Toronto – the unique city of a dream…

By Kosnyrev Alexander, 7g, Academy of Warm Hearts, Yekaterinburg

What is the Toronto City? Why it is so unique? Which attractions and landmarks

it has? What opportunities does this

outstanding city propose?

Questions to answer in this presentation:

It is located in south-western part of Canada in the province of Ontario

It’s formal population is 3000000, but with other towns it counts 6000000

It is being called the “economic engine” of Canada

Its name can be translated as the “meeting place”

This city was ranked 4th in the list of the best cities to live in the world (by the opinion of the “Economist” magazine)

Basic information

It is one of the most multicultural cities of the world.

It is one of the most safe cities in the world concerning conflicts based on international basis

Population of Toronto

It was founded in 1793, but it was recognized as city only in 1834.

Firstly, it was called York, but in 1834 it was renamed.

It has grown into megalopolis in 70s with the losing power of Quebec

History

It has very hot summer (20-40° C) and not so cold winter (-30° absolute max.; -6° average)

Its districts are chaotically scattered Toronto is one of the most influential

megalopolises of the world Toronto has one of the most

prestigious universities of the world Toronto had the highest building in

the world before 2007 (now it is 5th )

It has small underground city in Downtown

So why is it so unique?

If you want to observe all Toronto, you need to have more than 1 month. Let’s have a look at the most interesting places to visit

Attractions and landmarks

It is one of the highest buildings in the

World - its height is 553 meters.The speed of its elevators is 22

kmphIts glass floor can hold 12hippopotamusesIt has the rotating restaurant, thefloor, which opens beautifulscenery of the Toronto Islands andDowntown

CN Tower

This castle was built in 1914 by sir Henry Pellatt for 3500000 $ It has 98 rooms with library,

pipeorgan, dinner room, garden,

etc. Also it has rarities from WW I

andWWII

Casa Loma

It shows the history of hockey, the

world of hockey, stars of this sport,

different cups and private things of

famous hockey players

Hockey Hall of Fame

Museums of Toronto

The system of waterfalls on the Niagara River. It contains Horseshoe Falls, Bridal Veil Falls and American Falls. All falls are wide, but not so high (53 m).

Niagara Falls

Sightseeing Business Shopping Tourism Education Work

Opportunities to do

I hope you became interested in this great city!

Thank you for your attention!