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Researched Updated Oct 21, 2026 Last changed Oct 31, 2026 About guide entries

Essentials

City
Toronto, Ontario, Canada, on the northwestern shore of Lake Ontario and the capital of Ontario. 3
Population
2,794,356 in the City of Toronto and 6,202,225 in the Toronto census metropolitan area at the 2021 census. 1 2
Internet Speed
A citywide speed table did not load (Ookla returned 403 on 21 October 2026). TCC Canada desks at 333 Bay Street and 365 Bay Street include 10 Gigabit fibre. 10
Currency & Banking
Canadian dollar (CAD). This Canada research run uses the Bank of Canada rate for 16 October 2026: 1 USD = 1.4154 CAD, so 1 CAD is about 0.71 USD. The 20 October 2026 print was 1.4054. 4
Tap Water
Safe to drink. The City says Toronto tap water comes from Lake Ontario, is treated to Ontario standards, and is fluoridated. Lead is not in the water leaving the plants; it can come from pre-1950s lead service pipes. 8
Power
120 V, 60 Hz, type A and B plugs (two flat pins, or with a round ground). Visitors from Europe or most of Asia need an adapter. 9
SIM Card
Chatr, the Rogers prepaid brand, is the practical visitor SIM: CAD 35 a month for 30 GB with auto-pay (the 30 GB includes a 5 GB auto-pay bonus), unlimited Canada-wide talk, and Canada, US and international text. New activations, no credit check. Rogers-branded prepaid moved to Chatr on 20 February 2025. 5 6
Banking for Expats
Contactless Interac Debit and credit cards are the normal way to pay, including a tap on the TTC. Wise advertises a Canadian chequing account with zero monthly fees. A bank that opens accounts for visitors without a SIN was not checked. 7 50 51
Accommodation
Zumper on 20 October 2026 puts Toronto medians at about CAD 1,725 for a studio, CAD 2,099 for a one-bedroom and CAD 2,705 for a two-bedroom. The all-bedroom median was CAD 2,390. 47
Cashless Friendly
Yes. Interac Debit works contactless in shops, and the TTC takes a PRESTO card or a debit or credit tap. Cash on the TTC is exact fare and does not include a two-hour transfer. 7 50
Short Term Rentals
The City allows a stay under 28 nights, including Airbnb, only in the operator's principal residence, and the platform needs a city licence. Zumper's 20 October 2026 one-bedroom median is about CAD 2,099 a month. 22 47
Best Area to Stay for Tourists
Downtown around Union Station, the CN Tower and King Street West theatres, with the Distillery District at 55 Mill Street a short streetcar ride east. 11 41 44 32
Best Area to Stay for Digital Nomads
Bay Street for TCC desks (333 Bay Street and 365 Bay Street), Queen West and Ossington for cafes and Bellwoods, and the Toronto Reference Library at 789 Yonge Street. 10 25 97

Food and Drink

Popular International Cuisine
Pai, 18 Duncan Street, for northern Thai food. Reservations open 30 days ahead; lunch on Tuesday to Thursday is walk-in before 2:00pm. 45 104
Best Food Delivery App
DoorDash's Canada site loaded as a same-day food and grocery app. A Toronto menu, and SkipTheDishes or Uber Eats checkouts, were not opened. 67
Best Local Dish to Try
Peameal bacon sandwich at Carousel Bakery inside St. Lawrence Market South, 93-95 Front Street East. The bakery menu lists peameal-style bacon at CAD 8.40. The South Market is closed Monday. 24 23 102
Best Dessert Spots
Bang Bang Ice Cream & Bakery's site is live. The homepage that loaded did not give a street, so the old Ossington address is not repeated. 68
Affordable Shopping Spots
St. Lawrence Market South, 93-95 Front Street East: Tuesday to Friday 9am-7pm, Saturday 7am-5pm, Sunday 10am-5pm, closed Monday. The farmers' market is Saturday 5am-3pm. A discount-grocery price page did not load. 23 102
E-commerce/Online Store
Amazon.ca is the main general online store. The homepage body did not render in this fetch. 69
Bar/Nightlife Area
Ossington Avenue, with Bellwoods Brewery at 124 Ossington Avenue, and Queen Street West, with the Horseshoe Tavern at 370 Queen Street West. King Street West is the theatre strip, including the Princess of Wales at 300 King Street West. 25 40 41 83 91
Local Brewery
Bellwoods Brewery, 124 Ossington Avenue, with a bottle shop at 126 Ossington Avenue and another at 20 Hafis Road. Steam Whistle Brewing is on Lake Shore Boulevard West. 25 83 96
Wine Bars
Paris Paris, 1161 Dundas Street West, publishes a bistro menu and an extensive wine list. 103 106
Street Food Stalls
Carousel Bakery, inside St. Lawrence Market South at 93-95 Front Street East, is the practical counter (peameal-style bacon CAD 8.40). A sidewalk food-truck roster was not confirmed. 24 23 102

