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Living in Toronto, ON

Posted on by Angie Vallelunga

Fast Facts About Toronto

What to know about living in Toronto.

Population (2020): 2,990,856

Distance from:

  • Scarborough, ON: 26 min
  • Vaughan, ON: 40 min
  • Markham, ON: 33 min

Nearest Airport:

Median income (2020):

  • Individual: $55,524 CAD
  • Household: $85,000 CAD

County: province of Ontario

Type of location: city

Why is Toronto, ON a Nice Place to Live?

Living in Toronto gives residents a diverse mix of cultural experiences, as half of the residents were born outside of Canada. It is the wealthiest and most modern city in Canada. Toronto is the fourth safest city on the planet, ideal for families and individuals alike. 

As a world-class city, Toronto boasts the best of everything including restaurants, bars, entertainment, and shopping. 

Residents can get their fix for the arts with impressive offerings from the Toronto Symphony Orchestra, the Royal Ontario Museum and more. 

Being close to nature is important to the people of Toronto and, as such, it is home to an abundance of green spaces. 

What is Toronto, ON Known For?

Living in Toronto gives you access to world-class sporting teams including NHL hockey, NBA basketball, MLB baseball and MLS soccer teams.

Health conscious residents will enjoy Toronto’s focus on good health and dedication to its residents leading a healthy lifestyle. It is known for top-notch healthcare including the Sick Kids Hospital, the best children’s cancer hospital in the world and Toronto General Hospital, the best hospital in Canada. 

Toronto is also known as Canada’s leading contributor to the economy. In addition to being the headquarters of many large companies, Toronto is the headquarters to the top 5 banks in Canada. 

What Are the Best Restaurants in Toronto, ON?

Some of the restaurants you can enjoy while living in Toronto, ON with the highest-rated Google reviews include:

  • Canoe, a stylish, swanky space on the 54th floor, with inventive Canadian cuisine & exceptional views
  • Alo, for a French tasting menu served in stylish, serene surroundings atop a Victorian building
  • Aloette Restaurant, evoking a chic diner, this narrow eatery serves elevated comfort dishes plus French staples
  • Scaramouche Restaurant, a sophisticated French haute cuisine in an upscale space with skyline views & a more casual bistro
  • DaiLo, a bi-level, teal-&-gold Asian brasserie & snack bar with French-inspired Chinese fare & dim sum
  • Richmond Station, co-owned by a “Top Chef Canada” winner, this bustling spot offers a weekly menu of seasonal cuisine
  • Adega Restaurante, an intimate space for seafood & other dishes from Portugal & Spain plus a large Portuguese wine list
  • RASA, for global-inspired snacks & entrees in a sleek, dark space from food-truck mavens The Food Dudes.
  • Grey Gardens, a long list of wines & a seafood-heavy menu of small plates & mains served in a relaxed setting
  • Chiado Restaurant, for creative, refined Portuguese cuisine, plus a broad wine list served in an elegant dining room

To learn more about purchasing a home in Toronto, ON, check out the median home price and inventory or call me at (905) 503-7653 for immediate help.

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