2. T
he 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.
3. “I drink coffee. Without coffee, I probably
wouldn’t write.” —Jonathan Ames
4. T
oronto 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
5. 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.
