When Toronto Metropolitan merged in 1998, its six former towns became a new "big city". Toronto is made up of various distinct ethnic groups. Toronto covers more than 600 square kilometers and extends about 32 kilometers along the shores of Lake Ontario. The city is laid out in a very simple grid. Streets rarely deviate from power grids, except for terrain disturbances, such as the curved Don River Valley and the Humber and Rouge valleys on both ends of the city; Some of the main roads intersect the power grid at an angle. For tourist purposes, we have divided Toronto into 12 districts:

Downtown Toronto

The heart of Toronto. It includes attractions and hotels in many cities.

Toronto Metropolitan Area

Yonge-Dundas Central Street, Eaton Center, Theater and City Hall in downtown Toronto.

Entertainment and Financial Districts The city's entertainment and financial center, including some of its most famous tourist attractions: Canada National Television Tower, Rogers Center (formerly SkyDome), Union Station and Hockey Hall of Fame.

Kensington-Chinatown A diverse community with many small shops, markets and restaurants, and the city's most famous live music bar. including Queens West and the South Fashion District.

Yorkville and the Annex The boutique in Yorkville, as well as museums and student resources in nearby university communities.

Harbourfront South of the city center, the area is popular for its parks and entertainment. Walk along the water, visit the harbor by boat, hold events at the exhibition venue (including the Canadian National Exhibition (CNE) in August) or participate in Grand League football or the Canadian soccer league at BMO Stadium.

Toronto Islands by ferry to the Toronto Islands. You can walk around the park, enjoy lake views, visit the zoo, play at the amusement park, and enjoy the community's rustic villas and front garden.

Downtown East Includes church and Wellesley, Coconut Town, St. Lawrence Market, Old City of Toronto and Winery.

In 1998, Toronto, Scarborough, NATO, Itaubiya, York and East York merged into Toronto, also known as the Toronto Metropolis. The Toronto metropolitan area code is "416" (although there are now new area codes, the vast majority of fixed telephone numbers in the Toronto area remain "416"), with more than 2.6m people, more than half of whom were born in countries other than Canada. This is a clear fact for any visitor, given the city's vibrant and busy streets, with multilingual street signs.

Toronto and its surrounding suburbs are collectively referred to as the Greater Toronto area (GTA). In their area code, the outer suburbs are called 905, although technically it's also used in the Hamilton and Niagara areas, from Fort Coe and Colburn to the southwest of the Great Niagara Falls on the east border. The entire region, including Toronto, is known as the "golden horseshoe", with more than 8m people. The distance between the cities of the region can be said to be far, as it extends outward along the western end of Lake Ontario; Public transport is not always enough, but it makes it a fast or seamless journey. Many suburban residents rely on their own cars.

Because of such a popular city, the United Nations named Toronto "the most multicultural city in the world". Although the United Nations and its agencies have no habit of rating cities, Canada remains the country of choice for immigrants, as Toronto has amply demonstrated. A United Nations agency lists Toronto, second only to Miami, as the most foreign-born city, but Toronto's residents represent more cultural and linguistic groups, arguably a better multicultural measure. Most immigrants either travel to the rest of the country through Toronto or stay permanently in Toronto. Many people born abroad think they are as many Canadians as they are from Canada, and feel offended if they are treated unfairly. This is good for today's Toronto culture, Mosaic. In Toronto, most ethnic groups will join Canadian society, but some still retain their unique ways, such as language, clothing (if only for special occasions), customs and food.

As a culturally compatible situation, Toronto has held many national festivals throughout the year. Toronto also has several radio stations in various languages and two multilingual television channels. The city of Toronto officially uses 16 different languages, while the Toronto Traffic Council (public transport) hotline uses 70 languages. Even large department stores, such as the Lake Bay area in central Toronto, are proud to promote services in nine languages. However, the common language in Toronto remains English.

climate

The climate in Toronto is generally cold and is expected to vary. Prepare for winter: Winter cold (January average temperature is -3.8°C (25°F)), mostly cloudy, sometimes snowy and uncomfortable. However, the extreme cold experienced in northern Canada usually lasts no more than a few days. Hot and humid summer, with an average maximum temperature of 27°C (80°F) in July/August and a minimum temperature of 18°C (65°F). Although there are many sweltering nights, there are few high temperatures. On average, only 12 days per year of temperature exceeds 30°C (86°F), but generally hot air humidity reaches moderate high humidity levels. Late spring/early summer and early autumn are generally considered the best periods for less weather and traffic, and summer is the peak season for travel, but visitors find that Toronto activities are usually in winter, outdoor ice skating rink and club members, and so on. Toronto's public buildings are almost air-conditioned and fully heated.

In winter, severe storms can affect traffic and activity in cities for a day or two. In the summer, the storm occurred occasionally and lasted less than an hour.

Guest Information

• Ontario Tourism Information Center (Ontario Travel Information Centre), address 65 Front St W (in Union Station); UP Express), +1 416 314-5899, [email protected]. 9AM-6PM Monday to Saturday, Sunday and Holiday 10AM-6PM. 

