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You’ve probably heard that Toronto will welcome the world on November 2, 2025. Why not learn the city from those of us who live here? We promise fun updates and insider tips for a visit to remember.
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Toronto Raptors
Toronto Rock
Toronto Argonauts
What is the name of the only Canadian team in the NBA?
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Bathurst Street
King Street
Yonge Street
Toronto is home to one of the longest streets in the world. What is that street called?
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Drake
Margaret Atwood
Celine Dion
Who in the following list is NOT from Toronto?
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The CORE
The Underground
The PATH
Located in Toronto, the largest underground shopping complex in the world is called?
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Torontonians
Torontonites
Torontoers
People in Toronto are called:
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Founded in 1995, the Raptors play their home games at the Scotiabank Arena in Toronto, making them the only Canadian team in the NBA. They have won two division titles and one conference championship.
Answer: The Toronto Raptors
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Yonge Street (pronounced “young”) extends North-South for a length of about 56km.
Answer: Yonge Street
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The singer was born in Charlemagne, Quebec.
Answer: Celine Dion
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Toronto’s PATH contains 27 kilometers (16 miles) of shopping concourses and 371,600 sq. meters (4 million sq. feet) of retail space. The PATH originated in 1900 when the T Eaton Co. joined its main store and its bargain annex by tunnels.
Answer: The PATH
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Torontonians pronounce Toronto as “Tronno” (without enunciating the second ‘t’).
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Toronto Raptors
Toronto Rock
Toronto Argonauts
What is the name of the only Canadian team in the NBA?
Question 5/5
Bathurst Street
King Street
Yonge Street
Toronto is home to one of the longest streets in the world. What is that street called?
Question 4/5
Drake
Margaret Atwood
Celine Dion
Who in the following list is NOT from Toronto?
Question 3/5
The CORE
The Underground
The PATH
Located in Toronto, the largest underground shopping complex in the world is called?
Question 2/5
Torontonians
Torontonites
Torontoers
People in Toronto are called:
Question 1/5
Take the quiz
Test your knowledge of Toronto
Founded in 1995, the Raptors play their home games at the Scotiabank Arena in Toronto, making them the only Canadian team in the NBA. They have won two division titles and one conference championship.
Answer: The Toronto Raptors
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Yonge Street (pronounced “young”) extends North-South for a length of about 56km.
Answer: Yonge Street
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The singer was born in Charlemagne, Quebec.
Answer: Celine Dion.
Next question
Incorrect
Correct
Toronto’s PATH contains 27 kilometers (16 miles) of shopping concourses and 371,600 sq. meters (4 million sq. feet) of retail space. The PATH originated in 1900 when the T Eaton Co. joined its main store and its bargain annex by tunnels.
Answer: The PATH
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Torontonians pronounce Toronto as “Tronno” (without enunciating the second ‘t’).
Answer: Torontonians
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like a local
Learn our legalese
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Be city savvy
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Everyday Canadianisms
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Weather talk
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Plus 30 or minus 20
Plus 30 or minus 20 - We use Celsius, so that's 86°F and -4°F, respectively.
Un temps de canard
Un temps de canard - Used in Québec to refer to rain. Literally, weather for ducks.
“Layer up”
“Layer up” - Adding layers of clothing. It will help you manage the roller coaster temperatures of an Ontario fall — our professional advice.
Toque
Toque - A brimless cold-weather hat, often with a pom-pom – what you may call a “beanie.” Pronounced “tuke.”
Lake effect
Lake effect - Lake Ontario's influence on city weather patterns, often blamed for unexpected weather shifts in the fall and winter months.
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"Sorry"
"Sorry" - Our reflexive apology, even when we're not at fault (legally binding in court only when clearly indicating admission of liability!) And while Canadians are known for politeness, Toronto's legal community prides itself on being direct and efficient – we just do it with a smile.
Double-double
Double-double - A Tim Hortons coffee with two creams and two sugars – essential fuel for early morning proceedings. (You’ll also hear Tim Hortons called “Timmies”).
"Give me a shout"
"Give me a shout" - Our way of saying "please contact me" (email perfectly acceptable).
Convenience store
Convenience store - A store that carries a limited selection of basic items like snack foods and drugstore items and is open long hours. Also known as a corner store, bodega, milk bar or market in other countries. In Montréal, these stores are known as “deps” – short for “dépanneur.”
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The PATH
The PATH - North America's largest underground pedestrian complex, which connects most destinations in our downtown core.
The Six (or the 6ix)
The Six (or the 6ix) - Drake's nickname for Toronto, referencing our original six boroughs.
Bay Street
Bay Street - Our Wall Street equivalent and heart of the legal district.
TTC
TTC - Our transit system, connecting conference venues to key city locations.
First Canadian Place
First Canadian Place - 100 King St. W. The tallest building in Canada, home to global executive offices and several large law firms.
