Canada's Cities ②｜What Kind of City Is Toronto?

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Last time we introduced Vancouver, and this time we'll introduce Toronto, a study abroad city that's just as popular as Vancouver.

It's fair to say that most Japanese students studying English in Canada concentrate on Vancouver and Toronto.

< What Is Toronto? >

Toronto is Canada's largest city and boasts the largest population in the country.

Downtown is lined with skyscrapers and has a distinctly urban atmosphere. On the other hand, about 62% of homes in the city are detached houses, making it a city with a good balance between urban life and residential comfort.

It's also the fourth most populous city in all of North America,
on par with Mexico City,
New York,
and Los Angeles
in scale.

< Toronto's Climate >

Toronto has a humid continental climate with a lot of snow.

A winter coat is needed from around late October
Snow can fall as late as early May
Winters are long but not extremely cold (slightly colder than Tokyo)

Summers get warm, but it's not scorching hot, and the climate is relatively comfortable.

The best times for travel and sightseeing are May, June, September, and October.
Summer isn't bad either, but be mindful of the strong UV rays.

< Benefits of Studying English in Toronto >

① Relatively affordable tuition even among English-speaking countries

Canada tends to have lower tuition costs compared to the US and the UK.

② A multinational environment

Since it's Canada's largest city, students gather here from all over the world.
Being able to learn English in a multicultural environment is a major appeal.

③ A wide range of schools and program options

With many types of language schools and courses, it's a city where you can easily find a curriculum that suits you.

④ Visa advantages

No visa needed for language study of 6 months or less
A study visa is required for stays of 1 year or more
Study visa processing times are relatively short

⑤ Convenient transportation

Public transportation is well developed, making it easy to get around the city as well as travel between cities.
This also makes it easy to travel to various regions during your studies.

< Recommended Tourist Spots in Toronto >

① Ripley's Aquarium

Official name: Ripley's Aquarium of Canada

It displays over 16,000 marine creatures across about 450 species.
Special programs like morning yoga and Friday Jazz Nights are also held, so you can enjoy them along with sightseeing.

② Royal Ontario Museum

Official name: Royal Ontario Museum

Toronto's largest museum, with more than 40 galleries.
It offers a wide range of exhibits, including art, cultural artifacts, and natural history specimens.

③ Toronto Island Park

Official name: Toronto Island Park

A resort spot recommended for summer.
It's accessible by ferry or water taxi, and the island itself is also great for strolling.
The mini train and carousel are also popular.

④ Kensington Market

An area also designated as a National Historic Site of Canada.
You can enjoy colorful graffiti and multinational food here.

Churros
Tacos
Jamaican food
Indigenous cuisine

It's also a great spot for food hopping.

Summary

Toronto is a city that offers:

Canada's largest city
A multinational, internationally diverse environment
Relatively affordable tuition
High transportation convenience

All these appealing qualities make it a great city for studying English.

It's especially recommended for those who want to learn English in an urban environment, or who value multicultural exchange.

On Awork Academy's official website, we've organized easy-to-understand information about working holidays and language study by country.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us anytime.