Canada’s largest city and the provincial capital of Ontario is a diverse and lively metropolis with a population of about 2.8 million. New cultural institutions have proliferated, and various enclaves offer ethnic restaurants, inviting cafés, bars, antique shops and galleries. The Yorkville neighborhood is a focal point for upscale shopping and dining. In the warmer months, visitors enjoy the lakeside boardwalk along the beaches of the East End, and stroll the pedestrian Distillery District.