http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Toronto
Our region of
Toronto can be characterized by the following geographical traits and
landmarks:
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Population: 2.5-3 million people,
international population/immigrants
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Region Type: urban, cosmopolitan,
economic centre
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Boundaries: Steeles to the north,
Lakeshore to the south, Don Valley Parkway to the East and HWY 427 to the west
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Townships: Etobicoke, North York,
York, East York, Scarborough, Midtown & Downtown Toronto
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Government: City Hall
(local/municipal) on Queen St. & Queen’s Park (Ontario Provincial
Legislature) College & University
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Economy: construction, media, banking, medical,
manufacturing, hospitality/tourism
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Climate: typical 4 seasons, wind
chill, hot/hazy/humid
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Highways: 401, 400, 427, DVP,
Gardiner Express Way, 407 ETR, QEW
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Railways: VIA Rail, Go Transit, RTL (Rapid
Transit Line or Streetcars)
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Subway Stations: TTC, Union, Wilson,
Yorkdale, Downsview
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Airports: Pearson (TPIA YYZ), Toronto
City Island Billy Bishop
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Stadiums: Rogers Centre, Air Canada
Centre, Ricoh Coliseum, Varsity Stadium, BMO Field, Molson Amphitheatre
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Theatres: Mirvish Theatres (Princess
of Wales, Cannon, Royal Alexandra)
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Shopping Centres: Eaton Centre,
Sherway Gardens, Yorkdale, Dufferin Mall, Woodbine
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Recreational Areas: High Park, Humber
River Trail, Downsview Park
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Landform: Scarborough Bluffs
escarpment
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Major Streets: Yonge, Bloor,
Eglinton, Front, Spadina
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Cultural Neighborhoods: Little Italy,
Portugal, Chinatown, Greektown, India
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Languages: English, Chinese, Italian,
other European
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Religions: Christianity, Catholic,
Protestant, Orthodox
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Key Districts: Financial, Underground
city shopping (PATH), Distillery, Yorkville/Hazelton Lanes
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Education: U of T, York U, Ryerson, TCDSB,
TDSB, Seneca/Humber/George Brown Colleges