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Toronto — 9 au 12 novembre 2023
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Toronto est la capitale de la province canadienne de l'Ontario. La Région du Grand Toronto, communément appelée RGT (GTA), comptait en 2021 une population de 6 712 341 habitants. La ville est un centre international d'affaires, de finances, d'arts, de sports et de culture, et est reconnue comme l'une des villes les plus multiculturelles et cosmopolites du monde.
Se rendre
Les citoyens des États-Unis, du Mexique et de certains pays des Caraïbes n'ont pas besoin de visa pour entrer au Canada. Consultez le site web du gouvernement du Canada afin de savoir si vous devez demander un visa de visiteur. Pour ceux qui n'ont pas besoin de visa pour visiter le Canada, vous devrez demander Autorisation de voyage électronique (AVE) à l'avance si vous prenez l'avion dans un aéroport canadien. Les citoyens américains n'ont pas besoin d'autorisation de voyage électronique, mais ils doivent être munis d'un passeport américain valide pour entrer au Canada.
En avion
L'aéroport principal est l'Aéroport international Pearson de Toronto (YYZ) à Mississauga, desservi par la plupart des grandes compagnies internationales d'Amérique du Nord. Vous pouvez vous rendre au centre-ville de Toronto en train UP Express, en combinant les bus locaux et le métro ou en taxi.
L'aéroport secondaire est l'Aéroport Billy Bishop de Toronto (YTZ). Il est situé dans le centre-ville de Toronto, le long du front de mer, mais ses destinations se limitent à des vols court-courriers au Canada (Halifax, Montréal, Ottawa, Thunder Bay et autres) et à partir des États-Unis (Boston, Chicago, New York et Washington, D.C.).
Il existe d'autres aéroports périphériques, comme l'Aéroport international d'Hamilton (YHM) et l'Aéroport international de Waterloo (YKF), qui sont principalement desservis par des compagnies à bas prix. Cependant, ils sont beaucoup plus éloignés de Toronto et nécessitent de nombreux transferts en transports en commun.
By train
VIA Rail effectue plusieurs trajets quotidiens dans le corridor Windsor-Québec.
Amtrak runs the Maple Leaf Train between New York City and Toronto, with stops at Niagara Falls, Buffalo and Albany.
All trains stop at Union Station in the heart of downtown Toronto.
By bus
Bus companies such as Rider Express, FlixBus and Megabus operate bus routes from Niagara Falls, Windsor and Ottawa (and towns/cities in between) to Toronto. In addition, FlixBus and Megabus have routes from New York City to Toronto.
By car
You can drive to Toronto. It is about a 2-hour drive from Buffalo and about 5-hour drive from Detroit (not including time spent at the border).
Weather in Toronto
Average daytime temperatures in November are about 4 °C (40 °F). Temperatures between 7.6 °C (45.7 °F) and -0.2 °C (31.6 °F) are relatively common. There is a good chance of sun, though fall in Ontario also feature rain (on about an average of 11 days) and snow (3 days). Toronto's temperature is generally more temperate and humid than GTA due to its proximity to Lake Ontario. Proper clothing and footwear will keep you warm and from slipping on ice.
Though the summer solstice will have passed almost two months earlier, the sun usually rises at about 7:00 a.m. and sets at 5:00 p.m.
Canadian dollar
All Canadian banks provide currency exchange at the daily market value.[1] In some areas, private exchange bureaus will give better exchange rates and lower fees than banks. So if you have time during your travels to look one up, it might save you some money on the exchange both when you arrive and before you leave, because Canadian dollars may not be worth as much in your home country. Some hotels, souvenir shops and tourist offices exchange money, but their rates won't put a smile on your dial. Many places in Toronto accept US dollars for small transactions – with a rough 1:1 exchange rate – and it is advised to obtain some Canadian dollars if you will use cash. US coins are often mixed in with Canadian coins at stores since they are similar in appearance.
The USD-CAD exchange rate as of March 2023 has an average of 1.3 USD=1 CAD in 2023.[1]
Electricity plugs
Electrical plugs are the same throughout North America, usually 100–127 volts / 60 Hz, type A-B (NEMA connectors). If you are from a region outside of North or Central America, you may need an adapter. You can easily find these devices at any electronics store in Toronto.
Most airports, train stations, bus stations and hotels offer free access to electricity, either through normal electrical outlets or USB outlets. It is also common to have access to outlets in cafes and restaurants.
Since most of the electricity generated in Ontario is from hydro renewable sources, many public places offer free access to electricity.
Internet access
If you have a mobile phone, tablet or computer that uses the cellular network, make sure your carrier's plan is appropriate for roaming in Canada. Fees may apply depending on your mobile plan.
Wi-Fi access in downtown Toronto is widespread and generally free; most public places have Wi-Fi hotspots, but you may need the password. You can visit towifi.ca and find a list of the places where hotpots are available (not necessarily up to date).
- Notes and references
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 The exchange rate is an approximation as of March 2023. For an updated rate, visit Google finance website.