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Toronto's unmatched diversity shines through in its countless arts and entertainment opportunities. As the nation's cultural heartland, Toronto hosts a wide variety of arts and sporting events in world class facilities to international audiences.
- Over 25 million people visit Toronto annually
- Toronto's tourism industry generated $4.35 billion in direct expenditures in 2010
- More than 24,000 tourism-related businesses employ 224,000 people
- Toronto boasts the third largest English-language theatre centre in the world behind London and New York. Theatre information
- The film industry supports over 25,000 jobs in Toronto and annually contributes $1 billion to the economy
- Toronto is not only a great place to make film – but it's also a terrific place to celebrate film. Each year, over 70 film festivals are held in Toronto in more than 20 languages. There is something for everyone.
- Over 8,000 restaurants
- Over 35,000 hotel rooms
- The Direct Energy Centre is the 3rd largest exhibit facility in North America with over 1 million sq. ft. of exhibit space
- The CN Tower is the world's tallest tower at 553.33 m (1,815 ft, 5 inches). It has the world's longest metal staircase and world's highest wine cellar as well.
- Rogers Centre is the world's first stadium to have a fully retractable roof. A 31-storey office building can fit inside Rogers Centre when the roof is closed.
- First permanent IMAX projection unit was established at the Ontario Place Cinesphere (in 1971)
- Served by seven television stations, and 27 radio stations, Toronto is also the headquarters for the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation's (CBC) English-language services.
- Toronto has four English language dailies, The Globe and Mail, The National Post, The Toronto Star, The Toronto Sun; over 400 business periodicals, and more than 120 ethnic publications
- Toronto is home to seven professional sports teams:
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