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Muslim business traveller's guide
Toronto, Canada
Muslim Traveller Guide
Halal Toronto
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.
CADEastern Time (EDT in summer), UTC-4.
5 halal places to visit
Mosques & sights in Toronto
The mosques and Islamic-heritage landmarks worth your time around the expo.
Aga Khan Museum
Don Mills / North York
Museum of Islamic art and Muslim civilisations with over 1,000 artifacts.
Ismaili Centre Toronto
Don Mills / North York
Architectural centre for Muslim social, cultural and spiritual gatherings beside the Aga Khan Museum.
Jami Mosque
High Park / Boustead Ave
The oldest Islamic centre in Toronto, dubbed the mother of all mosques in the city.
5 places to eat
Where to eat — top halal spots
Real, well-loved halal restaurants across Toronto, from cheap local legends to special-occasion dining.
Lahore Tikka House
Pakistani · Little India / Gerrard St$$
Toronto halal staple since 1996 famous for South Asian grills and karahi.
The Halal Guys
Middle Eastern · Downtown$
Popular chain serving halal chicken and gyro platters with signature white sauce.
Karahi Point
Pakistani · Scarborough$$
Known for flavourful authentic karahi dishes cooked with fresh ingredients.
Where to stay
Hotels for every budget
Hand-picked places to stay, near the action.
Luxury
Fairmont Royal York
Downtown / Union Station
Stately 1929 landmark hotel steps from the CN Tower and Union Station.
The Drake Hotel
Queen West
Boutique design hotel in a 19th-century building on lively Queen West.
Mid-range
Chelsea Hotel Toronto
Know before you go
The essentials
Everything a Muslim traveller needs to land in Toronto with confidence.
Getting in
Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
• UP Express train — ~25 min to Union Station
• Taxi / Uber / Lyft — 30-45 min
Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ)
• Walk via tunnel + short transit — downtown island airport
Getting around
The TTC runs the subway, streetcars and buses across the city; GO Transit covers the wider region.
Taxis and ride-hailing are both readily available.
Visa & entry
Most visitors need either an Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) — for visa-exempt travellers arriving by air — or a visitor visa, depending on nationality. Apply before travel via IRCC.
Getting here
Travelling from a major halal market?
Most halal-expo buyers and exhibitors fly in from the world's main halal hubs. Here's how to reach Toronto from each — entry rules vary by nationality, so check the Visa & entry note.
Sources: https://www.destinationtoronto.com · https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration (eTA) · https://www.upexpress.com
Other halal expo cities
Nearby and frequently-paired destinations, with the same Muslim-traveller guide.
