Toronto, Canada
Canada’s most populous and arguably most financially successful city
Has been warmly welcoming visitors throughout its 180 years, giving it a uniquely cosmopolitan (and ultra-modern) feel today. Many have liked it so much they’ve stayed - half its inhabitants were born outside Canada – drawn, perhaps to its glass peaks, urban beaches, astonishing natural hinterland and easygoing nature.
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Destination overview
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| Language: | English | |
| Currency: | Canadian Dollar | |
| Time zone: | GMT -5 hours (Summer GMT -4 hours) | |
| Flight Time: | 8 hours 30 | |
| Holiday type: | Summer sun | |
| Weather: | Average maximum temperature: 12.1°C Rainfall: 765.5mm a year |
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Must see:
At over 600 metres, the tallest freestanding structure in North America still takes some beating. To test your nerve, take the glass lift to the top of the CN Tower for a sunset supper in its revolving restaurant.
Must eat at:
Head to Queen West in Toronto’s fashion district for Fressen. As one of the city’s emerging clutch of vegetarian restaurants of note, it’ll serve up all manner of clever, new veg dishes to try.
Must be there for:
The Taste of the Danforth Festival draws millions of hungry Torontonians to Danforth Avenue every August for a delicious slice of real Greek cuisine.
Well-travelled tips:
- In the winter, come prepared and dress for the season. The average high in the winter months is -1°C
- When it’s chilly above, use the PATH below. The PATH is a whole set of interconnecting underground walkways through the heart of downtown.
Visa:
British citizens do not normally need a visa when travelling to Canada. As conditions apply, please click here for more information.
