The city is recognised as the world's most multicultural centre, as well as being Canada's business and manufacturing capital with more than half of the top 50 foreign- owned companies in the country having their headquarters there.

One of those famous names is the Ritz-Carlton in downtown Toronto, and for the first time this luxury hotel is offering units in a new development scheme, The Residences, located on the 23rd and 52nd floors of the ultra modern, $325m building. This is living the high-life in all senses, with floor space generous for each unit, ranging from a one-bed, a two-bed plus den, and a three-bed plus den residence from 130sq m (1,400 sq ft) up to more than 929sq m (10,000sq ft).

Prices start from 714,500 (approx) and residents enjoy all the luxury facilities that a hotel of this standing provides.

Each property is characterised by 10ft-high ceilings, floor-to ceiling- windows with uninterrupted views in all directions, and flooring in a range of materials from marble, granite and limestone. The fit-out is equally top-end of the market with gourmet kitchens with brand leader appliances, and master bedrooms with dressing rooms and designer bathrooms. Further information is available from Irish selling agents Hamilton Osborne King (International Department).

The same agents also offer apartments in Toronto, prices from 160,000, in Quantum2, a 54-storey residential tower in the development of MintoMidtown. Buyers can choose from a selection of one-bed, one-bed plus den, two-bed, or two-bed plus den, ranging in size from 60sq m (645sq ft) to 101sq m (1,087sq ft).

All units come with a balcony, while interiors are finished with European-style joinery, floor-to-ceiling windows and natural materials such as hardwoods and granite. Quantum2 is also a 'green' building, say the selling agents, with features including highefficiency heating systems that create 90% less greenhouse gas emissions than typical condominums, individual suite metering of hydro and water, and HRV (heat recovery ventilation) units that reduce heating costs while providing an additional source of fresh air.

International Department, Hamilton Osborne King 01-6181300