Why Toronto Deserves A Visit
Published July 22, 2011 | 
If you’re looking for a great city break in North America, then Toronto might be just the place.
Toronto is the fifth most populous city in North America, with more than five million people living in the metropolitan area and some 2.5 million in the city itself.
Leading organisations rate it consistently within the top 10 of the most liveable cities in the world.
The city lies on the shore of Lake Ontario, so even though it’s not on either the Atlantic or Pacific coast, it boasts beaches.
Winter may not be the ideal time to visit Toronto, as wind chill makes the temperature feel very chilly. But for most of the year, the city benefits from a climate that, by Canadian standards, is moderate.
Even if you’ve never been to Toronto before, you might find some of the cityscape familiar from films. It’s cheaper to film in Canada than the United States, so a number of films and TV shows that are supposedly set in places like New York are actually filmed in Toronto.
Where New York boasts its Empire State Building, the structure that dominates the Toronto skyline is the CN Tower. The tallest tower in the western hemisphere, it is 553.33 metres tall and is one of the best places to dine, especially at night, because of its spectacular views.
Toronto boasts some outstanding hotels, including the Trump International and the Ritz-Carlton.
Fortunately for those who don’t have deep pockets, there are good holiday deals to be had in the city, combining flights from the UK with stays in well-located hotels.
Toronto has an excellent public transport system linking the city centre with the delightful neighbourhoods like Little Italy, Forest Hill and Corktown.
The city boasts plenty of options for those looking for entertainment or to watch sport, and comedy is a particular strength, so fans of comedians such as Vic Reeves will feel right at home.
So, if you fancy a city break that’s within an eight-hour flight from the UK, check out the sites specialising in discount flights like expedia.co.uk or lastminute.com.
