Tank G.

I have been trying to make it to this city for a long time. When I think of this city, I always think of hockey, maple syrup, and Drake. And no, I did not see him while I was there. If America is a melting pot, Toronto is a salad bowl. I have never saw so many nationalities. There was Spanish, Middle Eastern, French, Arab, White, Black, and Asian. And they all were getting along. The city touts that over 150 languages are spoke there. It is not only Canada's Capitol, but also the country's most populous and fourth most populous city in North America. The city is home to the Blue Jays of the MLB and NBA's Raptors. Some of it notable attractions include CN Tower, The LED Toronto Sign in Nathan Phillips Square, and an illusion museum, the Royal Canadian Museum, the River Front, outdoor ice skating in the winter, and City Hall. The city has a section downtown that reminded me of Times Square (on a much smaller scale. Just as with most metropolitan areas, you have to pay to park, either using metered street parking or commercial lots or garages. As for public transportation, they have cabs, ride shares, buses and trains. Getting around town is pretty easy. Parking is another story. I really like the city. There is a lot to do and it is a gorgeous city. They have a Medieval Times franchise and tons of delicious food options. Toronto's airport is actually located in a small neighboring suburb, Mississauga, which has a lot going on itself. If you are from the US like me, prices may seem higher than they are due to the conversion rate. Keep in mind that if you pay sticker price in US dollars, you are paying more than you need to. Most people wont tell you that. If you use a debit/credit card then the conversion is automatically made. I used credit cards for most of my purchases during my visit. I really enjoyed my visit to the city. I was non-stop the entire time I was there. I highly recommend visiting this city if you get a chance.

Owen R.

1-horrific traffic 2-unreliable transit 3-ugly condo towers everywhere, yet unable to house their homeless 4-easily the most expensive city in canada 5-inflation for food and rent; very BAD ...

Les R.

Love Toronto. It is an amazing city and a top favorite for me especially after this trip. We flew in and had a good experience with customs & immigration when arriving from the states and for our departure. This was my second trip and had not been since 2000. I forgot how beautiful and amazing the city is. I absolutely recommend doing all the touristy things. My Personal recommendations would be The CN tower, Ripley' Aquarium, and Casa Loma if you can only do a few but there is so much more. We did not use the City Pass but that came recommended as a great option to save money on key places. For getting around the city, I really like the public transit. We used the UP Express to get to and from the airport and the subways the most during our visit. We also did a lot of walking. Toronto has a nice Subway system, streetcars, and buses. Took a minute to get acquainted with them and fully understand how to use them. But happy to say we only got one one wrong street car during our 5 day stay. I do recommend the PRESTO card! Load money and swipe and go and reload as needed. We used www.ttc.ca/trip-planner to plan our trips and supplemented transportation with Lyft/Uber when needed. Last thoughts would be to take a few minute as well to swing by City Hall and at Nathan Phillips Square and get your picture with the Toronto Sign (3D Toronto Sign). I also recommend checking out The Church Wellesley Village for the ambiance, overall Vibe, and history. Toronto is just one of those awesome cities that I recommend checking out and if you live here make sure you take in all the tourist attractions and history. It is quite amazing and something to appreciate.

Robert S.

I love Toronto, the mix of neighborhoods, the setting by the lake, the beautiful skyline (especially at night), makes it a lovely place to visit. We got the City Pass and got to see many of the top attractions for one price, which made it easy and painless. Toronto is the most populous city in Canada, a multicultural city, and the country's financial and commercial centre. I love its ethnic mosaic and its clean streets and sidewalks. Many different areas of the city give it a very cohesive but eclectic at the same time. Its location on the northwestern shore of Lake Ontario, which forms part of the border between Canada and the United States, and its access to Atlantic shipping via the St. Lawrence Seaway and to major U.S. industrial centers via the Great Lakes have enabled Toronto to become an important international trading centre. Since the second half of the 20th century the city has grown phenomenally, from a rather sedate provincial town--"Toronto the Good"--to a lively, thriving, cosmopolitan metropolitan area of almost 6 million people. Toronto is a city with scores of neighborhoods....Toronto has some well known and visited neighborhoods like......Chinatown which now is really 3 or 4 different Chinatowns spread all over metro Toronto, so take your pick..... and Kensington Market, which features an eclectic mix of shops and restaurants that reflect the city's multicultural diversity. All in all is a great city with a beautiful skyline reflecting on the shores of lake Ontario and many many sights to see and explore.

Went to a brewery and had 3 samples and the waitress was super nice. The place has a relaxing feel. So much fun

Joseph H.

