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Frequently Asked Questions
Is it easy to walk around Toronto?
Toronto is easy to get around on foot, with lots of pedestrian crossings. Many of the main attractions centre around a small area and are well-connected by an efficient public transport system – choose from buses, streetcars and the subway. You can buy a daily or weekly ticket that allows you to use all forms of public transport as often as you need.
Is Toronto a French-speaking city?
Toronto is an English-speaking Canadian city. English is the mother tongue of 51% of the population, while French is just 1.3%. There are over 140 languages spoken in Toronto. The second most widely spoken language is Cantonese, at 4%, and Mandarin is also at 4%.
How cold does it get in Toronto?
January and February are the coldest months, with an average temperature of -3°C. If you’re visiting in winter be sure to wrap up warm and bring sturdy boots which provide good grip in the snow.
The average temperature rises in May and June, at 14-19°C, while July and August are the hottest with highs of 26°C. September and October remain temperate.
One of the most diverse cities in the world, Toronto offers an array of cultural attractions including art, architecture and shopping, not to mention the local cuisine found at St. Lawrence Market. Just outside the city there are spectacular wilderness adventures waiting to be explored while inside the city limits you’ll find car-free neighbourhoods, plus the historic Distillery and Bordello Districts – packed with lively pubs and bars.
Why you’ll love Toronto…
• Climbing to the top of CN Tower and taking enviable selfies
• Sampling multicultural cuisine in St. Lawrence Market
• Visiting Toronto Islands, for adventure, laid back lifestyle and wide-open spaces
• Taking in the vibrant colours of Toronto’s Botanical Gardens
• Visiting the cobbled streets and Victorian architecture of the Distillery District,
• Picking up unique souvenirs in Kensington Market, a colourful former Jewish neighbourhood
• Being spoiled for eating options, from fine-dining to streets stalls, serving everything from Korean to French menus
• Listening to acclaimed performances at the Royal Conservatory of Music
• Wandering through the Royal Ontario Museum
• Diving into the refreshing waters of Lake Ontario in summer
• Ice skating on natural and man-made ponds throughout the city in winter
Did you know?
• Toronto has 52 public outdoor ice skating rinks, open from December to February
• Caribana, a spectacular Caribbean festival of culture held in Toronto, is the largest parade held over a single day in North America. It stretches along 3.6 kilometres and over a million spectators come to watch
• PATH is the largest shopping mall and underground pedestrian system in North America. The system connects shops, art installations and museums with financial districts and parking garages, so that the city’s 200,000 commuters who use it daily are not hindered getting around during bad weather
