Webcom is located in a suburb of the city of Toronto; a great city, with a lot to see and explore. We know that you are busy and that your time is valuable, so we've put together this little guidebook to help you get around and make the most of your time in Toronto. We hope you enjoy your visit! Of course, if you have any questions or if there are any special events or attractions that you would like to take in, please ask your Sales Representative.

Just as a reminder, to get across the Canadian / U.S. border, you will need to bring current identification. Either a valid passport or a birth certificate will do.

1. How to get there
   Directions on how to get around Toronto, including; a map of how to get to Webcom from the airport and from downtown, as well as a run through of Toronto subway and transit systems
2. How's the weather?
   A guide to Toronto's weather and some excellent weather guides
3. What's Happening?
   See the landmarks, theatres and other entertainment venues that Toronto is known world-wide for
4. History of Toronto
   A bit of background into what makes Toronto so much fun
   

Did you know that... ? At 533.33 metres (1,815 feet, 5 inches) The CN Tower is the World's tallest free-standing building

How to Get There

Getting around Toronto couldn't be easier. Just like any other major metropolitan city, you can hop on a bus, ride the subway system or just flag down a cab. Webcom has put this guide together to show you how to get to our Head Office from the airport, from downtown and how to get around Toronto during your visit here.

Where's Webcom?

Webcom's head office and manufacturing plant are based in Toronto, Canada with sales offices in the U.S. and Canada. Webcom is conveniently accessible from Toronto's 401 and 404/DVP (Don Valley Parkway), which makes travel to any part of Metropolitan Toronto easy. Webcom is located about a half an hour's drive from Pearson International Airport (with longer travel times during morning and afternoon rush hours). Here's a map showing the most convenient routes to get to Webcom from around Toronto.

For excellent on-line maps of Toronto and TTC and GO route information, check out: www.toronto.com.

Did you know that... ? Toronto is the third largest Theatre Centre in the world. Only New York and London have a larger theatre presence

How's the Weather?

Just because we're in Canada, it doesn't mean it's cold! Toronto isn't much different from the climates in cities like New York or Chicago. We experience some hot summers and some chilly winters, too! This section of the guide gives you an idea of what the weather will be like when you get here, so you know whether or not to pack your skis!

Toronto Weather Forecast

Month	High Temperature (Cº)	High Temperature (Fº)	Low Temperature (C º)	Low Temperature (Fº)	Rainfall (mm)	Rainfall (inches)	Snowfall (cm)	Snowfall (inches)
Jan	-1.3	29.7	-7.9	17.8	22.7	0.9	35.5	14.0
Feb	-0.6	30.9	-7.2	19.0	25.2	1.0	28.6	11.3
Mar	4.4	39.9	-2.4	27.7	41.0	1.6	22.7	8.9
Apr	11.5	52.7	3.5	38.3	58.1	2.3	7.3	2.9
May	18.2	64.8	9.3	48.7	67.8	2.7	0.1	0.0
Jun	23.5	74.3	14.3	57.7	67.0	2.6	0.0	0.0
Jul	26.5	79.7	17.6	63.7	71.0	2.8	0.0	0.0
Aug	25.3	77.5	16.9	62.4	82.5	3.3	0.0	0.0
Sep	20.9	69.6	13.0	55.4	76.2	3.0	0.0	0.0
Oct	14.2	57.6	7.2	45.0	62.7	2.5	0.5	0.2
Nov	7.7	45.9	2.1	35.8	70.2	2.8	6.1	2.4
Dec	1.4	34.5	-4.4	24.1	44.8	1.8	34.1	13.4

You can also check out this excellent on-line weather resource: www.toronto.com

Did you know that... ? Toronto is home to the second largest shopping centre in North America, but we've hidden it underground! It extends 9.8 km (6.1 miles) and has more than 1,000 shops.

What's Happening?

