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Toronto
The Making Of A Great City People often ask: What makes a
city great? What defines it, both for those who live there
and for those who visit? Toronto could easily set itself apart
by any number of things:
History of Toronto
Toronto is a Huron people's word meaning 'Meeting Place'.
The first settlement in the entire Toronto area, was Teiaiagon,
which was populated by the Seneca Indians and then later by
the Mississauga Indians on the east bank of the Humber River.
French Fort (1615-1760)
The first European to stand on the shores of Lake Ontario
in the vicinity of what is now Toronto was French explorer
Etienne Brule.
By September 1760 the British had defeated the French who
withdrew from North America spelling the end of French rule.
Governor Simcoe (1793-1812)
Plans for a town at centrally located Toronto, were effected
by Upper Canada's first governor, John Graves Simcoe.
Toronto was actually named York for a brief period. Yonge
Street was created in 1796, named by Simcoe for then the British
secretary of war Sir George Yonge. The street is now recognized
as the longest street in the world at 1,900 kilometers (1,190
miles) and stretches from the edge of Lake Ontario all the
way up past Lake Superior.
From York to Toronto (1815-1834)
By 1834 the fast-growing town of over 9000 inhabitants was
incorporated as the city of Toronto, with an elected civic
government led by William Lyon Mackenzie as first mayor. Toronto
then flourished.
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Visitor Attractions in Toronto:
The variety of things to see and do in Toronto will keep
visitors of every interest busy.
Harbourfront Centre
Located along the banks of Lake Ontario on Toronto's most
southerly tip, the Toronto harbourfront is spread out over
several kilometer and comprises of parks, museums, theaters,
shops, markets and is home to many of the city's festivals.
Paramount Canada Wonderland
Just north of the city, Paramount Canada Wonderland has over
200 attractions within the 330 acre park.
The CN Tower
The spectacular ride up the CN Tower, the world's highest
free-standing structure, with its rotating restaurant giving
diners a breath-taking view of the city, day or night.
Toronto Island
Toronto Island is accessible by ferry from the harbourfront
and provides a unique view of the Toronto skyline. The island
is a large park with various activities and attractions of
its own.
Saint Lawrence Market
A market since 1803, the St. Lawrence Market contains over
50 vendors of food items based in and around the original
building.
Shopping in Toronto
Shopping malls and shopping centres in Toronto include The
Toronto Eaton Centre, Square One Shopping Centre, BCE Place,
First Canadian Place, Hazelton Lanes, Yonge Eglinton Centre,
Queens Quay Terminal, Dixie Outlet Mall, The Exchange Tower,
Dragon City Shopping Mall and Scarborough Town Centre.
Toronto Zoo
Spread out over 700 acres, the Toronto Zoo is home to more
than 5,000 animals.
The University of Toronto
The University of Toronto is Canada's leading teaching and
research university, and its unique place in the national
landscape can be attributed, in part, to its rich and remarkable
history.
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Toronto