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Toronto Toronto and its greater metropolitan area has a population of almost five and a half million and is the fifth largest city in North America (2002). It is most ethnically-diverse city in the world according to the U.N. and offers much to attract any visitor. Besides the harsh winters, Toronto is one of the best places to live in the world. Perhaps its most well known landmark is the CN Tower - the world's tallest free-standing structure. It is situated in Toronto’s Harbourfront district near the Rogers Centre (formerly Skydome), home of the Toronto Blue Jays professional baseball club, and the Argonauts of the Canadian Football League. Also in the area is the Air Canada Centre, home to the NBA’s Raptors and the NHL’s Maple Leafs. Explore some of Canada's best museums and galleries including the Royal Ontario Museum and the Art Gallery of Ontario. Toronto has many opera houses, orchestras and dance companies. It is the third largest theatre centre in the English-speaking world. For Americanized theatre check out Ed Mirvish Productions of popular shows. For Canadian Theatre check out CanStage, the Factory Theatre, Harbourfront Theatre, Theatre Passe Muraille, or the Artwood Theatre. Don't miss the Hockey Hall of Fame, the Ontario Science Centre, the Metro Zoo, the Legislative Building and the magnificent Ontario Place, a fantastic leisure and entertainment complex on Lake Ontario. Outside of town is Paramount Canada's Wonderland, a large theme park. Toronto is also very well known for its great food and fun bars. Spend a night touring the College Street corridor and enjoy Cubano's at Bar Italia and shake it down at Ciao Edie. Or for a taste of something a little more alternative head to Queen St W where you will find many independant clothing stores and a great collection of bistros and bars.
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