Toronto Greeters

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HAPPY NEW YEAR, TRAVELLERS!

wishes you much delight and discovery in 2025. And we hope that the new year will bring you to our great city. Perhaps for the first time!… Or on a return visit for more!

To bring in the new we’re going to pay tribute to the old. That is to say: revisit one of the highlights of our 2024 tour year!

That’s when our expert greeter, “Kadi” welcomed Victoria and Svetlan who came to Toronto all the way from —you guessed it, if you’ve been following us lately— the great state of GERMANY. EU member state, I mean. It’s our top source of visitors each year.

“It was their first time visiting Toronto,” explains Kadi of our distinguished guests, “and they were only here for two days. We went to , , and then along to and , , and of course, . There they sampled some butter tarts which they enjoyed very much.”

Wow, in addition to serving Canada’s signature pastry, Kadi managed to get all the Saints covered. It’s a MIRACLE! Please continue.

“From there we went to see the art on , the dog fountain at [pictured above] and the flatiron building. Then the , the and . Lastly, I took them through the to and the .”

See what a rich, varied experience you get from such an awesome and knowledgeable greeter as our Kadi? And to think it’s all FREE! Yes, that’s right. We don’t accept any payment or gifts cos’ we so enjoy the simple pleasure of showcasing our great city to interested guests.

That said, you are welcome to make a donation (at any time) to our parent organization, the International Greeter Association. See bio for details!

is an all-volunteer body of city residents who are well-versed in the history, recreations, art, food and culture of Toronto. If you plan to visit from anywhere inside or outside of Canada then please consider registering today for a free city tour led by one of our expert greeters. See link in bio for details.

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is a FILM city. Often called “Hollywood North” it has served as the stage and/or setting for many successful feature films and television productions.

The city also hosts one of the most well known and highly-regarded film festivals in the world: TIFF! The Toronto International Film Festival.

Every September serves as the springboard for new films and a celebration of cinema itself: ten days of screenings, parties, red carpet appearances and filmmaker interviews. It’s a delight for cinephiles and celeb-watchers alike!

Many TIFF premieres have gone on to receive Oscars (USA), BAFTAs (GBR) and CSAs (CAN). , , , and are just some of the award-winners that made their world premiere at TIFF.

This year’s festival featured over 275 films and events including a tribute to actress/director and premieres from , , , and as well as the first English-language film from .

But how do you score tickets and plan your time? Where should you stay during the festival? What are some other sights to see while you’re in Toronto?

WHO has the inside secrets to a successful week at TIFF??!! Why, a does. That’s who!

We can help you with all of these questions about TIFF. We can also introduce you to many other cultural sights throughout the city. Register now to plan for next year!

is an all-volunteer body of city residents who are well-versed in the history, recreations, art, food and culture of Toronto. If you plan to visit from anywhere inside or outside of Canada then please consider registering today for a free city tour led by one of our expert greeters. See link in bio for details.

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“Paula was very happy to discover ,” explains her personal tour guide, “MJ” (pictured above, right), “She found the city beautiful and she was very impressed by how many flower arrangements we have in every area of the city.”

MJ is one of our intrepid who volunteer their time and insights to deliver a truly unique and personalized experience of our city. Even when our visiting guest is here for only a short period of time!

Paula had just 12 hours to spare! Due to her Toronto layover en route between Buenos Aires and Lisbon. Nonetheless, MJ offered Paula some classic Canadian courtesy as an interlude from her South American journey. And Paula was happy to accept the welcome!

It began early: “Paula arrived in the city at 6:30am and walked around the downtown and financial district and then made her way to ,” MJ tells us, “So I met her later at the and we walked along the , visiting the , and the shores just behind [pictured above]. She was very impressed with all the buildings and, again, all the flowers.”

It’s amazing what a few hours in can do for your travel enjoyment. Be sure to set aside some time — as much or as little as you have — to experience Canada’s largest city in the company of a . See bio to register today!

is an all-volunteer body of city residents who are well-versed in the history, recreations, art, food and culture of Toronto. If you plan to visit from anywhere inside or outside of Canada then please consider registering today for a free city tour led by one of our expert greeters. See link in bio for details.

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“What a beautiful day to show to Thomas, Kirsten and Tom from Neustadt, Germany,” says “Michelle”.

This was the family’s first-ever visit to Toronto and the weather certainly cooperated. They had lots of energy for it!

“We covered , the , and and the .” Michelle recalls, “And we topped it off with Toronto’s best eggplant sandwiches. What a delightful family!”

The family feels the quite the same about Michelle!

“It was a wonderful day with Michelle in Toronto,” responds Kirsten. “We saw so much and got lots of information. She responded to all our wishes and showed us places and special features that we would never have found on our own.”

This magical connection between visitors, greeters and the city is quite common when you take a tour with . Discover for yourself by registering for a FREE greet via the link in bio.

is an all-volunteer body of city residents who are well-versed in the history, recreations, art, food and culture of Toronto. If you plan to visit from anywhere inside or outside of Canada then please consider registering today for a free city tour led by one of our expert greeters. See link in bio for details.

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Holiday season is a great time of year in . So many festivals and markets on display now and through the new year. Especially the famous in the neighbourhood.

We consider our city to be among the very best in the world to enjoy for the holidays.

And CNN agrees!

has named Toronto among the TOP TEN cities in the world to visit for top-flight markets. We are one of only three cities in all of North America to make the list (hey there, New York and Chicago). And the only Canadian destination!

So come and check us out! Just be sure to pack your wooliest Christmas stockings cos’ it’s winter, eh. You can pick up a toque after you arrive.

Make Toronto your holiday getaway! REGISTER NOW for a free walking tour with . See bio for details.

And read the CNN piece at https://www.cnn.com/best-christmas-markets-around-the-world/index.html.

is an all-volunteer body of city residents who are well-versed in the art, history, nature and recreations of Toronto. If you’re planning to visit from anywhere inside or outside of Canada then please consider registering today for a free city tour led by one of our expert greeters. See link in bio to register.