Destination
Toronto, Canada
Toronto is one of the most multicultural cities on earth, which shows up on every plate, and it is an easy hop from the northeastern US for theatre, sports and a Niagara Falls day trip.
Trips to Toronto from every city
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When to go
| Month | Season |
|---|---|
| January | fine |
| February | fine |
| March | fine |
| April | fine |
| May | best |
| June | best |
| July | best |
| August | best |
| September | best |
| October | best |
| November | fine |
| December | fine |
- September: TIFF in the first half of September fills downtown hotels.
- January, February: Deep winter, often below 20°F; the PATH underground network keeps you warm between downtown sights.
Where to stay in Toronto
- Downtown and the Entertainment District: The CN Tower, theatres, arenas and the big hotels within a few blocks.
- Yorkville: Luxury hotels and designer shopping next to the Royal Ontario Museum.
- Queen West and Ossington: Indie shops, galleries and the city's liveliest bar and restaurant strips.
- Distillery District: Victorian industrial lanes of restaurants and galleries, with the Christmas market in winter.
- Kensington Market and Chinatown: Vintage shops, global street food and cheaper rooms near the university.
What to do in Toronto
- EdgeWalk around the outside of the CN Tower
- Day trip to Niagara Falls and the wineries of Niagara-on-the-Lake
- Ferry to the Toronto Islands for the skyline view
- Peameal bacon sandwich at St. Lawrence Market
- Leafs or Raptors game at Scotiabank Arena
- Toronto International Film Festival in September
Good to know
| Airports | Toronto Pearson International (YYZ), Billy Bishop Toronto City (YTZ) |
|---|---|
| Passport for US citizens | yes |
| Price level | upscale |
| Time zone | America/Toronto |
| Kind of trip | city, food, culture, nightlife, family |
Questions about Toronto
When is the best time to visit Toronto?
May, June, July, August, September and October.
Do US citizens need a passport for Toronto?
Yes. Toronto is in Canada; bring a valid passport.
How expensive is Toronto on the ground?
Toronto is upscale by US standards: plan about $130 per person per day for food, getting around and tickets.