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The World In Toronto


 

Toronto, Canada, is the world’s most culturally diverse city: half of its people were born outside of the country and 140 languages are spoken in its homes. The result is a vibrant, fascinating city, full of diverse architecture, contrasting cultures, and multi-faceted communities. You don’t need to travel the world… find old cultures - and new ones - right here in one place!

 
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Toronto has so many different cultural opportunities; you would have to spend a year here to experience half of them.  If you only have a few days, choose one or two nationalities. If you desperately wanted to go to India, Thailand or Greece this year but couldn’t, you might want to concentrate on those countries.
Toronto has amazing temples, mosques, and great international food. It has many foreign-born people; you can find food, beer and clothes from their native lands. Flight tickets to their homeland can be cheaper because of the volume. Spend time here before you go anywhere else: it’s a great introduction to the world.
Look for a Toronto-based foreign tourist office or consulate. Staff there should be able to tell you about their own favorite restaurants, grocery stores and festivals. If you are looking for British high tea, for example, phone Visit Britain or the British Consulate. 
Plan much of your trip before you arrive. Toronto has festivals year round. You can get around downtown by public transportation but to see places in the suburbs, it’s best to take a car. Get a good map or GPS.  Local travel agencies should be able to help. 
The sign outside restaurants LLBO means liquor and beer are sold there with meals and the place has passed inspection.  A green sign with “Passed” means city health inspectors have given their approval. Don’t be afraid to check restaurants yourself before committing yourself to a meal there. Ask to see a menu.  Check buffets. 
Enjoy an audio/video sample of this tour:
Click to see a QuietGuide™: Scroll as you stroll. Text+photos formatted for mobile. 
Transportation: By Car
Specialty: City/Town
Category: Guided Tour - play before & while you tour
Added:01/08/2009
Duration: 30 min
Chapters in this tour:
     Introduction
     Downtown Neighborhoods
     Polish, Ukrainian, Italian & Indian Enclaves
     More on South Asia
     Churches
     Festivals
 
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Provider: Ruth Lor Malloy

  Ruth Lor Malloy is a freelance travel writer and prize-winning photographer currently based in Toronto, Canada. She has lived in India, Hong Kong, the Philippines, Kazakhstan, and the United States. Ruth has published guidebooks on China, worked as a tour guide, and collected ethnic clothing for museums. Her winter sport is alpine skiing, and she has an enjoyable website.