Toronto

Toronto, the capital of the province of Ontario and second city of Canada, is situated at the mouth of the Don on the N. side of Lake Ontario. It stands beside a large bay sheltered by a sandy peninsula, 6 miles in length, which forms an excellent harbour. Among the many handsome public buildings Osgoode Hall, in which the superior law-courts are located, the custom-house, the post-office, and the official residence of the Lieutenant-Governor are especially noteworthy. The University of Toronto, which was destroyed by fire in 1890, is now in course of reconstruction. There are several other educational establishments. Its rapid progress has been due mainly to its position in the midst of a rich agricultural district with every facility for the navigation of the lakes. In 1793 its site was occupied by a single wigwam, and the population increased from less than 10,000 in 1834 to over 180,000 in 189l.