Working and Networking

Best Coworking Space
TCC Canada, at the Bay Adelaide Centre (333 Bay Street) and 365 Bay Street: day pass CAD 30, five days a month CAD 129, full-time hot desk CAD 299 with 24/7 access, dedicated desk CAD 499. Month to month. Workhaus's site now leads with 901 King Street West and does not list the old 30 Wellington Street rate. 10 82 64
Best Cafe for Work
Dineen Coffee, 140 Yonge Street. Dark Horse Espresso Bar also runs Toronto cafes; this fetch did not capture street numbers. All-day desks are at TCC on Bay Street. 107 95 66 10
Networking Events
TechTO runs Toronto tech nights. The 2 November 2026 Together Toronto showcase at the Schwartz Reisman Innovation Campus was listed at CAD 30 early bird, free for members, and marked sold out. 30
Social Events for Expats
The 519, 519 Church Street, is the 2SLGBTQ+ community centre. A named digital-nomad or Internations meetup was not opened. 31 94

Transportation

Best Taxi/Ride App
Beck Taxi has its own app and the phone line 416-751-5555. VIA Rail lists Uber and Lyft among the car services at Union Station. 78 32
Bike/Scooter Rental
Bike Share Toronto: day pass CAD 15 for unlimited 90-minute classic-bike rides, annual 30-minute membership CAD 105, annual 45-minute membership CAD 120. E-bikes are extra per minute. Electric kick-scooters are illegal on Toronto streets, sidewalks, bike lanes, trails and parks. 12 13
Best Beach Nearby
Woodbine Beach, on Lake Ontario in the east end, is one of the City's supervised swimming beaches. 37 87
Top Regional Airline
Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ), on Toronto Island at the foot of Bathurst Street, serves more than 20 cities in Canada and the United States and is open 5:00am to 11:00pm. Porter's site did not load past a bot check. 33
Top International Airline
Toronto Pearson (YYZ) is the long-haul airport, and WestJet lists Toronto. UP Express links Union Station and Pearson; the adult one-way fare is CAD 12.35 and a return is CAD 24.70. Air Canada's site did not load. 52 53 34
Highway Access
The Gardiner Expressway is the lakefront freeway, completed in 1966 and in a major rehabilitation. The Princess of Wales Theatre page describes it as the road in from the Queen Elizabeth Way toward Hamilton and Niagara. 54 41
Main Train/Transit Hub
Union Station, 65 Front Street West. VIA Rail is open 5:30am to 12:45am daily, with the ticket counter 6:00am to 8:00pm. GO Transit, the UP Express and the TTC subway meet here. 32 35 34 79
Public Transport Passes
TTC. Adult PRESTO or debit or credit tap CAD 3.30, cash CAD 3.35, a PRESTO card CAD 4, a PRESTO day pass CAD 13.50. Children 12 and under ride free. The adult monthly pass ended 31 August 2026. After 47 paid taps in a calendar month on the same card, later TTC trips that month are free. An adult 12-month pass is still CAD 143 a month. 7
Regional Travel
GO Transit trains and buses use Union Station, and the GO homepage lists a Niagara GO Train Service. VIA Rail uses the same station. UP Express to Pearson is an adult one-way fare of CAD 12.35. A Niagara ticket price was not on the GO homepage. 35 32 34

