10 reasons to love Toronto

People who visit Toronto are often surprised by its size; It is the largest city in Canada and the fourth largest in North America. From the diversity of the city to how wonderful the locals are, here are the top ten reasons to love Toronto (and, of course, get there ASAP with the help of Auto Europe).

Super tolerant in Toronto

Toronto stands out for its culture of tolerance. With more than 50% of its population born outside of Canada, the city has always been a meeting point for people of different nationalities, cultures, religions and sexual orientations. In our opinion, they are the best foundation a great city can have.

An important neighborhood culture in Toronto

This mix of cultures and nationalities is part of the reason why Toronto is known as "the city of neighborhoods." And each of Toronto's more than 200 official and unofficial neighborhoods has its own personality. There's the hippie scene at Kensington Market, the Victorian homes at Cabbagetown, the student scene at Annex, Leslieville (the equivalent of New York Williamsburg), and many others.

Inclusive food in Toronto

This diversity extends to the gastronomy of Toronto's neighborhoods, where you can eat countless tasty international dishes. The city is a paradise for Korean, Indian, Sri Lankan, Tibetan, Italian, Mexican, Japanese and Chinese cuisines. But Toronto's food isn't just diverse, it's inclusive. The city is also a haven for diners with different dietary needs and preferences, with plenty of organic, vegan, raw, gluten-free, sugar-free, and lactose-free options, and no one has to justify or explain their personal choices.

Toronto Theater and shows

In Toronto there is entertainment and culture everywhere. Fashion shows, concerts, theater, dance and storytelling (real stories told at an open microphone by the locals themselves that can make you laugh or cry)… There are places and genres for all tastes and interests.

City of Toronto festivals

While the Toronto International Film Festival lives up to the hype on its own, this major event shares the limelight with a series of events that ensure there is never a dull moment on the calendar. The Caribana, a four-day festival of Caribbean culture, the Toronto Summer Music Festival, the Toronto Pride, the Luminato, the Open Roof Festival and the Toronto Fringe Festival are just a few examples. Our furry friends are not excluded either: there is a festival for dogs and their owners!

Toronto, Pedal and foot

Forget the rental car. Toronto is a perfect city for walking and biking, with a grid layout that makes getting from one place to another a breeze. Most of the main monuments, museums and tourist attractions are close to each other. This is a great advantage, since the best way to explore a city is to walk around it. In addition, there is PATH, the city's underground pedestrian walkway, which has 30 kilometers of restaurants, shopping centers and entertainment options with connections to public transport.

Toronto island park

Opened in 1862 as a leisure center for wealthy people, Toronto Island Park is today one of the best options for everyone to disconnect from their daily routine. Made up of 15 small pedestrian islands in Lake Ontario, in Toronto Island Park you will find parks, beaches and bike paths to spend a relaxing and revitalizing day.

Toronto - Lake Ontario

Lake Ontario, one of the five Great Lakes, is one of the main reasons that Toronto is so magnificent. As soon as the good weather arrives, locals flock to the docks to enjoy beach days, cruises, restaurants and markets. Do you want something closer to the water? You can snorkel, hike, stand up paddle board or search for hidden beaches, coves and lagoons on the shores of this postcard lake.

Toronto Urban architecture

Toronto architecture, a combination of Georgian, industrial and postmodern architecture, is never boring. Highlights include the Art Gallery of Ontario, the Distillery District, the Gooderham Building and the hanging "pod" classrooms of the Pharmacy Building. If you are passionate about architecture, be sure to check them out.

Toronto Terrace season

Since the winter there is cold, Canadians count down waiting for the weather to be warm enough to populate the terraces of the city again. And in Toronto there are terraces with authentic style: on rooftops, sidewalks, gardens, by the lake and in many more places that invite you to sit and relax. There are many guides on the Internet that offer information about the terrace season, and the locals will be more than happy to recommend their favorite terraces and accompany you to one of them to officially start the season.

Auto Europe helps you get around Toronto

At Auto Europe we always look for the best and easiest options for your trip, that is why when it comes to explaining all the benefits of renting a car with us, not only to save more money but also because of the variety of providers that we handle in around the world, which is why the best option to be able to visit the city of Toronto or anywhere in the world is Auto Europe.