North York has gone through many changes throughout the 20th and 21st centuries, especially after booming in the post-World War II economy which saw it transition from an agricultural hub to a sprawling suburb like those found in the United States. Today, North York’s population is highly multicultural, as it is estimated that over half of them were born outside of Canada, making the city a very diverse experience for residents and visitors alike, and with many neighborhoods with large immigrant populations becoming representative of their culture, such as North Koreatown and Little Manila.

The Ontario Science Centre is home to world-class exhibitions and programs and the centerpoint of public dialogue on a wide array of scientific-oriented matters, such as technology, the relation between scientific advancement and society, 21st century learning, young people’s role in the science community, innovation, and more. As such, it is a vital part of the backbone of Ontario’s educational community, both students and teachers of all levels, but people from all walks of life will definitely enjoy the experience and learn a lot.

Those wanting to learn about Islamic civilizations and culture from a unique perspective will want to visit the Aga Khan Museum, which collects Islamic and Iranian (Persian) art, and Muslim culture, making it the first museum in the western world dedicated entirely to these type of arts and objects. The permanent exhibit features more than a thousand artifacts from the private collection of Prince Shah Karim Al Hussaini, Aga Khan IV, founder of the museum.

The Toronto Botanical Garden is a four-acre spanning garden full of all types of plants and flowers, but that’s only the beginning. There are both indoor and outdoor learning opportunities all over the place, a series of guided tours and free music events, family events, day-camp programs for children, and more. People can even host their own intimate event in the beautiful Garden Hall, for both formal and informal occasions.