{"id":9368,"date":"2018-06-19T16:23:38","date_gmt":"2018-06-19T16:23:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.onekingwest.com\/?p=9368"},"modified":"2024-02-13T20:56:57","modified_gmt":"2024-02-13T20:56:57","slug":"toronto-travel-guide-for-summer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.onekingwest.com\/toronto-travel-guide-for-summer\/","title":{"rendered":"Toronto Travel Guide for Summer"},"content":{"rendered":"<figure id=\"attachment_9406\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-9406\" style=\"width: 596px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-9406 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.onekingwest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sakith.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"596\" height=\"508\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-9406\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo via Instagram <a href=\"http:\/\/www.instagram.com\/sakithranaweera\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">@sakithranaweera<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Thinking of travelling to Toronto during the warm months of summer but not sure when to come, where to go or what to pack? Here is a Toronto Travel Guide for summer to help you make your plans and to ensure you get the most out of your vacation to the city!<\/p>\n<h3>Weather:<\/h3>\n<p>If you\u2019re familiar with Toronto, you\u2019ll know that the weather can change on a dime and although summer is supposed to be a hot, dry time of year for us, that isn\u2019t always the case. No matter how many times you look at the weather channel, it is never a guarantee so just keep that in mind when making any outdoor plans\u2026 For summer 2018, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.theweathernetwork.com\/news\/articles\/summer-forecast-2018-prairies-alberta-bc-ontario-quebec-maritimes-atlantic-canada-heat-rainfall\/102326\/\">The Weather Network<\/a> is predicting a hot and stormy season, &#8220;While we do not expect more rainy days than normal across this region, heavy rainfall at times will bring above normal totals to much of this region.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>In general, June, July, August and September bring average temperatures between 20 and 30, with the warmest month being July. Although, July the month with the most precipitation, while August is the driest within the summer season. Here is a graph to show you the Annual Weather Averages Near Toronto:<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_9373\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-9373\" style=\"width: 650px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.timeanddate.com\/weather\/canada\/toronto\/climate\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-9373 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/www.onekingwest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/toronto-climate1-650x237.png\" alt=\"toronto climate\" width=\"650\" height=\"237\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-9373\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Via <a href=\"http:\/\/www.timeanddate.com\/weather\/canada\/toronto\/climate\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">timeanddate.com<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3>What to Pack:<\/h3>\n<p>Based on the above weather predictions for summer 2018, we think it goes without saying that packing rain gear is a must for your trip to Toronto. Here are some other items that you should be bringing with you:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Sunscreen<\/li>\n<li>Hat<\/li>\n<li>Sunglasses<\/li>\n<li>Rain jackets\/rain poncho (you can very cheap ones at the Dollar Store)<\/li>\n<li>Rain-proof shoes<\/li>\n<li>Light sweater or jacket (for some cool nights)<\/li>\n<li>Comfortable walking shoes<\/li>\n<li>Bathing suit<\/li>\n<li>Hair spray (for those who are mindful of humid weather)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Otherwise, pack as you normally would for warm weather. Items such as t-shirts, shorts, light pants, etc. And of course, keep in mind what you will be doing during your trip, whether it be sporty activities, dining out at high-end restaurants or spending the day walking around Toronto.<\/p>\n<h3>When to Come:<\/h3>\n<p>Deciding when to come, whether it be the beginning, middle, or end of summer, will be typically based around various factors such as your personal obligations, if you\u2019re coming for a specific event or even the weather. If you\u2019re interested in visiting Toronto during an action-packed time to ensure you experience everything there is to offer, then we suggest either July or August (or both) as the city is buzzing with events at every corner. From baseball games, to music and food festivals, and even outdoor movie screenings, you can expect a fun event each and every day.<\/p>\n<p>Weather-wise, if you\u2019re not a fan of the heat, then visiting towards the end of summer in September is recommended. There are still a lot of great activities happening all over but you (most likely) won\u2019t be roasting in the sun while you do them!