The Chinese population in the Toronto area doubled between 1986 and 1991. Many of the new arrivals settled in the northern suburbs of North York and Scarborough in the then-Metropolitan Toronto, as well as in Markham and Richmond Hill in York Region.

What percentage of Chinese live in Toronto?

According to the 2016 Census, the racial composition of Toronto was: White: 50.2% East Asian: 12.7% (10.8% Chinese, 1.4% Korean, 0.5% Japanese) South Asian: 12.3%

Where do most Asians live in Ontario?

Most Asian Canadians are concentrated in the urban areas of Southern Ontario, Southwestern British Columbia, Central Alberta, and other large Canadian cities.

Where is the Chinatown in Toronto?

Ontario Chinatown/Province Chinatown, Toronto known also as Downtown Chinatown or West Chinatown is a Chinese ethnic enclave located in the citys downtown core of Toronto, Ontario, Canada. It is centred at the intersections of Spadina Avenue and Dundas Street, West.

What is Chinatown Toronto known for?

Established in 1878, Chinatown is one of Torontos oldest and most dynamic neighbourhoods. Youll find bustling produce markets that spill out onto the street, numerous shops and food stalls, neon signs and a plethora of cuisines (not only Chinese— heres a strong Vietnamese contingent too, for example).