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Toronto is a diverse, energetic and liveable city, home to many tourist attractions, and seemingly endless dining, shopping and entertainment possibilities. It's the most populous city in Canada, the centre of the country's financial sector, and the provincial capital of Ontario. Toronto is one of the most culturally and ethnically diverse cities in the world: more than 80 ethnic communities are represented, and over half of the city's residents were born outside Canada. Toronto has an estimated population of over 3.2 million people as of 2024, and is the heart of the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) which has 7.1 million people. It also anchors the Golden Horseshoe region, which wraps around Lake Ontario from Toronto to Niagara Falls, home to over 11.1 million residents, approximately a quarter of Canada's entire population. Toronto is the fourth largest city and fifth largest urban agglomeration in North America. Distances between cities in the area can be great as it sprawls along, outward and even wraps around the western end of Lake Ontario; public transit is not always effective…
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Niagara Falls Evening Tour with Boat, Journey, Dinner & Fireworks
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Toronto Premium Driving Tour with CN Tower & Boat Cruise
$189.00
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Niagara Falls Day Trip from Toronto with Boat & Journey Option
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Must-Do Toronto Food Tour by Toronto's First Food Tour Company
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Dates to know
National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
2026-09-30
Thanksgiving
2026-10-12
Armistice Day
2026-11-11
Remembrance Day
2026-11-11
Christmas Day
2026-12-25
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