Health and Wellness

Best Hospital
Toronto General Hospital (University Health Network), 200 Elizabeth Street. The emergency department is at 190 Elizabeth Street, at Elizabeth and Gerrard. Visitors without OHIP pay; a basic uninsured clinic visit is CAD 70. In an emergency call 911. UK FCDO says treatment can be very expensive. 14 21 46 80
Yoga & Wellness Centers
Yoga Tree, 140 Spadina Avenue, suite 201: unlimited in-studio membership CAD 150 a month, or CAD 165 with online live classes. A drop-in price was not in the membership block. 29
Gyms & Fitness Centers
GoodLife Fitness operates clubs in Toronto. The homepage did not list a monthly fee on 21 October 2026. 65

Culture and Attractions

Must-See Landmarks
CN Tower timed general admission is CAD 47 for ages 14 to 64 before tax (The Top add-on is CAD 12). Casa Loma, 1 Austin Terrace, is open daily 9:30am-5:00pm, adult general admission CAD 45 (CAD 39.82 plus HST). The Distillery District is at 55 Mill Street. 11 39 44 81 89
Museums & Art Venues
Royal Ontario Museum, 100 Queen's Park: enter by the Weston Entrance on Queen's Park (the Bloor Street crystal entrance is closed for OpenROM work). Tickets use plan-ahead pricing, and the third Tuesday evening (4:00pm-8:30pm) is free. Art Gallery of Ontario, 317 Dundas Street West: adult day ticket CAD 30, free for Ontario residents under 25. MOCA, 158 Sterling Road: adult CAD 14, free for 18 and under, and Floor 1 is always free. 58 59 27 84
Historical Sites
Fort York National Historic Site, kept by the Friends of Fort York, and Casa Loma at 1 Austin Terrace (adult CAD 45, daily 9:30am-5:00pm, last entry 4:30pm). 77 39 90 89
Religious Sites
The Cathedral Church of St. James, 106 King Street East. Phone 416-364-7865. 43 101
Annual Events
Pride Toronto publishes a 2026 festival page and a digital pride guide. Dates for TIFF and the Toronto Caribbean Carnival were not on the pages that loaded. 63
Cultural Districts
Chinatown (the Chinatown BIA), Little Italy around College Street and Clinton Street, and the Distillery District at 55 Mill Street. 62 49 44
Theater Venues
Princess of Wales Theatre, 300 King Street West. The Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts is at 145 Queen Street West; the opera company says Queen Street stays closed from Bay Street to Victoria Street until late fall 2027. 41 42 92 93
Local Markets
St. Lawrence Market South, 93-95 Front Street East: Tuesday to Friday 9am-7pm, Saturday 7am-5pm, Sunday 10am-5pm, closed Monday. Farmers' market Saturday 5am-3pm. The antiques market is Sunday. 23 102
Music Scene
The Horseshoe Tavern, 370 Queen Street West, lists live shows through 2027. The Princess of Wales Theatre at 300 King Street West takes the big musicals. 40 41 91
Street Art
Graffiti Alley, on Rush Lane south of Queen Street West. 99
Cooking Classes
Dish Cooking Studio, 587 College Street, at College and Clinton in Little Italy. The cafe counter is Monday to Friday 11am-6pm. Phone 416-920-5559. Hands-on classes are booked from the site. 49 105
Art Galleries
The Power Plant, 231 Queens Quay West, is free and was closed for installation until it reopens on 24 October 2026. MOCA, 158 Sterling Road, charges CAD 14 for adults, with Floor 1 always free. 28 27 85 84
Historic Buildings
Casa Loma, 1 Austin Terrace, and the Cathedral Church of St. James, 106 King Street East. The Distillery District's brick buildings are at 55 Mill Street. 39 43 44 89 101
Local Heritage
The City's land acknowledgement names the Mississaugas of the Credit, the Anishnabeg, the Chippewa, the Haudenosaunee and the Wendat, and Treaty 13 with the Mississaugas of the Credit. 36

