(Newswire.net — September 21, 2014) Toronto — In 1793 Toronto then known as York was declared the capital of Upper Canada. York was later incorporated and renamed Toronto in 1834. Since the 19th century migrants from all over the world have flocked to this city and now call it their home. Almost every tongue in the world is spoken here while 32.2 per cent of the population speak a language other than English or French at home. Over eighteen million tourists visit Toronto every year making it the most visited destination in Canada.
Toronto contains about 7000 architecturally, culturally and historically significant properties. The “Doors open Toronto” festival held every May grants people to explore culturally significant buildings free of charge. Toronto is a great place to watch a mix of classical and contemporary dance from cultures all over the world.
The Chinese population in Toronto is considerable, several hundred thousand. Among Chinese speakers who identified a specific dialect, two-thirds spoke Cantonese and one-third spoke Mandarin. “China town”, west of the city center in the Spadina area is home to a large number of Chinese businesses and is also a major shopping area with a variety of food shops, restaurants and jewelry stores. The “Dumpling house restaurant” in “China town” has over 30 different types of dumplings, serving over five to ten thousand dumplings a day.
The heart of Toronto ‘s “Little Italy” sometimes referred to as College Street West is well-known for its numerous Italian Canadian restaurants and businesses. This community has been in existence since the nineteen hundreds. There are several Italian business districts, but “Little Italy” is the oldest and the best established. “Little Italy” is the place to go if you want to taste a good cup of coffee, some wine or watch a soccer game on the patio. The “Sicilian Sidewalk Cafe”, has since 1959 served their sophisticated European taste based on a secret family recipe of”100% Fiore di latte”. They are also well-known for their home made gelato.
There are also over fifty thousand people of Korean origin living in the Toronto area. “Koreatown”, is composed of restaurants and retail businesses along Bloor Street between Christie and Bathurst Streets.
The Air Canada center the home of the Toronto Maple leafs of the NHL has played host to a large number of musicians and events. The “Taste of the Danforth” is a festival that celebrates the multicultural diversity of Toronto. This is a great way to experience the cuisines from multiple cultures such as Greek, Thai, Indian and Cuban.
Toronto’ s multicultural vibe provides a welcoming environment for new Canadian immigrants, skilled workers in science, dentistry and construction as well as tourists eager for new and exiting adventures.