The Complete Kosher Travel Guide to Toronto
Toronto's Jewish community is centered on Bathurst Street, with dozens of kosher restaurants certified by COR - Canada's leading kashrut authority. Toronto's location also makes it a convenient base for a day trip to Niagara Falls.
Synagogue, Chabad house and mikvah
Beth Emeth Bais Yehuda Synagogue (Conservative-traditional, rated 4.6) is the leading synagogue. Chabad of Midtown Toronto on Bathurst Street serves the area, and Agudath Israel Mikvah is rated 4.9.
See all optionsWhere to eat
Marron Bistro (French-Jewish fine dining, rated 4.6, Glatt Kosher) leads the pack. The Chicken Nest for homestyle chicken, Prime on Avenue for steakhouse, and Aish Tanoor for Middle Eastern - all COR-certified.
See all optionsWhere to stay
Park Hyatt Toronto (4.5) and The Yorkville Royal Sonesta Hotel (4.3), both in the central Yorkville area.
See all optionsGuided tours
Toronto Jewish Walking Tours by Michael Wex (rated 4.5) departs from Kensington Market and tells the city's Jewish history.
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Sights
Niagara Falls (4.8) is the perfect day trip. In the city itself: the CN Tower (4.7), the Royal Ontario Museum (4.6), and the historic Distillery District (4.6). Tip: the CN Tower has a glass floor 340 meters up - the view is most impressive around dusk, as Toronto's skyline starts lighting up.
See all optionsPractical tip: Savours Fresh Market on Bathurst Street is the main kosher grocery store. Toronto combines an established Jewish community with one of North America's most impressive natural sights just a drive away.
Stay in the kosher area of Toronto
For Shabbat in Toronto, base yourself in or near the Bathurst Street corridor (Thornhill) - Chabad of Midtown Toronto (Chabad house listed on the site) is within walking distance from there, along with the other kosher listings for the city.
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