Toronto, Canada travel guide

City of Toronto

Scenic spot introduction:

Toronto, Canada, is one of the largest financial centers in the world and the largest city in Canada. It is also known as Hollywood North. Toronto is located in the center of the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) and is also an important port city in Canada's Great Lakes region. No matter what culture, language or work background you have, you rarely feel like an out-of-towner here. Walking on the streets, you can see people of different skin colors and hear conversations in different languages everywhere, giving tourists a natural sense of integration.

Attractions distribution:

There are many high-rise buildings in the city center of Toronto, and the commercial and financial industries are very developed. Most of the main attractions, restaurants and shops are concentrated in the city center. CN Tower, Royal Ontario Museum, Old Town, Distillery Historic District, Casa Loma, Fort York , Yonge-Dundas Square, Union Station, Old City Hall and current City Hall, St Lawrence Market, It is very convenient to visit many attractions such as St James Cathedral, Toronto Zoo, Allan Gardens, Textile Museum of Canada, Bata Shoe Museum, etc. .

Transportation

Scenic spot location:

Americas>Canada>Toronto

How to get there:

1. Airplane: Toronto Pearson International Airport (Lester B. Pearson International Airport)

2. Bus: The three modes of transportation: subways, buses and trams are all operated by the Toronto Transit Commission (Toronto Transit Commission, referred to as TTC), one-way one-way ticket system. The bus provides a special "Request Stop" service for female passengers late at night. Female passengers can ask the driver to stop at any point within the operating range without following the stop sign during a specific time period in the evening (21:00 to 5:00 the next day). There are also three forms of daily passes, weekly passes and monthly passes that can be purchased at the subway station.

3. Train: Toronto Union Station

4. Coach: Toronto Coach Terminal

Scenic area map:

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Tickets

Toronto ticket prices:

1. CN Tower: CAD$23 for adults and CAD$15 for children.

2. Ontario Museum: 15 Canadian dollars for adults, 14 Canadian dollars for children 4-14 years old.

3. Casa Loma: CAD 19 for adults, CAD 10.50 for children.

4. Beta Footwear Museum: 12 Canadian dollars for adults, 4 Canadian dollars for children, 10 Canadian dollars for group tickets, and 30 Canadian dollars for family tickets.

Scenic area opening hours:

1. National Television Tower: Monday to Thursday and Sunday 11:00-14:00, 16:30-22:00; Friday to Saturday 11:00-14:00, 16:30-22:30.

2. Ontario Museum: Monday to Thursday, Saturday to Sunday 10:00-17:30; Friday 10:00-20:30.

3. Casa Loma: 9:30-17:00, last admission time is 16:00.

4. St. Lawrence Market is open from Tuesday to Thursday from 8:00-18:00, Friday from 8:00-19:00, and Saturday from 5:00-17:00; closed on Monday and Sunday.

Travel Tips

Travel Notes of Travellers:

Travel Guide: Eight-Day Travel Guide for Canadian Free Travel in 2018

travelling guideline:

1. The world-famous Toronto International Film Festival is held every September.

2. During Canadian public holidays (National Day, Christmas, New Year's Day, etc.), basically all shops, restaurants and entertainment venues are closed. Visitors are advised to avoid visiting Toronto during the holidays.

3. In train stations, long-distance bus stations, hotels and major attractions, there are basically information points where you can obtain free maps and tourist guides. In addition, tourists can also request different coupons to help save money.

4. Ontario, where Toronto is located, strictly prohibits smoking indoors. Even outdoors, there are sometimes special restrictions (for example, smoking is not allowed 10 meters outside the door of many buildings). When you want to smoke, it is best to pay attention to the no-smoking signs to avoid unnecessary trouble.

5. In Canada, you need to tip when you eat, take a taxi, or receive various services (haircut, beauty, luggage handling, etc.). The rule of thumb is to pay 15% of the pre-tax price.

6. Go to Kensington Market to buy second-hand goods.

7. The St. Lawrence Market’s antique market every Sunday lasts from early morning to 5 pm, and admission is free.