Toronto Travel Editor
Claire writes about Toronto Pearson Airport (YYZ), parking, hotels and getting around Ontario, checking hours, prices and transit details herself.
Where to Stay for World Cup 2026 Near Toronto Pearson
Flying into Toronto Pearson (YYZ) for a World Cup 2026 match at BMO Field? Here is where to stay — near the airport or downtown — with UP Express times, named hotels and booking tips.
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.
World Cup 2026 in Toronto: Arriving at Pearson Airport and Getting to BMO Field
Six World Cup 2026 matches at BMO Field (12 June to 2 July): the fastest route from Pearson Airport, current train and taxi fares, luggage storage, and match-day timing tips.
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.
Airport Lounges at Toronto Pearson (YYZ): Maple Leaf, Plaza Premium and How to Get In
A guide to the lounges at Toronto Pearson Airport (YYZ): Air Canada Maple Leaf Lounges in Terminal 1, the Plaza Premium Lounge in Terminal 3, hours, prices and how to get in with Priority Pass or at the door.
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.