The most multi-cultural country in the world, Canada leads the world in such fields as education, medical insurance, housing and transportation. Canada has been ranked number one as the most desirable country to live. Emphasizing highly on education, Canada spends more per capita on secondary and post secondary education than other countries. The degrees of Canadaˇ¦s colleges and universities are highly recognized throughout the world and school tuition rates are lower than those in the United States, England and Australia.
The Greater Toronto Area is one of the cultural and financial centers of Canada and the nation's largest city. It offers a world-class selection of cultural and recreational opportunities including the Royal Ontario Museum, the Art Gallery of Ontario, Roy Thomson Hall, the Hummingbird Center (live theatre), the Ontario Science Centre, the CN Tower, the Eaton Center and restaurants of every style and international flavor. Toronto is a multicultural city with a diverse mix of nationalities and ethnic neighborhoods, all in a safe and tolerant environment.
As the worldˇ¦s most ethnically diverse city, Downtown Toronto also has distinctive shopping districts and markets that offer a wide range of unique shopping experiences. These vibrant retail areas include Queen Street West, Kensington Market, St. Lawrence Market, five Chinatowns, Little Italy along St. Clair West, the Greek community along "The Danforth," Little Portugal at Dundas and Bathurst Streets, and Gerrard India Bazaar at Gerrard and Greenwood. Downtown Toronto also offers museums and art galleries galore including The Royal Ontario Museum (ROM), Canadaˇ¦s largest museum and one of the top 10 in the world; the Art Gallery of Ontario(AGO), Canadaˇ¦s oldest art gallery and home to more than 15,000 paintings; and the Ontario Science Centre, which entertains and educates 800,000 visitors a year.
