Toronto Sports and Concert Events

Toronto

Toronto is Canada's largest city and the provincial capital of Ontario. It is often described as the world's most multicultural city, with more than half its population having immigrated from other countries. Its population is 2,481,494. The City of Toronto has a physical area of approximately 630 km? and is bounded by Lake Ontario to the south, Etobicoke Creek and Highway 427 to the west, Steeles Avenue to the north, and the Rouge River to the east. The GTA extends beyond the city boundaries and includes the regional municipalities of Halton, Peel, York and Durham. Up until the 1970s, Toronto was the second largest city in Canada, after Montreal. The economic growth of Toronto was greatly stimulated by the completion in 1959 of the St. Lawrence Seaway which allowed ships access to the Great Lakes from the Atlantic Ocean. Further growth in the Toronto area is often attributed to the rise of the separatist movement in Quebec and the election of the Parti QuïMcois in 1976. The current mayor of Toronto is David Miller. Major landmarks of Toronto are: * The CN Tower - a steel/concrete transmission tower that (at 553 meters, or 1815 feet) is the tallest free-standing land structure in the world and the most famous landmark of the city. * SkyDome - the world's first sporting arena to feature a retractable roof. * Toronto City Hall, Old City Hall and Nathan Phillips Square * The Toronto Islands - a 2.3 km? (568 acre) park accessible from the city waterfront via ferry and the largest car-free urban community in North America. * Exhibition Place - the site of the annual Canadian National Exhibition and the permanent home of the WindShare wind turbine. * Queen's Park - site of the provincial legislature. * Dundas Square * The Roman Catholic St. Michael's Cathedral and Anglican St. James' Cathedral, both on Church Street. Toronto is home to a vibrant live theater scene, where such companies as Soulpepper, the Canadian Stage, and Tarragon produce plays. As well, many Broadway theatrical hits originated in Toronto, such as Show Boat, Ragtime, and Tafelmusik, an internationally-known baroque orchestra and chamber choir. Toronto is home to three noted universities: the University of Toronto, York University, and Ryerson University. In addition, the city is also home to the Ontario College of Art and Design, Centennial College, George Brown College, Humber College, and Seneca College.