{"id":84311,"date":"2020-10-01T14:39:41","date_gmt":"2020-10-01T14:39:41","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/staging.expatinfodesk.com\/?page_id=84311"},"modified":"2024-11-05T06:09:20","modified_gmt":"2024-11-05T06:09:20","slug":"toronto","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.expatinfodesk.com\/destinations\/toronto\/","title":{"rendered":"Toronto"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row type=&#8221;container&#8221; padding_top=&#8221;&#8221; padding_bottom=&#8221;&#8221; el_class=&#8221;three-top-tips&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1599875304748{margin-left: 0px !important;border-right-width: 0px !important;padding-right: 0px !important;padding-left: 0px !important;border-right-color: #ffffff !important;}&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<div class=\"page-header\" style=\"margin-top: 0px;\">\n<p class=\"lead\"><strong>The World in a City<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Gastronomic delights, world-class shopping, multiculturalism? Check. The world\u2019s tallest freestanding structure, historical architecture, fascinating museums? Check. Vibrant markets, inspiring theatres, and world-renowned film festivals? Check. Lake views, stunning parks and a fantastic nightlife? Check. Yes, Toronto really does have it all.<\/p>\n<p>Once known as \u201cToronto the Good,\u201d Toronto has come a long way since its days as a conservative, religious and largely uptight city. Today it has evolved into one of the most popular cities in North America and thanks to its newly-found sophistication, multiculturalism and vibrant energy it is rapidly becoming regarded as one of the best places in the world in which to live.<\/p>\n<p>Expatriates based in Toronto may find themselves feeling that somehow they are escaping the economic woes that the rest of the world is experiencing. While so many major metropolises suffer from the dulling effects of globalization, Toronto is actually a city that is on the rise. New boutiques, swanky restaurants and vibrant neighborhoods are popping up all over the place and the cultural diversity of the city is evolving at a breakneck pace. However, despite all the development, Toronto retains an air of serenity and continues to offer expatriates an urban lifestyle that is offset with lush greenery, quiet getaways, and a progressive balance between urban living and environmental ownership.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3>What&#8217;s the draw?<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>A colorful ethnic mix of people from all over the world.<\/li>\n<li>A relatively moderate climate with humid summers, cold winters, and crisp, beautiful autumns and springs.<\/li>\n<li>A sophisticated and well-developed city infrastructure.<\/li>\n<li>Plenty of green parks and open spaces to offset the demands of life in a busy city.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h3>Live there:<\/h3>\n<p>Sure, there\u2019s plenty of information out there about living in Toronto, but when relocating to a new city, what you really need is the view of an insider, someone who knows what it is really like to live in that part of the world as an expatriate. Out guide to Toronto is written by expatriates who have experienced relocating to this amazing city. It contains accurate and reliable information about what life in Toronto is really like and tells you exactly what you can expect, together with a full directory of all useful product and service providers together with insider advice that can help you to fit in quickly and easily.<\/p>\n<p>Get your new life in one of North America&#8217;s most vibrant, ethnically diverse, and exciting metropolitan centers off to the right start with the Expat Info Desk.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243; el_class=&#8221;city-side-bar&#8221;][vc_row_inner el_class=&#8221;sidebar-section-one&#8221;][vc_column_inner][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Top Tips&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h4|font_size:24|text_align:left|color:%23ffffff&#8221; google_fonts=&#8221;font_family:Open%20Sans%3A300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C600%2C600italic%2C700%2C700italic%2C800%2C800italic|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal&#8221;][vc_separator color=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221; type=&#8221;full_width&#8221; thickness=&#8221;1&#8243; up=&#8221;&#8221; down=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<table class=\"table table-condensed sidebar-section-one-table\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"number\">01<\/td>\n<td>The Annex, a leisure area in Toronto, is a fantastic place to go when you&#8217;re new town, and are looking for things to do.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"number\">02<\/td>\n<td>Now Magazine and Eye Weekly not only provide interesting articles with a Toronto point of view, but they also will keep you up to date with the news.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner el_class=&#8221;sidebar-section-two&#8221;][vc_column_inner][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Useful links&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h4|font_size:24|text_align:left&#8221; google_fonts=&#8221;font_family:Open%20Sans%3A300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C600%2C600italic%2C700%2C700italic%2C800%2C800italic|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal&#8221; el_class=&#8221;useful-links&#8221;][vc_separator color=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221; type=&#8221;full_width&#8221; thickness=&#8221;1&#8243; up=&#8221;&#8221; down=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;useful-links&#8221;]<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a title=\"http:\/\/www.city.toronto.on.ca\" href=\"http:\/\/www.city.toronto.on.ca\/\">http:\/\/www.city.toronto.on.ca<\/a><br \/>\nThe official city of Toronto website.<\/li>\n<li><a title=\"http:\/\/expatriatemind.blogspot.com\" href=\"http:\/\/expatriatemind.blogspot.com\/\">http:\/\/expatriatemind.blogspot.com<\/a><br \/>\nAn online blog written by an American living in Toronto.<\/li>\n<li><a title=\"http:\/\/www.toronto.ca\" href=\"http:\/\/www.toronto.ca\/\">http:\/\/www.toronto.ca<\/a><br \/>\nThe official Toronto website which contains a great deal of informative information about living in the city.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner el_class=&#8221;sidebar-section-three&#8221;][vc_column_inner][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Interesting fact&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h4|font_size:24|text_align:left|color:%23333333&#8243; google_fonts=&#8221;font_family:Open%20Sans%3A300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C600%2C600italic%2C700%2C700italic%2C800%2C800italic|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal&#8221;][vc_separator color=&#8221;#eeeeee&#8221; type=&#8221;full_width&#8221; thickness=&#8221;1&#8243; up=&#8221;&#8221; down=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<table class=\"table table-condensed sidebar-section-three-table\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<div class=\"fa fa-snowflake-o\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<td>There are as many as 1,500 parks in Toronto, including sports parks, trails, recreation centers and botanical gardens &amp; conservatories.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;container&#8221; padding_top=&#8221;&#8221; padding_bottom=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[vc_row type=&#8221;container&#8221; padding_top=&#8221;&#8221; padding_bottom=&#8221;&#8221; el_class=&#8221;three-top-tips&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1599875304748{margin-left: 0px !important;border-right-width: 0px !important;padding-right: 0px !important;padding-left: 0px !important;border-right-color: #ffffff !important;}&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text] The World in a City Gastronomic delights, world-class shopping, multiculturalism? 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