Fun facts about Toronto
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The name Toronto has been recorded with various spellings, including Taronto, which referred to 'The Narrows'.
Toronto
Canada
Toronto is the most populous city in Canada and the capital city of the Canadian province of Ontario. It is located on a harbour at the northwestern shore of Lake Ontario.
From the “Etymology” section
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Toronto was incorporated as the 'City of Toronto' on March 6, 1834, adopting the Indigenous name.
Toronto
Canada
Toronto is the most populous city in Canada and the capital city of the Canadian province of Ontario. It is located on a harbour at the northwestern shore of Lake Ontario.
From the “History” section
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The Toronto Islands were a natural peninsula until a storm in 1858 severed their connection to the mainland.
Toronto
Canada
Toronto is the most populous city in Canada and the capital city of the Canadian province of Ontario. It is located on a harbour at the northwestern shore of Lake Ontario.
From the “Geography” section
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During the late 19th century, Toronto became the largest alcohol distillation centre in North America.
Toronto
Canada
Toronto is the most populous city in Canada and the capital city of the Canadian province of Ontario. It is located on a harbour at the northwestern shore of Lake Ontario.
From the “History” section
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The Great Toronto Fire of 1904 destroyed more than 100 buildings and claimed one victim, John Croft.
Toronto
Canada
Toronto is the most populous city in Canada and the capital city of the Canadian province of Ontario. It is located on a harbour at the northwestern shore of Lake Ontario.
From the “History” section
Text from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Photo: Dillan Payne · CC BY-SA 4.0