Transportation in Toronto
Toronto is bordered in the south by Lake Ontario. The city sprawls on all fronts from downtown, with many streets so long and straight they'd make a Roman town planner weep with joy.The key to embracing Toronto is to use its great public transit system. Many residents don't even own a car.Downtown Bay Street is where the Toronto Stock Exchange is located. To the west is trendy Queen Street West, the college life of the Annex, the busy streets of Chinatown and the patios of Little Italy. The lively Gay Village area is found in the north, along with the high-end shops and boutiques of Bloor Street and Yorkville. The restaurants of Greektown are situated in the Danforth area and Toronto's Beach community is in the east.
Read more about transport from and to the airport
Subway
Toronto's subway is the quickest and easiest way to get around. The three main subway lines are all part of one zone, transporting you to most parts of the central area. It can be busy during rush hour.
Taxi
There are lots of taxis in Toronto, and they'll get you where you want to go in a hurry, including the airport. A 10-15% tip is usual.
Bus
Toronto's plentiful buses have got the Greater Toronto area covered. When the subway stops, they keep going.
Foot
Toronto is exceptionally clean for a big city – the fifth largest in North America – so walking is a joy, weather permitting. In winter, the way to get around downtown, and stay warm against the heaps of snow outside, is by taking the PATH. It's a 27km network of underground walkways that meander past hundreds of shops, businesses and medical clinics.
Street Car
Toronto has a number of streetcars and routes. It's one of the only cities in North America that uses them.
Rent your car
Toronto has good road links around the Lake Ontario, other Canadian lakes, Montreal and across the US-Canada border to Buffalo. The city’s grid-layout makes it easy to navigate and car parks are indicated by a 'P' in a green circle. On-street parking is restricted to certain times of the day.
Transportation Tips
You can get single trip transportation tickets or a Day Pass for individuals, families or couples. One ticket is valid for all public transport, except for the GO Trains that take commuters out to the suburbs. You can also purchase a weekly Metropass for access to metro Toronto, Mississauga, Brampton and York – including the GO Trains this time.
