{"id":4545,"date":"2022-09-15T13:56:48","date_gmt":"2022-09-15T12:56:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/clooper.com\/blog\/?post_type=areaguide&p=4545"},"modified":"2022-09-16T11:17:39","modified_gmt":"2022-09-16T10:17:39","slug":"the-clooper-area-guide-to-toronto","status":"publish","type":"areaguide","link":"https:\/\/clooper.com\/blog\/area-guides\/the-clooper-area-guide-to-toronto","title":{"rendered":"The Clooper Guide To Toronto, ON"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Toronto is one of the coolest cities in Canada. We don\u2019t just mean that as something of a temperature pun! This city is a vibrant and beloved one, with locals and visitors alike celebrating it for its festivals, bars, restaurants, multiculturalism and warm community vibes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

OVERVIEW<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Toronto has long since been a hub of commercial, financial, industrial and cultural life. Its history dates all the way back to the end of the Ice Age, with its population only ever growing since then.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Moreover, the city is surrounded by fantastic resources. For one there is Lake Ontario. For another, the farmlands around the city are known to yield bounteous crops. Finally, Toronto is the closest Canadian city to the border of the United States of America. This makes it a very popular trading location, and this altogether makes for a thriving environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As well as this, Toronto is very culturally rich. Many migrated to Toronto after World War Two, fleeing Europe and seeking safety in a new beginning. This led to a very diverse collection of locals. This is reflected in the city layout, as there are a great many neighbourhoods, each with its own clear cultural influences – from cuisine to local amenities and places of worship.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

PROPERTIES AND PRICES<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

LIVING & RENTING:<\/strong> Toronto is a highly coveted area to live in. This is reflected in the prices, as a one-bedroom<\/a> would cost you upwards of $20,000 dollars, which is around \u00a317,000 pounds. In terms of renting: a decently sized single or double bedroom may cost you anywhere from $1,900 to $2,500.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

STAYING: <\/strong>Serviced apartments in and around Toronto usually begin at around $94 a day. Find your ideal lodging here! <\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

GREEN SPACES<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019re a fan of the great outdoors you\u2019re certainly going to love Toronto. You\u2019re going to love Canada in general, we reckon! One gem of a park in this specific area is High Park, and it\u2019s an almost five-star rated experience for multiple reasons. To begin, there is a zoo, a children’s playground, a variety of hiking trails and sports fields and plenty of room to roam around. Around the middle of the year, the trees erupt with beautiful cherry blossoms. Additionally, there are far more lush collections of flora to appreciate. This park is very well maintained, by park officials and visitors alike.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Another fan favourite is Rouge National Urban Park. This particular park opens early too, so you can catch some gorgeous sunrises if you\u2019re an early bird! Rouge National is a preservation area primarily. It\u2019s also a very historical location, as some of Canada\u2019s oldest known Indigenous sites can be found here. This park is primarily loved for its hiking trails and historical value, and you can even take your bike for a ride if you\u2019re so inclined. However, you choose to soak up the sights we\u2019re sure you\u2019ll marvel at them. Canada is truly beautiful, and you have that beauty right on your doorstep in Toronto.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Our final and very worthy mention is Queen\u2019s Park. This one is quite different to our other mentions, as it’s in a more industrialized area, and contains several statues and a memorial square. It\u2019s certainly a place for quiet reflection, not a fast-paced adventure. Locals claim that the best time to visit is in the Autumn. When the leaves are just starting to burst into shades of yellow, Queen\u2019s Park is particularly beautiful, just don\u2019t forget your mittens!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Unsplash \/ Conor Samuel<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

THINGS TO DO<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

As we\u2019ve mentioned before, Toronto is very culturally rich. This means there is a surplus of diverse restaurants, bars, attractions and events to visit throughout the city. There\u2019s also a decent mix of historical sites and buildings. Here are just some of the local’s most loved.<\/p>\n\n\n\n