Canada
Things to do in Toronto
6 activity ideas, with how long they take, an indicative price and the best time of day. Best time to visit: from May to September.
Things to do
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The CN Tower
A glass floor at three hundred and forty-two meters, and Lake Ontario to the horizon. On Wikipedia
Adventure and sportsViewpoint1 hr 30 min≈ €30best in the evening
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Niagara Falls
Two hours by road, and the boat that heads into the spray of the Horseshoe Falls. On Wikipedia (in French)
Nature and sceneryNature9 hr≈ €40takes the whole day
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St. Lawrence Market
A market open since 1803, and the peameal bacon sandwich. On Wikipedia
FoodMarket1 hr 30 min≈ €15best in the morning
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The Royal Ontario Museum
Dinosaurs, totem poles, and a glass crystal planted in the historic facade. On Wikipedia
Culture and historyMuseum3 hr≈ €25best in the afternoon
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The Toronto Islands
Ten minutes by ferry, beaches, and the best view of the city. On Wikipedia
RelaxationBeach4 hr≈ €7best in the afternoon
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The Distillery District
A Victorian brick distillery turned pedestrian district of galleries and cafés. On Wikipedia
Culture and historyShop2 hrFreebest in the evening
When to go
The most pleasant months in Toronto: from May to September, taking weather and crowds into account.
More ideas for those months: where to go in May, where to go in June, where to go in July, where to go in August, where to go in September.
Averages measured over recent years: mean temperatures and number of rainy days, month by month.
| Month | High | Low | Rainy days |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 0 °C / 32 °F | -5 °C / 23 °F | 12 |
| February | 2 °C / 36 °F | -6 °C / 21 °F | 9 |
| March | 6 °C / 43 °F | -2 °C / 28 °F | 11 |
| April | 12 °C / 54 °F | 3 °C / 37 °F | 12 |
| May ideal | 18 °C / 64 °F | 9 °C / 48 °F | 11 |
| June ideal | 24 °C / 75 °F | 15 °C / 59 °F | 10 |
| July ideal | 27 °C / 81 °F | 18 °C / 64 °F | 13 |
| August ideal | 25 °C / 77 °F | 17 °C / 63 °F | 9 |
| September ideal | 22 °C / 72 °F | 15 °C / 59 °F | 6 |
| October | 16 °C / 61 °F | 9 °C / 48 °F | 8 |
| November | 8 °C / 46 °F | 2 °C / 36 °F | 9 |
| December | 3 °C / 37 °F | -3 °C / 27 °F | 15 |
What budget on the ground?
Per person and per day, including accommodation, meals, local transport and visits — excluding the round trip. An estimate calculated the same way as in the app, from the local cost of living.
- Budget
- €70
- Mid-range
- €135
- Comfort
- €250
Getting there from Paris: the carbon footprint
Per person, round trip, in kilograms of CO₂ equivalent — manufacturing, energy and, for flights, contrails included.
- Plane
- 2.1 t
Factors from ADEME (Impact CO₂); outside France, rail uses the European average published by the European Environment Agency.
Book on the ground
Tours and tickets
- Go City Multi-attraction passes for big cities
- Klook Tours, tickets and excursions
- Tiqets Museums and monuments, skip-the-line tickets
- WeGoTrip Self-paced audio tours
Internet on site (eSIM)
- Airalo Data eSIM, by country or region
- Drimsim SIM card that works in almost every country
- Saily Data eSIM
- Yesim Data eSIM
From the airport
- GetTransfer Drivers make an offer for your ride
- Intui Private transfers at a fixed price
- Kiwitaxi Booked transfers, from taxi to minibus
- Welcome Pickups Driver waiting on arrival, price fixed in advance
Rent a car
- Auto Europe Rental comparison
- EconomyBookings Rental comparison
- GetRentacar Cars from rental companies and private owners
- Localrent Local rental companies, often no credit card needed
Partner links: if you book through them, Tripora may earn a commission, at no extra cost to you and without changing the order of these lists, which is alphabetical.
Good to know: Canada
- Plugs
- Type A, B, 120 V
- Emergencies
- 911
- Driving
- On the right
Near Toronto
- Montreal Canada, 500 km
- Philadelphia United States, 540 km
- New York United States, 550 km
- Washington United States, 560 km
- Boston United States, 690 km
- Chicago United States, 700 km