The Basics
City Name: Toronto
Where is it located?: Toronto is in Ontario in the south.
Why do people go there?: Toronto is one of Canada’s warmer and thoroughly modern cities, with a number of things to do and the weather to enjoy them in.
How do travelers get there?: Flights are common, but so is driving and taking the train or the bus (if you have the time!)
Currency: Canadian Dollar
City Code: 416/647
Population: 4.7 million
Languages: English, French
Travel Information
Neighborhoods: Yonge Street, Dundas Square, Eaton Centre, Queen Street West, West Queen West / Ossington, Entertainment District, Chinatowns, Kensington Market, Liberty Village, Parkdale, Roncesvalles Village, Gay Village, Distillery District, Greektown, Yorkville, Mount Pleasant
Attractions: St. Lawrence Market, CN Tower, Harbourfront
Accommodations: Toronto Hostels
Tourist Office: http://www.city.toronto.on.ca/
Off-the-beaten-path: Woodbine Avenue, Bluffer’s Park, St Lawrence Market
Health Issues: None
Tips for Visiting
When to go: Toronto is enjoyable year-round, although if you wish to avoid the cold, Dec-Feb may not be the nicest months.
City Specific Events: Winterlicious, Canadian International Auto Show, Canadian Music Week, Sprockets Toronto International Film Festival for Children, Cabbagetown Forsythia Festival, Barbados on the Water Festival, Toronto Downtown Jazz Festival , Toronto Fringe Festival, The Mabuhay Philippines Toronto Summer Festival
How to get around?: The coolest thing ever: the underground path connects 27 km of shops, subway stops and attractions. Hop on the subway if you’re tired of walking, or the bus works too.
Good to know: Toronto is one of the most liveable cities of the world because of its consistent low crime rates, high standard of living and clean surroundings.
Cheapest airport to fly into: The cheapest airport to fly into Toronto is the Toronto Pearson International Airport.
Need more information?: Check out the Toronto travel guide for more on what to see, where to stay, and how to get there.
