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    News 1 min read

    12 reasons to visit Toronto

    Admin
    A young professional in Toronto, Canada
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    An international and multicultural metropolis with a vibrant arts scene and several leading industries, Toronto has something to offer just about everyone. Take a look at what makes this city so attractive to young professionals from all over the world. Here are some of our favorite reasons to visit Toronto, Canada’s largest city and economic capital.

     

    1. The friendly locals

    The stereotype about friendly Canadians still rings true, even in a major urban center like Toronto. Although Torontonians may live at a faster pace than the rest of Canada, they still find time to smile.

     

    2. It’s multicultural

    With a motto like “Diversity our strength”, it’s no surprise that Toronto is somewhere you can meet people from all over the world. From historic immigrant communities that have spent decades in the city to the international travelers over for a holiday, Toronto is a beautiful example of what openness to diversity looks like. And thanks to this cultural diversity, you can find a wide range of cuisines, music genres, religious buildings and more all around the city.

     

    3. Convenient travel and getaways

    Toronto is a hop, skip and a jump from multiple amazing destinations. Incredible nearby cities like New York, Washington D.C. and Detroit can be reached with short plane rides. We offer internship programs in New York which is perfect if you're looking for an internship abroad on the same continent as Canada.

     

    4. It’s Canada’s biggest city

    We all know size doesn’t matter. That said, living in the country’s most populous city does have some advantages: public transportation, multiculturalism, diversity, museums, tons of food options… the list goes on.

     

    5. It’s safe and economical

    Toronto consistently wins awards for being so lovably liveable. In 2015, The Economist magazine ranked Toronto as the World’s Best Place to Live in their Economist Intelligence Unit. Toronto ranked highly based on its safety, cost of living, business environment, liveability, food security and democracy.

     

    6. Live music is thriving

    Toronto is a great place to catch live music. Whether you’re seeing a major act outdoors at the Budweiser Stage (Molson Canadian Amphitheatre) or catching an intimate concert at a DIY space, there’s always somewhere to enjoy good music and hear a variety of genres in Toronto.

    A view of Toronto, Canada at sunset from the water

    7. It’s a global business and finance center

    Toronto is major city for global finance and business, not to mention an attractive place for entrepreneurs. Thanks to the many incubators in town, Toronto is actually Canada’s no. 1 start-up hub.

     

    8. Infrastructure projects = more housing and better public transit

    Recent investments in high rise condo buildings and the TTC, Toronto’s public transport agency that manages the city’s bus and metro system, are making Toronto an even more attractive place to live.

     

    9. There’s so much to do and see

    A long list of restaurants, dance halls, venues, museums, cultural spaces, bars, breweries, bookstores and coffee shops keep Torontonians busy day and night. You never get bored in Toronto, even during their cold winters, as you’re never too far from a cozy cup of coffee or library visit.

     

    10. Hockey and more

    In Canada, hockey is the sport to follow. Lucky Torontonians are proud of their team, The Maple Leafs. Basketball fans will enjoy rooting on the Raptors, Canada’s only NBA team who play home games at the SkyDome.

     

    11. Beautiful parks and plazas

    Gorgeous public spaces make this wonderful city even better whenever the weather warms up. Don Valley Brick Works Park and Rouge Park are just a couple of Toronto’s stunning green oases.

     

    12. Its leading performing arts scene

    Toronto offers many top-notch performing arts spaces. From ballet and opera to musical theatre and live music, a variety of companies put on quality productions for many different people and tastes.

     

    If you're eager to be near Canada or Toronto whilst undertaking your international internship, then New York is the place to be! Toronto is less than a two-hour flight away and would be the perfect weekend trip whilst living abroad in North America.

     

    Apply now to boost your career in North America!

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