Everything you need to plan a great trip to Toronto — handpicked and regularly updated.

Whether you’re visiting Toronto for the first time or planning a longer stay, this page brings together the most useful tools, websites, and apps to help you get around, find places to stay, and make the most of your time in the city.

GETTING AROUND TORONTO

Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) The official public transit system — subway, streetcar, and bus routes across the city. Website: ttc.ca

GO Transit Regional trains and buses connecting Toronto to surrounding cities like Hamilton, Barrie, and Oshawa. Great for day trips. Website: gotransit.com

UP Express The fastest way between Union Station and Pearson International Airport. Runs every 15 minutes. Website: upexpress.com

Google Maps Still one of the best tools for navigating Toronto. Use the transit mode to plan your route in real time.

Bike Share Toronto If the weather is good, biking is a great way to explore downtown. Stations are all over the city. Website: bikesharetoronto.com

GETTING TO TORONTO

Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) Toronto’s main international airport. Most flights arrive here. Website: torontopearson.com

Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ) A smaller airport near downtown, ideal for domestic flights and some US destinations. Website: billybishopairport.com

WHERE TO STAY

Booking.com — Wide selection of hotels, apartments, and hostels across all budgets. Airbnb — Great for longer stays or if you want a more local feel. Hotels.com — Good for loyalty rewards if you travel frequently.

Tip: Downtown Toronto near Union Station or King West puts you walking distance from most major attractions.

ATTRACTIONS AND EVENTS

Tourism Toronto The official tourism website for the city. Good for finding events, festivals, and seasonal highlights. Website: seetorontonow.com

Eventbrite Toronto Find local events, concerts, food festivals, and free activities happening in the city. Website: eventbrite.ca

Ontario Parks If you are planning a day trip outside the city, Ontario Parks has everything you need for camping, hiking, and nature reserves. Website: ontarioparks.com

Niagara Falls Tourism Planning a day trip to Niagara? This is the official resource for attractions, tickets, and visitor info. Website: niagarafallstourism.com

FOOD AND DINING

Yelp Toronto — User reviews for restaurants across every neighbourhood and cuisine type. OpenTable — Reserve tables at popular Toronto restaurants in advance, especially useful for weekends. DoorDash and Uber Eats — For evenings when you want great Toronto food delivered to your hotel or Airbnb.

MONEY AND TRAVEL ESSENTIALS

XE Currency Converter — Quick and reliable for checking CAD exchange rates before and during your trip. Website: xe.com

CBSA — Canada Border Services — Official information on entry requirements, customs, and what you can bring into Canada. Website: cbsa-asfc.gc.ca

USEFUL APPS FOR TORONTO VISITORS

TTC Mobile App — Real-time TTC schedules and trip planning Google Maps — Navigation and transit routes Yelp — Restaurant and business reviews Airbnb — Accommodation booking OpenTable — Restaurant reservations Bike Share Toronto — Finding and unlocking city bikes The Weather Network — Toronto weather (it changes fast)

OFFICIAL TORONTO LINKS

City of Toronto: toronto.ca Toronto Public Library (free Wi-Fi and visitor info): tpl.ca Service Ontario: ontario.ca/serviceontario Toronto Police Non-Emergency: 416-808-2222 Emergency: 911

This page is regularly updated. If you find a broken link or want to suggest a resource, reach out through our contact page.

All content written by Ali Shah — Toronto City Tour