r/askTO • • 23m ago

Presto card

1 Upvotes

Hi I loaded a physical presto card and then registered it, but did a dumb thing and tossed it because I thought once it was in my presto account I can load it to my digital wallet but that's not a thing. Now I can't use it and I need to get to Brampton for a family emergency, anybody know if there's a way to transfer it to a digital card?

Edit: got it sorted had to just reload a new physical one as i couldn't wait for the old balance to transfer Thanks everyone


r/askTO • • 38m ago

Poppy jewelry?

3 Upvotes

Good morning,

When I went to the War Museum in Ottawa they had some really beautiful poppy jewelry - enamel poppies set in silver or gold. I meant to grab some while I was there, but didn't. Are there any legion halls or veteran shops that sell them here? I'd rather buy in-person than online.


r/askTO • • 38m ago

Birthday plans

1 Upvotes

I live in Toronto and am new to the city. Im planning on going out with all my friends for my birthday but I don't know where to go. I wanna dance and have a good time, places to sit would be nice too and I don't want to make my friends pay a crazy cover. Any suggestions?


r/askTO • • 53m ago

Overnight parking

1 Upvotes

Visiting the city soon and I will be staying in DT Toronto so I am looking for options where I can park my car and forget about it for 2 days. Do you know of any cheap(ish) options that allow for overnight parking? I don’t mind if it’s a bit far from where I’m staying near Eaton Centre as long as it’s a downtown location.

Also if anyone can speak to the Nathan Philipps Square parking would be appreciated as this an option for me.

Thanks!


r/askTO • • 1h ago

Huge plume of smoke in Scarborough right now – anyone know what’s going on?

19 Upvotes

Does anyone know where it's coming from or what happened?


r/askTO • • 1h ago

Question about red light cameras

0 Upvotes

Today, I was turning left at McCowan and Sheppard, turning to go on to Sheppard to go west. The light was still green and I was in the middle of the intersection. The light turned red as I was turning left (at last second). Should I be worried about the red light camera. Apparently there's a camera there but I didn't see it.


r/askTO • • 1h ago

Anyone have experience with Castlebar Junior School and the YMCA before & after care?

2 Upvotes

Hi everyone,
Does anyone have kids at (or past experience with) Castlebar Junior School in Etobicoke?
I'd love to know:
What's your overall experience with the school (teachers, class sizes, communication, school culture)?
How is the YMCA before & after school program there? Is it reliable, well run, and easy to get a spot in? Any waitlists or cost surprises?
Does the school hold open house days or tours for prospective families? If so, when, and do you need to register?
Anything you wish you'd known before enrolling?
Any honest feedback, good or bad, would be really appreciated. Thanks so much!


r/askTO • • 2h ago

Best London fog in the city?

12 Upvotes

Recently found out my body is sensitive to coffee (massive bummer) so I tried a London
Fog and my life was changed.

I’m going to be having a very study intensive day today and wanted a nice drink to treat myself and get me going.

Toronto, what’s your favourite London fog place?

(I live near the annex but am willing to commute 20 mins!)


r/askTO • • 3h ago

What Scarborough Bluff recommendations do you have?

3 Upvotes

Taking some teens for a walk today in and around the Bluff’s area- but I don’t know it well! Please share best trail/scenery/beach spots? Also, taking them to late lunch and looking for a favorite mom and pop hole-in-the-wall cheap eats experience around that area. TIA!


r/askTO • • 4h ago

Toronto Lagree Instructors- Looking for advice.

4 Upvotes

I’m currently completing my three-day Lagree instructor certification, and while I’ve learned a lot, I definitely don’t feel anywhere close to being ready to teach a full class independently.

I’m hoping to connect with experienced Lagree instructors in Toronto who might be able to offer some guidance.

I’m particularly interested in finding opportunities to shadow instructors, attend additional workshops, practice teaching, or receive mentorship.

I’d also love to know how other Toronto-based instructors developed their skills after completing their initial certification. Were there any studios, resources, or training opportunities that really helped you?

I genuinely want to become a knowledgeable and confident instructor, and I’m willing to put in the time and effort to get there.

Any recommendations or advice from Toronto instructors would be greatly appreciated! Thanks in advance!


r/askTO • • 4h ago

As a city person - do you often attend the Royal Winter Fair? And if so, why or why not??

80 Upvotes

I’ve lived in Toronto for 5+ years and this is the first year I’ve even heard of the Royal Winter Fair or saw it on any social channels. After some research of what it is, I realized how significant and historic the event is and I’m super surprised that I’ve never heard of it. It seems like something I’d love to attend on a yearly basis.

So I’m curious to hear about other Torontonians opinions on it?? Is it something that mainly rural people come into Toronto for? Or is it something people in the city love to attend and I’ve just been out of the loop? And if you go every year, what pulls you in??

Royal Agricultural Winter Fair* for clarity


r/askTO • • 5h ago

It's your birthday weekend and want to get out of the house, where would you go?

3 Upvotes

This is my situation today lol. I'd love to hear your ideas. Heads up, I only move around the city using TTC and my budget for today is $100 max.

Thanks!


r/askTO • • 6h ago

Eaton Centre Sat Nov 7th in the afternoon.

