Why visit
Toronto is CN Tower, Kensington Market, Toronto Islands, St. Lawrence Market, and some of the most diverse ethnic food in North America across neighborhoods.
Toronto at a glance
City population
2.9 million
Metro: 6.7 million
Elevation
76 m
249 ft
Time zone
UTC-5 (UTC-4 DST)
America/Toronto
Airport
YYZ
Toronto Pearson International
Founded
1793
Getting around
TTC subway (4 lines), streetcars, buses, GO Transit regional
Signature dish
Peameal bacon sandwich, butter tart, Jamaican patty, roti, Toronto-style pizza
Neighborhoods for travelers
Kensington MarketQueen WestLeslievilleDistillery DistrictChinatown
Canada at a glance
Country center
60.0°, -95.0°
Coast
Has coastline
Country area
9,984,670 km²
3,855,101 mi²
Country population
39.9 million
4/km²
Subregion
North America
Currency
Canadian dollar ($)
CAD
Dial
+1204
Languages
English, French
Demonym
Canadian
Internet
.ca
UN
Member state
ISO code
CA / CAN
Where in the world
60.0° · -95.0°
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Did you know
- Toronto is the most multicultural city in the world: over half of residents were born outside Canada, speaking 180+ languages.
- The CN Tower was the world's tallest free-standing structure from 1975 to 2007.
- Toronto is built on top of the Laurentide ice sheet moraine: streets follow the curves of 12,000-year-old glacial meltwater valleys.
- Canada has more lakes than the rest of the world combined: over 2 million.
- It is the second-largest country by area (9.98 million km²), but its population density is one of the lowest on earth.
Bordering Canada
Traveler notes
- CN Tower EdgeWalk for the brave
- Toronto Islands day-trip (ferry from downtown)
- Kensington Market + Chinatown food walk
Plan checks
- Build a three-day plan before extending. Most travel cities are easy to undersell to yourself.
- Check seasonal timing: high season can triple costs on some coastal destinations.
- Reserve top restaurants 2–4 weeks out and plan two standout meals per city.
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Frequently asked about Toronto
What currency is used in Toronto?
Toronto uses the Canadian dollar ($), ISO code CAD.
What languages are spoken in Canada?
The primary languages are English and French.
What is the international calling code for Canada?
The calling code is +1204.
What airport serves Toronto?
Toronto Pearson International (IATA: YYZ).
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