Sports teams and arenas

Toronto has several major league teams:

• Toronto Argonauts - Canadian Football League, BMO Stadium at the exhibition venue.
• Toronto Blue Jays (Toronto BlueJays) - Major League of Professional Baseball, United States, in the Rogers Center (formerly known as SkyDome).
• Toronto Maple Leafs (Toronto Maple Leaves) - National Hockey League, Canada Air Center.
• Toronto Raptors (Toronto Athlon) - National Basketball Association, located in the Canadian Air Center.
• Toronto Rock - National Lacrosse Alliance, located in the Canadian Air Center.
• Toronto FC (Toronto Football Club) - Major League of American Professional Football, located at BMO Stadium.
• Toronto Marlies - United States Hockey League (Toronto Maple Leaves & Farms). It's in Ricoh Stadium.
• Toronto FC II - The Manchester United Premier League (Toronto Football Preliminary) places its home course between the BMO Stadium and the Lamport Stadium near the Free Village.
• Air Canada Centre, 40 Bay St. Sometimes called The Hangar. The name will be changed to Scotiabank Arena on July 1, 2018.
• Rogers Centre (Rogers Center), 1 Blue Jays Way. Typically used with its original "SkyDome" name.
• Maple Leaf Gardens, 60 Carlton Street. On the historic stage of Toronto, in the northwest corner of Carlton Street and Church Street in the Toronto Gardens; Now it's transformed into a sports center at the University of Rob and Wyatt, a sports center at Matemi.

take a plane

Pearson International Airport, with the largest number of flights and destinations in Canada

Toronto Pearson Airport

Some interesting modern art works are on display at Tower 1.

Toronto Pearson International Airport (IATA: YYZ) is about 30-50 minutes' drive from downtown Toronto (depending on traffic), and most of it is international. There are two towers: Tower 1 operates all Canadian flights and other international flights (mainly Star Alliance Airlines), while all other airlines operate at Tower 3. Travelers traveling from Toronto International Airport (and other major Canadian airports) to the United States will be required to clear US immigration and customs in Toronto in advance, often taking a while. Free Wi-Fi is available at the airport.

Find 900 bus ("airport MRT") from airport to nearest subway station
(Photo route number is 192.)

• Union Pearson Express is a high speed rail line between the airport and the Union Station in downtown Toronto. $12 per person (airport-to-city, stop-and-go is cheap) and $9 for the Presto smart card. It's a good choice for those who are primarily concerned about comfort and convenience. Connections to the Toronto Metro can be made at Bulohr Station (Line 2, Dendaş West Station) and Union Station (directly to Union Station 1). You will need a separate charge to take the subway (see below). Presto cards can be used on both systems. The UP Express runs from 05:30 to 01:30 every 15 minutes and the city center is 25 minutes away
• TTC (Toronto Transportation Authority) operates a bus service from the Metro to the Pearson Airport at standard fares (C$3.25 (no renewal available) and transfers from bus drivers). The fastest TTC option is the 900 Express Line, which runs every 10 minutes to and from Kipling Station on Line 2 (the nearest subway station) and completes the journey in 20-25 minutes. The alternative is to move east and west between the airport and Lawrence/Lawrence West Station Line 1 to Lawrence West Line 52, but it is a frequent local bus stop. The bus runs every 10 minutes or more. The token is sold near the airport for C$3.10 per token (three starts). Presto tickets cost CAD 3.10. Tickets aged 65 and over or 13-19 are $2.10 in cash and $2.05/Presto. Children under 12 are free. Although the airport is located outside Toronto, there is no additional cost to travel to and from the airport.
• When the local rail line does not run between 01:30 and 05:30 (Sunday 08:00), the 300A Bloor-Danforth night bus provides services along the Metro Line 2 and goes directly to the airport. There are 332 Eglinton West Night Buses and 352 Lawrencey Night Buses that connect to the airport. These buses are local routes and are not in the city center.
• At Tower 1, there are two TTC vending machines selling one-way fares, located in the public transport area on the ground transport floor, in front of the TTC bus station (roadside, column "R"). At Terminal 3, you can buy one-way tickets at the foreign exchange counter that arrives on the floor. For those who focus primarily on connectivity and value, TTC is the best option. All TTC buses, tram and metro stations (at least one entrance per station) support the Presto card to pay fares.
• GO Transit is a commuter and regional bus system in the Greater Toronto and Hamilton regions. Bus No. 34 (Pearson Airport - NATO) stops at Yorkdale, Sheppard-Yonge, North York Center and Finch Metro Stations Toronto/NATO. Tickets for adults are $6.40. Most GO buses have undercarriages, and drivers do. The ticket price is also paid by Presto with a small discount. The Yorkdale is 15-20 minutes from the Pearson Expressway and 15-20 minutes from the Metro to downtown Toronto (one-way fare). The GO bus on this route runs every 30-60 minutes between 05:00 and 01:00 a day. GO Transit from airport to Richmond Hill, Michigan, Oakville and Hamilton. Go Transit just stops at Terminal 1.
• A "taxi" from downtown Toronto to the airport typically costs more than $50 a ride. The Toronto-licensed cab can pick up (but not pick up) passengers on the dock. Please be careful the driver offers a taxi without a license to try to pick up the passengers!
• Uber and Lyft have designated locations at Terminals 1 and 3.

