Toronto: a True Cosmopolitan City
Toronto, capital of Ontario, is Canada’s largest city, with a population of 6 million. It is an international center for business, finance, arts and culture, and is recognized as one of the world’s most multicultural and cosmopolitan cities.
Toronto’s population is highly diverse, with over 200 distinct ethnic origins represented among its inhabitants. While the majority of Torontonians speak English as their main language, over 160 languages are spoken in the city.
Why choose Toronto?
The Toronto Stock Exchange is the 7th largest in the world in terms of market capitalization. Canada’s five largest financial institutions have their national offices in Toronto. As a financial center, the city ranks 12ᵉ worldwide and 2ᵉ in North America. Studying in Toronto offers students the opportunity to immerse themselves in a world-class economic environment, an ideal springboard for a career in finance and business.
Toronto is also a major hub for music, theater and film production, and is home to the headquarters of Canada’s leading national broadcasting and media networks.
Its diverse cultural institutions, which include numerous museums, festivals, public events, entertainment districts, national historic sites and sporting activities, attract over 43 million tourists every year. Toronto is known for its many skyscrapers, especially the CN Tower.