By Alex Carrington, Travel Editor at 247 Packing List · Last updated: ·

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Toronto Packing List

Toronto is Canada's largest city — a walkable, multicultural metropolis with great food, waterfront, and easy access to Niagara Falls. Winters are genuinely cold (-15°C common), summers warm and humid. What you pack depends heavily on when you visit.

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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.

Alex Carrington is the travel editor at 247 Packing List, building destination and trip-type packing guides from flight-delay experience, family trips and a lot of over-packed suitcases. Every list on this site is cross-checked against the destination's actual climate and airline baggage rules before publishing.