CN Tower
CN Tower - The tallest freestanding structure in Canada and a great navigation aid – if you walk towards the tower, you’re walking towards the IBA Toronto venue.
Scotiabank Arena
Scotiabank Arena - Home to the Toronto Maple Leafs (NHL) and Toronto Raptors (NBA), and one of the most popular concert venues in the city.
Up North
Up North - Where many legal professionals escape for the weekend. Also known as cottage country.
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Addressing judges
Addressing judges - Our bench extends beyond the Supreme Court to include provincial superior courts, where judges are addressed as "Justice", "Mr. Justice" or "Madam Justice," though Ontario also uses "Your Honour."
Notwithstanding clause
Notwithstanding clause - Our Constitution's unique provision allowing temporary override of certain Charter rights.
Crown counsel
Crown counsel - What many jurisdictions call prosecutors or state attorneys.
Arrêt
Arrêt - The word used to refer to a decision made in a Québec Court of Appeal. It literally means “a stop.” Elsewhere in Canada it is simply called a decision. No other French-speaking courts use this term.
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If you’re curious about the distinctly Canadian expressions and references you might hear on your visit to our city in November, consider this fun and helpful glossary your insider's guide.
A glossary of Canadianisms
Nov. 2 – 7, 2025
November 2 – 7, 2025
IBA Toronto
November 2 – 7, 2025
IBA Toronto
Speak
like a local
Plus 30 or minus 20
Plus 30 or minus 20 - We use Celsius, so that's 86°F and -4°F, respectively.
Un temps de canard
Un temps de canard - Used in Québec to refer to rain. Literally, weather for ducks.
“Layer up”
“Layer up” - Adding layers of clothing. It will help you manage the roller coaster temperatures of an Ontario fall — our professional advice.
Toque
Toque - A brimless cold-weather hat, often with a pom-pom – what you may call a “beanie.” Pronounced “tuke.”
Lake effect
Lake effect - Lake Ontario's influence on city weather patterns, often blamed for unexpected weather shifts in the fall and winter months.
4
Flip all
Flip all
"Sorry"
"Sorry" - Our reflexive apology, even when we're not at fault (legally binding in court only when clearly indicating admission of liability!) And while Canadians are known for politeness, Toronto's legal community prides itself on being direct and efficient – we just do it with a smile.
Double-double
Double-double - A Tim Hortons coffee with two creams and two sugars – essential fuel for early morning proceedings. (You’ll also hear Tim Hortons called “Timmies”).
"Give me a shout"
"Give me a shout" - Our way of saying "please contact me" (email perfectly acceptable).
Convenience store
Convenience store - A store that carries a limited selection of basic items like snack foods and drugstore items and is open long hours. Also known as a corner store, bodega, milk bar or market in other countries. In Montréal, these stores are known as “deps” – short for “dépanneur.”
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The PATH
The PATH - North America's largest underground pedestrian complex, which connects most destinations in our downtown core.
The Six (or the 6ix)
The Six (or the 6ix) - Drake's nickname for Toronto, referencing our original six boroughs.
Bay Street
Bay Street - Our Wall Street equivalent and heart of the legal district.
TTC
TTC - Our transit system, connecting conference venues to key city locations.
First Canadian Place
First Canadian Place - 100 King St. W. The tallest building in Canada, home to global executive offices and several large law firms.
CN Tower
CN Tower - The tallest freestanding structure in Canada and a great navigation aid – if you walk towards the tower, you’re walking towards the IBA Toronto venue.
Scotiabank Arena
Scotiabank Arena - Home to the Toronto Maple Leafs (NHL) and Toronto Raptors (NBA), and one of the most popular concert venues in the city.
Up North
Up North - Where many legal professionals escape for the weekend. Also known as cottage country.
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Addressing judges
Addressing judges - Our bench extends beyond the Supreme Court to include provincial superior courts, where judges are addressed as "Justice", "Mr. Justice" or "Madam Justice," though Ontario also uses "Your Honour."
Notwithstanding clause
Notwithstanding clause - Our Constitution's unique provision allowing temporary override of certain Charter rights.
Crown counsel
Crown counsel - What many jurisdictions call prosecutors or state attorneys.
Arrêt
Arrêt - The word used to refer to a decision made in a Québec Court of Appeal. It literally means “a stop.” Elsewhere in Canada it is simply called a decision. No other French-speaking courts use this term.
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Learn our legalese
1
Be city savvy
2
Everyday Canadianisms
3
Weather talk
4
Learn our legalese
1
Be city savvy
2
Everyday Canadianisms
3
Weather talk
4
If you’re curious about the distinctly Canadian expressions and references you might hear on your visit to our city in November, consider this fun and helpful glossary your insider's guide.
A glossary of Canadianisms
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