New to Toronto

Transportation

There are many ways to get around and across the city – streetcars, subways, buses and commuter trains.

1. Within Toronto, public transportation is provided by the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC).

• TTC fares and passes, including student discounts, can be found at: https://www.ttc.ca/Fares-and-passes
• Post-secondary students can purchase passes at a discounted rate

2. The following services provide transportation outside of, and into, Toronto:

• Go Transit
• Mississauga Transit
• York Region Transit 
• Durham Region Transit

3. Most regional services are part of the Presto Card system, which you can use to pay fares on TTC routes, Go routes, and other regional transit provider routes: https://www.prestocard.ca/en/

4. Biking – Bike Share Toronto

Find rental listings on the sites below:

• Craigslist
• ViewIt 
• Kijiji 
• Realtor.ca
• Condos.ca
  
  Always be aware of fraudulent rental postings. Some general tips on identifying fraud or rental scams can be found at https://www.ontario.ca/page/identify-scam-or-fraud.

Note:
​You will likely be required to provide two pieces of identification and a “proof of employment” or research trainee engagement letter. 

• The following major service providers can assist in connecting utilities.
  
  Toronto Hydro: https://www.torontohydro.com/ or 416-542-8000
• Natural gas service: https://www.enbridgegas.com

In Toronto, major natural gas and electricity providers are regulated, whereas smaller companies offer a “fixed-rate” service. 

• Check the account set-up requirements on the provider’s website, or phone their customer service line to ask.
• Be aware of door-to-door marketers. They do not have the right to “examine” your hot water heater, furnace or any of your bills.

Tenant’s insurance (https://www.ibc.ca/on/) is purchased by renters in Canada, to insure their belongings and cover them for liability. Tenant’s insurance can be purchased through a bank or an insurance broker.

It’s important to know your rights as a tenant in Toronto. There are several organizations that can provide you with guidance and advice if you have issues as a renter.

https://www.ltb.gov.on.ca/
https://www.torontotenants.org

• Teksavvy: https://www.teksavvy.com or 1-888-304-1722 
• Bell Canada: https://www.bell.ca or 416-310-2355 
• Rogers: https://www.rogers.com/ or 1-888-764-3771
• Beanfield: https://www.beanfield.com/en/tor/residential or 416-532-1555
• Freedom Mobile: https://www.freedommobile.ca/en-CA/home-internet-support or 1-877-946-3184
• Fido: https://www.fido.ca/
• Koodoo: https://www.koodomobile.com/en

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