Toronto Holidays
Beautifully located on the shores of Lake Ontario, Toronto is a jewel in eastern Canada’s crown and one of the world’s most vibrant cities. Just a short 8-hour flight from the UK, Canada’s largest city is easy to reach and a popular destination to visit on a holiday to Canada. Toronto is a foodie’s heaven with the likes of St. Lawrence Market and the city's incredible range of restaurants serving local delicacies and foods from around the world. It is also the cultural and entertainment hub of Canada with museums including the renowned Royal Ontario Museum, as well as being a shopper’s paradise with the likes of the Eaton Centre - one of North America’s most popular shopping centres.
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Included Rail Upgrade Offer
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Enjoy Canada's incredible mountains, national parks and abundance of wildlife on a luxury train tour. Book by 31st May 2024. T&Cs apply.
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Best time to visit Toronto
Toronto is a year-round holiday destination. Looking to enjoy the outdoors? Visiting in the summer is a great choice, especially if you want to see the nearby Niagara Falls. The weather at this time of year has average highs of between 24°C and 26°C, with lows of between 14°C and 17°C.
In autumn, Toronto is cooler and quieter and flight prices tend to drop. It is the ideal time to visit if you are looking to book cheap Toronto holidays.
The winter can be cold, with temperatures down to -7°C in January or up to 2°C in December. However, at this time of year the city turns into a winter wonderland and a great Christmas or New Year holiday destination.
In spring, the weather warms up again and the city is particularly magical with the trees in blossom.
Average temperatures by month
- JAN -3°
- FEB -3°
- MAR 1°
- APR 7°
- MAY 14°
- JUN 16°
- JUL 21°
- AUG 21°
- SEP 18°
- OCT 11°
- NOV 5°
- DEC -1°
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The CN Tower
Located in the heart of Toronto’s Entertainment District, visit one of Canada's major icons. Standing 553.33 metres tall enjoy sweeping panoramic views of the city and Lake Ontario. Your adventure begins in the glass faced elevators, with glass floor panels that will whisk you to the LookOut Observation level in a mere 58 seconds. Dare to walk the Glass? or sample exquisite cuisine at the revolving restaurant 360 Restaurant. For adrenaline seekers, try the EdgeWalk - the world’s highest full circle hands-free walk and the first of its kind in North America.
Casa Loma
Built in 1914 as a private residence, Casa Loma is now a historic museum and is amongst Toronto’s top attractions. It boasts nearly 98 rooms many of which display authentic period furnishings and antiques. It hosts permanent and seasonal exhibits as well as summer concerts on the impressive grounds around the medieval castle. The unique architecture of Casa Loma has also made it a highly sought after venue for movie sets, private, and special events.
Royal Ontario Museum
The Royal Ontario Museum showcases art, culture, and nature from around the world. It is Canada’s largest and most-visited museum attracting more than one million visitors every year. It is home to a world-class collection of 13 million artworks, cultural and natural history objects, featured in 40 gallery and exhibition spaces.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Toronto Holidays
Toronto is expensive to live in, but if you are going on a Toronto holiday, there are certain times of the year that are slightly cheaper than others, and you can find great deals on flights.
Niagara Falls is just 80 miles from Toronto and is around a 1 hour and 45 minutes’ drive from the city.
Toronto is one of the safest cities in the world to visit.
Toronto is located in the province of Ontario, which is in Eastern Canada.
The United Kingdom is five hours ahead of Toronto. So, for example, if it is 1pm in the United Kingdom then it is 8am in Toronto.
Toronto is famous for many things, but its most iconic attractions are the CN Tower, Ripley’s Aquarium of Canada, and Toronto Zoo. It is also home to sports teams such as the Toronto Raptors, who compete in the NBA, a baseball team called the Toronto Blue Jays, and an ice hockey team called the Toronto Maple Leafs.
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