If you choose to fly to Billy Bishop Airport, you can reach downtown Toronto

Billy Bishop Toronto Airport

Port Airways offers services to and from Billy Bishop Toronto Airport in Canada and Northeast American Airport

• 1 Billy Bishop Toronto Airport (IATA: YTZ, commonly known as the Island Airport). Brief Handles only short-haul flights. Its main tenants are Port Airlines, a short-haul airline that operates turboprop aircraft to many cities in eastern Canada (Ottawa, Montreal, Quebec, Halifax and St. John), as well as some US cities (Boston, Chicago, New York, Washington, D.C., Myrtle Beach, etc.). Air Canada serves Montreal. Port Airways is actively seeking market opportunities and can take advantage of the very low fares (usually lower than Jet Western if booked 2 weeks or more ahead) combined with free drinks and a convenient waiting lounge.     (Updated: July 2018)

One of the main benefits of flying to Billy Bishop's Toronto airport is its proximity to the city center. After landing, you can reach the city center in 10 minutes. The pedestrian tunnel will give you easy access to the city center. Free ferry services also offer short trips: It's only 121 meters to and from the world's shortest regular ferry route. Every 15 minutes, shipping between the Transport Canada Civil Aviation (TCCA) and the continent: See full schedule. Upon arrival, a free shuttle will be available from the pier to the Fairmont Royal York Hotel and Union Station.

The Toronto Transit Commission tram is a short walk from the Continental Ferry Terminal.

Hamilton Airport

• IATA: YHM. About 80 kilometers from the center of Toronto and Niagara Falls, West Jet and CanJet provide services. The Hamilton Street Railroad bus network (route 20, which at some times requires a transfer to route 27) connects the airport to Hamilton GO Centre (36 Hunter Street East), where you can take a commuter bus to Toronto Union Station ($12.10 a ride). Buses run every 30 minutes. Taxis from downtown Hamilton to the airport are about $25. (Updated: July 2018)

For thrifty travelers from the US, Buffalo Niagara International Airport (IATA: BUF) is another option. Flights to Buffalo tend to be much cheaper than Pearson, but you still have to go to Toronto. Megabus, which offers different prices and requires early booking of airline services, and buses that come in three hours a day, including border crossings. If you want to drive yourself, several private organizations will take you there for a fee (usually within the $200 range) or rent a car at the airport.

take the bus

Intercity bus

Toronto's main bus terminal, Toronto Bus Terminal (also known as Bay Street Terminal), for intercity bus travel, served by Greyhound, Coach Canada, New York Bike Path and northern Ontario. GO Transit and some small services are "not" used.

The main gate of the bus terminal is on Bay Street, north of Dentashi; The building is across from Elizabeth Street. The Departure Building is connected through the underground PATH Corridor system through the Dundas Metro Station on the Yonge line through the Atrium on Bay Shopping Center. The terminal is also a few blocks east of St. Patrick's Metro Station on the University-Spadina line. In the corridor connecting the departure and arrival building, lockers can store $5 in luggage 24 hours. You must purchase tokens from a machine located next to the locker. It would be unwise to store objects in lockers at night, since broken objects are common at night. Items that are too big to fit in the locker may be stored in kiosks at an extra cost.

The tower is badly designed, with queues of passengers in a shed filled with diesel exhaust and no protection in cold and hot winters. Alternatively, commuting coach often queues to avoid other coach reaching their platform.

The platform is also poorly marked and it is not easy to queue for the right bus. Don't hesitate to ask anyone for help. Please reach the terminal at least 30 minutes before your coach is ready to leave. So you can avoid the trouble of buying tickets at the terminal. On line tickets are usually faster if possible. If you have to purchase tickets at the dock, be aware of peak travel times, as the line may take up to 20 minutes. Greyhound tickets can be purchased at the terminal (although they may have power outages), while on line tickets force you to book them on a bus.

• Greyhound's main Toronto route includes: New York City to Buffalo, Rochester and Snow City; Ottawa; Winnipeg to Sudbury, Sust Mary and Ray Bay; and Chicago to London, Windsor and Detroit.

• Greyhound Quicklink offers a shuttle service between Toronto and cities outside GO Transit. Services run to Kitchener, Gulf, Barre, St. Catherine of Petersburg and Niagara Falls.

• Ontario Northland Services to Northern Ontario: Barry, North Bay, Parisander, Sudbury and the town on the way. From Sudbury to the Beibu Bay to the rest of northern Ontario

• Shuttle transports the entire population of Ontario and Buffalo and Montreal.

• Coach Canada (Kingston (3 hours) runs buses from Toronto to Montreal (7 hours, $10 to $55). and New York City (10.5 hours) to Niagara Falls (1.5 hours, $25.15) and Buffalo (2.5 hours, $27.20).

• Can-Ar Coach runs buses to and from the central part of Ontario outside GO Transit. Can-Ar serves the Union Station, not Toronto.

The buses from Montreal and Greyhound to Petersburg and Ottawa also stop at the Fort Worth Central Bus Station in Scarborough, Toronto. The station is on the Scarborough RT bus route. Buses to Burkina Faso and New York City and to New York by Canadian Bus Company Greyhound stop near Union Station, whether at the Royal York Hotel at the entrance to York Street or University Boulevard north of Wellington Street. They are next to Line 1 Yorkdale subway station.

Two discount offers between Toronto and New York City are located on the sidewalk in front of the Royal York Hotel, across the street from Union Station. Whether in each seat, wireless networks, movies and more leg space are superior to traditional buses. If you buy enough in advance, tickets can cost $1, but most seats range from $15 to $50.

