Toronto's Geographical Features

Toronto, Canada has an area of over 243 square miles. The city is located on the northwestern shore of Lake Ontario (smallest of the five Great Lakes). Many Rivers either border or cross Toronto, including the Rouge River, Humber River, and Rouge River. Some interesting Features of Toronto’s Geography include the Toronto Islands port lands, which create what is called the Toronto Harbor. Other interesting features include the Scarborough buffs, located in the Scarborough district of Toronto, Which were formed from the previous Ice age. The elevation of Toronto does not vary that much, ranging from the shore at Lake Ontario (246 feet above sea-level) to York University grounds (686 feet above sea level). Of the Toronto area, 17.5% is covered with trees. Also, Toronto is located only 75 miles from the famous Niagara Falls.

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