Toronto Travel Guide 

 

The appeal of multicultural Toronto, on the banks of Lake Ontario, is as much about its inspiring museums and galleries as it is about the expansive national parks and trails. 

 

An edited choice of the best places in town to lay your head.

Start here: a local's pick of the city's must sees and dos.

When is the best time to visit Toronto?

 

Toronto is comfortably warm in the summer months, from June to September, hovering in the mid-twenties throughout. If you like the idea of swimming, sailing, or stand-up paddleboarding, July is the perfect time to visit, as the famous Lake Ontario will be warm with gentle winds. 

 

December sees the heaviest snowfalls of the year, making it the ideal location for winter sports. 

Travelling to Toronto

If you’ve caught a flight, international or domestic, to Pearson International Airport, you can take the Union Pearson Express to Union Station in under half an hour.  The Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport services regional flights, and is minutes away from the centre of Toronto. Take the ferry on a route that lasts 90 seconds – one of the shortest ferry rides in the world – and find yourself on the outskirts of central Toronto, with access to streetcars that can take you further into the city. There is also a 15-minute shuttle bus that takes you from outside the airport to the centre of town, whose arrivals can be tracked online. 

Getting around Toronto

Public Transport in Toronto

Getting around Toronto using public transport is so simple that there’s no need for a car. The TTC network, which includes subways, streetcars and buses, is never far off.

 

Streetcars and buses do not sell tickets, so you must prepurchase a PRESTO card and top it up at a vending machine, which can be found at a subway station. You can also get monthly passes, if you’re planning on staying in Toronto on an extended trip. You can purchase a one-ride, two-ride or day-ride ticket at these machines.

Cycle hire in Toronto

 

BikeShare Toronto gives you access to over 7,000 bicycles across the city, for as little as $15 for a 3-day pass. Passes can be bought at a station kiosk, or on the PBSC app.  

 

Taxis in Toronto

 

Toronto taxis are a cheerful orange or yellow colour, making them easy to identify on the road. They are also fairly easy to hail in the downtown area, particularly around local destination spots and big office buildings. They are considered a little costlier than other cities, but many do offer flat rates to destinations like the airport.


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