The City of Toronto encompasses a geographical area formerly administered by six separate municipalities. These municipalities have each developed a distinct history and identity over the years, and their names remain in common use among Torontonians. Throughout the city there exist hundreds of small neighbourhoods and some larger neighbourhoods covering a few square kilometres. Former Municipalities include East York, Etobicoke, North York, Old Toronto, Scarborough, and York.

Torontos stylish and hip city centre is full of cosmopolitan excitement. Experience gourmet food in fine establishments, ethnic cuisine in authentic restaurants, or any number of other options available to the discerning diner. Zip to the top of the worlds tallest building and free standing structure, the CN Tower, or walk down Yonge Street and discover cafes, clothing boutiques and little shops. Visit a spa in the midst of the city and emerge rejuvenated and refreshed.

When night descends on Toronto, the streets come alive with dining, theatre, dancing and revelry. Experience world class theatre, first rate Broadway shows and action packed professional sports teams, such as the National Hockey Leagues Toronto Maple Leafs, the National Basketball Associations Toronto Raptors and the Canadian Football Leagues Toronto Argonauts. The shopping is renowned designer stores line Torontos fashionable districts, such as Yorkville, while unique boutiques are just a few blocks away try Kensington Market or Queen Street West. Diverse cultures make up Toronto, resulting in a vibrant international atmosphere.

Summer is the time to celebrate and Toronto is definitely the city to do it in. You can celebrate your lifestyle, your culture or even your favourite four legged friend, whether you love theatre or dance, films, or music theres a Toronto festival to celebrate who you are and what you love this summer.

Torontos climate is moderate for Canada due to its southerly location within the country and its proximity to Lake Ontario. It has a humid continental climate with warm, humid summers and generally cold winters, although fairly mild by Canadian and many northern continental US standards. The city experiences four distinct seasons with considerable variance in day to day temperature, particularly during the colder weather season. Due to urbanization and other factors Toronto has a fairly low diurnal temperature range, at least in built up city and lakeshore areas. At different times of the year, the proximity to Lake Ontario and the other Great Lakes has various localized and regional impacts on the climate, including lake effect snow.