25 Reasons to Love Toronto in May 2022

Canada's largest metropolis has repeatedly made lists of the world's best cities. It was ranked as the fourth best city in North America for IT professionals, was voted the best city in the world for working women. But what do Toronto residents themselves love about it?

Reason 1. In November 2021, Canada's national monument, Massey Hall Concert Hall, opened after two years of restoration. The building was built in 1894. Montserrat Caballé, Enrico Caruso and Luciano Pavarotti performed in this hall. In 2013-2021 a seven-story annex with rehearsal and dressing rooms was built next to it. The main stage was reconstructed and brought up to modern standards, preserving its historic appearance where possible.

Reason 2. Toronto residents have found many ways to support Ukraine. They went out to rallies, raised money, organized cultural events, and hired Ukrainian refugees to work. A children's hospital admitted Ukrainian children with cancer and gave them all the help they could for free.

Reason 3. Three players on the national soccer team hail from Brampton, a Toronto suburb, and they scored three of four goals in the game against Jamaica. It was the third round of World Cup 2022 qualification — and the decisive match that determined Canada's participation in the Championship.

Reason 4. Canadian television finally shows a popular series that is not only filmed in Toronto, but also tells the typical problems of its residents. In many American series actually filmed in Canada, the events take place in the United States. The sitcom Sort of, about a non-binary man from a family of Pakistani immigrants living in Toronto, began on CBC national television in 2021. The series appealed to Canadians, received many awards and nominations and will be renewed for another season.

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