Nature and Outdoor Activities

Nearby Nature Escapes
Toronto Island, by ferry from the Jack Layton Ferry Terminal at 9 Queens Quay West. An adult return is CAD 9.57 (ages 20 to 64). Tickets bought at the terminal are for that day; online tickets can be used through the end of the year. 15 86
National Parks Nearby
Rouge National Urban Park, in the east of the city and into neighbouring Markham. Parks Canada calls it one of the largest urban parks in North America. On 21 October 2026, Zoo Road Day Use Area and Rouge Beach and Marsh were closed. 55 100
Cycling/Walking Paths
Bike Share Toronto covers the city (day pass CAD 15). The City's cycling page names the Martin Goodman Trail, including the Unwin Avenue connection. E-scooters are not allowed on trails. 12 73 13
Scenic Viewpoints
The CN Tower main observation level is at 346 metres (timed general admission CAD 47 before tax). The island ferry leaves with the downtown skyline behind it, and Woodbine Beach looks back across the lake. 11 15 87
Birdwatching Locations
Tommy Thompson Park, the Leslie Street Spit, lists more than 300 bird species and is one of the best watching spots near downtown. 38 88

Other Services and Amenities

Parcel Delivery Service
Canada Post and Purolator are the national parcel services. Neither page that loaded gave a downtown counter address. 60 61
Tech Repair Services
Apple Eaton Centre, 220 Yonge Street, phone 647-258-0801. On 21 October 2026 the store hours shown were 10:00am to 9:00pm, with Genius support for screen and account repairs. 48
Table Tennis Spots
SPIN, 461 King Street West, phone 416-599-7746, a ping-pong social club with table reservations. 26
Language Classes
The Toronto District School Board runs adult ESL and LINC. A campus address was not on the page that loaded. ILAC's site says it filed for bankruptcy protection and cancelled all classes. 74 75
Libraries & Study Spots
Toronto Reference Library, 789 Yonge Street. Branch hours did not render (the library site returned an empty 202). Paid all-day desks are at TCC on Bay Street. 97 10
Community Centers
The 519, 519 Church Street, and Harbourfront Centre on the waterfront, where The Power Plant sits at 231 Queens Quay West. 31 76 28 94
Casino & Gaming Halls
Great Canadian Casino Resort Toronto, on Dance Smartly Boulevard. The operator page returned 404, so hours and a game count were not confirmed. 98

