How to Reach Toronto
Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) is Canada's busiest with direct connections worldwide. The Union Pearson Express train reaches Union Station downtown in 25 minutes.
Get a Presto card for all public transit — the TTC subway, streetcars, and buses all use the same card and is the cheapest way to navigate.
Top Things to See & Do
1. CN Tower
The iconic 553-metre tower's Glass Floor observation deck and EdgeWalk — walking around the exterior ledge 356 metres above the city — offer genuine vertigo and wonder. Views on clear days stretch to Niagara Falls.
2. Distillery District
The best-preserved collection of Victorian industrial architecture in North America transformed into a pedestrian village of galleries, boutiques, and restaurants. Magical during the Christmas market season.
3. Kensington Market
Toronto's most bohemian neighborhood — vintage shops, global street food, independent cafes, and art spaces that perfectly embody the city's eclectic creative energy.
4. Royal Ontario Museum
Canada's largest museum with extraordinary collections spanning world cultures and natural history — the Daniel Libeskind crystal addition is architecturally spectacular.
5. Toronto Islands
A short ferry from downtown, the car-free island chain in Lake Ontario offers beaches, bike paths, and magnificent skyline views. Perfect for an afternoon escape.
What to Eat in Toronto
- Peameal bacon sandwich — cornmeal-rolled back bacon on a kaiser roll, Toronto's signature sandwich since 1895
- Poutine — fries, cheese curds, and gravy, the Canadian classic
- Dim sum in Scarborough — some of the finest dim sum outside Hong Kong
- Butter tarts — flaky pastry with butter, sugar, and egg filling — Canada's most beloved baked good
Best Time to Visit
June to September is warm and outdoor-friendly — patio season when Toronto's restaurant culture peaks. Winter is cold but the city transforms beautifully with skating rinks and holiday markets.
