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Ontario · Canada
The largest city in Canada and the capital of Ontario, on the shore of Lake Ontario: the CN Tower, art and history museums, immigrant neighbourhoods and the islands in front of downtown.
In the photo: Toronto — Toronto City Hall
Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.
Get to know the place
Toronto is the largest city in Canada and the capital of the province of Ontario. It sits on the north shore of Lake Ontario, and downtown brings together skyscrapers, the CN Tower and the Harbourfront waterfront, where ferries depart for the Toronto Islands, a car-free park facing the city.
The city formed with immigrants from many parts of the world, and that shows in the neighbourhoods: Chinatown and Kensington Market to the west of downtown, Little Italy, and Greektown along Danforth Avenue. St. Lawrence Market, in a 19th-century building, is one of the city’s oldest food markets, and the Distillery District occupies a former red-brick distillery.
The best-known museums are the Royal Ontario Museum, with natural history and world cultures, and the Art Gallery of Ontario, which holds the province’s largest collection of Canadian art. The Hockey Hall of Fame tells the story of the country’s most popular sport.
Toronto is the main air gateway to Canada and the starting point for Niagara Falls, about 130 km away. By train it connects to Ottawa, Montreal and Quebec City.
This destination brings together 1 city: Toronto.
One destination, many paths
Start with one city or combine several in your itinerary.
Boundaries: Statistics Canada (Statistics Canada Open Licence) / geoBoundaries. Adapted by Cidade Turismo.
✈ Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ), in Mississauga · 27 km to Toronto
Toronto Pearson International Airport, in Mississauga, is about 27 km from downtown and has a direct train to Union Station. Union Station also serves trains to Montreal, Ottawa and Niagara Falls.
The local experience
A 553-metre tower in downtown Toronto with glassed-in observation levels, a glass floor and an outdoor terrace at the top. The view reaches Lake Ontario and, on clear days, the mist from the falls.
Canada’s largest museum, with galleries of dinosaurs, art and world cultures, housed in a historic building complemented by a new glass-and-aluminum crystal façade.
Art museum with a large collection of Canadian painting, including the Group of Seven, as well as European, Indigenous and contemporary art, housed in a building renovated by Frank Gehry.
A former Victorian distillery converted into a pedestrian area, with brick streets, 19th-century warehouses, galleries, studios and cafés. At year’s end it hosts a Christmas market.
An archipelago in front of downtown on Lake Ontario, with parks, beaches, bike trails, a small amusement park and the most famous view of Toronto’s skyscrapers.
Food market in an 1845 building in Toronto’s Old Town, with stalls selling meats, fish, cheeses, breads and Ontario produce. On Saturdays there is a farmers’ market.
A mansion in castle style built in the early 20th century by a Toronto financier, with towers, halls, a secret passage, stables and gardens with city views.
Museum of ice hockey, Canada’s most popular sport, housed in a former downtown bank. It holds the Stanley Cup, trophies, uniforms and interactive games.
Before you go
A little planning leaves more time to enjoy the journey.
Summer, from June to August, has warm days, festivals and the islands open for visits. Spring and autumn are mild; fall foliage generally appears in late September and October. Winter, from December to March, is cold and snowy, but museums and the downtown underground walkways remain open.
The seasons shown are the most usual ones; nature doesn't always follow the calendar.
Three or four days for downtown, the museums, the neighbourhoods and the islands. With one extra day you can visit Niagara Falls and return the same day, or stay overnight there.
Downtown, between Union Station and Queen Street, concentrates lodging near subway stations and attractions. The Entertainment District is near the CN Tower and the theatres. Yorkville, to the north, is quieter and close to the Royal Ontario Museum. The airport area serves those arriving late or departing early.
Take your trash with you, follow the signs and support local businesses. In natural areas, follow the visiting guidelines.
Get your questions answered
Three or four days to see downtown, the museums, the neighbourhoods and the islands. Add one day for Niagara Falls.
The UP Express train links the airport to Union Station downtown in about 25 minutes. There are also city transit buses and taxis.
No. Subway, streetcars and buses cover downtown and the neighbourhoods, and the islands are visited by ferry. A car only helps for trips across the province.
From June to September to enjoy the waterfront, the islands and the festivals. October has fall foliage in the parks. Winter is very cold and snowy.
Yes. It’s about 130 km, roughly 1½ hours by car. There are regional trains and buses, as well as organised day tours.
Eastern Time (UTC−5), with daylight saving time (UTC−4) from March to November.
