Canada
Toronto
Essential facts
Currency
Canadian Dollar (CAD)
Language
English and French
Time zone
Eastern Time · UTC -5 (UTC -4 in summer)
Typical weather
Warm summers around 21–27°C and cold snowy winters often below freezing. May, June, September and October are comfortable.
Plug type
Type A and Type B · 120V
Getting around
The TTC runs subway, streetcars and buses on a Presto card or contactless payment. The UP Express links Pearson airport to Union Station in about 25 minutes.
Local customs
Tipping of 15–20% is standard in restaurants. Sales taxes are added at the till. Queueing is orderly and expected.
Travel tips
Winter requires genuinely warm layers, not just a coat. The PATH underground walkway network links much of downtown in bad weather. Niagara Falls is about 90 minutes away.
Entry requirements for British citizens
- Visa
- British citizens travelling by air normally need an Electronic Travel Authorisation (eTA) rather than a visa. Apply on the official Government of Canada website before you fly.
- Passport
- Your passport must be valid for the duration of your stay.
- Return ticket
- You may be asked to show onward or return travel.
- Accommodation
- Have your accommodation address available for the arrival card.
- Health
- Healthcare is expensive for visitors. Adequate travel insurance is strongly recommended.
- Customs
- Declare food, plants, animal products and cash of CAD $10,000 or more.
Always check before you travel