Best time to visit Toronto
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Best time of year to visit Toronto
Summer is a peak season in Toronto with a variety of cultural events like Caribana or Pride Week. However, be prepared to see the prices skyrocket and unruly crowds everywhere. Spring and autumn offer relatively warm weather and lower rates, that's why late April through May and September through October are the best time to visit the Toronto. As the world's best hockey teams reside in this city, you shouldn't miss an epic October–April hockey season.
Winter brings biting winds and a world of snow but it is your obvious chance to save money and a perfect season for ice skating, snowboarding, and skiing.
11 THINGS TO DO IN TORONTO (JUNE 11 - JUNE 20)
Ice Cream Sandwiches
Sweet ice cream tacos, and salty caramel ice-cream with bacon and waffles—anything imaginable!
Luminato Festival
10,000 artists from 40 countries, and a million visitors—the scale is impressive as is the art!
CN Tower Edge Walk
How do you feel about heights? What about a free-hand walk on the edge of one of the world's highest buildings?
Boat Cruises
Explore the waters surrounding Toronto, and you will discover amazing city landscapes and islands
Summer Tour Around Weird Houses
A couple of eccentric houses are both amusing and scary
Black Creek Pioneer Village
This open-air museum shows Canada as it was two centuries ago
Canada’s Wonderland
If your life needs a bit more thrill, the rollercoasters of Canada's Wonderland are perfect for you!
CN Tower
Canada's tallest structure and Toronto's favourite landmark offers unbeatable panoramic views of the city
Beach Season
Either an ordinary beach or a nude one for a change—the decision is entirely up to you
York-Durham Heritage Railway
A wonderful excursion aboard an old train through some of the most beautiful landscapes in Ontario
NXNE Festival
One of the largest music festivals in Toronto showcases emerging artists and major-label headliners
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Toronto Caribbean Carnival or Caribana
Toronto invites lovers of Caribbean culture to the largest North American street festival of colourful traditions
Cherry Blossom
The most beautiful time in Toronto's biggest park
Giant Pillow Fight
A pillow warrior lives inside each of us, and it's time to let him out for battle!
TIFF or Toronto International Film Festival
Film stars and fans from the planet's corners gather in Toronto for the world's biggest film festival
Pride Toronto
One of the largest Pride celebrations in the world is attended by over 1 million people
CN Tower Climb
When you climp up 1,776 stairs, you'll be at the highest man-made point in Canada
Fresh Maple Syrup
This iconic Canadian topping is made of maple sap collected from tree trunks—what a generous gift from nature!
Woofstock Festival
About 150,000 animals compete in contests, partake in fashion shows, indulge in doggy delicacies, and simply have fun
Doors Open Toronto
A unique chance to discover the real city that is typically hidden from visitors
Hockey Season
The Toronto Maple Leafs are legendary: every game is a sensation, every move is epic
Fall Fests and Fairs
Maybe elsewhere autumn is associated with a quiet depression, but not in Toronto, where the revelry is in full swing
Toronto Light Festival
The largest art festival in Toronto brightens up winter
Cavalcade of Lights
Thousands of sparkling lights, live music, fun skating and festive fireworks
Northern Lights
Although Ontario is one of Canada's more southerly provinces, you might be lucky to see the lights here in depth of winter
Ice Skating
Enjoy this favourite winter activity at one of Toronto's most famous outdoor ice rinks
Evergreen Winter Village
This natural playground offers the most dynamic winter holiday ever with plenty of outdoor games and other fun
Canada Day
This national holiday is a great occasion to see Torontians paint the town red, the city-wide firework party starts after dusk
Victoria Day Fireworks
The sky is brightened with a 14-minute display of dazzling fireworks—all for Her Majesty
Halloween
Experience the dread of Toronto's monsters that rise from the ground on Halloween night
Toronto Jazz Festival
One of the best jazz events to fall in love with
Summerlicious
Toronto's favourite summer food festival
Brampton Kite Fest
Eco-friendly event that celebrates Canadian multiculturalism
Canadian International AutoShow
Canada's largest and most popular car event
Zeppole
This festive Italian pastry is widely consumed in Toronto, but only for a few weeks...
