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| Toronto Travel |
| Set on the shores on Lake Ontario with parks, gardens, museums and galleries, Toronto has it all. One of the most exciting and vibrant cities in Canada with a whole array of sites to attract visitors. Home to the CN Tower, the world's largest free standing structure - no visit would be complete without taking in the stunning view. Toronto is a city which you will want to explore, whether you are looking for shopping, culture or fine dining. Enjoy a leisurely stroll through Chinatown or Little Italy or perhaps venture further afield and visit Niagara Falls, just a short distance away and one of the most incredible natural wonders. Toronto is ideal as a weekend city break or as a final stop on an escorted or self drive holiday exploring Eastern Canada. Whichever you choose, this is a city you cannot miss. |
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Toronto Hotels Offers |
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Cheap Toronto Hotels - Holiday inn express downtown from - £33
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Cheap Toronto Hotels - Bond place from - £22.75
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Toronto Hotel Deals - Novotel centre from - £36
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Cheap Toronto Hotels - B w primrose downtown from - £32.25
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Discount Hotels in Toronto - Intercontinental centre from - £44.25
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Toronto Flights Offers |
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KLM Royal Dutch Airlines - £278.00 |
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Lufthansa - £240.00 |
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Northwest Airlines - £253.00 |
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Toronto- Need to Know |
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| Airport Directions |
Getting from Pearson Airport to downtown (or vice-versa) can be done various ways. Taxis cost approximately $40 and take 30 minutes or more, depending on traffic. The Airport Express bus costs $14.25 and takes between 1 to 1.5 hours, departs every 20-30 minutes and stops at various downtown hotels. Public transit costs $2.25, but will take more time and require transferring between buses and subway. |
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| Transport |
Toronto"s subway system only has two lines, however it"s augmented by plentiful buses and "red rocket" streetcars. A $7.75 day pass (or $41.25 weekly pass) offers unlimited travel. Taxis are metered and relatively inexpensive, as most trips around the downtown area will cost less than $15. However, Toronto is also an eminently walkable city - even in the winter. The underground walkway, PATH, runs 27 kilometres and links many of downtown"s main shopping, entertainment and tourist sites. |
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| Currency |
Canadian dollar |
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| Cost of Living |
Toronto is expensive for Canada, but with the low exchange rate, it"s quite reasonable for British, American and European travellers. |
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| Health and Hospital |
Call 911 in case of emergency |
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| Embassy Numbers |
America (416) 595 1700; Australia (416) 323 1155; Austria (416); Italy (416) 598 1566; Japan (416) 363 7038; South Africa (416) 944 8825; Spain (416) 977 1661. |
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| Public Holidays |
New Year"s Day (Jan 1); Easter, Good Friday and Easter Monday (Mar/Apr); Victoria Day (May 24); Canada Day (July 1); Civic Holiday (first Mon in Aug); Labour Day (first Mon of Sep); Thanksgiving (second Mon of Oct), Remembrance Day (Nov 11), Christmas Day (Dec 25), Boxing Day (Dec 26). |
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| Time Zone |
GMT -5 |
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| Dial Codes |
Country Code +1, all local numbers must include 416 city code |
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| Etiquettes |
It"s Canada. Be Polite. |
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| Visas |
Visas are not required for Americans, Mexicans, Brits, Australians, Israelis and most Europeans - however consult your local Canadian embassy or consulate. |
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| Language |
English (Government services also available in French) |
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| Safety |
Be safe and smart, but Toronto has been declared the safest large city in North America. |
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