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Harbourfront Centre and Queens Quay in Toronto

Canada, made easier

Your first guide to Toronto—and beyond.

Find good food, useful places, city highlights, and simple transportation advice made for international students and first-time visitors.

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A few good places to begin

A mix of city views, outdoor spaces, neighbourhoods, and practical stops.
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Historic buildings in Toronto’s Distillery District
AttractionToronto · Downtown east

Distillery Historic District

A pedestrian district of Victorian industrial architecture, galleries, public art, cafés, restaurants, and independent shops.

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Free to enter; food, shopping, and paid events are extra
A sunny day at Woodbine Beach Park in Toronto
BeachToronto · Toronto east end

Woodbine Beach

A broad Lake Ontario beach with a boardwalk, swimming area, and waterfront views.

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Free
High Park in Toronto
ParkToronto

High Park

Toronto’s large west-end park with trails, gardens, Grenadier Pond, and family attractions.

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Free entry; optional activities may cost extra
The CN Tower in Toronto
AttractionToronto · Downtown

CN Tower

Toronto’s landmark communications tower with observation levels above the downtown skyline.

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Before your first ride

TTC is transit. PRESTO is payment. Transit is an app.

These names are easy to mix up. Our beginner guide explains contactless payment, the two-hour TTC transfer, proof of payment, and when GO requires a tap off.

Read the TTC & PRESTO guide
A PRESTO fare card