• Megabus offers pedestrian walks from New York City, Buffalo, Buffalo Airport, Philadelphia, Syracuse and Rochester to the Royal York Hotel. Megabus runs two buses daily from Royal York and two buses daily from the main bus station. The bus terminal will run to the New York Port Authority Bus Terminal, while the Royal York Bus Terminal will run to Pennsylvania Station in New York. Megabus also provides service twice a day from Washington, D.C.

commubus

GO Transit operates a commuter/regional bus network in the Greater Toronto and Hamilton regions. Its bus service is designed to supplement their commuter trains, most of which run only during peak hours. When the train is not running, GO runs the bus on the same route. Most GO buses leave to Union Station Bus Terminal, next to the station. GO Transit also serves bus stops at several metro stations, including: Yorkdale Mall, Finch, Yorkmills and Scarborough Center. GO Transit has established links with cities outside GTHA, including Petersburg, Niagara Falls, Bari, Gylf and Kitchener-Waterloo.

catch a train

Union Station

• 2 Union station (IATA: YBZ), address 65 Front Street West. 5:30AM-12:45AM. Introduction Regular passenger trains in and out of Union Station in Toronto, at 65 Front Street, between the Bay and York Street. The Toronto Union Station opened in 1927 and is one of the most ambitious and impressive in North America; There's a huge hall, and the ceiling rises to seven stories. Despite this impressive lobby, most of the station's activity takes place in the underground lobby connecting commuter rail platforms and subway stations. The lobby is still used to buy intercity rail tickets, as well as a row of kiosks and ticket machines. Although accessed mainly from the lobby, all commuter rail platforms can be accessed from the underground GO Transit Hall. Union Station Metro Station and Union Station Bus Station across the street are also accessible from the GO Hall. One of the three large stairs in the hall or directly into the GO Transit hall from the subway.      

Most of Canada's intercity rail travel is via Rail. The union station is one of the main hubs of the railway, connecting several of their routes. The railways operated by means of railways through union stations shall include:

• corridor - This is the busiest route from Windsor and Sania in the southwest to Quebec City in the northeast. Regular direct links from Toronto to Montreal, Ottawa, London, Kingston, Windsor and Sanya, as well as stations between them. The routes between Toronto, Ottawa and Montreal are the busiest and most common; They also have the biggest discount if they make an advance booking. There are a variety of service categories, including business and economics. All costs are higher than the cost of traveling by bus or private car. However, escape ticket prices (limited number of sales; Non-refundable, 50% swap fine) may be 'real' cheap ($44 in Ottawa/Montreal). A variety of promotions can also make the railway an attractive option - business class includes food and alcohol. Note: There is no direct train to Quebec City; The transfer must take place in Montreal.

• Maple - The service is run by Via and the US railway company Trak. Trains on the route stop daily in Albany, Syracuse, Rochester, Buffalo and many small stations in each direction. The train between Toronto and New York is very slow and expensive - the coach service listed above typically takes hours and is several times cheaper than the train. I spent about two hours at the border. There's no escape ticket on this train.

• The Canadian - A trans-continental route from Toronto to Vancouver. Trains run two to three times a week and stop at many smaller stations on the way, including: [[[Sudbury (Ontario)|Sudbury]]The Sioux Observatory, Winnipeg, Saskatoon, Edmonton, Jasper and Kamloops. It takes about 31/2 days. It's one of the most expensive railways in North America, and it's more expensive than an airplane. However, the Via railway, which runs the 'express train' 2-3 weeks before travel, can reduce the price by 75%. The escape ticket price (see above) also provides a substantial discount. The train includes a sleeper and chalet, as well as a reclining economic seat. The train's dining car regularly serves three meals a day. These are included in the sleeper rates available for economic passengers.

• GO Transit's commuter trains for the greater Toronto area converge at Union Station, starting from the vast suburbs around the city. Most train routes operate only during the usual peak hours. In the rest of the day, they will be replaced by bus services, mainly from the Union Station, which runs through Bay Street from the train station. There is an elevated corridor from GO Train Square to the bus terminal. The main "Lakeshore" East/West (Oshawa-Toronto-Burlington) runs seven days a week from 5:30 a.m. to 12:30 a.m. every 30 minutes or more.

• Via rail trains, particularly in Canada, could be delayed by freight trains. The "GO Transit" train is usually not delayed by freight trains.

The travel time (including border ports and stops) and cost (economics, no concessions, promotions or "escape" fares) of intercity railways:

Central Canada: Niagara Falls: 2 hours, $44; 3 hours in London, $73; Windsor 4 hours 15 minutes, $ 83; Ottawa, 4 hours 30 minutes, $114; Montreal five hours, $115; Sudbury: 7 hours, 15 minutes, $103

US: Buffalo, 4 hours, 45 minutes, $95; Rochester, six hours, $117; Syracuse 7 hours $ 133; Albany 10 hours 30 minutes, $ 183; New York City: 13 hours, 30 minutes, $214

West Canada: Winnipeg 35 hours, $383; Saskatoon 50 hours, $488; Edmonton 58 hours 30 minutes, $ 570; Jasper: 63 hours, $643; Vancouver 87 hours, $779.

drive

The main highway to Toronto is Queen Elizabeth Avenue (QEW), 404, 401, 400 and 427. Toronto is the largest city in Canada, so Toronto's logo is common. Traffic to and from the highway can be very crowded. There are many turn restrictions in the city center, especially from the main road to other main roads (e.g. Yonge to Dundas street).

Toronto's main streets are grid-like, making it one of the easiest cities to drive. Point-to-point anywhere in the city in a few circles. Downtown parking is expensive and hard to find, but is plentiful elsewhere in the city, cheap or free.

• In Canada, drive on the right.

Transit regulations

Toronto follows a number of additional terms related to the bus system that often confuse or surprise visiting drivers:

• If a bus indicates its intention to merge traffic from a stop, it must leave for the bus.

