| Tourism
is a big industry for the city, with a current population of more than 2.5 million
people. With 70,000 to 80,000 new immigrants each year, it seems Toronto is a
city many people would like to call home.
Even those who have lived in the GTA for many years may not realize some things
about their hometown. Here's some Toronto tidbits you may find interesting:
- Toronto
has more nationally and internationally top-ranked companies than any other Canadian
city
- One
quarter of Canada's population lives within a 100-mile radius of Toronto
- One
half of the population of the United States is within one day's drive of Toronto
- The
city is Canada's largest retail market
- Toronto
is one of North America's best positioned cities to compete internationally in
the 21st century
- There
are over 100 languages spoken throughout the city
- Over
50 per cent of the city's labour force has a university degree or college diploma
- Toronto
has the 5th largest municipal government in North America
- Not
only is Toronto commonly referred to as ÒHollywood NorthÓ, but also ÒSilicon Valley
NorthÓ because it is home to seven of the top ten information technology firms
in Canada.
- Toronto
is Canada's number one tourist destination
- In
order to accommodate the increasing number of passengers expected to travel through
the airport, the GTAA is currently implementing a $4.4 billion redevelopment program
For
those beginning their travels here in Toronto, the GTAA welcomes you. For those
flying home, we hope you enjoyed all the great things this city has to offer.
We hope to see you again! Useful
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