An international and multicultural metropolis with a vibrant arts scene and a number of leading industries, Toronto has something to offer just about everyone. Take a look at what makes this city so attractive to young professionals from all over the world. I mean, if it’s good enough for Drake, it’s good enough for the rest of us. Here are some of our favorite reasons to live in Toronto, Canada’s largest city and economic capital.
1. The friendly locals
The stereotype about friendly Canadians still rings true, even in a major urban center like Toronto. Although Torontonians may live at a faster pace than the rest of Canada, they still find time to smile.
2. It’s multicultural
With a motto like “Diversity our strength”, it’s no surprise that Toronto is somewhere you can meet people from all over the world. From historic immigrant communities that have spent decades in the city to the international travelers in for a holiday, Toronto is a beautiful example of what openness to diversity looks like. And thanks to this cultural diversity, you can find a wide range of cuisines, music genres, religious buildings and more all around the city.
3. Convenient travel and getaways
Toronto is a hop, skip and a jump from multiple amazing destinations. Amazing cities like New York, Washington D.C. and Detroit can be reached with short plane rides.
4. It’s Canada’s biggest city
We all know size doesn’t matter. That said, living in the country’s most populous city does have some advantages: public transportation, multiculturalism, diversity, museums, tons of food options… the list goes on.
5. It’s safe and economical
Toronto consistently wins awards for being so lovably liveable. In 2015, The Economist magazine ranked Toronto as the World’s Best Place to Live in their Economist Intelligence Unit. Toronto ranked highly based on its safety, cost of living, business environment, liveability, food security and democracy.
6. Live music is thriving
Toronto is a great place to catch live music. Whether you’re seeing a major act outdoors at the Budweiser Stage (Molson Canadian Amphitheatre) or catching an intimate concert at a DIY space, there’s always somewhere to enjoy good music and hear a variety of genres in Toronto.
7. It’s a global business and finance center
Toronto is major city for global finance and business, not to mention an attractive place for entrepreneurs. Thanks to the many incubators in town, Toronto is actually Canada’s no. 1 start-up hub.
8. Infrastructure projects = more housing and better public transit
Recent investments in high rise condo buildings and the TTC, Toronto’s public transport agency that manages the city’s bus and metro system, are making Toronto an even more attractive place to live.
9. There’s so much to do and see
A long list of restaurants, dance halls, venues, museums, cultural spaces, bars, breweries, bookstores and coffee shops keep Torontonians busy day and night. You never get bored in Toronto, even during their cold winters, as you’re never too far from a cozy cup of coffee or library visit.
10. Hockey and more
In Canada, hockey is the sport to follow. Lucky Torontonians are proud of their team, The Maple Leafs. Basketball fans will enjoy rooting on the Raptors, Canada’s only NBA team who play home games at the SkyDome.
11. Beautiful parks and plazas
Gorgeous public spaces make this wonderful city even better whenever the weather warms up. Don Valley Brick Works Park and Rouge Park are just a couple of Toronto’s stunning green oases.
12. Its leading performing arts scene
Toronto offers many top-notch performing arts spaces. From ballet and opera to musical theatre and live music, a variety of companies put on quality productions for many different people and tastes.
Here are some other reasons to live in Toronto:
20 Reasons To Live In Toronto In Your 20s
I don't know about you...but I'm feeling 22 in Toronto.
Being in your 20s is great. Being in your 20s in Toronto is even better—that’s why it was
named Youthful City of the Year 2014. Here are 20 reasons why living in Toronto in your 20s
is the best.
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1. You're not alone, everyone else is in their 20s too.
UofT, Ryerson, OCAD, George Brown, York, Humber—the list goes on. Toronto is full of colleges and universities...and therefore, full of students and young graduates! There is no short supply of youth in this city and making friends your age is easy.
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2. Spend that money you were saving for a car on beer.
You don’t need to buy a car to get around Toronto. That's because it’s much more efficient to take the TTC, not to mention way cheaper! The $3 fare sure beats the price of gas and car insurance, and with the new sleek streetcars, you’ll be riding in style. Plus, everything is close by so walking is also a solid option. Likewise, bike culture is strong within the city if that’s more your speed.
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3. Late-night adventures are encouraged.
If you’re in your 20s, you’re mostly likely a night owl. Late night study sessions and bar nights will do that to you. Toronto is the perfect place for night owls—you can go to LCBO at 10:45pm and then hit up the grocery store afterwards for snacks. And everything else is 24 hours! Lakeview Restaurant, Frans and the newly opened Denny’s are all great spots for some late, late night eats.
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4. You can be anyone you want and you won't be judged.
There are all kinds of different characters in Toronto, and Toronto is accepting of all of them! Besides being one of the most multicultural cities in the world, we are also have one of the biggest LGBT communities and our pride week is one of the largest cultural festivals in North
America. Your 20s is when you discover who you truly are—and Toronto will happily welcome
whomever that happens to be.
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5. Cheap eats are everywhere.
In a city with lots of students, eateries know they have to be competitive with their pricing in order to bring in business.Because of this, cheap eats are everywhere. The famous downtown pizza joint, Big Slice, offers the biggest slices you may have ever seen for under $4. If you’re looking for a sit down meal, half the menu at Messini Authentic Gyros is under $6, and Poutineville has all you can eat poutine for $15 every Tuesday after 5pm. The list goes on and the deals are yours to discover.
