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Exercise usual caution at night, especially in isolated areas. Petty theft can occur in tourist spots; keep valuables secure. Traffic is moderate; pedestrians should use crosswalks. Wildlife encounters (coyotes, raccoons) are possible in parks; don't feed them.\"","north-america-canada-ontario-west-hill",true,"America\u002FToronto","Suburb","2026-09-22T15:26:58.373Z",[],[],[],{"experience":40,"event":40,"place":40}]