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Toronto – the unique city of a dream… By Kosnyrev Alexander, 7g, Academy of Warm Hearts, Yekaterinburg
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What is the Toronto City? Why it is so unique? Which attractions and landmarks it has? What opportunities does this outstanding city propose? Questions to answer in this presentation:
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It is located in south-western part of Canada in the province of Ontario It’s formal population is 3000000, but with other towns it counts 6000000 It is being called the “economic engine” of Canada Its name can be translated as the “meeting place” This city was ranked 4 th in the list of the best cities to live in the world (by the opinion of the “Economist” magazine) Basic information
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It is one of the most multicultural cities of the world. It is one of the most safe cities in the world concerning conflicts based on international basis It is one of the most multicultural cities of the world. It is one of the most safe cities in the world concerning conflicts based on international basis Population of Toronto
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It was founded in 1793, but it was recognized as city only in 1834. Firstly, it was called York, but in 1834 it was renamed. It has grown into megalopolis in 70s with the losing power of Quebec It was founded in 1793, but it was recognized as city only in 1834. Firstly, it was called York, but in 1834 it was renamed. It has grown into megalopolis in 70s with the losing power of Quebec History
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It has very hot summer (20-40° C) and not so cold winter (-30° absolute max.; -6° average) Its districts are chaotically scattered Toronto is one of the most influential megalopolises of the world Toronto has one of the most prestigious universities of the world Toronto had the highest building in the world before 2007 (now it is 5 th ) It has small underground city in Downtown It has very hot summer (20-40° C) and not so cold winter (-30° absolute max.; -6° average) Its districts are chaotically scattered Toronto is one of the most influential megalopolises of the world Toronto has one of the most prestigious universities of the world Toronto had the highest building in the world before 2007 (now it is 5 th ) It has small underground city in Downtown So why is it so unique?
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If you want to observe all Toronto, you need to have more than 1 month. Let’s have a look at the most interesting places to visit Attractions and landmarks
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It is one of the highest buildings in the World - its height is 553 meters. The speed of its elevators is 22 kmph Its glass floor can hold 12 hippopotamuses It has the rotating restaurant, the floor, which opens beautiful scenery of the Toronto Islands and Downtown It is one of the highest buildings in the World - its height is 553 meters. The speed of its elevators is 22 kmph Its glass floor can hold 12 hippopotamuses It has the rotating restaurant, the floor, which opens beautiful scenery of the Toronto Islands and Downtown CN Tower
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This castle was built in 1914 by sir Henry Pellatt for 3500000 $ This castle was built in 1914 by sir Henry Pellatt for 3500000 $ It has 98 rooms with library, pipe It has 98 rooms with library, pipe organ, dinner room, garden, etc. Also it has rarities from WW I and Also it has rarities from WW I andWWII This castle was built in 1914 by sir Henry Pellatt for 3500000 $ This castle was built in 1914 by sir Henry Pellatt for 3500000 $ It has 98 rooms with library, pipe It has 98 rooms with library, pipe organ, dinner room, garden, etc. Also it has rarities from WW I and Also it has rarities from WW I andWWII Casa Loma
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It shows the history of hockey, the world of hockey, stars of this sport, different cups and private things of famous hockey players famous hockey players It shows the history of hockey, the world of hockey, stars of this sport, different cups and private things of famous hockey players famous hockey players Hockey Hall of Fame
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Museums of Toronto
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The system of waterfalls on the Niagara River. It contains Horseshoe Falls, Bridal Veil Falls and American Falls. All falls are wide, but not so high (53 m). Niagara Falls
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Sightseeing Business Shopping Tourism Education Work Sightseeing Business Shopping Tourism Education Work Opportunities to do
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I hope you became interested in this great city! Thank you for your attention!
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