toronto is a diverse and developing city
and one of the most popular places for
tourists to visit in canada this is
katie from creative travel guide and
today we share these things to know
before you go to toronto
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so firstly let's look at the best time
to visit the best time to visit toronto
is from april to october when the
weather is warm and outdoor attractions
are all open avoid the summer if you
want to avoid tourism but july and
august are perfect times for a trip to
niagara falls they are busier months but
the heat makes drying off a lot easier
toronto has extreme weathers so avoiding
travel from november to february is a
good idea for those that don't like the
cold if you can brave it wrap up warm
and visit in december as the city comes
alive with festivities
so now let's look at getting there
toronto pearson international airport is
the main entry point for most visitors
to the city with connections to every
continent in the world air canada is a
popular choice as canada's flagship
carrier ideal for international
travelers from the airport avoid the
city traffic by catching the union
pearson express train into the city
center you can also catch a train using
amtrak to toronto's union station which
is centrally located downtown and
connects visitors to the subway system
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so now let's look at getting around
toronto so toronto has a fantastic and
affordable public transport that you can
take advantage of the toronto transit
commission runs the subway streetcars
and buses meaning that you can use the
same presto pass to access them all the
subway is easy to navigate and is a
popular option especially in the winter
months whilst the streetcars and buses
will get you to most attractions and
neighborhoods in the city you can also
walk around toronto use the bike sharing
program or take advantage of path
toronto's underground walkway system
that connects to major subway stations
and shopping malls around the city as
well ideal for those colder months
so now let's look at typical prices in
toronto accommodation in toronto can be
expensive expect to pay at least 40
canadian dollars for a dorm bed on the
outskirts of the city center and at
least 70 dollars for a private room at a
budget hotel mid-range hotels start at
90 canadian dollars but you can also get
some great apartment rentals for as
little as 80 if you book in advance
there are some gorgeous luxury hotels in
toronto and most will cost at least
three hundred dollars or more breakfast
can be found at a coffee shop for under
ten dollars whilst lunch at a sit-down
restaurant starts at around twenty
dollars per person if you want a dinner
for two including a few drinks expect to
pay at least a hundred dollars public
transport tickets start at 3.20 whilst a
day pass for the various bike programs
can be found for under 10 canadian
dollars
so although toronto is an expensive
destination there are ways to save money
here as well of course stick to public
transport but also use the free path
walkways that we mentioned earlier
toronto is known for its amazing and
diverse food and you can find cheap eats
all over the city pick up food from
kensington market or head to one of the
many many many ethnic restaurants
chinatown and little korea is a
fantastic hub of affordable restaurants
there are plenty of parks and markets to
enjoy in the city for free but you can
also get some great deals on paid
attractions too museums are inexpensive
sports tickets can be found for cheaper
prices when you book in advance and the
toronto city pass can save you money on
many attractions in the city too
so now let's look at the best things to
see and do you can't visit toronto
without heading to the cn tower but also
make sure to visit the art gallery of
ontario before taking a stroll around
the toronto music garden visit casa loma
toronto's very own castle before
visiting the scent lawrence market for
meats cheeses and food stalls head to a
sports game whilst in the city and eat
your heart out at kensington market
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in toronto stay safe and stay creative