<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Here is a list of some events that are going on for Summer 2018 that may also determine when you will want to visit Toronto:<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">June 22-24: Redpath Waterfront Festival<br \/>\nJune 24: PRIDE Toronto Festival<br \/>\nJune 22 \u2013 July 1: TD Toronto Jazz Festival<br \/>\nJuly 13-15: Hondy Indy<br \/>\nJuly 26-29: Toronto\u2019s Festival of Beer<br \/>\nAugust 2-6: Toronto Caribbean Carnival<br \/>\nAugust 4-12: Roger\u2019s Cup<br \/>\nAugust 10-12: Taste of the Danforth<br \/>\nAugust 17 \u2013 September 3: Canadian National Exhibit<br \/>\nAugust 31 \u2013 September 3: Toronto International Buskerfest<br \/>\nSeptember 6-16: Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF)<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_6499\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-6499\" style=\"width: 456px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-6499 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.onekingwest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/b64-170711164617-eb1481df-d312-4072-b33b-902899828d8b.png\" alt=\"Ride at Toronto exhibition event venue.\" width=\"456\" height=\"292\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-6499\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Canadian National\u00a0Exhibition. Photo via <a href=\"http:\/\/theex.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">The Ex<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Find more events that will be happening throughout the summer, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.seetorontonow.com\/annual-events\/#sm.00hwjl4415asd4s119p1byygzn3h3\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3>Where to Visit:<\/h3>\n<p>Each destination, neighbourhood and tourist attraction of Toronto offers a unique, fun experience. Depending on what your interests are will determine where you\u2019ll prioritize a visit to. But if you have enough time to visit all of them \u2013 even better!<\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\">For art &amp; history buffs:<\/h4>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Art Gallery of Ontario<br \/>\nRoyal Ontario Museum<br \/>\nHockey Hall of Fame<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_6541\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-6541\" style=\"width: 410px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/ago.ca\/about\/about-the-ago\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-6541\" src=\"https:\/\/www.onekingwest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/A-124216-650x404.jpg\" alt=\"The AGO near hotels in Toronto.\" width=\"410\" height=\"255\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-6541\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><a href=\"http:\/\/ago.ca\/about\/about-the-ago\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">The Art Gallery of Ontario<\/a>. Photo via <a href=\"http:\/\/ago.ca\/about\/about-the-ago\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">AGO<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\">For the best shopping:<\/h4>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Distillery District<br \/>\nYorkville<br \/>\nEaton Centre<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_9190\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-9190\" style=\"width: 310px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.thedistillerydistrict.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-9190\" src=\"https:\/\/www.onekingwest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/DD.png\" alt=\"distillery district toronto\" width=\"310\" height=\"340\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-9190\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.thedistillerydistrict.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">The Distillery District<\/a>. Photo via Instagram <a href=\"http:\/\/www.instagram.com\/vanson1999\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">@vanson1999<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\">For the hip &amp; trendy spots:<\/h4>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Kensington Market<br \/>\nQueen Street West<br \/>\nTrinity Bellwoods<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_9388\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-9388\" style=\"width: 474px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.kensington-market.ca\/Default.asp?id=home&amp;l=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-9388\" src=\"https:\/\/www.onekingwest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Art_at_Kensington_Market-650x365.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"474\" height=\"266\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-9388\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.kensington-market.ca\/Default.asp?id=home&amp;l=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Kensington Market<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\">And everything else:<\/h4>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">CN Tower<br \/>\nRipley\u2019s Aquarium<br \/>\nToronto Island<br \/>\nHigh Park<br \/>\nSt. Lawrence Market<br \/>\nCity Hall<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_9392\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-9392\" style=\"width: 356px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.cntower.ca\/intro.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-9392\" src=\"https:\/\/www.onekingwest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/cntwer-650x542.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"356\" height=\"297\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-9392\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.cntower.ca\/intro.