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Large white letters spelling 'Toronto' stand prominently amidst an urban setting. Behind the sign, there are modern high-rise buildings and trees with autumn foliage. A person with a colorful backpack is seated in the foreground near a metal railing. The sky is clear with some clouds, adding to the lively cityscape atmosphere.
Large white letters spelling 'Toronto' stand prominently amidst an urban setting. Behind the sign, there are modern high-rise buildings and trees with autumn foliage. A person with a colorful backpack is seated in the foreground near a metal railing. The sky is clear with some clouds, adding to the lively cityscape atmosphere.
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A busy urban street scene with a modern glass-fronted building housing retail stores like Birks and Eataly. Pedestrians are crossing the street, and the area is bustling with activity. Traffic lights and street signs are visible against the backdrop of the tall concrete structure.
A busy urban street scene with a modern glass-fronted building housing retail stores like Birks and Eataly. Pedestrians are crossing the street, and the area is bustling with activity. Traffic lights and street signs are visible against the backdrop of the tall concrete structure.
A night scene featuring illuminated, curved architectural structures in the foreground with a brightly lit sign spelling 'Toronto' in the background. The letters are large and prominently lit, accompanied by a red maple leaf. Several people are present, and there are traffic cones scattered on the ground. Modern buildings tower in the background, their windows lit up.
A night scene featuring illuminated, curved architectural structures in the foreground with a brightly lit sign spelling 'Toronto' in the background. The letters are large and prominently lit, accompanied by a red maple leaf. Several people are present, and there are traffic cones scattered on the ground. Modern buildings tower in the background, their windows lit up.

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A bustling cityscape featuring a mix of modern skyscrapers and historic brick buildings under a partly cloudy sky. Trees with green foliage line the street, and the CN Tower is visible in the skyline. Traffic lights and signs are present on the busy street.
A bustling cityscape featuring a mix of modern skyscrapers and historic brick buildings under a partly cloudy sky. Trees with green foliage line the street, and the CN Tower is visible in the skyline. Traffic lights and signs are present on the busy street.
A vibrant street art piece painted on a brick wall featuring the word 'TORONTO' in colorful, bold letters. Surrounding the word are various cartoon-style characters, adding a playful and artistic atmosphere. An air conditioning unit is mounted on the brick wall, highlighting the urban setting.
A vibrant street art piece painted on a brick wall featuring the word 'TORONTO' in colorful, bold letters. Surrounding the word are various cartoon-style characters, adding a playful and artistic atmosphere. An air conditioning unit is mounted on the brick wall, highlighting the urban setting.
Illuminated letters spelling 'Toronto' are displayed in a vibrant design. The letters are brightly lit in various colors, including red, blue, and pink. A large, white maple leaf symbol is featured on the right side, and the scene is reflected in a body of water in the foreground.
Illuminated letters spelling 'Toronto' are displayed in a vibrant design. The letters are brightly lit in various colors, including red, blue, and pink. A large, white maple leaf symbol is featured on the right side, and the scene is reflected in a body of water in the foreground.
A nighttime scene featuring a large, illuminated sign spelling 'TORONTO' in front of a modern building. Bright blue lights highlight a row of water fountains in the foreground. The building in the background showcases numerous windows lit up, suggesting activity inside.
A nighttime scene featuring a large, illuminated sign spelling 'TORONTO' in front of a modern building. Bright blue lights highlight a row of water fountains in the foreground. The building in the background showcases numerous windows lit up, suggesting activity inside.
A modern urban scene featuring two curved high-rise buildings against a cloudy sky. In the foreground, a large colorful TORONTO sign is illuminated, accompanied by a series of water fountains. Surrounding the area are additional skyscrapers with lights starting to turn on as evening approaches.
A modern urban scene featuring two curved high-rise buildings against a cloudy sky. In the foreground, a large colorful TORONTO sign is illuminated, accompanied by a series of water fountains. Surrounding the area are additional skyscrapers with lights starting to turn on as evening approaches.
A brick wall with faded yellow paint features the large, block letters spelling out 'TORONTO'. Above the letters are a series of industrial lights. Several patches of paint appear chipped or weathered, and a small section of street pavement is visible in front of the wall.
A brick wall with faded yellow paint features the large, block letters spelling out 'TORONTO'. Above the letters are a series of industrial lights. Several patches of paint appear chipped or weathered, and a small section of street pavement is visible in front of the wall.

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