Business

Studio Purchase Price (City Center)
TRREB Market Watch for September 2026 does not publish a price per square metre or a split by bedroom count. City of Toronto condo apartments averaged CAD 640,248 (884 sales). That is the centre figure used here for a studio as well. 56 57
Studio Purchase Price (Outside City)
The same September 2026 TRREB table has no per-square-metre rate. Condo apartments in the surrounding 905 regions averaged CAD 533,654 (432 sales). That is the outside-centre figure used here for a studio as well. 57 56
1-Bedroom Purchase Price (City Center)
City of Toronto condo apartments averaged CAD 640,248 in September 2026 (TRREB, 884 sales). The report does not give a floor area, so a 60 m² price cannot be calculated from it. 57 56
1-Bedroom Purchase Price (Outside City)
Condo apartments outside the city, in the 905 regions, averaged CAD 533,654 in September 2026 (TRREB, 432 sales). No price per square metre was published. 57 56
2-Bedroom Purchase Price (City Center)
The September 2026 City of Toronto condo-apartment average was CAD 640,248 (884 sales). TRREB did not split that average by bedroom count or by square metre. 57 56
2-Bedroom Purchase Price (Outside City)
The September 2026 905-region condo-apartment average was CAD 533,654 (432 sales). TRREB did not split that average by bedroom count or by square metre. 57 56
Corporate Tax
26.5% combined general rate on active business income (15% federal plus 11.5% Ontario). The small-business rate on active income up to CAD 500,000 is 11.2% combined from 1 July 2026 (9% federal plus 2.2% Ontario). 19
Dividend Withholding Tax
25% on dividends paid to non-residents with no treaty. Many treaties cut that to 5% or 15% when a company owns a set share of the payer. Residents are not withheld at 25%; Canadian dividends are taxed in their income. 20
Tax System
Residents are taxed on worldwide income. A person is resident if ordinarily resident, or if they sojourn in Canada 183 days or more in a calendar year. Non-residents are taxed on Canadian-source income. No nomad tax regime. 72 19
Highest Income Tax Bracket
53.53% combined federal and Ontario marginal rate in 2026 on ordinary income over CAD 258,482. That figure excludes the Ontario Health Premium. Haukioja rates, which follow the CRA tables. 19
VAT
13% HST in Ontario, made of 5% federal GST and 8% provincial tax. 19
Controlled Foreign Company (CFC) Rules
Yes. Foreign accrual property income (FAPI) rules tax Canadian shareholders of controlled foreign affiliates on passive income. 72
Property Tax
Yes. The 2026 total residential rate on assessed value is 0.767311% (city 0.605295%, education 0.153000%, city building fund 0.009016%). The City's example uses an average assessment of CAD 692,140, which comes to about CAD 5,311. This is a share of the MPAC assessment, not of the sale price. 18
Property Transaction Tax
Ontario land transfer tax plus Toronto's municipal land transfer tax, each 0.5% up to CAD 55,000, 1% to CAD 250,000, 1.5% to CAD 400,000 and 2% above that. From 1 April 2026, Toronto adds higher municipal rates on one- and two-family homes above CAD 3 million. Foreign buyers can also owe Ontario's 25% non-resident speculation tax and Toronto's 10% municipal non-resident speculation tax (from 1 January 2025). 17 16
Attractive Tax System for Digital Nomads
No. There is no nomad tax rate. IRCC says a digital nomad working remotely for a foreign employer may use visitor status for up to six months without a work permit, if they do not enter the Canadian labour market. Many air travellers need an eTA (CAD 7). Residents are taxed on worldwide income, up to a 53.53% combined Ontario marginal rate. 70 71 19

About these guide entries

Method
Researched
Last updated
Oct 21, 2026
Last changed
Oct 31, 2026

Checked against the sources below and compared with similar cities. Numbers in the list point to these sources.