This section of Webcom's Welcome to Toronto Guidebook gives the reader a quick overview of the festivals, theatres and entertainment venues that are going on in and around Toronto. We recommend checking at least a few of them out during your stay, and if we haven't listed something that's your cup of tea, don't forget to check the many on-line and print resources available around the city.

For up-to-the-minute news on the sites and sounds of Toronto, including travel information and subway maps, check out www.toronto.com.

The Hummingbird Centre for The Performing Arts

The Hummingbird Centre (formerly O'Keefe Centre) was built in 1960 as a centre for the performing arts. With 3,223 seats in its multi-purpose theatre, it is the largest facility of its kind in Canada. It is home to the Canadian Opera Company, The National Ballet of Canada, and Hummingbird Centre Presents, which features touring Broadway shows, international modern and classical dance companies, family attractions, new music, comedy and variety acts.

1 Front St. E. (Front and King St.)
For more information call: (416) 872-2262

Thoroughbred Racing at Woodbine

Catch exciting thoroughbred racing at Canada's No. 1 racetrack, Woodbine

555 Rexdale Blvd. (at Hwy 27)
Free general admission
For more information call: (416) 675-RACE

Did you know that... ? Toronto has Major League Teams in the NHL (Toronto Maple Leafs), the NBA (Toronto Raptors) and our World Champion Toronto Blue Jays Baseball Club.

Art Gallery of Ontario (AGO)

The Art Gallery of Ontario holds a variety of world famous artist's works as well as new, talented local artists. Its downtown location (317 Dundas Street West) is easily accessible by TTC (public transit), car or even by foot. The AGO offers a "Pay What You" Can pricing policy ($5 per person suggested). Selected exhibitions and programs are priced individually.

For more Information call: (416) 979-6648
or see their Web site at www.ago.net

Royal Ontario Museum (ROM)

The Royal Ontario Museum is Canada's largest museum and features galleries in Art, Archaeology and Science. It is also an architectural gem and a wonderful place to walk around and explore. Located in the heart of Toronto at the corner of Avenue Road and Bloor Street, the ROM is open every day except Christmas and New Year's.

Main Building 100 Queen's Park
(Corner of Queen's Park/University and Bloor)
For more information call: (416) 586-8000
or see their Web site at www.rom.on.ca

The Bata Shoe Museum

Shoes have always reflected something of the wearer's culture, social status, age, affiliation and needs. This collection, housed in an architecturally-unique building, includes more than 10,000 shoes, boots and sandals spanning 4,500 years and thousands of stories - stories of vanity, practicality, and a touch of mad vision.

327 Bloor St. West (Bloor and St. George St.)
For more information call: (416) 979-7799

Did you know that... ? Toronto occupies six one hundred thousandths of the area of Canada, but 15% of the population live here.

The Toronto Eaton Centre

With over 300 shops, restaurants and services, there's something for everyone. Fabulous fashion, terrific food, spectacular architecture and wonderful finds under one soaring roof. The Centre is open seven days a week and on statutory holidays.

220 Yonge St. (Yonge and Dundas St.)
For more information call: (416) 598-8700
or e-mail: tec@cadillacfairview.com

The Hockey Hall of Fame

Toronto is a hockey town, so what better place to put the Hockey Hall of Fame. The Hockey Hall of Fame was founded in September 1943 to establish a memorial to those who have developed Canada's great winter sport - ice hockey. The Hockey Hall of Fame and Museum Corporation (HHOF) exists in order to honour and preserve the history of the game of ice hockey and, in particular, those who have made outstanding contributions and achievements in the development of the game.

BCE Place - 30 Yonge Street
For more information call: (416) 360-7765
or check out their Web site at: www.hhof.com

SkyDome

Toronto is home to the world's only retractable domed stadium, the SkyDome. SkyDome is an all-season venue where events and conferences requiring a portion of the full stadium capacity of over 60,000 guests can be staged in a climate controlled environment or open-air stadium. From May to late October, SkyDome is a versatile venue suitable for staging sports or entertainment spectacles in an open-air stadium. Toronto Blue Jays baseball, Toronto Argonauts football, motor-cross, Les Misérables in concert, name just a few of our previously successful events.

