Practical travel info for Toronto
Airport transfers, TTC and GO Transit, car rental, currency and connectivity — the practical basics for your trip.
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Canada eTA & visa guide
Who needs an eTA vs. a visitor visa to enter Canada, how much the eTA costs, how long it takes, and what US citizens need instead.
Currency and tipping in Toronto guide
How to handle Canadian dollars, tax, and tipping in Toronto — exchange rates, ATM tips, sales tax, and real tipping percentages for restaurants and taxis.
Driving from Toronto to Niagara guide
The real drive time, best route, tolls to avoid, and parking reality for driving from Toronto to Niagara Falls and Niagara-on-the-Lake yourself.
eSIM and connectivity in Canada guide
How to get mobile data in Toronto and Ontario as a visitor — eSIM providers, physical SIM cards, WiFi coverage, and Canada's high carrier prices in CAD.
GO Transit guide
How GO Transit trains and buses link Toronto to Niagara, Hamilton, Stratford and beyond — fares, PRESTO, and which day trips it actually covers.
Pearson Airport to downtown guide
Every real way from Toronto Pearson to downtown — UP Express, GO Bus, taxi, rideshare and transit — with current prices and travel times.
Renting a car in Ontario guide
When you actually need a rental car in Ontario, what it costs, license and insurance rules, and driving basics for visitors used to different road systems.
Safety tips for Toronto guide
An honest look at safety in Toronto — areas to be mindful of after dark, common tourist scams, and practical precautions for a worry-free visit.
Toronto budget travel guide
Real daily budgets for visiting Toronto at three spending levels, plus concrete ways to cut costs on accommodation, food, transport, and attractions.
TTC transit guide
How to actually use Toronto's TTC subway, streetcars, and buses — PRESTO cards, fares, day passes, and the routes that matter most for visitors.
VIA Rail Toronto guide
How VIA Rail connects Toronto to Kingston, Ottawa, and Montreal — fares, booking, comfort classes, and whether it beats driving or flying.