What it actually costs
When to go
-20°C or worse. Wind chill off the lake. The underground PATH system connects buildings but the city is genuinely brutal in winter.
CN Tower: book the EdgeWalk or sunset time slot. Regular observation deck queues are 45-60min on weekends.
What locals know
Kensington Market on Sunday (pedestrian-only) for vintage shops, street food, and the most multicultural block in North America.
St. Lawrence Market (Saturday only for the farmer's market) — peameal bacon sandwich from Carousel Bakery is the Toronto food icon.
Toronto Islands: 15-min ferry for CA$9. Beaches, bike paths, skyline views. The best escape from downtown.
Chinatown and Little Italy on Dundas/College for dinner — way better value than King West or Yorkville restaurants.
Honest warnings
Toronto is expensive. Budget CA$250+/day for a decent experience.
TTC (transit) is reliable but slow. Uber is often faster for cross-city trips.
Tipping is 18-20% at restaurants (not optional like Europe). 15% is considered low.
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