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Toronto and Niagara Falls travel guide

A big, multicultural city and the world's most famous waterfall

The Toronto skyline and CN Tower. Photo: Dillan Payne, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

7h 30mflight from London
YYZnearest main airport
22° in Julwarmest month
-3° in Febcoolest month

Toronto is Canada's biggest city, with the CN Tower, lively neighbourhoods, great food from all over the world and the islands in Lake Ontario.

Niagara Falls is about 90 minutes away. Boat trips take you right into the spray, and the wineries of Niagara-on-the-Lake are nearby.

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What Toronto is known for

  • CN Tower

    A glass floor 342 metres up.

  • Niagara Falls

    Boat trips into the spray.

  • Kensington Market

    Food from everywhere.

  • Ice wine

    From Niagara's wineries.

Top things to do in Toronto and Niagara Falls

  1. 1

    The CN Tower

    The EdgeWalk if you dare.

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  2. 2

    Niagara Falls boat trip

    Into the Horseshoe Falls.

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  3. 3

    The Toronto Islands

    Ferries to beaches and views.

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  4. 4

    St Lawrence Market

    Peameal bacon sandwiches.

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Where to stay in Toronto and Niagara Falls

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Best time to visit Toronto and Niagara Falls

Best value: Apr–May, Sep–Oct. May to October: warm, with autumn colours in late September and October.

  • Best valueGood weather, smaller crowds
  • PeakBusiest, highest prices
  • QuietCheapest, cooler or wetter
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Getting there and around

About 7h 30m from London to YYZ, and flights from most UK airports. How long is the flight from your airport?

The TTC subway and streetcars in Toronto. Trains and tours to Niagara.

Airport transfer to Toronto

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Good to know

  • The Canadian side of Niagara has the best views.
  • Visit in autumn for the colours.
  • Winters are very cold.
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Toronto and Niagara Falls FAQ

Can I do Niagara as a day trip?

Yes, from Toronto.

How many days in Toronto?

Three days.

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