Toronto Travel Guide

City Facts

Location

Ontario, Canada.

Time Zone

GMT - 5 (GMT - 4 from the second Sunday in March to the first Sunday in November).

Electricity

110 volts AC, 60Hz; flat two-pin plugs are standard.

Average January Temperatures

- 4.5°C (23°F).

Average July Temperatures

22°C (72°F).

Average Annual Rainfall

689mm (27.1 inches).

Cost of Living

Special Events

Toronto WinterCity Festival
January/February
Ice skating and fun in the snow, delicious culinary experiences.
Nathan Phillips Square

CONTACT
May
Photography festival, throughout the city.
Website: www.contactphoto.com

NXNE - North by Northeast Music Festival and Industry Conference
June
Canadian and international bands.
Various venues
Website: www.nxne.com

Queen's Plate Horse Racing
June
Woodbine Racetrack
Website: www.woodbineentertainment.com

Toronto jazz Festival
June
Various venues
Website: www.tojazz.com

Pride Week
June
Gay and lesbian pride celebration.
Various venues
Website: www.torontopride.com

Toronto Fringe Theater Festival
July
Various venues
Website: www.fringetoronto.com

Beaches International Jazz Festival
July
The Beaches
Website: www.beachesjazz.com

Toronto Caribbean Carnival (Caribana) Festival
July-August
Throughout the city
Website: www.caribana.com

Canadian National Exhibition (CNE)
August-September
Agricultural fair, exposition and amusement park.
Canadian National Exhibition Grounds
Website: www.theex.com

Toronto International Film Festival
September
Various venues
Website: www.torontointernationalfilmfestival.ca

International Festival of Authors
October
Harbourfront Center
Website: www.readings.org

Royal Agricultural Winter Fair
November
Exhibition Place
Website: www.royalfair.org

Santa Claus Parade
November
Midtown to downtown
Website: www.thesantaclausparade.org

Cavalcade of Lights
November-December
Skating, ice-carving, festive lights and more.
Nathan Phillips Square
Website: www.toronto.ca/special_events