The most common explanation for how Toronto derived its’ name is that it is the Huron word for “Meeting Place”.
It is likely true although there are alternative explanations. Why? Glad you asked.
A lot of people “meet” here in the city (in general) and at the Canadiana (in particular).
Toronto does a huge convention business as the city has excellent amenities plus it is know to be the safest large city in North America.
Harry is a Sikh from India who has worked in the UK as a bookkeeper. He also practices the art of therapeutic massage and planned to open a studio over there.
Harry is not one to do things in half-measures and decided to enroll in an MBA degree course at Toronto’s york University. He plans on doing everything he can to make his planned enterprise a success.
So he will be in the city for, at least, another year. He arranged to meet his good friend Trang, a lovely young lady from Vietnam here in the city known as the “Meeting Place”. It’s just another example of how people come together in the city.
We’ve had, at least, six marriages (that we are aware of) as a result of meetings at our hostel and countless long-term relationships as well as a myriad of life-long friendships.
Harry and Trang hail from vastly different cultures; but can find common ground here in the what is arguably the world’s most multicultural city.
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Harry and Trang at the Canadiana.
Thanks alot for lovely blog. Canadian backpackers is amazing hostel where you can meet new friends and keep them for life. Great friendly environment and great staff.