Toronto is a city with great recreational opportunities. There are many activities to choose from and there a festival or special event going on almost every week.

Festivals and Events

– Film Festival: The Festival Toronto International Film Festival is widely recognized as the most important film festival after Cannes and the largest public festival in the world and successful.

– Celebrate Toronto Street Festival: 5 major intersections close of this summer show live music, performance art and food

– Caribbana: biggest festival in North America Toronto transformed into a cultural haven Caribbean pomp, music, dance and art, attracting over one million people a year.

– Caravan: Toronto's annual around the world party at 30 Pride in the world, and an entertainment scene that is as impressive as they come (actually, Queer as Folk was shot here in downtown Toronto!).

— The Toronto Downtown Jazz Festival and the Beaches Jazz Festival

– Winterlicious and Summerlicious: TorontoÂ's restaurant in summer and winter promotional events

– Molson Indy: One of the biggest sporting events in Canada, it features superstar Car champion Paul Tracy, Patrick Carpentier and Alex Tagliani competing at speeds up to 200 mph for the streets of Exhibition Place.

– Royal Agricultural Winter Fair: signature classics such as agriculture and Real Real Shows Equestrian. One million square feet of vibrant market with over 300 vendors, restaurants, as Vintner terrace and more. Group and corporate programs.

– The Canadian National Exhibition: The celebration continues as one of the largest fairs in North America prepares for its 126th year more than 500 attractions, 700 exhibitors and more than 60 attractions.

Here is more information on special events in Toronto: rel = "nofollow" href = "http://www.city.toronto.on.ca/special_events"> http://www.city.toronto.on.ca/special_events

Parks

Views CN Tower, Toronto is actually a very green city. Despite its large population and enormous size, Toronto has retained a large amount of green space and retains a high quality of life.

– High Park is the largest park in the city's, stretches from Bloor Street to near the lake and has a large pond, sports facilities, a zoo and a museum.

– The Toronto Islands are a little oasis of recreation facilities themselves for boating, canoeing, walking and cycling routes and the Centerville amusement park. A 15 minute ferry ride from Harbourfront will take you there. It a green enclave with a beautiful view of the horizon of the city.

– The Toronto Waterfront Park System provides public green spaces along the coast Toronto on Lake Ontario. Pack a picnic basket or skate. A great place to relax right in the city.

– The Don River Humber and systems offer a wide network of cycling, walking and hiking trails and offer a respite from a center of cosmopolitan cities. It connects to a system of small streams where you can connect with nature, right in the heart of Toronto.

Sports and Recreation

– For fans of spectator sports, Toronto is home to 5 official sports teams: the Toronto Blue Jays (Baseball Big League), Toronto Raptors (NBA), the Toronto Maple Leafs (NHL hockey), the Toronto Argonauts (CFL football) and the Toronto Rock (Lacrosse).

– When located in one of the Great Lakes, Toronto, of course, is a mecca for water sports (sailing, boating, canoeing, rowing). Toronto also has the largest facility for beach volleyball players in the country in Ashbridge Bay.

– The fitness enthusiasts will find excellent facilities for cycling, skating, jogging, skating and swimming. 210 public tennis facilities will also help you keep fit, and heck, even have a ski hill.

– The city Toronto operates 5 public golf courses where you can play golf affordable in the downtown.

All In all, Toronto offers a great atmosphere and a excellent quality of life. For more information check these links Toronto General:

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