• Trams - Subject to rules and customs; The rules are more familiar to European drivers, and trams are common, but not to drivers from other parts of North America:

• If the tram in front of you and your door open, it may not be possible to pass through the open door by law due to the risk of passengers leaving and boarding. Usually, especially during peak times when large numbers of people are in the crowd, passengers walk out of the road to open the door before the tram stops completely. In this case, it is customary to stop because a large number of passengers can flood the road within seconds, and some may quite rudely walk down the road. If a tram pulls next to your vehicle while you're stopping and opens the door, it must remain stationary until the door closes. Cyclists on roads often ignore parking rules because they are usually able to accommodate the crowd, but the best thing is to stop without regard to passengers.

• But if an island of traffic (which looks like a middle location with a crossing above) separates the tram from the driveway, you may be careful. Beware of pedestrians who do not wait for light to turn through the driveway.

• In multiple traffic, the tram track is on the central lane of the road. Trams turn right on this line; Other vehicles are generally not allowed to do so (except for mega-trucks), and it is important to let go in order to turn, either in the same direction as the existing trams or in the direction that is coming. These turns are marked by dotted white lines behind the curve profile, indicating how far the trolley will swing.

• Sometimes the rightmost lane on certain streets (especially Bay Street between Front and Brewer Street, and many core arteries outside the city center) is reserved for transit vehicles, taxis and bicycles only from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.; You can only turn right at the next intersection to enter these lanes. You may be fined if you decide to travel on these lanes.

In addition, remember that Toronto residents are often obliged to offer extensive parking to emergency vehicles very seriously: If you hear a siren or see a light, drive the vehicle safely to the side of the road as soon as possible.

Since Toronto is Canada's largest city, with major highways running through the city, it's easy to find a sign that you are in the right direction. However, traffic on highways can be very heavy, and parking spaces are often expensive and difficult to find in the heart of the city center. On the other hand, the main streets of Toronto have a grid model that makes driving very easy.

In addition, given the size of the city, public transport systems are not sufficient for several areas. In the suburbs, almost everyone uses their cars. That's why highways are clogged every day, almost all day, and worse at peak times: Even 401, with nine lanes in each direction, is slow at those times.

ferry

The Toronto Islands is a pleasant 15-minute ferry ride from the city center (Bay Pier and Queen's Pier), often with the best summer service and views of the Toronto skyline. (Warning: The ferry angle is very loud, and it can ring any time. When the ship is ready to leave the dock, they will make a noise.

There are guided boats to visit both inner and outer ports and tour the Toronto Islands.

Toronto is huge, and most roads run long distances. Streetcar trains, subways, and intercity rail services are clean and efficient, and it's definitely possible to bypass Toronto, especially downtown, without a car. You may find it faster and easier to drive, but highways often choke during peak hours (7 a.m. to 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.). There are plenty of parking in downtown Toronto, but it's very expensive.

Many Toronto travelers ride bicycles, especially during warm months, a pattern that makes it easy to explore the city. Not all drivers make way, and not all cyclists follow the rules. It is recommended that all those who wish to share the road proceed with caution.

transit

The Toronto Transit Commission is the city's main transportation system and one of the most used in North America. The TTC includes buses, trams, metro lines and the Scarborough High Speed Rail Line. The number for automatic information is +1 416-393-4636 (INFO) or +1-866-642-9882. In addition to holidays, operators provide services from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. every day.

ticket price

The standard cash ticket is $3.25, but if you use a token or a Presto smart card, the discount is $3.00. Older persons (over 65 years of age) and students (13-19 years of age) with the correct identity document are eligible for discounted cash fare of $2.10 (or 5 tickets of $10.25). Children (under 12 years) are free of charge; However, preparing for the presentation of age certificates for older children is required.

The one-day ticket costs $12.50, allowing unlimited access to all TTC services in Toronto except the City Center Express bus. On Saturday, Sunday and statutory holidays, up to 6 (1 adult + 5 teenagers or 2 adults + 4 teenagers) can take the TTC one-day pass. One day pass until 5:30 a.m. the next day. You do not have to purchase a daytime pass for the same day.

Weekly passes cost $43.75 (for seniors or students $34.75) and allow unlimited travel from Monday to Sunday. A weekly pass is transferable, which means it can be used by multiple people, but only one person can travel with the pass at any given time. The cost of the monthly ticket was $146.25. This pass can also be transferred under the same rules as the weekly pass.

Tickets, tokens and passes are available at subway stations, various shops and city-wide news stations. Most businesses that sell passes and vouchers have TTC logos on their front doors. Subway kiosks will accept debit and credit cards (Visa cards, MasterCard, or American Express cards) for tickets priced at $10 or more. Presto is an electronic fare payment system for many public transport services in Ontario, including all public transport services in and around Toronto. All TTC buses and trams, and at least one entrance of each metro station receives emergency plates. (The Presto card cannot be used on the TTC bus route in the York area and Mississauga.) )

car transfer

older TTC streetcars

Newer TTC Road Trams

If you pay for the fare in cash, air tickets, or tokens, remember to get a transfer/transfer when paying the fare. The transfer is free and allows you to complete multiple TTC routes with a single ticket price. The transfer may also be used as a proof of payment to be shown to the ticket inspector on the tram. At a subway station, you can collect your transfer ticket from the red machine next to the ticket booth. On a bus or older streetcar (top photo), you ask the driver to transfer when you pay for it. On newer road trams (bottom photo), if you pay with coins, tokens or contactless credit and debit cards, the machine on the train will provide you with transfers; If you pay through an air ticket, use "TTC Ticket Validator" to stamp the ticket and turn it into a transfer.

