Interesting facts about Toronto – Canada's largest city

Nestled among the small hills that cascade down to the northwest shore of Lake Ontario, Toronto is the largest city in Ontario and the largest in Canada, with an area of about 630 square kilometers. Toronto, Canada is known as Canada's commercial capital, home to the Toronto Stock Exchange and the five largest banks in the country.

The city's development strengths are concentrated in the financial services sector, trade, engineering, and health research. Therefore, international students studying in Canada in Toronto studying majors related to these 3 fields will also have quite high job opportunities.

Canada attaches great importance to cultural factors and is the first country in the world to set out a national policy on cultural issues. You will feel the beauty of the cultural intersection between different ethnic groups when you set foot in Chinatown, Little Italy, or Greektown. For international students, this will be a great opportunity to get to know and learn about different cultures around the world.

When you think of weather in Canada, you often think of extremely cold air with dense layers of snow all year round. However, Canada's climate is not completely cold and lasts all year round. For the most part, the weather of cities in Canada usually has temperatures that fluctuate quite a lot between seasons and Toronto also has 4 distinct seasons including Spring, Summer, Autumn, and Winter.

• Spring usually lasts from March to June. This is the time of year when the temperature during the day fluctuates the most and is most unpredictable. The temperature will range from 3 to 7°C, sometimes there will be thunderstorms or snowstorms during the day.

• Summer starts around June and lasts until September. At this time, the weather can vary from warm to hot with daytime temperatures ranging from 20°C to 30°C or higher. This is the most exciting and popular time in the city with many festivals and events held everywhere.

• Autumn will last from September to December. This is the time of change of season when the maple leaves will gradually change color and the natural landscape will become extremely poetic. The temperature in autumn usually ranges from 4 to 11°C on average, although it is still not below 0°C, but you still need a warm coat to protect your health.

• Although the weather in Toronto is milder than most other areas in Canada, the winter here (from December 21 to March 19) is still cold and covered with snow on the ground. Most places usually maintain temperatures to freezing levels throughout long days. You can still experience outdoor activities in winter such as skiing, and snowmaning with friends.

Discover the specific activities you should not miss when studying in Toronto in Canada:

3.1. Full view of the city at CN Tower

CN Tower is one of Canada's most famous landmarks, giving you a panoramic view of both the city of Toronto and Lake Ontario. Not only is it the tallest man-made low building in Canada, it is also one of the tallest structures in the world with a height of 553m. You can pay a fee to be lifted up to a height of 346m or choose to walk and be ready to conquer the 1776 steps.

3.2. Visit Canada's Wonderland

About 40km north of downtown Toronto, Canada's Wonderland is a great place to experience thrilling rides. With more than 200 attractions, 69 water slides, and 16 roller coasters, it is the largest and most visited amusement park in Canada

3.3. Admire the majestic beauty of Niagara Falls

One of the natural wonders of the world, Niagara Falls is a combination of three cascades including Horseshoe Falls, Canadian Falls, and another small waterfall called Bridal Veil Falls. When you arrive here, you can choose to walk around the waterfall or experience a thrilling activity by taking a double-decker train to the middle of the river right at the foot of the waterfall.

3.4. Harbourfront Cultural, Arts and Entertainment Complex

The Harbourfront complex hosts more than 4,000 events each year and has a variety of areas for you to experience based on your personal preferences. You can visit York Quay Art Gallery and Exhibition Centre, see the picturesque lakeside at Lakeside or rent a canoe to take a tour along the lakeshore.

Tuition fees when studying abroad in Canada are quite reasonable compared to other advanced countries. Basically, tuition fees at schools will be relatively the same except for provinces such as Manitoba, Saskatchewan, and Quebec, which may have cheaper fees.

See more: Summary of the cost of studying in Canada

5.1. University of Toronto

Founded in 1827, the University of Toronto is Canada's leading university with a long history. As the number one school in Canada and #34 worldwide, the school's motto is to always challenge the impossible and develop society through the ingenuity and determination of faculty, students, and alumni.

An attraction for students to come to this school is thanks to the extremely large and airy campus with many after-school service and entertainment facilities such as art galleries, theaters, and concert halls. In particular, the university has a system of 44 libraries including 19.5 million physical documents and more than 6.4 million electronic documents, an ideal place to review and search for learning materials.

Outstanding training disciplines:

If you have always wondered what majors the University of Toronto has, it is famous for its diverse professions such as Architecture, Landscape and Design, Education, Arts and Sciences, Medicine - Pharmacy, Information Technology, and Public Health.

5.2. Toronto Metropolitan University (Ryerson University)

Toronto Metropolitan University (formerly Ryerson University) is Canada's leading university in innovative education, with a focus on career-oriented activities. Founded in 1948, the university has more than 60 programs that offer Undergraduate and Graduate degrees (Master's, Ph.D.).

Toronto Metropolitan University also owns Canada's largest business school - Ted Rogers School of Management; and Canada's 3rd largest engineering school - the Faculty of Engineering and Architectural Science.

Outstanding training disciplines:

The university has strong training majors such as Business, Communication and Design, Art, Science and Technology - Architecture, and Education.

Scholarships available at the school:

5.3. York University

Founded in 1959 in the northern city of Toronto, Canada, York University has become a leading international teaching and research school with nearly 60,000 students from all over the world.

York's 11 different departments offer more than 200 high-quality bachelor's, master's, and doctoral programs, welcoming students to engage in new ways of learning and discovery. You can choose to study a major - minor or double major. Programs at York focus on practical skills that are linked to practice, including internships, work-study programs.

Outstanding training disciplines:

York University offers a flexible study program with a variety of professions, giving students who choose to study in Toronto Canada many opportunities to experience great learning through faculties such as:

• Faculty of Arts, Media, Performing Arts & Design

• Faculty of Education

• Faculty of Environment & Urban Change

• Faculty of Health

• Faculty of Liberal Arts & Professional Studies

• Faculty of Science

Scholarships available at the school:

5.4. Ontario College of Art and Design - OCAD

OCAD University was founded in Toronto in 1876 by the Ontario Society of Artists as the Ontario School of Art. In 1912, the school was renamed the Ontario College of Art, becoming the first school in Canada dedicated to educating professional artists in fine arts and commerce. In 1996, the school's name was changed to the Ontario College of Art and Design to reflect the development of design programs.

The university offers state-of-the-art facilities for all student's learning purposes, from medical centers and libraries to art galleries for outstanding students. The university has many international award-winning artworks such as the Continuing Studies Gallery, The Ada Slaight Gallery, Open Space Gallery.....

Outstanding training disciplines:

The university offers undergraduate and postgraduate programs specializing in design in faculties such as the Faculty of Art, Faculty of Design, and Faculty of Liberal Arts & Sciences. Some of the outstanding majors of the school can be mentioned such as Graphic Design, Drawing, Photography, and Advertising.

If you are planning to study abroad in Toronto, Canada shortly, contact IDP's consultants who will be dedicated to answering all your questions. At IDP, the consultants will help you choose a school, choose the right major and course, and participate in free Canadian study abroad seminars organized by IDP.

During the counseling process, IDP counselors will also assist you with your application for admission, track your progress, and receive a confirmation letter from the school. The steps to prepare the application for a Canadian student visa, accommodation advice, financial planning, air ticket booking, and pre-departure skills (Pre-departure session) are also supported by IDP for free.

In particular, IDP also supports you to actively search for schools and courses that are suitable for you to save time and research costs. All of this can be done online through the Fastlane feature of the IDP Live app, which allows you to view and track the progress of your application for admission to your university.