Is Toronto Safe for Solo Female Travelers?

Toronto is considered one of the safest cities in the world, ensuring a high level of security for solo female travelers. The local population is respectful, with a low incidence of harassment incidents. The city has a well-structured and reliable public transportation system, making it easy and safe to navigate even during the night. However, like in any large city, keep your common sense about you and avoid empty, poorly-lit areas at night.

Safety rating

4.1 /5

Based on 15 experiences from female travelers

4.5 /5

Based on our research and crime data

4 /5

Based on 68 experiences from local women

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How safe is Toronto?

Safety at night:Safe

Toronto generally boasts a high level of safety, even at night. Many parts of the city are well populated and well lit, making them feel secure for a solo female traveler. Use common sense as you would in any city, and stick to populous areas. Public transportation is reliable, which greatly contributes to safety. However, like any city, there can be unpredictable situations so always maintain awareness of your surroundings.

Public transportation:Safe

Public transportation in Toronto is generally safe and reliable. The Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) offers extensive service with buses, streetcars, and subways. However, like any big city, it can get crowded during peak hours and it's always a good idea to be aware of your surroundings and belongings. They also offer a 'Request Stop' program for solo female travelers at night where you can request the bus driver to stop anywhere along the route between regular stops for added safety.

Street harassment:Low

Toronto is typically a safe and respectful city where most individuals are not likely to experience severe street harassment. It carries a reputation of being a culturally tolerant and diverse city where respect is generally given to all, including solo female travelers. Nonetheless, like any other city, it isn't without occasional instances of unsolicited remarks or attitudes. However, these instances tend to be rare and isolated, with the city's broad safety measures and responsive authorities keeping such issues in check.

Petty crimes:Low

Toronto, being a large, bustling city, does have a certain level of petty crime such as pickpocketing or bag snatching, especially in crowded areas and on public transportation. But it is generally considered a safe place, especially compared to other major cities worldwide. As always, it's important to stay vigilant, keep your belongings secure and know your surroundings. Yet overall, common sense and basic precautions should suffice to keep you safe.

Is Toronto worth visiting?

Overall rating

4 /5

based on 15 experiences from female travelers

Things to do

4.1/5

Safety

4.1/5

Food

4.2/5

Budget-friendly

3.4/5

Solo travel

Toronto has improved tremendously over the last years! The food scene and club scene have both expended with nice, trendy and upscale spots to rediscover. As for safety, there is an homeless situation going on downtown, so I would just avoid that area after dark. Otherwise? Completely safe. As for budget, there is something for every price point - you just gotta research a bit of everything online and be willing to explore according to what you’re looking for. Great city for a quick weekend reset, with a good balance of things to do. The aquarium is a must.

Posted: February 21, 2025Experienced: February, 2025

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Claudia

Netherlands

Solo travel

Hotels and airbnb can be quite expensive. Groceries aren’t cheap either but going out to eat is reasonably priced. Lots of homeless people!! They seem to mostly mind their own business but it felt pretty unsafe. Some parks are completely taken over by homeless camps. They also can come up to you to ask for money or food. Sometimes I buy them something, adding more to the travel costs. Avoid routes coming past homeless shelters to avoid seeing them. Little Italy is a nice place to stay. Kensington Market is cute to visit for cafes, thrift shopping and music.

Posted: February 21, 2025

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Sarah

Canada

Solo travel

Toronto is chaotic. I did use the GO system that took me into Union station. From there you get shoved and pushed around, no one to ask for directions or how to connect to a train or bus. Decided to take Lyft for a bite to eat near where I was visiting - the driver was very nice and there was many food options

Posted: July 26, 2024

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Toronto is the perfect city for travelling. I recommend stay near Harbour bay, there’re lots of Airbnb style hotel with good price. The food on Dundas street is incredible, and I really really like Hot hot rice noodle - the Crispy Pork rice noodle is amazing. Speaking of food, you can’t miss traditional Canadian food called poutine! And also I love Ice Wine sooooo much! Toronto is also a safe city, although you need be careful when you travel at late night in downtown. Otherwise it’s fine. I like Casa Roma, worthy of one-day visiting. CN tower is nice to visit, although I didn’t go to the very top of it (I remember it has different price for different level). I like Harbour bay too.

Posted: May 7, 2024

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Tzu-Yu

Canada

Solo travel

Very safe city. Though I find the best tome to travel to Toronto is during summer bc winter can be a bit harsh. The food is generally great and you can find restaurants that focus on different cultures!

Posted: February 21, 2024

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Is Toronto safe for women?

Safety index

4 /5

Based on 68 local experiences

Crime index

2.3 /5

Based on 68 local experiences

It was quite okay, I was living in a safe area, but while I was going on a walk with my friend to the downtown or to other areas at night it was kinda dangerous. Even while we were at the gas station there was a really high -drunk guy, who was really rude to my friend. Hopefully I wasn't alone at night at all.

Posted: May 19, 2025

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Milie

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Coucou ! I’m Milie, im a regional flight attendant and I like to travel when I have days off. I am calm and I like to meet new people, go on hikes in the montains, run by the water or wander in a new city. I also like to visit museums and go to theater and burlesque shows event. And just trying new things in general ! Please tell me where to go for the best coffee in you city ! ☕️ (pst….its actually my favorite favorite thing to do hihi)

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Hi! I'm Margaux, I'm French and I currently live in Toronto with my boyfriend. 🇨🇦 I love traveling and meeting new people, I'm a really positive person I love to share a great dinner with a great glass of wine and a good conversation! 🧳🎉 I'm training for a half marathon right now and I really enjoy running 😊

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Toronto

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Klara

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Hey, I‘m Klara, I‘m 20 and I love traveling. I‘m big on having fun and going out to explore the city!! I enjoy hiking, going to bars, watching movies and love love thrifting. I take pleasure in speaking and learning different languages and meeting people from all around the world. I‘m very open and humorous (I can be quite sarcastic xd) and always down for chit chat at a local cafe.