LocationOntario, Canada.
Dialling code1.
Population2,481,494 (city); 5,081,826 (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 Canadian Dollar
(C$1) = £0.44; US$0.87; A$1.06; €0.65
Currency conversion rates as of April 2007Special Events:Toronto WinterCity Festival, late Jan-early Feb, ice skating and fun in the snow, delicious culinary experiences, Nathan Phillips Square and Mel Lastman Square (website:
www.toronto.ca/winterfest/special_events)
St Patrick’s Day Parade, Sunday nearest 17 Mar, downtown Toronto
Canadian Music Week, Mar, music convention, upcoming bands, various venues (website:
www.cmw.net)
CONTACT, May, photography festival, throughout the city (website:
www.contactphoto.com)
Inside-Out, May, Toronto lesbian and gay film and video festival, various cinemas (website:
www.insideout.on.ca)
Doors Open Toronto, late May, free access to many of the city’s historic properties, throughout the city (website:
www.doorsopen.org)
Milk International Children’s Festival of the Arts, late May, theater, music, dance, crafts and workshops, Harbourfront Center (website:
www.harborfrontcenter.com/milk)
NXNE - North by Northeast Music Festival and Industry Conference, early Jun, Canadian and international bands, various venues (website:
www.nxne.com)
Toronto International Dragon Boat Race Festival, late Jun, Toronto Islands (website:
www.torontodragonboat.com)
Queen’s Plate Horse Racing,
late Jun, Woodbine Racetrack (website:
www.woodbineentertainment.com)
Toronto Downtown Jazz Festival,
late Jun, various venues (website:
www.tojazz.com)
Pride Week, late Jun, gay and lesbian pride celebration, various venues
(website:
www.torontopride.com)
Toronto Fringe Theater Festival,
Jul, various venues (website:
www.fringetoronto.com)
Molson Grand Prix of Toronto, Jul, car racing, Exhibition Place (website:
www.molsonindy.com)
Celebrate Toronto Street Festival, Jul, entertainment, art and cultural offerings on Yonge Street (website:
www.toronto.ca/special_events)
Outdoor Art Exhibition,
Jul, Nathan Phillips Square (website:
www.torontooutdoorart.org)
Beaches International Jazz Festival, Jul, The Beaches (website:
www.beachesjazz.com)
Toronto Caribbean Carnival (Caribana) Festival,
late Jul-early Aug, throughout the city (website:
www.caribana.com)
Toronto International Dance Festival,
Aug, the Distillery Historic District (website:
www.ffida.org)
Canadian National Exhibition (CNE), mid Aug-early Sep, agricultural fair, exposition and amusement park, Canadian National Exhibition Grounds (website:
www.theex.com)
Toronto International Film Festival,
Sep, various venues (website:
www.e.bell.ca/filmfest)
Niagara Wine Festival, late Sep, wine tasting, concerts and other events, Montebello Park, St Catherine’s (website:
www.grapeandwine.com)
The Word On The Street Book & Magazine Fair, late Sep, celebration of literacy and the printed word (website:
www.thewordonthestreet.ca)
The Toronto Marathon,
Oct, throughout the city (website:
www.runtoronto.com)
International Festival of Authors, Oct, Harbourfront Center (website:
www.readings.org)
Royal Agricultural Winter Fair,
Nov, Exhibition Place (website:
www.royalfair.org)
Santa Claus Parade,
mid Nov, midtown to downtown (website:
www.thesantaclausparade.org)
Canadian Aboriginal Festival,
late Nov, Rogers Center (website:
www.canab.com)
Cavalcade of Lights, late Nov-Jan, skating, ice-carving, festive lights and more, Nathan Phillips Square (website:
www.toronto.ca/special_events)
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