunities in such diverse fields as banking, technology and financial services, film and television production, and fashion, and also boasts a thriving arts community.

People
A multicultural mecca, with more than 80 ethnic groups speaking approximately 100 languages.

Living

• The third-largest theatre centre in the English-speaking world.
• Over 5,000 restaurants and eateries which include the authentic cuisines of nearly every region of the world, rivaled only by their countries of origin.
• Some of the finest shopping centres and boutique areas in the world, including the justly celebrated Eaton Centre, Yorkville, and Hazelton Lanes.
• Major League sports with the Blue Jays, Maple Leafs, Raptors, and Argonauts. Baseball, Hockey, Basketball, and Football, respectively.
• Nightlife for all tastes, ages and cultures.

Climate
Average temperatures are +7.4C (45.3F) in spring, +20.7C (69.3F) in summer, +10.8C (51.4F) in autumn, and -3.3C (26.1F) in winter.

The United Nations ranks Canada as the leading country in human development, as indicated by their Human Development Index (HDI). The HDI measures overall progress in a country in achieving human development.