Unlike other transport systems, transfers apply only to one trip, not to a specific period of time. A turnaround is not applicable to downtime or round trip. Leaving the transfer station instead of waiting for a bus or tram will invalidate your transfer because your walk will be considered an outage. If you are on the wrong TTC bus, be sure to ask the driver to provide the "wrong way to transfer", especially if you are not getting a second fare and turn around immediately (also for Presto users). The TTC has been prepared with video's payment, transfer and payment certificates describing all forms of TTC vehicles.

Important tips for Presto users: In the event of an emergency, such as a short turn of a TTC ground vehicle (tram or taxi), which requires passengers to leave the vehicle they are on and then board the following TTC vehicle on the same route, do not charge a second ticket, brush your Presto card on the next vehicle. Instead, you should get a "special transfer" (if necessary) from the driver. However, if you move to a different route to complete the journey, the second or more swipe of the card (as long as the TTC Transfer Criteria is met) will not be an issue.

subway

Maps of Toronto

The subway is the fastest route through the city, and trains usually arrive every few minutes. Trains run from about 6 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Monday to Saturday, and from 8 a.m. to 1.30 a.m. on Sunday; TTC website Metro Station offers more precise first and last bus times. Most metro stations have toll booths at the front door, where drivers can buy tokens, tickets and passes (Wilson, West Park, Donsview Park, Finches West, York University, Pioneer Village, 407 Highway and Wangshi Metropolitan Center Station Customer Service Ambassador, not toll booths) and have a platform within the station area to provide easy and convenient connections to adjacent bus and tram routes.

The subway system has four lines:

•  1 Yonge University runs in 'U' shape from the south of NATO along Yonge Street, through the city center to Union Station, and then north through NATO to [Vaughn].Yes.
•  2 The Bloor-Danforth leads east and west of Bloor and Danforth.
•  1 Castlevania takes the east end of Line 2 of Kennedy to McCowen. At Scarborough Central Station, there is a large shopping center and a regional hub for TTC, GO Transit and intercity bus to east Ottawa, Montreal and other destinations.
•  4 Sheppard runs down Sheppard Avenue to Fairview at Don Mills Station along Line 1.

tram

The current network of TTC trams, relative to the metro; All regular routes are red

Toronto is one of the few cities in North America - and the only city in Canada - that retains any streetcar routes, and TTC is expanding its network. For more information about traveling by tram, see regional articles.

Most streetcar lines are in the south, in the heart of the city. Some tram lines and a bus line (Downsview station to York University) have dedicated lanes to avoid traffic during Toronto's notorious peak hours, a problem that affects in particular the mixing of long-distance buses and trams.

The 501 route is itself a fascinating place, and is specifically recognized by the National Geographic because it is North America's longest tram route (and one of the world's longest). It is through various ethnic and cultural communities.

Payment machines are available on new trams and at most stops along the 509 Harbourfront and 510 Spadina trams. The platform machine allows you to pay fares with coins, tokens, airline tickets or contactless credit and debit cards before boarding a train. If you have a turn, you can enter the tram through any door; Otherwise, the old tramcar is entered through the front door, and the newer tramcar is entered through the second or third door to pay the fare and obtain the transfer.

Note: When getting on or off, make sure that traffic stops on the driveway next to the vehicle. While the law requires drivers to stop behind open electric doors, some drivers do not. This does not apply when you have a safe island between you and the traffic lane. In addition, note the pickpockets during crowded peak hours. Don't put your stuff in your pocket.

public transport service

The surrounding areas of Toronto — Michigan, Blanketon, Yorkshire, Durham — have their own transportation systems that charge different fares. In many places, these networks overlap, so you can easily move. The price is similar to that of TTC. All of these systems accept the Presto card.

• MiWay (Mississauga Transit) mainly relies on Etobicoke's Islington TTC station as the main transit point for the Toronto subway.
• YRT and Viva (York region) use NATO's Finch TTC station as their main transit point into Toronto. They also connect to the TTC of Don Mills and Downsview stations. Steeles Avenue, the border between Toronto and York, is also connected. A large portion of the YRT North-South line is operated by the TTC bus. However, they considered the application of the YRT bus and YRT ticket and transfer policies for the purpose of ticket prices.
• Züm (Brampton) and YRT (Viva (Vaughn)) City buses in Humber College North Campus, northwest corner of the Itaubi Valley
• Durham Region Transit provides a bus service to the University of Toronto's Scarborough campus

The weekly "GTA pass" (most regional) is $54. It works on the TTC and the Mississippi Sharjah transport system in Blanketon, Yorkshire, but not in the Durham area. This pass can also be transferred, but can only be used by one owner at a time. If you take a GTA ticket on the ticket area boundary in the York area, you will need to pay an additional $1.

Metrolinx, the regional transport agency, operates the Presto system, which allows users to pay transit fares in the Greater Toronto and Hamilton regions. Although each transport operator sets fare and transfer rules, the card typically provides a discount between cash fare and a specific system or a free transfer discount. The card costs $6 and will not be refunded, but visitors who use GO Transit or multiple GTA transport systems in large numbers may save money and convenience in using cash or tickets.

GO Transit

"Regional train and bus systems, GO Transit, connecting Toronto and its surrounding areas. Most of these services, especially trains, are for travelers traveling to and from downtown Toronto. The trains are spacious and comfortable, but they run only during peak hours, except for the half-hour Burlington-Toronto-Oshawa coastline. The GO bus network is more extensive and fills the gap of the train during off-peak hours. While you may want to use the GO network to go to the Toronto Zoo or to the homes of family or friends in the greater Toronto area, the vast majority of tourist destinations are accessible via TTC.

