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✅ Essentials Checklist

✓Passport and eTA (Electronic Travel Authorisation — required for UK citizens flying into Canada)
✓Travel insurance with medical cover (Canadian healthcare not free for visitors)
✓Layers appropriate to the season — winter requires serious cold-weather kit
✓Comfortable walking shoes — Toronto's main districts are very walkable
✓Power adapter (Type A/B — North American flat two-pin)
✓Credit card — Canada is largely cashless, some CAD cash useful
✓Phone plan with Canada roaming or local SIM
✓Daypack for sightseeing

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→Winter (Dec–Feb): Heavy insulated coat, thermal layers, warm hat, gloves, scarf, waterproof boots
→Spring/Autumn: Waterproof jacket, layers, comfortable walking shoes
→Summer (Jun–Aug): Light breathable clothing, sunscreen, sunglasses — humidity is high
→Smart-casual for evenings in Yorkville or the waterfront restaurants

⭐ Nice to Have

○PRESTO card for Toronto transit (TTC)
○Niagara Falls day trip booked ahead
○Leafs or Blue Jays tickets if sport is on your list
○Reusable coffee cup — Toronto has excellent independent coffee

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best time to visit Toronto?

May to June and September to October offer the most comfortable temperatures (15–25°C) and lower humidity than summer. July and August are warm and lively but humid. Winter is genuinely cold and snowy — not for the underprepared, but the city functions fully year-round and Christmas markets are excellent.

How far is Niagara Falls from Toronto?

About 1.5 hours by car or GO Bus from Union Station. Most visitors do it as a day trip. The Canadian side (Horseshoe Falls) has the best views by far — the American side is significantly less impressive. Book a Hornblower boat trip in advance for the full experience.

Is Toronto safe for tourists?

Yes — Toronto is consistently ranked among the world's safest major cities. Standard urban awareness applies in any large city. Neighbourhoods like Kensington Market and Parkdale are lively and safe; apply normal caution at night as you would anywhere.

Check the weather and best time to visit before you finalise your Toronto packing list — and see country facts and travel info for entry requirements and local tips.

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