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Trendy bars, sports games, year-round events, and the CN Tower lies within the busy streets and multicultural neighbourhoods of Toronto.

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Travel Inspiration

Relevant posts to help you get to know the city and get excited for your trip!

Attractions

What to do in Toronto for those who want to see the best sites and learn about the local culture.

Waterfront

Laid-back area to walk along the boardwalk and discover water activities and city events.

Toronto Islands

Popular summer destination for locals and tourists to get away from the city, stroll the trails, and hang by the beaches.

Kensington Market

Small bohemian neighbourhood with unique local shops, tasty lunch spots, and hidden bars.

Queen Street

Downtown street with a variety of shops and restaurants. As well as the iconic Toronto sign.

Tours

Recommended tours and experiences that are unique to the destination. Additionally, find more tours on Get Your Guide.

Food

Toronto is packed with great international restaurants and local favourites. If you don’t know where to start, try these delicious spots below! As for tipping, 15% is standard.

Le Baratin

Cozy French restaurant with enjoyable dishes from start to finish.

Marked

South American inspired restaurant with memorable food and cocktails.

Mogouyan

Homemade hand-pulled noodles with a variety of flavourful dishes.

Where to stay

The red zone on the map is where you can find popular tourist sites, restaurants, and nightlife. For quickest access to everything, staying in this area is ideal.

Booking.com

Recommended Hotels

DoubleTree by Hilton

Clean, quiet rooms in a central location.

One King West

Cozy, upscale hotel in the heart of Toronto.

InterContinental

Spacious rooms right at Union Station.

Sonder

Stylish rooms downtown (good for short stays only).

Cost

On a mid-range budget, cost per day is about 200 dollars. This includes accommodation, attractions, food, and miscellaneous items. 

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Average prices (CAD)
Water $ 1.25
Coffee $ 2.50-5
Beer $ 5-8
Wine $ 12-18
Breakfast $ 10-15
Lunch $ 15-25
Dinner $ 25-50

When to go

The best time to visit is from May-September when the weather is warmest. As for how long you should visit, the ideal trip length is 1 week. Moreover, see the current weather and upcoming events and holidays below.

TORONTO WEATHER

June 21: National Indigenous Peoples Day
July 1: Canada Day
December 25: Christmas
December 31: New Years Eve

Getting there/around

Getting to Toronto is easy by plane, train, and bus. The main airport is Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) and there are many domestic and international routes. While there, you can find local taxis and ride apps such as Uber and Lyft. As well as a convenient public transportation system.

Travel Tip: use Skyscanner to find flights and compare prices

Important Information

Emergency Number: 911
Calling Code: +1
Outlet Types: A & B
Travel Insurance:  Safety Wing

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