Fun Facts about Toronto
How many ethnic groups can you find in Toronto?
You can find over 250 ethnic groups represented in the city.
What year did the Toronto Caribbean Festival start?
1967.
True.
What population of people live in Little Portugal?
Portuguese and Brazilians.
What popular food can you buy in Greektown?
Souvlaki
What is the name of Toronto's transit system?
TTC or Toronto Transit Commission
What do people wear during Caribana?
What special day does Chinatown celebrate every year?
What popular event takes place in Greektown every year?
Taste of the Danforth.
What popular food can you buy in Little India?
Samosas
The multicultural population of the Greater Toronto Area is expected to reach 9 million people in 2036. True or False?
True.
Where does the Toronto Mosaic Festival take place?
It takes place in Mississauga.
What animated film is set in Chinatown?
Bao.
The street signs in Greektown are in English and Greek. True or False?
True.
Custard tarts are a popular Portuguese dessert. True or False?
True.
How many visitors does Toronto welcome each year?
Approximately 40 million visitors each year.
May
What street is Little Italy located on?
College Street.
What street is Little India located on?
Gerrard Street
What popular foods can you buy from Little Italy?
Pizza, Pasta, Lasagna.
How many languages are spoken in the city?
Over 170 languages.
What traditional celebration does the North American Indigenous Festival feature?
A pow wow.
When did many Italian immigrants settle in Toronto?
In the mid-1900s.
Who bought a theatre in Little India to show Bollywood Films?
Gian Naaz
What popular dish can you buy in little Jamaica?
Jerk Chicken