LocationOntario, Canada.
Dialling code1.
Population2,503,281 (city); 5,555,912 (metropolitan area).
Time zoneGMT - 5 (GMT - 4 from the second Sunday in March to the first Sunday in November).
Electricity110 volts AC, 60Hz; flat two-pin plugs are standard.
Average January temperatures- 4.5°C (23°F).
Average July temperatures22°C (72°F).
Annual rainfall689mm (27.1 inches).
Cost of Living:1 New Zealand Dollar
(NZ$1) = £0.40; US$0.59; C$0.70; A$0.83; €0.44Currency conversion rates as of January 2009Special Events:Toronto WinterCity FestivalJanuary/February
Ice skating and fun in the snow, delicious culinary experiences.
Nathan Phillips Square
CONTACTMay
Photography festival, throughout the city.
Website:
www.contactphoto.comNXNE - North by Northeast Music Festival and Industry ConferenceJune
Canadian and international bands.
Various venues
Website:
www.nxne.comQueen's Plate Horse RacingJune
Woodbine Racetrack
Website:
www.woodbineentertainment.comToronto jazz FestivalJune
Various venues
Website:
www.tojazz.com
Pride WeekJune
Gay and lesbian pride celebration.
Various venues
Website:
www.torontopride.comToronto Fringe Theater FestivalJuly
Various venues
Website:
www.fringetoronto.comBeaches International Jazz Festival
July
The Beaches
Website:
www.beachesjazz.comToronto Caribbean Carnival (Caribana) FestivalJuly-August
Throughout the city
Website:
www.caribana.comCanadian National Exhibition (CNE)August-September
Agricultural fair, exposition and amusement park.
Canadian National Exhibition Grounds
Website:
www.theex.comToronto International Film FestivalSeptember
Various venues
Website:
www.torontointernationalfilmfestival.ca International Festival of AuthorsOctober
Harbourfront Center
Website:
www.readings.orgRoyal Agricultural Winter FairNovember
Exhibition Place
Website:
www.royalfair.orgSanta Claus ParadeNovember
Midtown to downtown
Website:
www.thesantaclausparade.orgCavalcade of LightsNovember-December
Skating, ice-carving, festive lights and more.
Nathan Phillips Square
Website:
www.toronto.ca/special_events
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