  1. Statistics Canada 2021 Census, Toronto cityOfficial
  2. Statistics Canada 2021 Census, Toronto CMAOfficial
  3. TorontoReference
  4. Bank of Canada FXUSDCADOfficial
  5. Chatr prepaid plansOfficial
  6. Rogers prepaid moved to Chatr, 20 February 2025Official
  7. TTC fares and passesOfficial
  8. City of Toronto tap waterOfficial
  9. Power plugs and sockets, CanadaSecondary
  10. TCC Canada Toronto coworkingOfficial
  11. CN Tower ticketsOfficial
  12. Bike Share Toronto pricingOfficial
  13. City of Toronto e-scootersOfficial
  14. Toronto General Hospital, UHNOfficial
  15. Toronto Island ferry ticketsOfficial
  16. Toronto municipal land transfer taxOfficial
  17. Ontario land transfer taxOfficial
  18. Toronto 2026 property tax ratesOfficial
  19. Ontario tax rates 2026, Haukioja CPAProfessional
  20. PwC Canada withholding taxesProfessional
  21. UK FCDO Canada healthOfficial
  22. Toronto short-term rental rulesOfficial
  23. St. Lawrence Market hoursOfficial
  24. Carousel Bakery menuOfficial
  25. Bellwoods BreweryOfficial
  26. SPIN TorontoOfficial
  27. MOCA Toronto visitOfficial
  28. The Power Plant visitOfficial
  29. Yoga Tree membershipsOfficial
  30. TechTO eventsOfficial
  31. The 519Official
  32. VIA Rail Toronto Union StationOfficial
  33. Billy Bishop Toronto City AirportOfficial
  34. UP Express faresOfficial
  35. GO TransitOfficial
  36. City of Toronto land acknowledgementOfficial
  37. City of Toronto beachesOfficial
  38. Tommy Thompson ParkOfficial
  39. Casa Loma tickets and hoursOfficial
  40. Horseshoe TavernOfficial
  41. Princess of Wales TheatreOfficial
  42. Canadian Opera Company, plan your visitOfficial
  43. Cathedral Church of St. JamesOfficial
  44. Distillery DistrictOfficial
  45. Pai Northern ThaiOfficial
  46. Uninsured clinic visit CAD 70Official
  47. Zumper Toronto rents, 20 October 2026Listings
  48. Apple Eaton CentreOfficial
  49. Dish Cooking StudioOfficial
  50. Interac DebitOfficial
  51. Wise CanadaOfficial
  52. Toronto Pearson AirportOfficial
  53. WestJetOfficial
  54. Gardiner ExpresswayOfficial
  55. Rouge National Urban ParkOfficial
  56. TRREB Market Watch, September 2026Official
  57. TRREB September 2026, 416 and 905 averagesSecondary
  58. Royal Ontario Museum visitor informationOfficial
  59. Art Gallery of Ontario visitOfficial
  60. Canada PostOfficial
  61. PurolatorOfficial
  62. Chinatown BIAOfficial
  63. Pride Toronto festival 2026Official
  64. WorkhausOfficial
  65. GoodLife FitnessOfficial
  66. Dark Horse Espresso BarOfficial
  67. DoorDash CanadaOfficial
  68. Bang Bang Ice Cream and BakeryOfficial
  69. Amazon.caOfficial
  70. IRCC Tech Talent Strategy, digital nomadsOfficial
  71. IRCC eTA factsOfficial
  72. CRA federal income tax ratesOfficial
  73. City of Toronto cycling, Martin Goodman TrailOfficial
  74. TDSB adult ESL and LINCOfficial
  75. ILAC, operations ceasedOfficial
  76. Harbourfront CentreOfficial
  77. Friends of Fort YorkOfficial
  78. Beck TaxiOfficial
  79. OSM Union StationReference
  80. OSM Toronto General HospitalReference
  81. OSM CN TowerReference
  82. OSM Bay Adelaide Centre West TowerReference
  83. OSM Bellwoods Brewery, 124 Ossington AvenueReference
  84. OSM Museum of Contemporary Art, 158 Sterling RoadReference
  85. OSM The Power PlantReference
  86. OSM Jack Layton Ferry TerminalReference
  87. OSM Woodbine BeachReference
  88. OSM Tommy Thompson ParkReference
  89. OSM Casa LomaReference
  90. OSM Fort YorkReference
  91. OSM Horseshoe TavernReference
  92. OSM Princess of Wales TheatreReference
  93. OSM Four Seasons Centre, 145 Queen Street WestReference
  94. OSM The 519Reference
  95. OSM Dineen Coffee, 140 Yonge StreetReference
  96. OSM Steam Whistle BrewingReference
  97. OSM Toronto Reference Library, 789 Yonge StreetReference
  98. OSM Great Canadian Casino Resort Toronto, Dance Smartly BoulevardReference
  99. OSM Graffiti Alley, Rush LaneReference
  100. OSM Rouge National Urban ParkReference
  101. OSM Cathedral Church of St. JamesReference
  102. OSM St. Lawrence Market South, 93-95 Front Street EastReference
  103. OSM Paris Paris, 1161 Dundas Street WestReference
  104. OSM Pai Downtown, 18 Duncan StreetReference
  105. OSM Dish Cooking StudioReference
  106. Paris ParisOfficial
  107. Dineen Coffee, 140 Yonge StreetOfficial

