based on 15 experiences from female travelers
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, 2025Claudia
Netherlands
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, 2025Sarah
Canada
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, 2024Toronto 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, 2024Tzu-Yu
Canada
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, 2024Vittoria
Italy
I feel really safe here in Toronto. People are nice. I've been staying here since Sept '23, and I'll be leaving in a month, but I think for girls, it's a good place to visit! The only bummer is the cost—everything's so expensive, especially for me coming from Italy, where I was used to way cheaper prices. Still recommend coming, though!
Posted: January 25, 2024Love how the city is so diversed and so much fun things to do all year long. I would recommend going to the beach off from the queens way. Little china is an amazing place to check out to if you like buying little things from your travels. The night life there is amazing almost anywhere you go there will be happy faces to welcome you.
Posted: November 27, 2023I have lived in Toronto for over 3 and a half years now and it is the perfect city to live in! It is so vibrant, friendly and multicultural. I have never visited a city where I feel more safe in. It is a foodie heaven and so cultural, with so many things to do. The perfect place to be.
Posted: November 21, 2023Yuki
Japan
I love Toronto so much. People is so kind. I enjoyed lot. I learn multi culture. It is very good experience for me. In there I enjoyed food from all over the world as well. I could meet people from many country as well. In the summer there was lot of events and festival. In the winter I enjoyed winter sports I will back there for sure.
Posted: August 28, 2023A beautiful city with so many things to see. I stayed in the downtown, watched a show and tried out different restaurants. Lots of things to do all summer. Very nice and helpful people. I easily found my way.
Posted: July 10, 2023Based on 60 local experiences
Based on 60 local experiences
It’s the safest place for women. I go out alone at night all the time, and have never once felt unsafe. Men here don’t really bother women in general, in my experience I don’t get approached on the street nearly as often as in other countries (like the US), and I’ve lived in Toronto for over 10 years.
Posted: March 14, 2025It's not that safe unfortunatly. When it's really dark and late theres a lot of homeless and that got me feeling unsafe. I was in Toronto and i was walking late with friends and we walked past homeless some were talking or whispering something to us. That was really terrifying.
Posted: March 10, 2025Brandy
My name is Brandy! Canadian born and of Jamaican descent. I love travelling and a good solo date which has naturally lead me to solo travel. I love good food, music/dancing and learning about different cultures.
Suhanna
Hi! I’m Suhanna, born and raised in what is now called Toronto. I took my first solo trip in 2018 to Cuba (after having visited previously with friends) and have been enjoying my little solo adventures here and there since. I do occasionally travel with friends but generally plan my own trips and make friends along the way. Wandering, checking out local art and local eats are usually my main activities when traveling. I also enjoy going to out of town music festivals (Osheaga, Sueños, Gov Ball) and am always open to meeting people at them. If it looks like we’re going to cross paths in the same city, feel free to message!
Margaux
Toronto
1 day
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 😊
Jasmine
Toronto
3 days
I am in my 20s, work in healthcare, in love with travelling, nature, animals, languages and meeting new people 🙂
Fatima
Toronto
3 days
An architectural designer, Looking for travel inspiring friends: - likes to go to live music, hiking, brunch, contemporary dance, talk about long term wealth and taking over the world
Monroe
Toronto
2 days
Hey Ladies and future friends. I’m an outgoing, intelligent and funny gal. I enjoy trying new restaurants and attending social events in the city and on my downtown I love watching tv shows or anime maybe some puzzling and crocheting sprinkled in there. I’m new to the world of travel and have been craving it for a while but in the meantime while I plan my trip. I don’t mind making new and exciting friends. I run a non-judgmental and open mined home. It’s cozy and has lots of character. Hope to chat with some of you soon.
Helena
Toronto
3 days
Helena I became a widow recently looking to start travelling
Salado
Toronto
3 days
Hello! I’m a Canadian interested in travelling to Africa and Asia
Janelle
Toronto
2 days
I’m a joyful artist looking to make friends with locals! I love to meet new people and hear all about their lives and learn the magic that connects us! Let’s chat and laugh over a drink.
Natalie
Toronto
3 days
Hello! I am Natalie! I running my travel shop, enjoy doing yoga and cook breakfast
Shel
Toronto
3 days
Hey hey! My name's Shel, pronouns she/her. I love my city, and I love being a tour guide. I love travel, learning, being active, food, music, history, nature, science, spirituality, and much much more.
Veronica
I am a journalist and filmmaker form Rome, that escapes from routine and is always searching for new experiences. I studied Journalism during my bachelor in Rome and Lille and then continued with a master in Cinema in Rome, Stockholm and Paris. Right now I am writing for two journals and participating at some movie projects. I love to hang out and to connect with people, especially during my trips and love as well making pictures, I have mostly a camera with me. PS: right now I am also into oracle cards