Does Toronto feel like a big city?

Decades ago, as a new immigrant, I thought Toronto was “small” in comparison to Manila (Philippines), my city of origin. Its land area was big, the Don Valley Parkway was impressive, but the crowds of people I was used to, the buzz of a big city, the diversity, were not there. read more

Toronto is a big city, and it feels like one. Big and diverse in population and amenities. Downtown is always teeming with people - workers and residents alike. read more

I would say Toronto has the feel of the third largest city in all of North America. Toronto to me is on the level of Chicago for size of population, population density, size of skyline and importance. Evissone, I am well traveled and have been to many countries. I do not feel Toronto was bland or boring. read more

Toronto is probably more like New York than any of the other choices in the poll, but I'd say it has a vibe of its own. If you come to Toronto from New York, it might not feel like as much of a big city as New York but probably nowhere else will. If you come from anywhere else in Canada, it certainly feels like a big city. read more