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The cuisine of Toronto reflects Toronto’s size and multicultural diversity. Different ethnic neighbourhoods throughout the city focus on specific cuisines,such as authentic Chinese and

Vietnamese found in the city’s six China towns, Korean in Korea town, Greek on The Danforth, Italian cuisine in Little Italy and Corso Italia, and Indian in Little India. Numerous other world cuisines are available throughout the city, including Portuguese, Hungarian, Japanese, and Caribbean. Toronto’s large Jewish population has also ensured a variety of Jewish restaurants and delis, with varying adherence to kosher and rules. In addition to ethnic cuisines, Toronto is also home to many fine dining establishments and chain restaurants ranging from fast food to casual or upscale dining.

Toronto is like Genie’s Pot when it comes to food diversity...

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Toula Restaurant and Bar

Poutine is the national dish of Canada originating in the province of Quebec, made with french fries and cheese curds topped with a light brown gravy. This fast-food dish is typically found across Canada and in some places in the northern United States, less often elsewhere and is still considered ‘exotic’ in such places. In Canada, it is sold in small “greasy spoon” type diners and pubs, as well as by roadside chip wagons and in hockey arenas.

“I drink coffee. Without coffee, I probably wouldn’t write.” —Jonathan Ames

Toronto has a diverse array of public spaces, from city squares to public parks overlooking ravines. Nathan

Phillips Square is the city’s main square in downtown, and forms the entrance to City Hall. Yonge-Dundas Square, near City Hall, has also gained attention in recent years as one of the busiest gathering spots in the city. Other squares include Harbourfront Square, on the Toronto waterfront, and the civic squares at the former city halls of the defunct Metropolitan Toronto, most notably Mel Lastman Square in North York.

Toronto —A Jewel in the Crown

Can you take me everywhere in Toronoto?The Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) is a public transport agency that operates transit bus, streetcar, paratransit, and rapid transit services in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Established in 1921, the TTC comprises four rapid transit lines with 69 stations, over 149 bus routes, and 10 streetcar lines. The TTC also operates door-to-door paratransit service for the elderly and disabled, known as Wheel-Trans. The TTC is the third most heavily used urban mass transit system in North America, after the New York City Transit Authority and Mexico City Metro. Apart from Transit facilities, Taxi helps hundreds of people to move within and outside of the city.