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Muslim business traveller's guide
Toronto is one of the most multicultural cities in the world and home to a large Muslim community, so halal food is easy to find across many neighbourhoods, mosques are plentiful, and there are prayer spaces at Pearson Airport. June is mild and pleasant. The TTC and ride-hailing make getting around straightforward.
Getting in
Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
• UP Express train — ~25 min to Union Station (fastest, avoids traffic)
• Taxi / Uber / Lyft — 30-45 min (depending on traffic)
Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ)
• Walk via tunnel + short transit — downtown island airport (regional flights)
Getting around
The TTC runs the subway, streetcars and buses across the city; GO Transit covers the wider region.
A PRESTO card (or contactless) works on TTC and GO.
Taxis and ride-hailing are both readily available.
Visa & entry
Money
Canadian Dollar · CAD
Cards and contactless are accepted everywhere.
Tipping ~15-20% is expected at restaurants.
Connectivity
Rogers, Bell, Telus and Freedom SIMs at the airport and city stores
eSIM: Airalo and similar eSIMs cover Canada
Plug: Type A / B (North American) · 120V / 60Hz
Emergency
General: 911
Fire: 911
Safety
Thorncliffe Park & Crescent Town
East York · $
halal
A large Muslim community with abundant halal restaurants and grocers.
Scarborough
Scarborough · $-$$
halal
Wide range of halal cuisines across many communities.
Downtown halal spots
Downtown · $$
halal
Plenty of halal options near the core.
Mosques across the city
citywide
Toronto has many mosques, including downtown prayer spaces and the historic Jami Mosque.
Pearson Airport prayer rooms
YYZ
Multi-faith prayer rooms are available at the airport.
CN Tower & Ripley’s Aquarium
Downtown
Iconic tower views and the waterfront.
Distillery District & St Lawrence Market
Old Toronto
Historic cobblestone district and a famous food market.
Niagara Falls
~1.5h day trip
One of the world’s most famous waterfalls.
Sources: https://www.destinationtoronto.com · https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration (eTA) · https://www.upexpress.com