Change history

    • Grocery Delivery Instacart, Voila by Sobeys, Loblaws PC Express not set
    • Gyms & Fitness Centers GoodLife Fitness ($30+/bi-weekly), Hone Fitness ($15+/bi-weekly) GoodLife Fitness operates clubs in Toronto. The homepage did not list a monthly fee on 21…
    • Highest Income Tax Bracket 53.53% (on income over $246,752 CAD) 53.53% combined federal and Ontario marginal rate in 2026 on ordinary income over CAD…
    • Highway Access The Gardiner Expressway and Highway 401 (busiest in North America) The Gardiner Expressway is the lakefront freeway, completed in 1966 and in a major…
    • Historic Buildings Osgoode Hall, Old City Hall Casa Loma, 1 Austin Terrace, and the Cathedral Church of St. James, 106 King Street East…
    • Historical Sites Fort York National Historic Site, Old Town Toronto Fort York National Historic Site, kept by the Friends of Fort York, and Casa Loma at 1…
    42 more changes
    • Internet Speed Average 150-500 Mbps via Bell Fibe or Rogers Ignite A citywide speed table did not load (Ookla returned 403 on 21 October 2026). TCC Canada…
    • Language Classes Hansa Language Centre, Alliance Française The Toronto District School Board runs adult ESL and LINC. A campus address was not on the…
    • Laundry Services Tumbleweed Laundry (Queen St E), local apps like Hamper not set
    • Libraries & Study Spots Toronto Reference Library (789 Yonge St) Toronto Reference Library, 789 Yonge Street. Branch hours did not render (the library site…
    • Local Brewery Bellwoods Brewery (Hafis Rd & Ossington), Steam Whistle Bellwoods Brewery, 124 Ossington Avenue, with a bottle shop at 126 Ossington Avenue and…
    • Local Heritage Indigenous history of the Mississaugas of the Credit The City's land acknowledgement names the Mississaugas of the Credit, the Anishnabeg, the…
    • Local Markets St. Lawrence Market, Kensington Market St. Lawrence Market South, 93-95 Front Street East: Tuesday to Friday 9am-7pm, Saturday…
    • Main Train/Transit Hub Union Station (GO Transit, VIA Rail, UP Express) Union Station, 65 Front Street West. VIA Rail is open 5:30am to 12:45am daily, with the…
    • Museums & Art Venues Royal Ontario Museum (ROM), Art Gallery of Ontario (AGO) Royal Ontario Museum, 100 Queen's Park: enter by the Weston Entrance on Queen's Park (the…
    • Music Scene Massey Hall, The Horseshoe Tavern, Danforth Music Hall The Horseshoe Tavern, 370 Queen Street West, lists live shows through 2027. The Princess…
    • Must-See Landmarks CN Tower ($45 CAD), Distillery District, Casa Loma CN Tower timed general admission is CAD 47 for ages 14 to 64 before tax (The Top add-on is…
    • National Parks Nearby Rouge National Urban Park (accessible by GO Train/Bus) Rouge National Urban Park, in the east of the city and into neighbouring Markham. Parks…
    • Nearby Nature Escapes Toronto Islands (15 min ferry from Jack Layton Ferry Terminal) Toronto Island, by ferry from the Jack Layton Ferry Terminal at 9 Queens Quay West. An…
    • Networking Events TechTO (monthly meetup at City Hall), Startup Grind Toronto TechTO runs Toronto tech nights. The 2 November 2026 Together Toronto showcase at the…
    • Parcel Delivery Service Canada Post, Purolator, FedEx/UPS kiosks Canada Post and Purolator are the national parcel services. Neither page that loaded gave…
    • Popular International Cuisine Pai Northern Thai Kitchen, Terroni (Italian) Pai, 18 Duncan Street, for northern Thai food. Reservations open 30 days ahead; lunch on…
    • Population 2,800,000 (City), 6,400,000 (GTA) 2,794,356 in the City of Toronto and 6,202,225 in the Toronto census metropolitan area at…
    • Power 120V, 60Hz, 🔌 Type A/B sockets 120 V, 60 Hz, type A and B plugs (two flat pins, or with a round ground). Visitors from…
