Toronto, Ontario, Canada

TORONTO : Overview

OVERVIEW

Toronto, located on the northwest shore of Lake Ontario, is the largest city in Canada and is the capital of the Ontario Province. Toronto is a large, modern, diverse city. There are many things to see and do for travelers with a mobility impairment, including museums, art demonstrations, shopping, fine dining, and a visit to the CN Tower, which is the tallest free-standing structure in the Americas.

LANGUAGE

The official languages of Canada are English and French.

CURRENCY

The official currency of Canada is the Canadian dollar. We were able to use US dollars on our visit without any issue.

QUICKLINKS

LOGISTICS: Air – Water – Ground
ACCOMMODATIONS: Hotels – Resorts
ENTERTAINMENT: Tours – Activities – Restaurants & Nightlife
EMERGENCY SERVICES: Hospitals – Medical Equipment
ABILITYTIPS: Precautions

TORONTO : Logistics

AIR TRANSPORTATION/AIRPORT

The Toronto Pearson International Airport offers convenient access to Toronto. We have always driven to Toronto, so cannot comment on the accessibility of the airport.

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GROUND TRANSPORTATION

TAXI

Several companies in Toronto offer wheelchair accessible transport.

Motion Taxi: This company serves the greater Toronto area, and even has online booking. Motion Taxi currently has 28 accessible cabs in their fleet.

Dignity Transportation: Dignity serves the greater Toronto area. It offers both emergency and non-emergency transport, and has a variety of vehicles, from sedans to buses, to serve its clients.

City Taxi: City Taxi offers a “range” of wheelchair accessible vehicles. To book, call their dispatchers at the phone number listed on the link.

Scarborough City Cab: This company is “dedicated to meeting the unique transportation needs of seniors, persons with physical or mental disabilities and children with special needs by providing safe and reliable door-to-door, accessible transportation services within the Metropolitan Toronto Area.” You must call to book your trip and they do offer same day service.

We have always driven to Toronto, so cannot comment on the service of any of the above transport services.

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SHUTTLE

Toronto Airport Express: “All Airport Express shuttles are accessible with lifts. These serve the downtown Toronto hotels.” Pam, 1/14/09

Wheelchair Accessible Transit: Wheelchair Accessible Transit has a variety of vehicles available to accommodate the physically challenged traveler, from mini vans to large shuttles, capable of accommodating up to six wheelchairs.

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RENTAL CAR (Wheelchair Van)

Lifestyle Accessible: Lifestyle Accessible Van Services Inc., provides wheelchair van rentals for people with disabilities.

Wheelchair Getaways: This company rents wheelchair accessible vans in Toronto. Their service features daily to weekly rentals, and features 24 hour emergency vehicle service. As we have always driven to Toronto, we have not used Wheelchair Getaways. If you have any experience with accessible rental vehicles in Toronto, please add your update at the end of this page and we will incorporate your comments here.

Wheelchair in Motion: Wheelchair In Motion specializes in short term rentals of accessible vehicles. They offer competitive rates as well as deliver and pick up service-free of charge to most locations in Southern Ontario.

Ontario, Canada is a travel destination of choice of many travelers. There are many attractions, events, festivals, and concerts to discover. Many of these venues are wheelchair accessible. Wheelchair In Motion enables you to visit all of these destinations in Ontario, in the comfort and freedom of your own accessible rental vehicle.

Wheelchair In Motion was created with John’s family members in mind, and for everyone else in our lives who have special transportation needs.

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TORONTO : Accommodations

HOTELS

Toronto is a large, modern city, and as such, has a variety of accessible hotels to choose from. On our visit, we stayed at an accessible hotel in the heart of the downtown area, and our room was very accessible.

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LUXURY RESORTS

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TORONTO : Entertainment

SIGHTSEEING TOURS

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ACTIVITIES

Toronto Botanical Garden: The Toronto Botanical Garden offers modified tours for individuals that can not ascend stairs. See the website for details and booking.

CN Tower: The CN Tower offers spectacular views of the Toronto skyline. It is the largest structure in the Americas, and is a very popular tourist attraction. The CN Tower is wheelchair accessible.

Toronto Harbourfront: A cultural center located on the Toronto harbor, the Harbourfront is in the heart of an exciting, artistic, diverse experience. The harbor area is a great place to spend an afternoon, particularly in the summer. It is very accessible to the physically challenged traveler. On our visit, we were able to park in a nearby garage (for a fee), and wandered throughout the harbor.

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RESTAURANTS/NIGHTLIFE

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TORONTO : Emergency Services

MEDICAL SERVICES/HOSPITAL

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MEDICAL EQUIPMENT RENTALS

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TORONTO : AbilityTips

PRECAUTIONS

If you are driving your own vehicle or a rental around Toronto, be very careful where you park. We found the parking signs on the streets to be a bit confusing, so opted to park in garages, which was much more costly.