GO's fare is the same on buses and trains and is distance-based. The suburban bus service (but not TTC) sometimes offers discounts on connections to and from GO Transit Train Station. GTA Promissory Note is invalid on GO Transit.

In many cases, GO buses do not stop even when the passengers who want to pick up the car are willing to be picked up, even when they stand at the designated site. The user must stop the bus, usually lifting his hand or leaving the ticket in the air when the bus approaches. This is because GO often stops with other municipal transportation systems.

GO trains run on the verification payment system; Passengers must hold a valid ticket for the entire journey before boarding the train. Tickets cannot be purchased on board and there is no check in or staff before boarding to ensure that you have fares for a particular train. GO Transit law enforcement officers randomly inspected tickets and imposed expensive fines on anyone without the correct ticket price. Law enforcement officials may hear any excuses from passengers who often try to avoid paying fares, and usually do not condone any (even legal) justification you might give.

Each GO train has a passenger ambassador responsible for passenger services (opening/closing doors, posting station announcements, answering questions, handling emergencies, etc.). The CSA is stationed in a barrier-free vehicle (fifth vehicle behind the locomotive). If you are not familiar with the system, it is recommended that you stay at a distance from the system.

taxi

Taxis are plentiful and safe, but not cheap. The base rate is $4.25, and the average five-mile trip cost $13. Driving downtown, as in most big cities, can be annoying; Parking is often hard to find and expensive, and traffic along some streets can make cars slower than public transport. But when traveling long distances without approaching the subway line, it is often much faster to take a car or taxi.

UberUberX's services are available through smart phone apps across the city, and cost about half the taxi fare. The average journey of five kilometers will cost about $8.25.

bicycle

Bicycles share Toronto's bike racks near Toronto City Hall.

Toronto is trying to become a bike-friendly city, as dedicated bike lanes increase. There's always been a lot of casual cyclists. It's fast: At all the gates of downtown Toronto, bicycles are transported almost every time by car.

There is a lack of clear understanding of the rules on bicycles, so there may be hostility between cars and cyclists. Generally, if you're on the road, you should follow the same laws as a car, and you can't ride on the sidewalk.

The city is mostly flat, with a rear-padlock for the entire city in addition to the Tang and Humber valleys, far from Lake Ontario and deep in the forest. There are many bike lanes on the main roads, through communities and parks. The city has published a map of cycling, where city website can be found.

Bike Share Toronto offers a public bicycle system with 1,000 bikes at 80 stations in the city center. Order 24 hours starting at $5 and allow you to use a 30-minute or shorter bike, as long as you like (more than 30 minutes). It operates 24 hours a year (but see the warnings below for winter cycling). bicycle rentals is also available in several companies.

It is a provincial law for cyclists under the age of 18 to wear helmets and all riders must wear bicycles with reflective panels and rings. This is often done only when the police conduct a "cycling raid" every year.

Beware of danger:

• Pay attention to parked cars - Accidents are usually caused not by running cars, but by careless drivers or accidentally open driver side doors. Here, at least, cyclists are often expected and respected by drivers.

• Rail tracks are used with caution because bicycle wheels are easily caught and deflated.

• While you'll certainly see many locals riding the streets all year round, cycling in the winter is a pleasant experience only with the right equipment and the right skills; Cold weather in winter can be quite windy and snow is often inadequate.

Some recommended cycling routes:

• So far, one of the most popular bike lanes is Martin Goodman Trail, the east-west route to embrace Lake Ontario, spanning cities from Etobicoke to the east. The road is also often used by pedestrians and dry-skate.

• The Don River system starts at the lake (near Queen and Broadview) and is very far north and east. The lower part of the route should be noted either during or after a rainstorm.

• For all levels of cyclists, the special enjoyment is to visit the light house and bird sanctuary (no cars!) through Leslie St Spot ), only on weekends. from the queen and leslie to the south.

• The A visit to Toronto Islands is a good way to come in a relaxing afternoon by bike from the ferry terminal south of Bay Street. The Toronto Islands don't have their own car.

Details can be found in the section entry in Toronto.

museum

Royal Ontario Museum

Casa Loma

Looking at CN Tower from Rogers Center

New Toronto City Hall

• Ontario Art Museum. Canada's largest art gallery, redesigned by architect Frank Gehry. It has a great Canadian painting exhibition and the world's largest collection of Henry Moore sculptures. The European Painting Show has some excellent works, including Reuben's "Innocent Holocaust."
• The Patta Shoe Museum. The alternative museum is dedicated to collecting shoes from cultures around the world.
• The Black River Pioneer Village is a 19th-century Ontario lifestyle and entertainment complex of more than 40 historic 19th-century buildings decorated in the 1860s style with classic furniture and actors to paint the villagers.
• Casa Roma. It is time to return to Europe's grace and glory. The museum features a furnished suite, secret passageway, 250 meters of tunnel, tower, stables and a beautiful 5-acre estate.
• Gardner Museum of Ceramic Art. We're working on ceramics in a fine contemporary building.
• The Ice Hockey Hall of Fame is both a museum and a hall of fame dedicated to the history of ice hockey.
• Ontario Science Center. The children-friendly museum has hundreds of exhibits, many of which show hands-on.
• The Royal Ontario Museum is an art, world culture and natural history museum. It is one of the largest museums in North America and one of the largest museums in Canada.
• The Spartanina Museum is in a historic building, dating back to the 1860s. The grounds have a beautiful garden.
• Canadian Textile Museum. A collection of 13,000 textiles from various parts of the world and other collections.

