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Toronto travel questions, answered
Each article answers one question people ask before a trip to Toronto, from the island ferry to train rides to Montreal. Read what you need, and pick a tour only if it saves you effort.
Toronto Blue Jays Tickets: A 5-Step Guide
Toronto Blue Jays tickets are sold by the team on its own website, and for 2027 only season memberships.
Ferry to Toronto Islands: A 5-Step Guide
The ferry to Toronto Islands leaves from the Jack Layton Ferry Terminal at 9 Queens Quay W and costs CA$9.57 round trip for an adult.
Toronto Food Restaurants: 7 Dishes to Try First
The Toronto food restaurants to plan around are the peameal bacon sandwich at St. Lawrence Market.
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Toronto TTC Subway Map: A 5-Step Guide
The TTC subway map for Toronto shows three subway lines and two light rail lines.
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Toronto-Vancouver Train: A 5-Step Guide
The Toronto-Vancouver train is VIA Rail's The Canadian, which leaves from Union Station and takes four nights and four days to cover 4,406 km.
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Toronto Montreal Train vs Bus vs Car
The Toronto Montreal train run by VIA Rail takes 5 hours 18 minutes on average and leaves Toronto's Union Station about six or seven times a day.
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360 Restaurant at the CN Tower: A 5-Step Guide
The 360 Restaurant at the CN Tower is a real sit-down restaurant that makes one full turn every 72 minutes.
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Toronto to Niagara Falls: Car, Train, Bus or Tour
Toronto to Niagara Falls is an easy day trip, because the drive takes about an hour and a half.
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Toronto to NY Train: A Step-by-Step Guide
The Toronto to NY train is Amtrak's Maple Leaf.
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Toronto Ottawa Train: VIA vs Bus vs Car
The Toronto Ottawa train run by VIA Rail takes 4 hours 36 minutes on average and covers 444 km.
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Toronto Itinerary: 2, 3 or 4 Days
A good Toronto itinerary takes three days: the CN Tower and waterfront first, then markets and neighbourhoods, then Casa Loma and the ROM.
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Family Things to Do in Toronto: 8 Picks by Age
The best family things to do in Toronto are the CN Tower glass floor, Ripley's Aquarium, Pocket Planet Canada and the Toronto Zoo.
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Best Time to Visit Toronto: A 5-Step Guide
The best time to visit Toronto is June to September, when daily highs reach 22 to 27 degrees Celsius.
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Toronto Neighborhoods: 7 Areas Worth Visiting
The Toronto neighborhoods worth a visit are Old Town, the Distillery District, Kensington Market, downtown, Yorkville, the Annex and Leslieville.
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Toronto at Night: Nine Evening Plans With Hours
Toronto at night means the lit CN Tower open until 11 p.m., dinner at 360 Restaurant, late food.
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UP Train Toronto: Pearson to Union Station
The Toronto UP train runs from Pearson Airport to Union Station downtown in 28 minutes, with a train every 15 minutes.
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Free Toronto Attractions: 8 Picks With Free Hours
The best free Toronto attractions are the markets, the Distillery District, High Park and the city's self-guided walks.
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Indoor Attractions in Toronto: 8 Picks for Rainy Days
The best Toronto indoor attractions are the CN Tower, Ripley's Aquarium, the Hockey Hall of Fame.
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Toronto Winter Attractions: 8 Picks for Cold Days
Toronto winter attractions include the CN Tower, which is open all year.
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Outdoor Attractions in Toronto: 8 Picks by Season
The best outdoor attractions in Toronto are the Toronto Islands, the waterfront trail, the city beaches, High Park and the Scarborough Bluffs.
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Toronto or Montréal: Which City to Visit
Toronto or Montréal: pick Toronto for a bigger, milder city with Niagara Falls nearby.
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Things to Do in Toronto for Couples: 8 Date Ideas
The best things to do in Toronto for couples are a market breakfast, a harbour dinner cruise.
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Is Toronto Safe at Night: A Five-Step Guide
Is Toronto safe at night: government travel advice for Canada names petty crime as the everyday risk and says nothing that singles out Toronto.