A PRIME LOCATION
Toronto is the largest financial centre in Canada and the fourth largest economic centre in North America after New York, Chicago and Los Angeles.
Located in the heart of downtown Toronto, North America’s fifth-largest metropolis, the studio has developed strong ties with other institutions that call Toronto home, including world-famous animation schools and software companies. Toronto has been a hub for animation production for many decades, sports a breadth of industry resources, infrastructures and talent.
TORONTO HIGHLIGHTS
- Toronto's theatre district is second in size, only, to New York City.
- Award-winning theatre productions enjoy long runs, large audiences and world premieres in the theatre and entertainment district of Toronto.
- Toronto has 14 beautiful islands protecting its natural harbour. The islands are a mix of parklands, nature reserves and protected wetlands, maintained by the city, and responsible for this unique, natural resource. No private vehicles have access to or are permitted on the Toronto islands.
- North America's largest continuous underground pedestrian system path, connects about 1200 stores and restaurants, 50 office towers, five subway stations, union station, six major hotels and several entertainment centers under Toronto's financial core.
- Toronto's public transit system is the second largest in North America and has the highest per capita ridership rate on the continent.
- Toronto is North America's 5th-largest city after Mexico City, New York City, Los Angeles, and Chicago.
- Over half of Toronto's labour force has a university degree or college diploma.