Use the search box to find a term. Definitions are simplified for visitors and may not cover every official technical meaning.
City Centre
Destination Toronto term for the central districts including the Entertainment District, Financial District and Downtown Yonge.
GO Transit
Regional rail and bus system connecting Toronto with the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area and beyond.
Green P
City-linked municipal parking system in Toronto.
Harbourfront
Central waterfront area with public spaces, cultural venues and ferry access nearby.
One Fare
Ontario program integrating eligible transfers between TTC, GO and participating regional transit systems.
PATH
Downtown pedestrian network connecting offices, transit, shops and services; it is not a single straight tourist tunnel.
PRESTO
Fare payment system used on TTC, GO and many regional transit services.
Proof of payment
Evidence that the correct transit fare was paid; the payment card or device may be required during inspection.
ROM
Royal Ontario Museum.
AGO
Art Gallery of Ontario.
TTC
Toronto Transit Commission, operating subway, streetcar and bus service.
UP Express
Airport rail service between Pearson Airport and Union Station.
Union Station
Toronto’s central rail and transit hub.
Billy Bishop
Downtown airport on the Toronto Islands.
Pearson
Toronto Pearson International Airport in Mississauga.
Old Town
Historic central area around St. Lawrence Market and nearby streets.
Distillery District
Pedestrian heritage district in former industrial buildings east of Old Town.
Kensington Market
Residential and commercial neighbourhood known for food, independent shops and multicultural history.
Yorkville
Central neighbourhood associated with luxury retail, galleries and hotels.
The Annex
Neighbourhood near the University of Toronto and Bloor Street.
Queen West
West-central street corridor associated with retail, art and music.
Ossington
West-end corridor known for dining and evening activity.
The Beaches
East-end lakefront neighbourhood and boardwalk area.
Rouge
Rouge National Urban Park in eastern Toronto.
Scarborough Bluffs
Lake Ontario escarpment and park areas; visitors must stay away from unstable cliff edges.
Toronto Islands
Island chain in Lake Ontario reached by ferry or water taxi.
Centre Island
Popular island destination with family-oriented facilities and paths.
Hanlan’s Point
Western Toronto Island ferry destination and park area.
Ward’s Island
Eastern ferry destination and residential island area.
Timed entry
Admission tied to a specific arrival time.
CityPASS
Commercial attraction bundle whose included venues and terms can change.
Streetcar
Rail transit vehicle operating on Toronto streets.
Two-hour transfer
TTC transfer period applied to eligible tap payments under current rules.
Fare capping
Automatic free travel after reaching a specified number of paid trips within the stated period.
Lake effect
Influence of Lake Ontario on temperature, wind, humidity and local conditions.
Ravine
Valley green-space system running through parts of Toronto.
Neighbourhood cluster
Nearby streets and attractions planned together to reduce backtracking.
Shoulder season
Travel period between peak summer and winter seasons.
Greenbelt
Protected regional landscape beyond central Toronto; not the same as a downtown park.
Greater Toronto Area
Toronto and surrounding municipalities, often abbreviated GTA.