Toronto
Toronto: Silicon Valley of North
Late April through May and September through October
4 to 5 days
INR 6000/- per person
Toronto has long winters and early springs from March through May. Over the course of three months, the temperature swings from 3 to 17 degrees Celsius. By the end of March, the cold has subsided, but layers of thick clothing are still required. The average temperature in April is about 7°C, and there is plenty of rain and snow. Eventually, in May, spring arrives in full force in Toronto, with daffodils and tulips flowering everywhere. Snow is scarce, and the temperature begins to rise.
In Toronto, the summer months of June through August are the busiest. There is enough sunshine and wind to fully enjoy outdoor activities. Hiking, trekking, cruising, biking, boating, beach activities, and amusement parks are all underway. July is the warmest and most humid month of the year, with plenty of rain. The heat begins to fade at the end of August, paving the way for the beautiful fall season.
From September to November, Toronto experiences its most stunning fall. By the beginning of October, Toronto's streets and alleyways are blanketed in vivid crimson fallen leaves, and the air begins to smell like Halloween. The nights, especially in November, are bitterly chilly. Snowfall is common in late October and November. However, the weather is lovely during the day. Temperatures range from 10°C to 22°C on average.
December ushers in the white winter in Toronto and across Canada, blanketing the streets with white snow. Canada lives up to its nickname, the Great White North, throughout this time. The winter temperature in Toronto drops below freezing and hovers around 0°C to -3°C. Toronto has less than 3 hours of sunlight in December and January. The month of January is the coldest of the year. -20°C temperatures are common, and snow blizzards are common. As a result, many tourist attractions remain closed. It begins to improve in February, as we approach the next spring.
Toronto may be described as a concrete, metropolitan jungle by residents of Ontario's attractive small villages, yet there is also actual vegetation. According to current statistics, Toronto has a forest coverage of about 25%, which is a notable accomplishment for a huge North American metropolis. Furthermore, parks take up almost 18% of the overall area of the city.
Toronto is sometimes referred to as "the world's most multicultural metropolis," and with good reason. More than half of current Torontonians were born elsewhere, and we believe it's fair to state that the city's greatest strength is its welcoming and embracing of variety.
It's in the CN Tower, of course. 360 Restaurant's wine cellar, which is designed to appear underground despite being 351 metres above ground, set a Guinness World Record when it debuted in 1997.
In Toronto, you used to be able to locate the world's longest street. Guiness designated the route as part highway and changed our designation a few years ago. However, Torontonians continue to argue that Yonge Roadway, at 2000 kilometres, is the world's longest street.
Taking the train is the quickest way to get about town. The crosstown Green line (Bloor–Danforth) and the U-shaped Yellow line (Yonge–University–Spadina) are the two primary subway lines. From 6 a.m. (8 a.m. Sunday) to 1:30 a.m., the subway runs every two to six minutes. For charts and timetables, go to the TTC webpage. Stations are relatively safe, with security cameras monitoring dedicated waiting areas (DWAs).
Buses and streetcars run where the subway does not. To ride, you'll need a token or a pass. The majority of streetcars run 24 hours a day, while buses run from 6 a.m. to 1 a.m. daily.
Although Toronto is a large metropolis, its neighbourhoods are relatively walkable. Just be cautious wandering about at night in any foreign city. Always stroll in well-lit areas and never by yourself. Bike Share Toronto is a city-run bike-share service that allows you to explore Toronto's districts by bike.With over 3,000 bikes and almost 300 stations, finding a bike and getting started is simple. A day pass is $7 and includes the first 30 minutes of each ride.
Ferries are the sole way to get to and from the Toronto Islands. The ferry service runs from downtown Toronto's Jack Layton Ferry Terminal to Hanlan's Point, Ward's Island and Centre Island. Adult tickets are CA$7.71 (about $6) and children 14 and under are CA$3.72 (around $2.85).
6,197,000
Toronto's official language is English
630.20 km²
76.5 m (251.0 ft)