First Light
After visiting 17th century Ontario, you'll see that such a life could be quite fun even without electricity and light bulbs
Santa Claus Parade
As winter approaches Toronto, Santas arrive to the city with the accompaniment of bright floats and marching bands
Bestival Toronto
This weekend of music promises a great energy and adrenaline
World Poutine Eating Championship
Over three kilos of steaming poutine are eaten in minutes for a prize of $5,000
Icycle Race
Cycling on rough ground doesn't seem challenging enough any more? Toronto's icycle race may revive your competitive spirit
Lower Bay Station
This bricked over, abandoned subway station can still be reached via a secret gateway
Canadian National Exhibition
The fifth largest fair in North America provides lots of traditional entertainment
Dreams Festival
Dance to the beats of electronic music on the shores of the Lake Ontario
Easter
To mark the feast, Toronto hosts a huge Passion Play, the world's largest Easter parade, and countless egg hunts
Art Toronto
The only international fair for modern and contemporary art in Canada
Toronto Marathon
Every year 15,000 people from over 50 countries visit Toronto driven by a common passion for running
Snow Rollers
These huge white 'doughnuts' surely raise questions. Like, what is a 'snow roller' and where does it come from?
Public Gardens Abloom
Tulips, roses, cherry blossoms, butterflies, and chirping birds—spring turns a large part of Toronto into paradise
Bloor-Yorkville Icefest
Toronto’s central cultural district turns into a magic world of ice sculptures
Skiing and Snowboarding
Steep and gentle slopes, snowboard terrain parks, and a tubing field—ski resorts around Toronto have tons to offer
Taste of the Danforth
Enjoy the flavour of Greece at Canada's largest street festival
Markham Fair
One of the oldest and largest fairs in Canada
Cask Days
Choose between 400 varieties of beer and cider in three days at one of the largest cask festivals in the world
Taste of Manila
The largest Filipino festival outside of Philippines
Holiday Fair in the Square
A new favourite Toronto Christmas tradition
Toronto Food Truck Festival
One of the biggest summer food festivals in Toronto
MuslimFest
The best showcase of Muslim talents in arts and entertainment
Winter Stations
Art installations transform Toronto public beaches during the cold season
Toronto Ukrainian Festival
The largest Ukrainian Festival in North America
Toronto Christmas Market
Get in a festive mood and shop for gifts at a beautiful outdoor Christmas market in Toronto
Winter at Ontario Place
A free festival celebrating all the winter things at the West Island of Ontario Place
Barrie Winterfest
One of the most popular winter events in Ontario
Toronto Waterfront Marathon
One of the most popular races in North America
Nuit Blanche Toronto
Free all-night contemporary art festival
Redpath Waterfront Festival
This carefree, fun event is all about entertainment and huge installations
ImportFest
The largest car show in Canada and a must-see for all automotive enthusiasts
Toronto After Dark Film Festival
A showcase of horror, sci-fi, thriller, action and cult cinema
Canadian International Air Show
The aviation extravaganza showcases the best aerial acrobatic jet teams on the continent
Festival of Carols
The best way to boost one's Christmas spirit
The Karma Cup
The largest cannabis products expo and competition in Canada
CBC Music Festival
A perfect day full of music, great food, and activities at Toronto's RBC Echo Beach
The Royal Agricultural Winter Fair
The largest agricultural indoor event in the world
Open Streets TO
Toronto streets get closed to traffic and open for people and bikes
Christmas Lights
Witness the city transform into a fairy-tale
Chinese New Year
Join one of the largest celebrations in Canada
St. Patrick’s Day Parade
The largest Irish themed event held in Toronto
The Gibraltar Point Lighthouse
Canada's first lighthouse is still haunted by the ghost of its first caretaker
Toronto Comicon
An annual comic book and pop culture expo
New Year's Eve
Explore the key spots for the celebration in Toronto
Rogers Cup (Canadian Open)
The third-oldest tennis tournament the world
Winterlicious
Two weeks of high-end cuisine exploration
Toronto Fringe
The largest theatre and performance festival in Ontario
Canadian Music Week
A seven-day experience for industry professionals, artists, and music fans
Toronto's Festival of Beer
Take three days off to find your favourite beer
Rugged Maniac Kitchener
A wild obstacle race not far from Toronto
Reebok Ragnar Niagara
This 300-kilometer relay will take you through the most beautiful places along the Lake Ontario shoreline
Beaches Jazz Festival
One of Canada's largest free festivals featuring diverse music genres
