Means of transport Ontario

This airport is located a few minutes from downtown. Access is by ferry (free for pedestrians, $15 CAD round trip for cars) or by pedestrian tunnel (free). A free shuttle service is available between downtown and the ferry. Porter Airlines operates flights to and from this airport to other eastern Canadian cities and some American cities. Air Canada and Air Transat also offer some service.

WEGO Niagara Falls: three shuttle lines run in and around downtown Niagara Falls, connecting hotels and attractions. Passes for 13 years and older: 12 CAN $ for 24 hours, 16 CAN $ for 48 hours.

Niagara Region Transit : a company that provides transportation both in the city and on the peninsula (Fort Erie, Niagara Falls, Niagara-on-the-Lake, St. Catharines, etc.). Adults: $3 to $6 CDN one way (1 day pass: $7.25 to $14.50 CDN, 10 tickets: $26.50 to $45 CDN). Info: nrtransit.ca

The public transportation network takes you almost everywhere. The city has a subway (75 stations on 4 lines) and an extensive network of buses and streetcars. While there is no night service for the metro and buses, most streetcars operate 24 hours a day. Maps of the lines (usually also available in hotels and public places) and timetables can be found in all metro stations.

More than 40 airlines operate domestic and international flights. The most efficient ways to get from the airport to downtown are by Union Pearson Express train (operating from the airport from 5:27 to 11:27 a.m., $12.35 CDN one way, $24.70 round trip), cab, Uber or Lyft ($50-60 CDN). Several TTC and Go Transit bus routes also connect the airport to the city. Additional minibus service is available to some hotels.

Located in the heart of downtown, the historic Union Station is directly connected to PATH and Union Station subway. The train is a good option if you are coming from surrounding Canadian cities such as Montreal, Ottawa, Kingston or London. On their website, VIA Rail often offers promotions. Amtrak trains to the U.S. also depart from here (francais.amtrak.com). Note that a plan to modernize Union Station is underway for several years, so plan to arrive a little early.

In Canada, Megabus mainly serves the Montreal-Kingston-Toronto route for a modest price, albeit much more expensive than before the pandemic. These buses (with free wifi) also serve the Greater Toronto Area, the Niagara Peninsula and some American cities from the country, with or without connections (notably Detroit and Chicago). Megabus is also present in the United States (several hundred cities served, most of them on the East Coast and in the Great Lakes region) and in the United Kingdom.

Located at the foot of Bay Street, just a 10-minute walk from Union Station, there is a ferry service to the Toronto Islands. Ticketing and boarding are located at the Jack Layton Ferry Terminal and three lines serve the islands: Hanlan's Point (no winter service), Centre Island (no winter service) and Ward's Island (year round). No services are available in the winter on Hanlan's Point and Center Island, except for washrooms. Please note that it is possible to bring your bicycle on the boat at no extra cost.

Bike Share Toronto, a public bike share system, is available in several areas of the city. It allows you to borrow one of 7,185 bikes at one of 630 stations installed year-round, whether it's for a few hours, for the day or even for three days. On the web or via the app, you can see where the available bikes are. It is extremely beneficial for people making short trips every time. If you want to have a bike for your leisure time, we advise you to deal with a rental company.

Want to ride around town or along the Niagara River without too much effort? Just go to Park Street to pick up your electric bike and you're done! The rental includes all the equipment as well as a little training. However, it is important to note that you must be at least 16 years old to rent a bike. Good deal: if you book online at least two days in advance, you will get three hours at the basic rate instead of two. Ask about the guided tour (3 hours, min. 2 people).

Once located near the Toronto Eaton Centre and Yonge-Dundas Square, the bus station opened its new two-story space in late 2020. Now just south of Union Station, the station is home to regional Go Transit buses, among others, but also to long-distance companies like Megabus and Rider Express. For destinations, schedules and fares, visit each company's website.

Founded in 1967 by Jim Beck, this cab company is well known in Toronto. It has the largest fleet of vehicles and is easily recognizable with its official colors (orange and green) that adorn each car. Cabs can be booked by phone, on the website, or by using the mobile application available on the App Store and Google Play. Outside of rush hour, the wait time is about 15 minutes at most. Beck Taxi also offers service to the city's two airports.

Interregional bus and train company serving the greater Toronto area and as far as Oshawa and Newcastle to the east, Stoney Creek and Niagara Falls to the south, Milton and Guelph to the west, and Lake Simcoe to the north. Fares are often cheaper than with Coach Canada or Greyhound, but the journey is longer because of the many stops.

The Ontario Northland bus company connects Ottawa and Toronto with cities in central, northern and western Ontario, even as far away as Winnipeg, Manitoba. You'll find buses to Cochrane, Hearst, Huntsville, Kenora, North Bay, Parry Sound, Sault Ste. Marie, Sudbury, Temagami, Thunder Bay, Timmins and Wawa. The company also operates the Polar Bear Express train, which runs between Cochrane and Moosonee on the shores of Hudson Bay (information and reservations at +1 800 265 2356).

Commonly referred to as Green P, this corporation, which is part of the City of Toronto, manages municipal parking in the city. It controls approximately 150 off-street parking lots with a capacity of 20,000 spaces, as well as 17,500 spaces along the city's arterial roads. Simply download the Green P app from Google Play or the App Store to pay for your space and check your remaining time directly on your phone. For longer stays, monthly passes are available.

Go Transit is an inter-regional bus and train company serving the Greater Toronto Area and as far east as Oshawa and Peterborough, south to Hamilton and Niagara Falls, west to Kitchener-Waterloo, and north to the Lake Simcoe area. Fares are often cheaper than with bus companies such as Megabus, but the trip is longer due to the many stops and possible transfers. Be aware that there is a customer service center at Union Station (open from 5:45 a.m. to 12:45 a.m., starting at 6 a.m. on weekends).

Another well-known cab company in Toronto. It has partnered with Crown Taxis to serve a larger territory in the Greater Toronto Area, including North York, Scarborough, Etobicoke and East York. Cabs can be booked by phone, on the website, or using the mobile app available on the App Store and Google Play. During off-peak hours, the maximum wait is 15 minutes. Co-op Cabs also offers service to both Toronto airports.

Located on the Harbourfront, next to the bike paths, this specialized company rents hybrid bikes but also family bikes (two places for children + one place for adults) and electric bikes. Rentals are by the hour ($15 CDN, plus $5 CDN per additional hour), for 24 hours ($40 CDN) and for two days ($70 CDN - $20 CDN per additional day) - more expensive for the family bike and the electric bike. Helmets are provided free of charge, but if you wish to have a lock, you must pay $5 CAN.