Landmarks

• Canada National Television Tower. Canada's National TV Tower, 533 meters tall, is the third tallest stand-alone building in the world and the tallest stand-alone building in North America.
• Rogers Center is a large multi-purpose stadium with a retractable roof. It's home to the Toronto BlueJays of the Major League Baseball League.
• New Toronto City Hall. The two buildings form a semicircle overlooking Nadan Phillips Square. The building is impressive, and the old town hall next door (now the court) has a more classical style.

Park

• The Toronto Zoo is Canada's leading zoo, showing about 460 different animals of more than 5,000.

Details can be found in the section entry in Toronto.

outdoor

• Toronto is a the city within a park with miles of park along the streams and rivers that flow through the city. Edwards Gardens and Toronto Botanic Gardens, near York City, may be just the beginning of exploring the natural environment.
• Toronto City has planned a variety of Discovery Walks that highlights the natural and human history of the region. Along the route, brown circular signs can be found and other areas are highlighted, such as the belt line, the Garrison and Humber Rivers and the city center.
• The beach. Toronto has three major beach areas along Lake Ontario. The most popular of these is the Beaches District. One less popular option is Parkdale, a beach on the western end of the city; It used to be Coney Island in Toronto, a site with a playground and many beach attractions; In the 1950s, however, the city built the Gardner highway along the lake bank, effectively separating the beach from the city and triggering the demolition of the amusement park; People have been trying for years to reactivate the area, but Gardner remains a major obstacle and a source of noise and pollution. On the good side, the beach is mostly empty, leaving the arrivals untethered. The city's third main beach area extends along the south coast to the Toronto Islands. The area is very hidden, with most of the islands covered with a park and a small amusement park. On the west coast of the island, Cape Han Lan Beach is the only officially recognized dress-choice beach in Toronto and is also a popular place for gay parties. Despite these choices, many Toronto people prefer to leave the city and travel to other beaches; The most popular beach is in the Georgia Bay area in northern Toronto, where Wasaga Beach is particularly popular in summer.

Art and Entertainment

• Comedy. The world's famous Second City comedy/improv theater has a claim in Toronto. In the heart of downtown Toronto, enjoy a dinner and drink while watching a great improvisational comedy with audience participation.
• Theater. Toronto has theater scenes of various styles and budgets. Look at the Grand Theater on Yonge Street. Watch the big show. Smaller theaters elsewhere offer smaller episodes, including original Canadian productions, avant-garde, experimental theater, small budget musicals and the mysteries of the British murder. Various theater festivals, such as new ideas, rhubarb, and fringe festivals, are the seeds of many successes, such as "sleepy partners". Also try Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts, the new Canadian Opera Company and National Ballet of Canada. This Toronto Symphony plays Roy Thomson Hall in acoustic finishes. TO Tix is located in Yonge-Dundas Square, the perfect venue for full-time performances and full-day discounts across Toronto. It also offers theaters and catering packages, in partnership with Toronto's theaters, dance and opera companies, and the local downtown restaurants and cultural attractions.

Details can be found in the section entry in Toronto.

Most restaurants and hotels are located outside the city center. Rooms typically cost more than $150 at standard hotels, about $60-$80 for motels and about $20-$40 for hotel beds.

hotel

Toronto has a variety of hotels that can accommodate each budget.

Hotel

There are several youth hotels in Toronto, including downtown hotels, such as HI-Toronto Hostel, on Church Street.

B&B

Another popular alternative to overnight nights is bed and breakfast. Toronto has hundreds, many in the heart of the city. Prices range from $60 to hundreds of dollars, depending on the houses and facilities provided.

Office of International Relations and Agreements

The Office manages interaction between the Ontario government and Canada's largest consulate (and one of the largest in the world). About 100 countries are represented in Toronto.

• Brazil, address 77 Bloor Street West, Suite 1109, +1 416 922-2503, 416 922-1832, . 

• China, address 240 St. George St,+1 416 964-7260. 

• El Salvador, address 151 Bloor Street West, Suite 320, +1 416 975-0812, +1 416 975-0283, [email protected]. 

• Greece, address 365 Bloor Str. East, Suite 1800, +1 416 515-0133,+1 416 515-0209, [email protected]. 

• India, address 365 Bloor Street East, +1 416 960-0751. 9AM to 11:30AM (Mon-Fri). 

• Italy, Address 136 Beverley St, 1 416 977-1566, 416 977-1119, +1 416. 

• Japan, Address 77 King St West Suite 3300, +1 416 363-7038. 

• Macedonia, Address 90 Eglinton Ave. East, Suite 210, +1 416 322-2196,+1 416 322-2412,[email protected]. 

• Netherlands, 1 Dundas St W, Suite 2106, Toll-Free +1-877-DUTCHHELP,+1 416 598-8064, [email protected]. 

• South Africa, address 110 Sheppard Ave E, Suite 600, North York, 1416 944-8825, +1 416 944-0925, 416,414-0925. 

• Russia, Address 175 Bloor Street East, South Tower, Suite 801,+1 416 962-9911, [email protected]. 9:30AM to 12:30PM (Mon-Fri). 

• United Kingdom, Address 777 Bay St, Suite 2800, +1 416 593-1290,[email protected]. 

• United States, Address 360 University Ave, +1 416 595-1700,416 595-1090. 9AM-1PM.