Toronto Culture & Climate

Culture & Arts

Toronto enjoys many diverse arts and cultural traditions and attractions. Festivals occur throughout the year and can focus on a particular art form or the arts of a particular ethno-cultural community.

Many of Ontario’s cultural and arts festivals take place during the summer and offer free outdoor performances. Some famous festivals in the city include the Toronto International Film Festival, the Toronto Jazz Festival, the Pride Toronto and the Toronto Carribean Carnival. The Toronto Harbourfront Centre hosts an eclectic array of local and international talents, as well as diverse festivals in the arts and food.

Cultural venues such as museums, theatres, art galleries, historic sites and other local attractions offer a variety of experiences. Many galleries and museums have one day a week when entrance is free or at a lower cost. For a list of more things to do in Toronto, check out https://www.toronto.ca/explore-enjoy/visitor-toronto/things-to-do/.

Many of the festivals, including Canada Day on the July 1st weekend, are accompanied by public celebrations including parades, fireworks and musical entertainment.

Climate

Toronto has a semi-continental climate, with warm, humid summers and cold winters. Toronto’s climate is one of the mildest in Canada owing to its location next to Lake Ontario. The city experiences four distinct seasons, with considerable variance in day to day temperature, particularly during the colder weather season.

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