Toronto
Toronto, the provincial capital of Ontario, is Canada's largest city and one of the most vibrant and cosmopolitan on the continent. The city is loctaed on the northern shore of Lake Ontario and laid out on a rectangular grid. Over the years, the metropolitan area has swallowed surrounding towns and districts and now covers an area of 100 square kilometres. Yonge Street allegedly the longest thoroughfare in the world is the main north/south route through the city. The downtown cityscape is an apparently jumbled mixture of glittering high rises and elderly buildings, dominated by the inescapable silhouette of the CN Tower.
The site of the city was claimed by the French in the 18th century, but it wasnÕt until the arrival of Loyalists from the United States that the settlement became established. Then known as "York", the twon became the administrative capital of Upper Canada in 1793 and was renamed in 1834. "Toronto" is a Huron Indian word meaning "place of meeting". During the 19th century the city became a thriving manufacturing centre governed by Protestant work ethics and a commitment to British interests.
The opening of the St Lawrence Seaway in 1959 signalled a change in the cultural make-up of the city as immigrants flocked to share in the cityÕs economic success. From a staunchly conservative city, Toronto became a lively melting pot of cultures from around the world. Many of the cityÕs numerous neighbourhoods, such as Chinatown, Greektown, Little India and Little Italy, have distinct ethnic identities, and street-signs are often printed in more than one language.
For more information about what Toronto has to offer, contact the Toronto Convention & Visitors Association

What to see in Toronto
CANADA'S NATIONAL TOWER: Defining the Toronto skyline, the CN Tower is Canada's most recognizable and celebrated icon. At a height of 553.33m (1,815 ft., 5 inches), it is the World's Tallest Building and Free Standing Structure, an important telecommunications hub, and the centre of tourism in Toronto.
Each year, approximately 2 million people visit the CN Tower to take in the breath-taking view and enjoy all the attractions it has to offer. The CN Tower was built in 1976 by Canadian National (CN) who wanted to demonstrate the strength of Canadian industry by building a tower taller than any other in the world.
Although the CN Tower inspires a sense of pride and inspiration for Canadians and a sense of awe for tourists, its origins are Firmly rooted in practicality. The construction boom in Toronto in the 1960's transformed the skyline characterized by relatively low buildings into one dotted with skyscrapers. These new buildings caused serious communication problems. With its microwave receptors at 338 m (1,109 ft.) and 553.33m (1,815 ft., 5 inches) antenna, the CN Tower swiftly solved the communication problems with room to spare. As a result people living in the Toronto area now enjoy some of the clearest reception in North America.
The CN Tower is situated on Front Street which is located in the Heart of the Entertainment District. The CN Tower is easily accessible from Union Station as well as many major streets and highways. For a broader sense of the CN Tower's location, it is located on the north shore of Lake Ontario.
THE HOCKEY HALL OF FAME: The Hall of Fame (HHFM) was founded in 1943 to establish a memorial to those who have developed Canada's great winter sport - ice hockey. Incorporated in 1983, HOCKEY HALL OF FAME AND MUSEUM ("HHFM") exists in order to honour and preserve the history of the game of ice hockey and, in particular, those who have made outstanding contributions and achievements in the development of the game. HHFM will collect, preserve, research, exhibit, and promote all those objects, images, and histories which are determined to be significant to the story of ice hockey in Canada and throughout the world. HHFM will carry out its exhibition activities both in the Museum and whenever permissible through outreach programs. HHFM is a corporation without share capital and a Registered Charity under the Income Tax Act. 
HHFM works with members of the Canadian and international hockey community to ensure that those players, builders and officials who have made significant contributions and achievements in the game are honoured and memorialized through their election to the Hall of Fame. HHFM also works with members of the Canadian and international hockey community to promote the game of hockey both in Canada and abroad.
HHFM collects and preserves objects and images connected with the game of hockey as it is played in Canada and throughout the world.
HHFM maintains an archive of documents and a library of books and periodicals relevant to the history and current development of hockey.
