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What Is YYZ? Toronto Pearson Airport Code, Name and Facts
What is YYZ? It is the IATA code for Toronto Pearson, Canada's busiest airport in Mississauga. What the letters mean, why it is named Pearson, runways, and how many airports Toronto has.
Cheapest Way From Toronto Pearson to Downtown (2026)
UP Express, Uber, taxi or the TTC 900 bus? Real 2026 fares and times from Toronto Pearson to downtown, with the cheapest and fastest picks for every traveller.
The Hotel Inside Toronto Pearson: Where to Sleep at YYZ
Can you sleep inside Toronto Pearson? The Sheraton Gateway is the airport's only in-terminal hotel — how to reach it from Terminal 1, day-room hours, and where to rest free at YYZ.
Things to Do in Toronto: Top Sights, Free Spots and Day Trips (2026)
Toronto rewards a day or a long weekend. See the CN Tower and Ripley's Aquarium, the ROM and Casa Loma, free markets like Kensington and the Distillery District, and the islands skyline view. Plus Niagara day trips and how to get downtown from Pearson (YYZ).
Park, Sleep & Fly at Toronto Pearson (YYZ): Hotels, Parking and How to Save (2026)
A park-sleep-fly deal at Toronto Pearson bundles one night at an airport hotel, parking for your entire trip and a free 24-hour shuttle to Terminals 1 and 3 — often cheaper than paying $24 to $42 a day to park at the airport. Here is how it works, the 2026 parking rates, and how to choose.
Can You Leave Toronto Pearson Airport During a Layover?
Yes, with an eTA and 5+ hours you can leave YYZ during a layover: the legal rules, hour-by-hour verdicts, UP Express timing, and what fits into a short downtown visit.
Luggage Storage at Toronto Pearson Airport (YYZ): Where to Leave Bags in T1 and T3
Pearson has staffed luggage storage in both terminals: T1 Arrivals (05:00-23:00) and T3 Departures (05:00-22:00), per-bag rates, rules, and cheaper city options.
Where to Smoke at Toronto Pearson Airport (YYZ): Designated Areas and the After-Security Catch
Where to smoke at Toronto Pearson Airport (YYZ): there is no smoking area after security, only designated outdoor areas at the curbside. Where they are, the re-screening time, and the rules for vaping and cannabis.
Where to Sleep at Toronto Pearson Airport (YYZ): Rest Pods, the Sheraton Gateway and Quiet Spots
Where to sleep on a layover at Toronto Pearson Airport (YYZ): free recliners and benches in Terminal 1, paid Rogers Passenger Pods, and the Sheraton Gateway hotel connected to Terminal 3, with prices and tips.
Day Trips from Toronto: The Best Escapes by Car and Transit
Niagara Falls, wine country, Blue Mountain, Stratford and Prince Edward County are all an easy trip from Toronto. Here are the best day trips, with distances, travel times and how to reach each from Toronto Pearson (YYZ).
Toronto Pearson (YYZ) to Niagara Falls: Every Way to Get There
Niagara Falls is about 130 km from Toronto Pearson — roughly 1 hour 20 by car or 2 hours by bus. Here is every way to get there, from a budget coach under C$20 to door-to-door private transfers, plus whether a day trip works.