Being Canada Day, we thought we’d celebrate by listing 10 fun facts about Toronto and Canada’s history. We hope you spend the day celebrating our country’s special history.
10 Toronto-Themed Facts About Canada
- Toronto is the largest city in Canada, with a population of over 2.8 million people
- Over 50% of Toronto’s residents were born outside Canada, making it one of the most multicultural cities in the world. More than 160 languages are spoken
- Canada’s first subway opened in Toronto. The TTC launched Canada’s first subway line in 1954
- In 1921, Frederick Banting and Charles Best discovered insulin at the University of Toronto, revolutionizing diabetes treatment worldwide
- Canada is home to more lakes than the rest of the world with Ontario having more than 250,000 lakes
- More than half of Canadians have a college degree, and Toronto is home to several top universities and a highly educated workforce
- The Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) is one of the most influential in the world, helping showcase Canadian and international talent
- Molson (founded in 1786 in Montreal) is Canada’s oldest brewery, but Labatt Brewery Toronto is among the country’s largest beer producers
- Canada’s first skyscraper was built in Toronto. The Beard Building, completed in 1894, was Canada’s first skyscraper at a towering 7 storeys
- The Toronto Zoo is one of the largest in the world, home to over 5,000 animals and 450 species, highlighting Canada’s commitment to conservation
