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Although French explorers arrived in the area in the 1600s, the British established Toronto as a settlement. The city gets its name from the Huron word “toronton,” meaning “place of Meeting” – a reference to the usual gathering spot for native trading missions. In 1834, Toronto was incorporated as a city. Its growth was spurred …
Vancouver is one of the most beautiful cities in the world. You’ll find stunning coastal mountains, glass towers, and copper-topped skyscrapers. The area was first claimed by Captain James Cook when he set foot in Canada’s Nootka Sound at Vancouver Island back in 1778, and it has been inhabited by First Nations people ever since. …