Situated 566 feet above sea level on the northern shore of Lake Ontario (part of the Great Lakes system), Toronto is one of the southernmost cities in Canada. In fact, it has nearly the same latitude as northern California. With a population of 4.2 million, Toronto is the 5th-largest city in North America, after Mexico City, Los Angeles, New York, and Chicago. One-quarter of Canada's population is located within 160 km (100 mi.) of the city.

The city of Toronto can be divided into 3 major categories, downtown, midtown, and uptown. Using the map link below you will see that from Bloor Street to the waterfront comprises the Downtown area. Bloor Street to Eglington Avenue represents Midtown Toronto, and north of eglington lies the Uptown region of Toronto.

The international diversity of the neighborhoods within these regions will take you on a cultural journey that will surprise and delight you. Click here for a neighborhoods listing.

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Transportation
Find what you need to know about taxis, public transportation, parking rules and regs and more.
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Weather
Toronto's latitude is very close to that of Northern California.
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History
Modern-day Toronto is an historic city dating back to 1793.
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