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">The CN Tower<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3>How to Get Here:<\/h3>\n<p>From car, plane, bus and train, there are a handful of transportation options and\u00a0the one you decide to take really depends on where you&#8217;re coming from and how much you&#8217;ve budgeted for travel. If you have the option, we suggest the train (<a href=\"http:\/\/www.viarail.ca\/en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">VIA<\/a> or <a href=\"http:\/\/www.gotransit.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">GO Transit<\/a>) or\u00a0by city transportation (TTC). This is typically a direct and time efficient option, as these\u00a0likely feed into Union Station. If you&#8217;re taking a plane, we suggest booking a flight\u00a0that is to and from Billy Bishop Airport located downtown.\u00a0If that&#8217;s not an option\u00a0and you need to fly into the Pearson Airport, you can take the UP Express which brings you right to Union Station. If you can avoid driving, we suggest you do as parking can be quite costly and the traffic to and from Toronto can be a nightmare with or\u00a0without rush hour\u00a0and on-going construction.<\/p>\n<h3>Where to Stay:<\/h3>\n<p>Positioning yourself in the heart of the city is the really the best advice we can give you when planning your summer trip to Toronto. As mentioned previously, most modes of transportation bring you conveniently to Union Station so finding a place near there is highly recommended. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.onekingwest.com\/?utm_source=internalblog&amp;utm_medium=social&amp;utm_campaign=internalblogsummerguide\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">One King West Hotel &amp; Residence Hotel &amp; Residence<\/a>, located at the corner of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.onekingwest.com\/location\/\">Yonge and King Streets<\/a> not only brings you a 10-minute walk from Union Station, but steps away from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.onekingwest.com\/location\/\">must-see attractions and modern day conveniences<\/a>, including many of the attractions listed above. It also has direct access to the subway station, making travelling anywhere convenient and efficient!\u00a0 This downtown Toronto hotel features newly renovated <a href=\"https:\/\/www.onekingwest.com\/suites\/?utm_source=internalblog&amp;utm_medium=social&amp;utm_campaign=internalblogsummerguide\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">suites<\/a>, offering the perfect blend of style, sophistication and splendour. Whether you&#8217;re travelling as a twosome or family,\u00a0our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.onekingwest.com\/suites\/?utm_source=internalblog&amp;utm_medium=social&amp;utm_campaign=internalblogsummerguide\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">suites<\/a> can accommodate 2, 4 or even 6 guests.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.onekingwest.com\/suites\/?utm_source=internalblog&amp;utm_medium=social&amp;utm_campaign=internalblogsummerguide\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-9414 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.onekingwest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/niccah2.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"286\" height=\"325\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3>Our Staff&#8217;s Favourite Things to Do\u00a0in Summer:<\/h3>\n<p>Not only are these are some of our staff&#8217;s favourite things to do in Toronto during the summer months, but these are also in close proximity to One King West Hotel &amp; Residence so if you end up booking your stay with us, you&#8217;ll be in a convenient location!<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">CN Tower&#8217;s Edgewalk <em>(9-min drive, 20-min walk)<\/em><br \/>\nGraffiti Alley <em>(10-min drive, 24-min walk)<\/em><br \/>\nSugar Beach <em>(4-min drive, 9-min walk)<\/em><br \/>\nAmsterdam Brewery <em>(10-min drive, 20-min walk)<\/em><br \/>\nBlue Jays Game at Roger&#8217;s Centre<em>\u00a0(9-min drive, 20-min walk)<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Thinking of travelling to Toronto during the warm months of summer but not sure when to come, where to go [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":14847,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"inline_featured_image":false},"categories":[118,117],"tags":[],"acf":[],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.onekingwest.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/9368"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.onekingwest.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.onekingwest.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.onekingwest.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.onekingwest.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=9368"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.onekingwest.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/9368\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":21548,"href":"https:\/\/www.onekingwest.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/9368\/revisions\/21548"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.onekingwest.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/14847"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.onekingwest.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=9368"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.onekingwest.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=9368"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.onekingwest.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=9368"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}