Toronto, Ontario

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Toronto, Ontario, Canada is called "the city of neighbourhoods" because of the strength and vitality of its many communities. Toronto is also one of the most diverse ethnic cities in the world. The city has upwards of 240 distinct neighbourhoods within its boundaries. Before 1998, Toronto was a much smaller municipality and formed part of Metropolitan Toronto. When the city amalgamated that year, Toronto grew to encompass the former boroughs of York, East York, North York, Etobicoke, and Scarborough. York, North York, Etobicoke and Scarborough later applied for and became cities. Each of these former municipalities still maintains, to a certain degree, its own distinct identity, and the names of these municipalities are still used by their residents. Toronto is now divided into four districts, Toronto & East York District (or Downtown), Etobicoke York District, North York District, Scarborough District.

The "old" City of Toronto is, by far, the most populous and dense part of the city. It is also the business centre of the city.

What makes Toronto unique in many ways is the concern of (some) local residents within its neighbourhoods. Many Ratepayer’s Associations, Resident's Associations and Homeowner's Associations exist and meet regularly. Larger umbrella organizations such as CORRA, FoNTRA and CHIP organize because of bigger issues. Many of these organizations have websites which can be accessed from the Toronto Wiki website's Ratepayer’s Associations listings page.

The Old City of Toronto refers to the City of Toronto and its boundaries from 1967 to 1997. Some of names such as "The Fashion District" are (or were) used as marketing for the areas or by BIAs; this area is actually called "King-Spadina" by locals. Another example is the "Old Town of York", known also as "King and Parliament". Many were recreated or branded to reconnect the areas with their past history, early beginnings, or even recent use and prominence. Some historical city 'wards' used in the 19th century are no longer used, St. David, St. George and St. Patrick wards. The use for St. Lawrence ward has remained, known today just as "St. Lawrence".

For the purposes of geographic distinction, the neighbourhoods of the Old City are broken down into four sub sections;

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