1. + TORONTO …a multicultural experience

2. + What do you know about Toronto? With your partner, read through the quiz and answer the questions. Then add up your score! 0 to 3 correct answers: You are a Toronto Tot. You need to spend some more time enjoying our fabulous city! 4 to 5 correct answers: You are a Toronto Teen. Not bad but you do a bit more exploring! 6 to 7 correct answers: You are a Toronto Titan. You’re almost there! 8 correct answers: You are a True Torontonian!

3. + One of the things that Torontonians are most proud of is our multicultural city… With your group, discuss these questions… Do you come from a multicultural city or country? Would you prefer to live in a multicultural society or a monocultural one? Why? What benefits and problems does multiculturalism bring? Can multiculturalism result in a country losing its identity? Do you think multiculturalism will ever lead to a single world culture? In a multicultural society, should newcomers be expected to assimilate or maintain their own identities?

4. + We like to celebrate multiculturalism! The Anthem by Kardinal Offishall http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9W6Jl3beOlY

5. + The neighbourhoods of our city reflect our multiculturalism… …and so does our food! Let’s visit a few of my favourite places and taste the world!

6. + Chinatown 435,000 members Toronto has the largest Chinese community in North America There are 7 Chinatowns in Toronto Things to try… Dumplings from Mother’s Dumplings Noodles from King’s Noodles

7. + Little Italy 500,000 members 70% of the construction industry in Ontario is directed by Italian Canadians There are two Little Italies in the city Things to try… Gelato at Dolce Gelato The best sandwiches in the city at The Fish Store

8. + Korea Town 50,000 members 76% of grocery and convenience stores in Toronto are run by Koreans Things to try… Walnut cakes and sweet sugar pancakes at Hodo Kwaja Tacos at Tacos El Asador

9. + But how do they make those cakes? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E3AHPEZfwXE

10. + Other people agree with me! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1xNWX8YcuII

11. + Little Portugal 170,000 Portuguese speaking members from Portugal and Brazil The first postman in Canada was Portuguese! Things to try… Custard tarts at the Brazil Bakery Churrasco (bbq) at Sardinho

12. + The Danforth 130,000 members from Greece Things to try… Baklava and spanakopita at Athens Pastries Souvlvaki and tzatziki at Asteria Soulvaki Place Ouzo … if you dare!

13. + Bring a taste of the Danforth home tonight… http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A8a3JyYUwcI

14. + Little India More than 100,000 members Things to try… Paper dosa at Udupi Palace Thali plate (a little bit of everything!) at Moti Mahal Go shopping…or just window shopping!

15. + Bloor West Village and Roncesvalles 270,000 members from Poland and Ukraine Polish engineers designed the CN Tower Things to try… Polish donuts (paczki) at Granowska’s Perogi at Inter Steer The BEST croissants in the city at Mabel’s Bakery

16. + Parkdale A Tibetan and West Indian (Carribean) neighbourhood Full of vintage shops and popular new music venues Things to try… Roti at Baccus Spicy Tibetan food at Om Brunch at Easy Breakfast

17. + No time to leave the downtown? Head to Kensington Market! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Lwb7y1NwbI