Greater Toronto Area
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The Greater Toronto Area, commonly referred to as the GTA, includes Canada's most populous city, Toronto, and the regional municipalities of Durham, Halton, Peel, and York. In total, the region contai
Toronto Skyline from Snake Island, February 28 2026
Vaughan Metropolitan Centre Skyline, August 7 2025
Aerial view of Oakville 2023
St. George's Anglican Church
Golden Horseshoe
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The Golden Horseshoe is a secondary region of Southern Ontario, Canada, which lies at the western end of Lake Ontario, with outer boundaries stretching south to Lake Erie and north to Lake Scugog, Lak
Greater Toronto Area
…of Hamilton to form a conurbation known as the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area (GTHA). The GTHA combined with Niagara Region form the core of the Golden Horseshoe. The term "Greater Toronto" was first used in writing as early as the 1900s although at the time, the term referred only to the old city of Toronto and…
The western end of Lake Ontario during the winter. The region takes its name from the horseshoe shape.
A worker installing car batteries at Ford's Oakville Assembly. The automotive industry is a major sector of the Golden Horseshoe's economy.
The Niagara Peninsula is Canada's largest wine-growing region and a major producer of Ontario wine.
Convocation Hall in the University of Toronto