One of the most amazing cities I've ever been to. Was pretty clean and felt safe. Definitely has a resemblance to New York City with their own little time square. Our favorite part of the whole trip was the food tour at Kensington market. If you're into food then don't miss out on food tours. Other things to note were Toronto sign, graffiti alley, CN tower, Sporting events, St Lawrence Market, and just walking downtown. Plenty of things to do so make sure to do plenty of research, and make any early reservations. We failed at our research because we didn't look at the St Lawrence Market hours of operation and planned a day to visit when they were closed. Definitely one of the best trips we took in 2022. Also, I found the best bagel on earth here. I crave it daily!

Mary T.

Toronto. It's my hometown. Born in East York. Grew up in the Beaches. Took summer courses (mainly Cantonese) growing up across the city. Hung out in the downtown area during my teen and undergraduate years. Declared Glendon College my chosen college at York University. Held three summer jobs at the Ex. I have moved around over the years. I spent two years in Rochester, MN. I was a Winnipegger for seven years. I have lived in Markham for years since returning to the GTA. Despite all these moves, Toronto always has a special place in my heart and remains a beacon in my ever-changing life. I am constantly learning about Toronto every time I visit it. Leslieville is trendy, with a ton of cool eateries and bakeries. The original Chinatowns at Broadview and Spadina continue to expand and provide yummy places to eat. I like feeling like a tourist whenever I am in the city. Sure, there are the usual touristy places, such as the CN Tower and Casa Loma. Through the eyes of my aunts, uncles, and cousins from Hong Kong, and colleagues visiting my workplace from various parts of Europe over the years, I see what they are interested in. I tag along because not only am I showing them around, I also become a tourist and am so proud of what Toronto has to offer. I love how excited my Swedish friends were seeing a Leafs game at Scotiabank Centre and that I could recommend going to the Hockey Hall of Fame to get the true experience of being a diehard hockey fan. I love showing my relatives the Beaches area (I will never call it the Beach), and having them briefly escape reality by walking along the boardwalk and taking in a pretty view of Lake Ontario. I love taking a boat cruise at Harbourfront and throwing it back to my being a kid going to the Toronto Islands for the day. Toronto is a wonderful place to discover different, exciting neighbourhoods, and learning about different cultures, people, and food. It's a diverse city, which makes it special compared to other major North American cities. I am so proud of my hometown. I will continue to spread the word on how wonderful it is to drop by and enjoy it as much as I do. And, yes, I will continue to eat my way through the city whenever I am tootling around. (159)

Fantastic! If you can go, GO! The 4th Largest City in North America, but you can walk around feeling particularly safe, even at night, for the most part. It is a very, very diverse city that exudes inclusiveness (at least we felt that way), making it extremely comfortable and enjoyable to visit. Since it so large, it is good to get the lay of the land before you venture out. I recommend three things, a bike tour, a trip up the CN Tower, and the Big Bus Tour. A trip up the tower gives you an appreciation for the sheer size of the city and the helps you lay the city out in your mind. We have taken two bike tours of the city and one of Toronto Island and loved every minute of both. I am not a fan of bus tours, but it is very helpful to take one too to get more familiar with the city. And then you need to get out on the water and take in the view of the skyline and visit Toronto Island if you have time. The city is overflowing with great dinning options, so take your time to do a little research before going out to eat. Don't be afraid to leave the downtown core and get out and about to visit the neighborhoods and search for something unique. Must See Areas & Attractions: Harborfront Centre & Roundhouse Park The CN Tower Ripley's Aquarium of Canada Rent a bike and bike the waterfront bike path The Distillery District The Royal Ontario Museum Art Gallery of Ontario Kensington Market

Prudence M.

I visited Toronto for the first time this February - and let me say this: Next time I visit, it'll be during summer! I'm from New York City so I'm used to winter, but Toronto felt lile a different kinda cold! I guess it didn't help that I walked outdoors for longer than I do at home. Anyway, I went for the Toronto Black Film Festival, which held film screenings and events at different places in the city. I saw two films in the theaters at the Art Gallery of Ontario (basement) and I also saw the Mickalene Thomas art installation there, which is absolutely phenomenal. (I posted a separate review on AGO). The next day I strolled around the Kensington area to eat, browse shops, see street art, catch a live band, etc. I think this is great area to hang out with friends or a date when it's warm. Unless you like wandering in the cold! Bundle up. All in all, I'll visit Toronto again to see more of what the city has to offer And perhaps try public transportation. This time, I used Lyft.

Jennifer P.