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6. Myth: you need money to do anything.
Toronto has tons of cool festivals and events that are absolutelyfree. BuskerFest, Caribana, Taste the Danforth, Nuit Blanche, Pride, the Toronto Christmas Market and Food Truck festivals, just to name a few. Dundas Square also has free concerts and events going on all the time. There are lots of great places to go with your friends without having to break the bank.
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7. You can get turnt somewhere new every weekend and stumble home to your warm bed afterwards.
Toronto's nightlife has something for everyone: sports bars, country bars, bars where you can bowl, pool bars—ones for playing pool and ones with actual pools—DIY cocktail bars, arcade bars, rooftop bars… you name it, there's a party for you. And if you live in the city, you can stay out all night without worrying about catching the last GO train.
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8. Whether we’re winning or losing we have plenty of spirit.
Okay so our sports teams are not the best, but if you like watching sports and cheering for your local team then Toronto has plenty to offer. In the summertime, the Rogers Centre is full of boozed-up fans in Blue Jays blue. In the winter you can hit the rink to cheer for the unlikely Toronto Maple Leafs or spot Drake at a Raptors game—lint roller in hand.
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9. The legal drinking age is nineteen.
Yeah, none of this 21+ business. This means that by the time you’re in your 20s you are
already an experienced drinker and professional partier. You know the ins and outs of the best
bars and clubs because you’ve been doing it since you were 19—or younger (we won't tell).
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10. You'll get a job, or maybe even a career.
Toronto ranks high for youth employment. Youthful Cities Index rated Toronto 3rd in the world last year in terms of economic status. They found that Toronto had high levels of youth employment and digital access. The city also has great programs such as The Next 36, the Ryerson Digital Media Zone and the newly-announced Joe Fresh Centre for Fashion Innovation, which have all made entrepreneurship a very possible career path for Toronto youths.
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11. The EDM culture is strong.
If you love to rave, Toronto is the place to be...we did bless the world with Deadmau5 after all. The city hosts some of the biggest electronic dance music festivals in Canada, including Veld, Digital Dreams, Solaris, Sensation and Electric Island. There are also world renowned DJs hitting up the city all the time at spots like Sound Academy, Tattoo, Uniun and the Hoxton. Toronto venues such as the Rogers Centre and Direct Energy Centre allow events to continue into the colder seasons so you’ll never have to put away your crop tops and flower crowns.
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12. You'll never run out of Tinder matches.
Toronto is the most populous city in Canada—just think how many of those people are on
Tinder. With a city heavily populated with students, and new people coming and going all the
time, scrolling through Tinder is an endless journey. Whether it be on an app or not, Toronto is
a great place to meet other young people. The city is full of them, and the date ideas are
endless!
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13. It's the perfect place to find a millionaire husband.
Data from SeekingMillionaire.com showed that Toronto has 2,327 millionaire website members “actively searching for partners.”—the second largest amount in North America falling behind New York. This is good news for Toronto ladies; and for Toronto men—maybe you will become one of those millionaire husbands one day. It’s a win-win.
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14. You can drink in the park.
You’re not a true Torontonian until you've gotten tipsy at Trinity Bellwoods park—they even have free movie nights in the summer! If you want a break from the bars and loud clubs, the park is a perfect spot to hit up with your buds for some drinks.
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15. You can make connections around the world.
Lots of people from around the world come to Toronto. Whether it be tourists, backpackers or international students, you’ll be sure to find plenty of foreign people in the city. Friends from far away are the best, they have a different perspective, new fun ideas, and you’ll get a cool trip when you go to visit them!
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16. You'll never miss your favourite band or artist.
Musicians from all over the world stop in Toronto, and people from all around the province travel to Toronto to see them. But living in the city means you have access to these amazing shows all the time, so when your favourite band comes to town, getting to the venue won’t be a hassle.
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17. You can shop till you drop...or run out of money.
Or both! Toronto is home to some great malls, including Yorkdale mall and the Eaton Centre, which is Toronto’s top tourist attraction. Queen Street is also a good spot if you’re looking for unique boutiques, and Bloor Street is the place to go for high-end shops. No matter what your style is, Toronto has somewhere for you to shop, including stores you may not find elsewhere in the
province.
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18. Toronto loves weed.
If getting high is your thing, there’s no short supply of weed in Toronto; heck, we have two weed cafes. The Global Marijuana March in Toronto is also the largest in the world, attracting over 25,000 supporters. It’s also not uncommon to see people smoking weed on the city’s streets, so it isn’t hard to find a buddy to bun with.
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19. Sunday is hangover day.
Toronto understands the struggle, that’s why Sunday is for one thing, and one thing only—
brunch. Toronto bars and restaurants across the city offer brunch from the morning all the way
to the late afternoon, because they get it. Sometimes it’s hard to get your hung-over ass to
brunch before 3pm. No biggie, Toronto brunch spots like Aunties & Uncles, Starving Artist
and Mildred’s Temple Kitchen. have got you covered.
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20. You're living and learning in the real world.
While most other students grow up and educate themselves to prepare for the real world, young Torontonians grow up and educate themselves in the real world. The fast paced business-oriented environment will prepare you for the realities of the working world while the broad culture will open your mind to new possibilities. This city is full of potential, and it’s waiting for you to go get it.
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