It's hard to believe that in a city with more than two million people in the borders and three million more close by, anyone could get lonely. However, many people find that is just how they feel when they live in Toronto. In particular, those who have just purchased real estate in the city find that they can have a hard time meeting people, unless they know where and how to look. If they don't, there can be many nights spent taking a Toronto taxi cab alone from one location to the next, having fun but not sharing it.

Like many cities, Toronto is a place where people try to avoid eye contact as much as possible. A recent exception occurred during the Olympics, when in an unprecedented fit of national pride Canadians all over the country began to connect on a personal level. Suddenly strangers were sharing tips on organic baby skincare in the streets and the bars during dozens of impromptu celebrations all over.

That kind of festive atmosphere is rare and unique, however, so people often fall back on traditional ways they have heard are good for meeting people. One of the biggest traps, here in Toronto or anywhere else, is going to different clubs and bars. Really, that is a good way to take in some cutting edge underground music or dance a bit, but not a great place to actually connect with people.

For that, you are going to have to get more creative. More sophisticated venues are the place in Toronto to really connect with like minded individuals, though they have more of the atmosphere of an event with corporate catering in Toronto than a club. The Food and Wine Show, for example, collects a wide range of people every single year. Looking for a date or just some new friends, it's a great place to actually connect.

Because the people are here in Toronto, there are many other places where you can make connections. The problem for most people is really taking that first step that takes you beyond a name only phase, no matter what level of relationship you are looking at. For example, each week there are dozens of people enrolled in real estate training all over the city. If you find yourself in one of these classes, just have the courage to go up and start talking to people and you'll find that the city starts to open up to you.