So this is my 1000th review. I thought long and hard about what I should review as my 1000th review, and decided it should be some place that has significance to me and has a special place in my heart. So this review is of my hometown, Toronto. When I actually lived in Toronto, I was young and carefree, without any real responsibilities, so admittedly, I look back at those times through rose-tinted glasses. However, I often came back when my parents were still living in Toronto. I was "coming home" and had a free place to stay. Now that my parents have left Toronto, I go back less frequently, and so much of the city changes between my visits, and now I stay at hotels, like all the other tourists [sigh]. All this is to say that I have experienced Toronto at different points in my life, with different perspectives, and I still love it! Now I know that Toronto has undergone an amalgamation, but for the record, in my heart, Toronto Proper is still north of Lake Ontario (obviously), south of Steeles, east of Kipling, and west of Kennedy. Hope I don't get flamed for saying that, lol. I love Toronto for all its distinct neighbourhoods that have very different feels and vibes, like Chinatown (both the new one and the old one), Kensington Market, The Annex, Koreatown, Corso Italia, Little India, Yonge and Eglinton, Yorkville, Harbourfront, Yelp only allows me a certain amount of characters per review, so I can't list them all, but there are so many, and they are all so cool. I also love Toronto for the food. I love trying foods from different countries, and Toronto is so multicultural that I can pick any country and be able to find cuisine from there. I can also find real authentic ethnic food for cheap in Toronto, that's one of the things that I really miss since I've moved away. But hey, if that's not your jam and you like Fusion Cuisine, or North American Cuisine, or local snout-to-tail, or Frou-Frou Molecular Gastronomy Avant Garde Haute Cuisine, listen Toronto has that too. I like choices, and in Toronto there are so many choices when it comes to food. I also love the architecture of Toronto, so many different styles from different eras. Old City Hall is such a beautiful Victorian era building. New City Hall although built in the 60s is modern looking and really cool. And how funky looking is the Royal Ontario Museum? St. Michael's Cathedral? Breathtaking! The list goes on: The CN Tower, The Princes' Gates at Exhibition Place, Casa Loma, U of T Main Campus, there's lots of great structures/buildings in the city. Public Transit in Toronto is awesome. I love the subway. And how cool is the art in Museum Station? I also secretly love the little convenience stores inside the subway stations that sell beef patties, pastries, and other snacks. I would be remiss if I didn't mention that shopping in Toronto is awesome. So many malls, so many shops. And so many liquidation centres and warehouse sales! Finally, I love that there's a song that makes fun of Toronto (It's called "The Toronto Song" by Three Dead Trolls in a Baggie). It was written when the Skydome was still called the Skydome (although in my heart it will forever be so) and Mel Lastman was mayor, so it's a bit dated, but it's still very funny.

Sharon L.

Toronto's waterfront is stunning! Where else in the world can you go kayaking in a metropolitan city and find such an abundance of different birds?

Drew B.

I think Toronto may be Canada's most underrated city ... or at least underrated in comparison to their Eastern counterpart and Canada's historical epicenter, Montréal. Toronto can be grouped with the Big M and Vancouver as Canada's triumvirate of great cities. To me, the city's best asset is St. Lawrence Market (reviewed here: https://bit.ly/2YOq7MD). I highly recommend not only getting a hotel downtown, but making sure that room has a kitchen ... so, so many fresh and highest-quality fruits, veggies, meats, cheeses, pastries, breads, and an international collection of foods. It's also the best place to get both of Toronto's contributions to great cuisine: The Peameal Bacon Sandwich (which I recommend getting from the Carousel Bakery: https://bit.ly/2YQEyzZ) and the Butter Tart (which I recommend getting from the Future Bakery). And the market might also be the best place in town to get Toronto- and Canada-based souvenirs (Souvenir Market: https://bit.ly/2ZGD0tF; St. Lawrence Smoke & Gift Shop: https://bit.ly/2OLUh3E). To some, the epicenter of Toronto is the CN Tower (reviewed here: https://bit.ly/2M5Lfwc). Being from Seattle, it takes a lot for a structure with a circular, 360 observation deck and a needle at its top to impress me, but I am impressed. I highly recommend not only the "full" experience but also eating at the 360 Restaurant (reviewed here: https://bit.ly/2YO9uRu) ... while pricey, you get to spend a leisurely few hours eating great food and rotating around the Tower, seeing the city and Lake Ontario. Others think the Hockey Hall of Fame is the epicenter of Toronto, and it would be hard to argue (Reviewed here: https://bit.ly/31rmSN8). Shockingly hard to find as you have to enter through a downstairs level of a mall (!!!!), it's a beautiful, detailed, epic tribute to both the NHL and hockey around the world. While international hockey is well-represented, the NHL is the centerpiece; the Great Hall houses plaques for the best of the best, every possible hockey trophy, and, of course, raised and shiny, the Stanley Cup is there. Toronto is also a great food town, and easy-to-get-around town (great subway system), and a great starting point for day trips (we took a Niagara Falls day trip that started in T-town, reviewed here: https://bit.ly/2KnZ2Mt). Toronto's a big, beautiful, fun, compelling, diverse, appetite-quenching place. I can't wait to go back!!!!