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Family holidays in Toronto

Lakeside islands, a tower with a glass floor and Niagara Falls a day trip away. Here's what Toronto is like with the family, when to go and how long to stay.

BEST FOR🏙️ City break, 🥾 Nature & hiking
NIGHTS AWAY5 to 7
BUDGET££
BEST MONTHSJun–Oct
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Toronto at a glance

FLIGHT FROM LONDON
ABOUT 8 HRS
TIME DIFFERENCE
5 HRS BEHIND THE UK
CURRENCY
CANADIAN DOLLAR ($)
ENTRY
ETA FOR UK PASSPORTS
PLUGS
TYPE A / B · 120V

Check entry rules on GOV.UK before you book.

When to go

  1. JANSnowy, quieter
  2. FEBSnowy, quieter
  3. MARCold, quieter
  4. APRMixed, a good time to go
  5. MAYSpring, a good time to go
  6. JUNWarm, best time to go
  7. JULSummer, best time to go
  8. AUGSummer, best time to go
  9. SEPWarm, best time to go
  10. OCTAutumn colour, best time to go
  11. NOVChilly, a good time to go
  12. DECFestive, a good time to go

Summer is the easy pick, with warm days, island beaches and festivals most weekends. September and October are quieter and the autumn colours are lovely. Winters are properly cold, but there's skating outdoors and plenty to do inside.

Things to do with the family

SUMMER

Toronto Islands

A short ferry ride to beaches, bike paths and the Centreville fairground.

TICKETED

CN Tower

Lie on the glass floor 342 metres up, if anyone dares.

INDOORS

Ripley's Aquarium of Canada

A moving walkway through a shark tunnel, right by the CN Tower.

INDOORS

Royal Ontario Museum

Dinosaurs, a bat cave and mummies under one roof.

DAY TRIP

Niagara Falls

About 90 minutes by car or train. The boat ride gets you soaked.

FREE

High Park

A huge park with a free zoo, playgrounds and cherry blossom in May.

Toronto: common questions

Is Toronto good for a family holiday?

Yes. It's clean, safe and easy to get around on the subway and streetcars, with lots for children, from the islands to the science centre.

How many nights do you need?

Five to seven nights gives you the city at a family pace plus a day at Niagara Falls.

Do UK families need a visa?

No, but British passport holders flying to Canada, children included, need an eTA, which you apply for online. Check GOV.UK for the current rules.

Can you visit Niagara Falls from Toronto?

Yes, it's an easy day trip by car, coach or the GO train in summer. The falls are about 90 minutes away.

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