Category: Toronto

Visiting Toronto Island in winter is a right of passage for any Torontonian – or visitor to the city. It’s possible to visit year round as the residents on the islands rely on the ferry service to connect to the main city. Even when the channel ices over! Do Toronto Island ferries run in the […]

While paddling within the 13 Toronto Islands it is common to spot the following: Great Blue Herons, Green Herons, Painted Turtles, Trumpeter Swans, Mute Swans, Belted Kingfishers, Red Winged Blackbirds, Beavers, Minks, Muskrats, Great Egrets, Racoons, Black-Crowned Night Herons, and Double-Crested Cormorants. Are there animals on Toronto Island? The most common species seen are bufflehead, […]

There are 17 species of snakes in Ontario. Of these, the Eastern Massasauga Rattlesnake is the only venomous snake. However, others may easily be mistaken for one because of their similar markings. Does Toronto have venomous snakes? The Massasauga is a stout-bodied rattlesnake, usually about 50 to 70 centimetres long. It is Ontario’s only venomous […]

The frosty foliage and sparkling snowflakes make the perfect backdrop for quintessential winter activities like tobogganing, ice skating and snowshoeing. Bundle up, grab a cup of hot chocolate and explore the great outdoors, Toronto-style. Catch the ferry to Toronto Islands—snowshoeing and cross-country skiing await! Is Toronto fun in the winter? Winter in Toronto is frosty, […]

It is a major tourist attraction that includes observation decks, a revolving restaurant at some 1,151 feet (351 metres), and an entertainment complex. It is also a centre for telecommunications in Toronto. Why is the CN Tower so important? Today, the CN Tower is the centre of telecommunications for Toronto, serving more than 17 Canadian […]

If you’ve ever been travelling on the Toronto subway only to realize that you suddenly have to use the washroom, you know how frustrating terrifying it can be. That’s because just 15% of TTC subway stations are actually equipped with public washrooms. Are TTC washrooms open? Yes, on-board washrooms will continue to be open and […]

10 stations. VIA RAIL (Toronto) is operational during everyday. Additional information: VIA RAIL has 10 stations and the total trip duration for this route is approximately 299 minutes. Where are VIA Rail stations in Ontario? Stations & Real Estate Ottawa Station. Union Station – Winnipeg. Gare du Palais – Québec City. Montréal Central Station. Kingston […]

Centre Island, with its amusement park, beaches and gardens, attracts one million visitors a year. Toronto City Centre Airport forms the northwest area of Hanlan’s Point. Toronto Islands. Published Online February 7, 2006 Last Edited March 4, 2015 What is Toronto Island called? Toronto Island Park is made up of several islands, including Ward’s Island, […]

Leashed dogs or pets secured in an enclosed container are welcome to travel on the TTC during weekends and weekday off-peak periods – that is before 6:30 a.m.; 10 a.m. to 3:30 pm; after 7 p.m.. A Service Animal may accompany a passenger at any time. How do I take my dog on the subway? […]

In New Brunswick and Ontario (including Fredericton and Toronto), burying a pet in your yard isn’t against the law. Although these provinces suggest that the burial site be 2 to 4 feet deep and situated away from a source of water. Is it illegal to bury a pet in your backyard in Ontario? Written by […]