TRAVEL Toronto Discover Toronto – the Canadian city with North American flair By Sarah Marshall, PA Famed for its wild landscapes and some of the finest scenery in the world, Canada has long been a firm favourite for Brits seeking a holiday of a lifetime. But it seems geopolitics and a change in tastes has helped introduce the country to a whole new generation of travellers. Visitor numbers are on the up.This year started with a 13 per cent increase in arrivals compared to the same period in 2024.According to some, this newfound popularity may be down to its neighbour across the border, possibly sparked by travellers looking for an alternative to the United States as Donald Trump returned to office. For most, Canada’s enduring appeal lies in its natural good looks: the mountains, glaciers, forests and lakes found coast to coast. Interestingly, though, it’s not only the great outdoors that is now luring people across the pond. People are increasingly tempted by its cities and urban spaces, hotspots that are now benefiting from Canada’s resurgence in popularity – and none more so than Toronto. Located in the province of Ontario and home to around three million people, it’s Canada’s biggest city, and a new Virgin Atlantic service from London Heathrow has made it more accessible than ever before. It’s more than a decade since the airline last served Canada (flights to Vancouver were suspended in 2014). So, what awaits? Unlike Montreal, its distinctly more European cousin found to the north-east in the neighbouring province of Quebec,Toronto is unashamedly North American in look and feel with long avenues lined with gleaming skyscrapers that could easily pass for Manhattan. Elsewhere, there are five-star hotels and flavours from all over the world to enjoy, and all against a backdrop of the infinite waters of Lake Ontario. If that wasn’t tempting enough, one of the world’s greatest natural wonders, the mighty Niagara Falls, is within easy reach.
Here’s how to make the most of your time in Canada’s most exciting city…
Photo: bike ride through downtown Toronto.
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