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.
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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 ($)
CAD
Dial
+1204
Languages
English, French
Demonym
Canadian
Internet
.ca
UN
Member state
ISO code
CA / CAN
Where in the world
60.0° - -95.0°
Canada
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Did you know
- Toronto is the most multicultural city in the world: over half of residents were born outside Canada, speaking 180+ languages.
- The CN Tower was the world's tallest free-standing structure from 1975 to 2007.
- Toronto is built on top of the Laurentide ice sheet moraine: streets follow the curves of 12,000-year-old glacial meltwater valleys.
- Canada has more lakes than the rest of the world combined: over 2 million.
- It is the second-largest country by area (9.98 million km²), but its population density is one of the lowest on earth.
Bordering Canada
Traveler notes
- CN Tower EdgeWalk for the brave
- Toronto Islands day-trip (ferry from downtown)
- Kensington Market + Chinatown food walk
Plan checks
- Build a three-day plan before extending. Most travel cities are easy to undersell to yourself.
- Check seasonal timing: high season can triple costs on some coastal destinations.
- Reserve top restaurants 2–4 weeks out and plan two standout meals per city.
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Facts last reviewed June 2026 against GeoNames and national statistics sources. See the editorial policy for how destination data is maintained.
Frequently asked about Toronto
What currency is used in Toronto?
Toronto uses the Canadian dollar ($), 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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