1 Blue Jays Way (Front and Peter St., west of the CN Tower)
For more information call: (416) 341-2222
or check out their Web site at: www.skydome.com

The CN Tower

The CN Tower is recognised by the Guinness Book of World Records as the World's Tallest Building and Free-Standing Structure. The Tower holds a number of other world records including World's Longest Metal Staircase and World's Highest Wine Cellar. In 1995, the CN Tower was classified as one of the Seven Wonders of the Modern World by the American Society of Civil Engineers. The CN Tower is also home to Marketplace at the Tower (a 12,500 sq. ft shopping experience), Observation Levels, The 360 Restaurant and other special events.

301 Front Street West (Beside the SkyDome)
For more information call: (416) 601-4741 or (416) 601-4707
or check out their Web site at: www.cntower.ca

Did you know that... ? 516 African or 743 Indian elephants or 8 Boeing 747's could fit on the SkyDome¹s playing field

History of Toronto

Toronto is a wonderful city with a thriving culture and a diverse history. To give you a better idea of just how many stories Toronto has to tell, we've compiled this brief history of Toronto.

A Great Place to Meet

Back in the 1600's, aboriginal peoples would come together on the north west shores of Lake Ontario to trade goods and to socialise. The spot where they congregated became known as "Toronto" - which means "place of meeting".

When English settlers arrived in 1793, the area was renamed York. In 1834, the town of York was raised to city status and the aboriginal name of Toronto was reinstated. That same little town grew and grew, and today Toronto is the capital of the province of Ontario, the country's centre for business and culture and the number one tourist and visitor destination in Canada.

Brushes with History

All throughout Toronto, there are glimpses into the past. Heritage Toronto, an organisation dedicated to heritage preservation issues, operating the City of Toronto museums and telling the story of Historic Toronto, also maintains the City of Toronto Inventory of Heritage Properties. This is a list of some 4,000 buildings, structures and sites that are recognised for their historic and/or architectural importance.

Some of the highlights include:

Historical Fort York:

Founded in1793, this restored fort is a designated National Historic Site and Canada's largest collection of original War of 1812 buildings. Highlights include gunpowder magazines, blockhouses, barracks, officers' quarters, costumed staff and period demonstrations.

Did you know that... ? In 1989, Toronto opened the 50,000 seat SkyDome; the world's first domed stadium with a fully retractable roof!

The Pier:

Toronto's Waterfront Museum: A family-oriented year round attraction that tells the amazing story of the waterfront; a history charged with stories of human ambition, drama and tragedy. The Pier is located in a 1920s shipping warehouse on Queen's Quay West.

MacKenzie House:

Home to a Rebel, Mayor, Politician and Publisher, the MacKenzie House is located in downtown Toronto at 82 Bond Street, two blocks east of the Eaton Centre. The 1859 gas-lit Victorian row-house was the last home of William Lyon Mackenzie, leader of the 1837 Upper Canada Rebellion. It features a fully functional, re-created 19th-century print shop, much like the one he used to publish his famous newspapers.

These are just a few highlights of the many historical buildings in and around the Greater Toronto Area.

For more information, check out the Heritage Toronto Web site at www.torontohistory.on.ca or call (416) 392-6827.

Colborne Lodge a restored 1830s Regency-style cottage in High Park

What Does the World Have to Say?

Toronto is a pretty remarkable city and our reputation is growing almost as fast as our population. Toronto has been called "the city that works", "the world's newest great city", "New York run by the Swiss" and in 1989, the United Nations deemed Toronto the world's most multicultural city. The 2.3 million people living in Toronto are made up of 80 different ethnic groups that speak 52 different languages!