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Toronto -- Canada's largest city -- is a cosmopolitan, world-class destination offering a mix of the historic and the ultra-modern. As the country's financial hub, it welcomes its share of business travelers, but it is also home to a rich, vibrant diversity of cultural experiences that is sure to excite the interest of any traveler.

Counted as one of the top cities in the world for the arts, Toronto offers a host of renowned museums and galleries, outstanding opera and symphonic music, dozens of dance and theater groups, and much more. It is Canada's publishing center, and perhaps most famous of all, it is home to one of the most influential international film festivals in the world. Even with such an abundance of world-class cultural venues, the city cultivates a refreshing, anti-elitist atmosphere: Hundreds of independent artists and groups make their home in Toronto, as well as the famous Nuit Blanche, which opens scores of galleries, film viewings, and performances for a free, all-night celebration of the arts.

"Diversity Our Strength" is the city's motto: Toronto has long been a destination for immigrants from around the world. This is definitely reflected in the rich, multicultural heritage of the city, which features a host of distinct ethnic neighborhoods, from Canada's largest Chinatown to Little Poland. For visitors to the city, this vibrant array of communities means great food, atmosphere, and plenty of ethnic festivals year round.

In fact, for being Canada's largest city, Toronto has a decidedly intimate feel because of its distinct neighborhoods. It is famous for being a walkable city, so you should pack your walking shoes to stroll along boulevards and look at the city's stunning historic architecture, as well as to take advantage of its wide-ranging shopping opportunities, from high-fashion boutiques to ethnic bazaars to antique flea markets. When the sun sets, if your feet aren't worn out, take them club-hopping through the city's extensive and exciting nightlife.

And if you've had enough of the hustle and bustle of a big city, remember: This is Canada, and the great outdoors is always just steps away. Thanks to Canada's amazing system of parks, you can enjoy nature preserves even within the Greater Toronto Area at such parks as the 12,000-acre Rouge Park, or the Toronto Islands just south of the city.

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