Toronto is the capital city of the Canadian province of Ontario and serves as the most populous city in Canada. It is situated on a harbour at the northwestern shore of Lake Ontario. As of 2021, the city had a census population of 2,794,356, making it the fourth-most populous city in North America behind Mexico City, New York City, and Los Angeles.
The city is an international hub for business, finance, arts, sports, and culture. It is recognized globally as one of the most cosmopolitan and multicultural cities in the world. The broader Greater Toronto Area (GTA) includes Toronto proper along with the surrounding regions of Peel, York, Durham, and Halton.