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Travel Tips Most visitors will be pleasantly surprised by Toronto's weather. The city's climate is not at all like the chilly stereotype of Canadian weather. Its geographical location on Lake Ontario is a moderating factor, although heavy snowfalls do occur. Summer temperatures can reach the 90s in July and August, and mid-May to early June is considered by some travelers as the best time to visit.
Even though snow is a good possibility during a winter visit, the city doesn't come to a grinding stop; Toronto is well-equipped for snow removal. Be sure to bring sturdy, waterproof boots, lots of warm clothes that can easily be layered, a heavy coat, gloves and a warm hat.
Warm summer temperatures can be accompanied by sticky humidity. Wear airy cotton clothing, comfortable walking shoes, sunglasses and a hat. Always bring along a windbreaker or lightweight sweater for cooler evenings.
Toronto, ON
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City Population
2,615,060
Elevation
172 m/566 ft.
Sales Tax
Ontario's Harmonized Sales Tax is 13 percent.
Emergency
911
Police (non-emergency)
(416) 808-2222
Temperature
(416) 661-0123
Hospitals
St. Joseph's Health Centre, (416) 530-6000; St. Michael's Hospital–30 Bond St. Site, (416) 360-4000; Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre–Bayview Campus, (416) 480-6100; Michael Garron Hospital, (416) 461-8272; Toronto General Hospital, (416) 340-3111; Toronto Western Hospital, (416) 603-2581.
Visitor Information
207 Queen's Quay W., Suite 405 Toronto, ON M5J 1A7. Phone:(416)203-2600
Air Travel
Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) is in nearby Mississauga and Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ) is on the Toronto Islands.
Rental Cars
Several major rental car agencies serve the Toronto area. Be advised that in some cases you must be 25 or older to rent a car in Toronto. Car rental arrangements should be made before you depart. Your local AAA or CAA club can provide this assistance or additional information. Hertz, (800) 654-3080, offers discounts to AAA members.
Rail Service
Amtrak operates daily trains from Washington, D.C., New York and Chicago; phone (800) 872-7245. VIA Rail provides service to Canadian cities as well as to Buffalo, N.Y.; phone (888) 842-7245.
Buses
Daily bus service connects Toronto with all sections of Canada and with many cities in the United States. Buses arrive and depart the Toronto Coach Terminal, 610 Bay St., north of City Hall; phone (416) 393-7275.
Taxis
The initial fare is $4.25, $1.75 for each additional kilometre (.62 mi.), and 25c for every 29 seconds you spend waiting in traffic. Major cab companies are Arrow, (416) 233-1111; Beck, (416) 751-5555; Diamond, (416) 366-6868; and Metro, (416) 504-8294. Limousines often charge a flat rate for sightseeing excursions, more when you're just renting by the hour.
Public Transportation
Transportation is available by subway, Rapid Transit, bus, trolley bus and streetcar.
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