Updated Jan 27, 2026
KEY STATS
2.8M
Population
1,620 km2
Area
462 Mbps
Internet
YTZ (9km)
Airport
OVERVIEW
Toronto is the most populous city in Canada and the capital city of the Canadian province of Ontario. With a population of 2,794,356 in 2021, it is the fourth-most populous city in North America. The city is the anchor of the Golden Horseshoe, an urban agglomeration of 9,765,188 people surrounding the western end of Lake Ontario, while the Great...
QUICK FACTS
DROPTHE_ GOSSIP
Food
3,348 restaurants mapped in Toronto
Tech
462 Mbps average download — faster than most capital cities worldwide
Economy
33% cheaper than New York City based on overall cost of living index
Travel
YTZ airport just 9 km from the city center
INFRASTRUCTURE
44,469 total POIs
Above avg per capita
Average
Below avg
Food & Drink
Restaurants
3,348
Cafes
1,437
Bars
566
Fast Food
2,454
Shopping
Supermarkets
406
Convenience
1,033
Shopping Malls
124
Healthcare
Hospitals
34
Clinics
1,246
Pharmacies
606
Education
Schools
832
Universities
59
Libraries
122
Recreation
Parks
4,681
Playgrounds
1,812
Sports
1,673
Cinemas
25
Museums
46
Theatres
86
Transport
Bus Stops
7,236
Train Stations
721
Fuel Stations
254
Services
Banks
563
ATMs
157
Post Offices
159
Police
34
Fire Stations
70
Source: DropThe Database | dropthe.org
INTERNET SPEED
462 Mbps
Download
279 Mbps
Upload
8ms
Latency
154,934
Tests
46,420
Devices
2025-Q4
Last updated
CLIMATE
Best time to visit: Jun - Aug
-1°
J
1°
F
5°
M
10°
A
15°
M
19°
J
21°
J
19°
A
15°
S
10°
O
5°
N
1°
D
18-28 C ideal
Warm/Cool
Extreme
Year avg: 10 C Range: -0.7 - 20.6 C Rain: 950 mm/year Sunshine: 2,880 h/year
CITY SCORES
90.2
Nomad Index
A
Livability
37.5
Culture
62.6
Overall
COST OF LIVING
BIndex relative to New York City (NYC = 100)
67.5
Overall
33% cheaper than NYC
40.6
Rent
59% cheaper than NYC
71.1
Groceries
29% cheaper than NYC
69.2
Restaurants
31% cheaper than NYC
AIRPORT
YTZ
Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport
9 km from center
Very close — ~14 min ride
FUN FACTS
Toronto is the most populous city in Canada and the capital city of the Canadian province of Ontario.
With a population of 2,794,356 in 2021, it is the fourth-most populous city in North America.
The city is the anchor of the Golden Horseshoe, an urban agglomeration of 9,765,188 people (as of 2021) surrounding the western end of Lake Ontario, while the Greater Toronto Area proper had a 2021 population of 6,712,341.
Indigenous peoples have inhabited the Toronto area, located on a broad sloping plateau interspersed with rivers, deep ravines, and urban forest, for more than 10,000 years.
After the broadly disputed Toronto Purchase, when the Mississaugas surrendered the area to the British Crown, the British established the town of York in 1793 and later designated it as the capital of Upper Canada.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is Toronto known for?
Toronto is a city in Ontario. It offers a range of cultural, historical, and natural attractions.
How fast is the internet in Toronto?
Toronto has an average download speed of 462 Mbps and upload speed of 279 Mbps, based on Ookla speed test data.
What is the weather like in Toronto?
Toronto has an average year-round temperature of approximately 10 degrees Celsius.
What airport serves Toronto?
Toronto is served by YTZ (Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport), approximately 9 km from the city center.
What is the population of Toronto?
The population of Toronto is approximately 2.8M.
What infrastructure does Toronto have?
Toronto has 44,469 mapped points of interest, including 3,348 restaurants, 34 hospitals, 832 schools.
What country is Toronto in?
Toronto is located in Ontario.