    • Property Tax Annual; approx. 0.63% of assessed value in Toronto Yes. The 2026 total residential rate on assessed value is 0.767311% (city 0.605295%…
    • Property Transaction Tax Provincial LTT + Municipal LTT (roughly 4% total for non-first-time buyers) Ontario land transfer tax plus Toronto's municipal land transfer tax, each 0.5% up to CAD…
    • Public Transport Passes PRESTO Card ($6 for card, $3.30 per ride, $156 monthly pass) TTC. Adult PRESTO or debit or credit tap CAD 3.30, cash CAD 3.35, a PRESTO card CAD 4, a…
    • Regional Travel GO Transit (Buses/Trains to Niagara Falls and Hamilton) GO Transit trains and buses use Union Station, and the GO homepage lists a Niagara GO…
    • Religious Sites St. James Cathedral, Shri Swaminarayan Mandir The Cathedral Church of St. James, 106 King Street East. Phone 416-364-7865.
    • SIM Card Telus, Rogers, Bell (approx. $45/mo for 20GB); Budget: Fido, Virgin Chatr, the Rogers prepaid brand, is the practical visitor SIM: CAD 35 a month for 30 GB…
    • Scenic Viewpoints Riverdale Park East (best skyline sunset view) The CN Tower main observation level is at 346 metres (timed general admission CAD 47…
    • Short Term Rentals Airbnb, Sonder, and local platforms like RentersGuide The City allows a stay under 28 nights, including Airbnb, only in the operator's principal…
    • Social Events for Expats Internations Toronto, Toronto Digital Nomads Meetup Group The 519, 519 Church Street, is the 2SLGBTQ+ community centre. A named digital-nomad or…
    • Street Art Graffiti Alley (Rush Lane, south of Queen St W) Graffiti Alley, on Rush Lane south of Queen Street West.
    • Street Food Stalls El Furniture Warehouse ($6-12 meals), Kensington Market vendors Carousel Bakery, inside St. Lawrence Market South at 93-95 Front Street East, is the…
    • Studio Purchase Price (City Center) Approx. $15,500 per m² (e.g., 40 m² = $620,000 CAD) TRREB Market Watch for September 2026 does not publish a price per square metre or a split…
    • Studio Purchase Price (Outside City) Approx. $11,000 per m² (e.g., 40 m² = $440,000 CAD) The same September 2026 TRREB table has no per-square-metre rate. Condo apartments in the…
    • Table Tennis Spots SPIN Toronto (King West), outdoor tables at St. James Park SPIN, 461 King Street West, phone 416-599-7746, a ping-pong social club with table…
    • Tap Water Drinkable (Strictly regulated and high quality) Safe to drink. The City says Toronto tap water comes from Lake Ontario, is treated to…
    • Tax System Residency-based; Worldwide income for residents Residents are taxed on worldwide income. A person is resident if ordinarily resident, or…
    • Tech Repair Services Apple Eaton Centre, Win-Win iPhone Repair (College St) Apple Eaton Centre, 220 Yonge Street, phone 647-258-0801. On 21 October 2026 the store…
    • Theater Venues Princess of Wales Theatre, Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts Princess of Wales Theatre, 300 King Street West. The Four Seasons Centre for the…
    • Top International Airline Air Canada, WestJet Toronto Pearson (YYZ) is the long-haul airport, and WestJet lists Toronto. UP Express…
    • Top Regional Airline Porter Airlines (flies from Billy Bishop Airport YTZ) Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ), on Toronto Island at the foot of Bathurst Street…
    • VAT 13% HST (Harmonized Sales Tax) 13% HST in Ontario, made of 5% federal GST and 8% provincial tax.
    • Vegan/Vegetarian Options Fresh Kitchen + Juice Bar, Rosalinda (Richmond St) not set
    • Wine Bars Archive (Dundas West), Paris Paris (Dundas West) Paris Paris, 1161 Dundas Street West, publishes a bistro menu and an extensive wine list.
    • Yoga & Wellness Centers Yoga Tree (Bay/Dundas), MISFITSTUDIO (Queen West) Yoga Tree, 140 Spadina Avenue, suite 201: unlimited in-studio membership CAD 150 a month…

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