HHFM acts as the principal facility for research into the history of hockey. 
HHFM develops and prepares exhibits and interpretive programs to inform guests about all facets of hockey.
HHFM develops and prepares outreach programs on hockey, including a variety of travelling exhibitions and a comprehensive mult-tiered education program, to reach a wider public. 
HHFM's primary philanthropic activity is to promote, encourage and solicit "Gift in Kind" donations of artifacts, memorabilia and historic resource materials for the betterment of the Museum/Archives and the fulfillment of its corporate objects.
HHFM issues "Official Receipts for Income Tax Purposes" for (i) the fair market value of "Gift in Kind" donations of hockey artifacts, memorabilia and archival materials, (ii) the allowable portion of the ticket price to attend the annual Induction Celebration, and (iii) unconditional cash donations (HHFM received less than $5,000 in annual cash donations from 1986 through 1999; at present, no formal planned giving program is in place).
HHFM supports the programs of other charitable organizations by providing special exhibits, use of facilities, project co-ordination and fundraising opportunities. HHFM's charities of choice are Canadian Special Olympics, Kids Help Phone, United Way, and Ronald McDonald House. 
BATA SHOE MUSEUM: Discover the treasures of North AmericaÕs unique shoe museum. Over 10,000 shoes are housed in architect Raymond Moriyama's award-winning 5 storey structure. Artifacts on exhibit range from Chinese bound foot shoes and ancient Egyptian sandals to chestnut crushing clogs and Elton JohnÕs platforms. The Museum celebrates the style and function of footwear in four impressive galleries. Over 4,500 years of history and a collection of 20th century celebrity shoes are reflected in the permanent exhibition, "All About Shoes". Three other galleries feature special exhibitions.
ONTARIO SCIENCE CENTRE: Created as a Centennial project Ð our official name is the "Centennial Centre of Science and Technology" Ð the Ontario Science Centre has attracted 35 million visitors since our opening in September 1969.
The Science Centre's reach extends beyond the building Raymond Moriyama designed: we market our innovative exhibits and expertise internationally, from Trinidad to Turkey to Thailand.
In 1996, the province's first OMNIMAX theatre opened at the Science Centre. The addition of the Shoppers Drug Mart¨ OMNIMAX¨ Theatre is a major component of a revitalization project that includes the introduction of new permanent exhibits, restaurant and banquet facilities, as well as a new glass-walled public entrance.
THE SKYDOME: The SkyDome became the new home of the Toronto Blue Jays on Monday, June 5, 1989. The retractable roof stadium is the world's most advanced and luxurious ballpark. The stadium employs leading edge technology in both design and function. From the artificial turf to the 161 private SkyBoxes, the finest attention to detail was given.
The venue is located just to the south and west of the CN Tower, between John Street and Blue Jays Way. A five minute walk from Union Station, it is easily accessible by the TTC or Go Transit. SkyDome is home to the Toronto Blue Jays Baseball Club and the Toronto Argonauts Football Club as well as playing host to hundreds of other events during the year such as family shows, trade shows and charity functions.
One of the many features of SkyDome is that it can be "transformed" from one mode (ie. baseball) to another mode (ie. football or concerts) within hours. The 100 level seating areas are situated on railway tracks that allow the seats to move for conversion purposes.
SkyDome's roof system features a series of 3 moveable panels and 1 stationary panel. Panels 2 and 3 slide on parallel rails while panel 1 slides on a circular rail "tucking" underneath 2 and 3 the roof operates on a system of steel tracks and 54 drive mechanisms called "bogies" and is powered by a series of DC motors that generate over 750 horsepower roof area is 339,343 square feet or 31,525 square metres weight is 11,000 tons span at widest point- 674 feet or 209 metres height is 282 feet or 86 metres (from field level to highest point) covering is single PVC membrane on insulated acoustic steel deck 100% of the field and 91% of the seating area is exposed with the roof open open/close time - 20 minutes (71 feet or 21 metres per minute)