2nd Global Congress on Hospice & Palliative Care September 29-30, 2016 Toronto, Canada

About City

Toronto is the most populous city in Canada, the provincial capital of Ontario and the centre of the Greater Toronto Area, the most populous metropolitan area in Canada. In 2011, Toronto had a population of 2,615,060, making it the fourth most populous city in North America, after Mexico City, New York City, and Los Angeles. Classified as an alpha global city by the Globalization and World Cities Research Network, Toronto is a leading international centre of business, finance, arts, and culture, and is widely recognized as one of the most multicultural and cosmopolitan cities in the world.

The Toronto area has been inhabited for thousands of years by various Aboriginal peoples. The urban history of the city dates back to 1787, when British officials negotiated the Toronto Purchase with the Mississaugas of the New Credit. They established the Town of York, and later designated it as the capital of Upper Canada. During the War of 1812, York was ransacked and heavily damaged by U.S. troops in the Battle of York. The town was renamed and incorporated as the City of Toronto in 1834, and became the capital of the province of Ontario in 1867. Toronto occasionally expanded through amalgamation with surrounding municipalities throughout its history, the results of which can be seen in the 140 independently unique and clearly defined official neighbourhoods that make up the city.

Attractions & Landmarks

• Toronto Islands.
• Entertainment District.
• City Hall.
• Casa Loma.
• Art Gallery of Ontario.
• Royal Ontario Museum.
• CN Tower.
• Toronto Zoo.
• St. Lawrence Market.
• Rogers Centre.