Holiday in Toronto
City in Canada — tips, highlights & best time to visit 🇨🇦
Country
Canada
Type
City
Best time to travel
May to October (18-28 °C). June to September is ideal for outdoor activities. Winter is very cold but atmospheric with festivals.
Budget/day
110-250 €
Getting there from Germany
Flight to Toronto Pearson (YYZ, approx. 8-9 h direct flight). eTA (electronic travel authorization) required for Germans, no visa.
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What makes Toronto special as a destination?
Toronto is the largest city in Canada with over 2.9 million inhabitants and the economic center of the country. The metropolis on the northwest shore of Lake Ontario is one of the most multicultural cities in the world — over half of the population was born outside Canada, and more than 200 languages are spoken. The CN Tower was the tallest freestanding structure in the world at 553 meters from 1975 to 2007 and remains the city's landmark. The EdgeWalk — a free walk on the outer edge at a height of 356 meters without railings — is considered one of the most exciting city walks in the world. The glass floor in the observation deck offers a dizzying view down. The Royal Ontario Museum (ROM) is one of the largest museums in North America: natural history, world culture, and art under one roof, expanded by the spectacular Michael Lee-Chin Crystal — a crystal-shaped extension designed by star architect Daniel Libeskind. Kensington Market is Toronto's most colorful neighborhood: vintage shops, international grocery stores, street art, and multicultural cuisine in a lively, car-free area. The neighboring Chinatown is one of the largest in North America. The Toronto Islands, a group of islands in Lake Ontario, are accessible by ferry in 15 minutes and offer beaches, bike paths, and a spectacular view of the skyline. The Distillery District, with its Victorian industrial buildings, houses galleries, restaurants, and craft breweries.
What are the top highlights in Toronto?
The top highlights in Toronto include CN Tower, Royal Ontario Museum (ROM), Kensington Market, Toronto Islands, Distillery District.
The places you absolutely must not miss.
CN Tower
553 m high landmark with EdgeWalk and glass floor: the tallest freestanding structure in the world until 2007.
Royal Ontario Museum (ROM)
One of the largest museums in North America: natural history and world culture in the Crystal extension by Daniel Libeskind.
Kensington Market
Colorful multicultural neighborhood with vintage shops, street art, and international cuisine: Toronto's creative heart.
Toronto Islands
Island group in Lake Ontario, 15 min by ferry: beaches, bike paths, and spectacular skyline views.
Distillery District
Victorian industrial buildings with galleries, restaurants, and craft breweries: Toronto's cultural and culinary district.
Hotels in Toronto
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When is the best time to visit Toronto?
The best time to visit Toronto is May to October (18-28 °C). June to September is ideal for outdoor activities. Winter is very cold but atmospheric with festivals.. 20-30 °C, warm and humid, occasional thunderstorms In winter: -7 to -1 °C, cold with snow, wind chill possible down to -20 °C
Recommended travel time
May to October (18-28 °C). June to September is ideal for outdoor activities. Winter is very cold but atmospheric with festivals.
Summer
20-30 °C, warm and humid, occasional thunderstorms
Winter
-7 to -1 °C, cold with snow, wind chill possible down to -20 °C
How much does a holiday in Toronto cost?
Budget travellers: 55-100 €/day, mid-range: 110-250 €/day, luxury: 280-700 €/day.
Average costs per person per day
Budget
55-100 €
Hostel, Street food, Public transport
Mid-range
110-250 €
Hotel, Restaurant, Excursions
Luxury
280-700 €
Boutique hotel, Fine dining
How do I get from Germany to Toronto?
Flight to Toronto Pearson (YYZ, approx. 8-9 h direct flight). eTA (electronic travel authorization) required for Germans, no visa.
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Compare package holidays nowWhat travel tips are there for Toronto?
Insider knowledge that makes your holiday better.
eTA required — Germans need an electronic travel authorization (eTA, 7 CAD online). No visa, but passport is mandatory.
Canadian Dollar (CAD) — 1 € ≈ 1.50 CAD. Credit cards and contactless payments are widely accepted.
Use the PATH system — 30 km of underground tunnels connect downtown Toronto: shopping, restaurants, and subway in dry conditions.
Presto card — rechargeable card for all public transport (TTC, GO Transit). Cheaper than single tickets.
Niagara Falls as a day trip — only 1.5 hours south. Bus and train connections or rental cars. Fewer tourists in winter.
What should you eat in Toronto?
Typical specialities in Toronto: Poutine — fries with gravy and cheese curds: Canada's national dish, available in countless variations in Toronto., Peameal Bacon Sandwich — back bacon coated in cornmeal in a bun: Toronto's iconic breakfast, best at St. Lawrence Market., Butter Tarts — small tarts with a butter-sugar filling: typical Canadian pastry, plain or with raisins and nuts., Dim Sum in Chinatown — steamed and fried bites in large restaurants: Toronto's Chinatown offers the best dim sum selection in North America., Caesar Cocktail — Canada's answer to the Bloody Mary: made with Clamato juice (clam-tomato), vodka, and Worcestershire sauce..
These specialties you must try!
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