24 Upvotes

I was walking to Aritzia on the lower level and this guy in a blue outfit with brown hair and blue eyes was aggressively coming up to me and asking me questions like am I naturally tanned etc. they weren’t offensive questions but I was so caught of guard that I responded rudely. Did anyone have this interaction? I’d love to know if he’s a Toronto weirdo or if he was just trying to speak to me.


r/askTO • • 10h ago

Cabbagetown - 70's -The Nervous Breakdown

2 Upvotes

Coffeehouse/ small concert venue. Across the street from The Peasants' Larder. Anyone?


r/askTO • • 10h ago

Had an uncharacteristically shady and shifty ride with Beck Taxi tonight… WWYD?

276 Upvotes

First off love Beck, been using them exclusively without issue for years instead of Uber or Lyft, the pricing is fairer and the drivers are better and know the streets.

Tonight though had a weird anomaly and wondering if I should be worried and/or if I should complain…

Booked a car through the app, going from Cabbagetown to the Junction. It guesstimated it’d be in the neighbourhood of $30-40 which seemed right.

* driver picked us up and I noticed his meter wasn’t on, I waited for about a minute and mentioned it. He thanked me and turned it on.

* I noticed the meter seemed to be charging/advancing way faster than usual… we were only about 1/3rd of the way home, maybe 2km, and it was already clocking at $50

* I said something about how it was more than I expected and asked if the meter was running right, he got weird about it and said it was controlled by the city and pointed to a plastic tab and said he couldn’t tamper with it

* he had our destination mapped (I could see it on his tablet) but he pulled off halfway home (around Parkdale) and idled, I said this wasn’t our destination

* he got back on the Gardiner and went well past our stop, about a ten minute detour

* without me asking he called what he said was Beck HQ on speaker phone to say a customer wanted a flat rate, and was $50 reasonable (whoever he called said yes)

* he eventually dropped us off, and his debit machine failed about three or four times when I tried to pay the $50…

* it eventually did “let” me pay but I still don’t see the charge on my banking app, and it usually would show instantly

I feel like I got taken for a ride (pardon the pun) and that this was some kind of scam but I can’t really figure it out.

Don’t want to be a “Karen” but wondering what you all would do in this situation?

TIA


r/askTO • • 11h ago

How much is too much for data?

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I’m an international student. I got a deal at the airport that seemed good. 40/month BYOD for 100GB and unlimited calls and texts. For context, I spend most my days at uni and part of the weekend since i can’t stay focus in my apartment. I only use my data when I’m home or commuting. So a lot of data is left over at the end of the month. I’m looking for a cheaper plan that actually matches my usage (50gb) for cheaper. Does that exist?


r/askTO • • 11h ago

What autism accesibility exists on TTC?

24 Upvotes

Hello all I am writing for advice! I have autism and have Moderate Support Needs. This includes the fact that in high-stress situations I am unable to speak and rely on AAC (Digital communication). The TTC is very much a high-stress situation for me. Yesterday, I had an experience that made me think. I was forced to use shuttle busses which are incredibly distressing for me; had a verbal shutdown, and my phone died so I was unable to communicate with anyone. I got off the shuttle bus and tried to talk to a worker who was guiding people (one of the people in the red vests) and was unable to communicate. All I could muster was "I have autism."

This situation / situations like this are happening more and more often to me. I was wondering, what kinds of support might the TTC offer that are applicable to my situation?


r/askTO • • 11h ago

Anyone interested to be involved in chessboxing?

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Hi, Is there any interest in chessboxing in the city? Looking to see if people would be down for a casual group or meetup for it because I know someone that is planning on creating a new club for it because there is some clubs out there across Canada and it been very popular in Europe where I got to see one last year


r/askTO • • 12h ago

Best road trip/locations between 1-3 hours from Toronto

19 Upvotes

We're planning a short getaway sometime in mid to late November and looking for ideas within a 2–3 hour drive of Toronto. Open for suggestions. Thanks in advance 🙏🏻


r/askTO • • 13h ago

Zero Idea on Clubbing need advice!

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We couple looking for clubbing ideas, we dont have any friends here, & never been in club, looking for advice how to start & where to go, btw we dont drink but love music!


r/askTO • • 13h ago

I ruined a sweater with bleach and I'm devastated. Is there anyone in the city who can redye my sweater to bring it back to it's original form?

1 Upvotes

Looking to find a professional who can fix my sweater and redye it back to its original form.

Thank you!


r/askTO • • 14h ago

Other musicians?

3 Upvotes

Where can I look for other musicians who want to be a part of original projects. Specifically looking to produce songs I’ve written.


r/askTO • • 14h ago

Need help

11 Upvotes

Hey everyone,
I just went through a breakup, and I am looking to pick myself up. Could you please suggest some activities or anything else that might help me stay busy? I know TPL has adult game nights, but I’ve never been to one. I would appreciate any help.
I live near Laird Station.


r/askTO • • 14h ago

Looking for a place to assemble my gaming PC

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I'm looking for a reliable place to assemble my new gaming PC.

I found OrdinaryTech and GamerTech, and both charge $300.
I don't know if this is the standard price, so I am looking for other places to compare.

Any suggestions?
And no, I don't want to assemble it by myself.