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Toronto Travel Guide

As Canada's economic capital, Toronto is considered a global city and is one of the top financial cities in the world.The Toronto Stock Exchange, the world's seventh largest, is headquartered in the city, along with a majority of Canada's corporations.

About Toronto

Toronto covers an area of 243.2 sq. miles (630 sq. Km) and is estimated to have a population of 6 million people being the largest city in Canada and the provincial capital of Ontario. Toronto is part of a densely-populated region in known as the Golden Horseshoe.

Campbell House Museum

m3.jpgThis restored 1822 residence of Sir William Campbell, appointed Chief Justice of Upper Canada in 1825, is the oldest remaining building from the original city of York. The structure is classic Georgian architecture, a rare find in the region, and has served as a museum since 1974, when the Queen Mother officially opened it. Originally constructed on Duke Street (now Adelaide), it was moved to its present location at Queen Street West and University. Guided half-hour tours of the building are available throughout the day. Admission: CAD4.50 adults; CAD3 students; CAD2.50 seniors; CAD2 children.

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